Easy Crochet Turtle Pattern Free Amigurumi For Beginners
Bring a bit of ocean charm to your crochet collection with this Crochet Turtle Amigurumi pattern! Inspired by the Dollar Tree Crafter’s Square kit, this beginner-friendly project translates the non-standard video instructions into clear, step-by-step crochet techniques.
Crochet Turtle
Using simple stitches—single crochet, increases, and decreases—you’ll shape the shell, body, and head with ease. Perfect for new crocheters, this soft and adorable turtle can be customized with any yarn color combination, making it a delightful handmade gift or cute desk companion.
Materials
- Teal and Pink yarn (Worsted weight)
- Crochet hook (size suited to yarn)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Crochet Terminology Used
- Ch: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- Inc: Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
- Dec: Decrease (SC 2 together)
- SL Knot: Slip Knot
The Shell (Pink Yarn)
- Make a SL Knot and chain base + 1.
- SC in second chain from hook and across.
- Ch 1, turn. Inc in first stitch, SC across, Inc in last stitch for several rows.
- Work straight SC rows for the middle section.
- Begin decreasing by Dec over first two stitches, SC across, Dec at end until shape tapers.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
The Body (Teal Yarn)
- Make a SL Knot and chain base + 1.
- SC in second chain from hook and across.
- Ch 1, turn. Inc in first stitch, SC across, Inc in last stitch for several rows.
- Work straight SC rows for the middle section.
- Begin decreasing by Dec over first two stitches, SC across, Dec at end until shape tapers.
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
The Head (Teal Yarn)
- Make a SL Knot and chain base + 1.
- SC in second chain from hook and across.
- Ch 1, turn. Inc in first stitch, SC across, Inc in last stitch for two or three rows.
- Work straight SC rows for desired head length.
- Make two identical head pieces. Leave a short tail on one and a long tail on the other for sewing.
- Fasten off.
Forefoot, Rear Foot, and Tail (Teal Yarn)
Forefoot (Make 2)
- Ch + 1, SC across.
- Ch 1, turn, SC across for several rows.
- Ch 1, turn, Inc in first stitch, SC across.
- Fasten off and leave long tails for sewing.
Rear Foot (Make 2)
- Ch + 1, SC across.
- Ch 1, turn, SC across for several rows.
- Ch 1, turn, Dec over first two stitches, SC in next stitch, Dec over last two stitches.
- Ch 1, turn, SC across.
- Fasten off and leave long tails for sewing.
Tail (Make 1)
- Ch + 1, SC across.
- Ch 1, turn, SC across for several rows.
- Ch 1, turn, Dec over first two stitches, SC across until a point is formed.
- Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly (Sewing and Stuffing)
- Center the Body piece on top of the Shell and sew around, leaving an opening. Stuff and close.
- Sew two Head pieces together, leaving a gap to stuff and attach to the body.
- Embroider or sew eyes before closing.
- Attach Forefeet, Rear Feet, and Tail using the long yarn tails.
- Secure all ends and trim excess yarn.