Hey there, crochet lovers! I recently stumbled upon – and fell head over heels for – a crochet design that simply stole my heart. Imagine a sweet lil’ turtle, but instead of a plain shell, it’s rocking a vibrant sunflower on its back. Pure genius, right? It’s such a delightful twist that I couldn’t resist sharing it.
Every time I look at this flower turtle, a rush of joy engulfs me. The way the petals sprawl out, combined with the turtle’s cute features, it’s like nature had a party and this was the outcome! If you’ve been on the lookout for a unique piece to crochet, this one will undoubtedly stand out in any collection. Its mismatch of flora and fauna is not just charming, but also a testament to the endless possibilities that yarn and creativity can bring together.
Grab your hooks, folks – this is a ride you wouldn’t want to miss. Trust me, once you start, you’ll be caught in a whirlwind of stitches and petals, ending up with an adorable turtle that’s a visual treat. And hey, while it may have a sunflower shell, it’s not just for summer. It’s an evergreen beauty!
Designer: Blue Beena
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Ps – picot stitch (ch 2, sl st in second stitch from hook)
Head
Rnd 1: 7 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: inc around (14)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 7 (28)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 7 (35)
Rnd 6-8: sc around (35)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x 7 (28)
Insert safety ees between R 4/5 opposite to each other. Stuff head.
Rnd 10: dec around (14)
Rnd 11: dec around (7)
Stuff some more.
Sew close. Leave long tail and sew to the body between the petals and the bottom of the shell (R11).
Big Finns
Rnd 1: 7 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: inc around (14)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 7 (28)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 7 (35)
Fasten off, fold and sc through both sides.
Small Finns
Rnd 1: 7 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: inc around (14)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 7 (28)
Fasten off, fold and sc through both sides.
Sew the big and the small finns on each side of the body opposite to each other.
Shell
Start with yellow for daisy or start with brown for sunflower.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: inc around (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 8 (40)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 8 (48)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 8 (56)
Rnd 8-9: sc around (56)
Daisy
Change to white.
Rnd 10: FLO (sc, ch 2, 2 dc, sl st in same st then sl st in next st) repeat around
Sunflower
Change to brown.
Rnd 10: FLO (sc, ch 2, dc, ps, dc, sl st in same st the sl st in next st) repeat around
Change to body color.
Rnd 11: insert hook in BLO of round 10 and sc around (56)
Rnd 12: (5 sc, dec) x 8 (48)
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 8 (40)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 8 (32)
Add stuffing.
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)
Rnd 16: dec around (12)
Fasten off, stuff some more and sew close.