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Adorable Amigurumi Turtle Free Crochet Pattern

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Shellbound Charm: Free Amigurumi Turtle Crochet Pattern

Ever tried your hand at crafting an amigurumi turtle? Oh, the joy! This pattern is just delightful – a little critter that promises big smiles. I remember, back in my early days of crocheting, the thrill of bringing such tiny beings to life… and this one? It’s got that whimsical charm – those little feet, the cute shell, and the oh-so-inquisitive eyes!

Honestly, it takes me down memory lane, back to those sunny afternoons spent on my grandmother’s porch, hook and yarn in hand, pouring my soul into every stitch. If you’re keen to whip up something that’s as heartwarming to create as it is to behold, this pattern might just be your next passion project. But a fair warning – these little turtles? They have a habit of stealing hearts left and right .

From one crochet enthusiast to another, don’t let this one slip through your fingers. Dive in, and let the magic of crafting envelop you, stitch by stitch.


Pattern Designer: Yuk Kurisan

Materials

  • Yarn: beige and green yarn (you can use your favorite)
  • Safety eyes 4 mm
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook
  • Brown embroider thread

Abbreviations

St/sts – stitch(es)
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease
Inc – increase
Sl st – slip stitch
x – repeat x tines
BLO – back loops only

Face

Start with beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-7: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 8: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 9: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 10: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 11-14: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 15: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 17: 1 dec, (2 sc, 1 dec) x 7 (22)
Rnd 18: 1 sc, 1 dec, (2 sc, 1 dec) x 4, 1 sc, 1 dec (16)

Fasten off. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the face.

Body & Legs

Start with beige yarn.

First, we make the legs and the crochet the body as it as. Make the legs in two parts, A and B.

A:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 12 sc (BLO) (12)
Rnd 4: 12 sc (24)

Shellbound Charm tips 1

B and body:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 12 sc (BLO) (12)
Rnd 4: 12 sc (24)
Rnd 5: 12 sc, sl st

Shellbound Charm tips 2

Don’t cut the yarn. Make 2 chains. Single stitch on the first stitch of rnd 4 of A, and attach A and B together!

11 sc, 2 sc (in the space 2 ch), sl st on the 1st stitch of rnd 5 of B.

Rnd 6: 28 sc (12 sc, 2 sc, 12 sc, 2 sc, sl st) (28)
Rnd 7: 28 sc (28)
Rnd 8: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (24)
Rnd 9-10: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 11: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (20)
Rnd 12: 20 sc (20)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (16)

Fasten off. Cut the yarn. Stuff the body and legs.

Arms x2

Start with beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-7: 6 sc (6)

Fasten off. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Shell

Start with green yarn. Make two parts, A and B.

A:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-6: 24 sc (24)

B:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)

Shellbound Charm tips 3

Sew A and B together. Sew 14 ch to B to make it look like a backpack string.

Assembly

  • Sew the body and arms together.
  • Then do the body and face.
  • Insert safety eyes in your favorite position.
  • Complete when the turtle carries the shell.
Shellbound Charm tips 4
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