Crochet Turtle Mini Amigurumi
Create your very own adorable amigurumi turtle with this crochet pattern! This miniature turtle is perfect for beginners looking to practice their crochet skills or for seasoned crocheters wanting a quick and fun project. Using basic crochet stitches and techniques, you can bring this cute little turtle to life in no time. Customize the colors to match your style or make a whole collection of these tiny turtles to give as gifts to friends and family. Whether you're a fan of turtles or just love creating cute crochet projects, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see your finished creation. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to make your very own crochet turtle mini amigurumi today!
Finished Size about 5" long
You will need:
- Worsted weight yarn in 2 shades of green, and tan, or desired colors (Sample made with Loops and Threads Impeccable in Citron, Guacamole, and Soft Taupe)
- G crochet hook (4/4.25 mm)
- 2- 6mm safety eyes
- black embroidery floss and needle
- stuffing
- yarn needle
- stitch markers
- scissors
Instructions:
All of the pieces are made beginning with a magic ring. The belly is attached to the shell by working through the shell and belly layers. The head, legs, and tail are sewn to the body.
Belly
Make 1 with tan yarn, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Round 4: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts] repeat around (24 sc)
Round 5: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (30 sc)
Finish off, set aside to attach to shell in next step
Shell
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Round 5: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts] repeat around (30 sc)
Rounds 6-8: 1 sc in each st (30 sc)
Place belly in opening of shell, in next round work through both layers, round 8 of the shell and round 5 of the belly
Stuff as you close the opening so that it is fully stuffed by the time you finish the next round
Round 9: 1 sc in each st around working through both the shell and body (30 sc)
Round 10: reverse sc around the edge, sl st to first sc to join (30 reverse sc)
Finish off and weave in end
Head
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (18 sc)
Rounds 4-6: 1 sc in each st (18 sc)
Round 7: [sc2tog, sc in next st] repeat around (12 sc)
Insert safety eyes between round 2-3 a few sts apart
Begin stuffing the head and continue stuffing as you go
Round 8: sc2tog around (6 sc)
Rounds 9-10: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Sew the head to the belly just under the edge of the shell
Legs
Make 4 with lighter green yarn, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 6 sc (6 sc)
Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (9 sc)
Round 3: 1 sc in each st (9 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn leaving long tail for sewing
Sew the 4 legs to the belly, 2 towards the front and 2 towards the back
Tail
Round 2: [2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around (6 sc)
Round 3: 1 sc in each st (6 sc)
Finish off and cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing
Flatten and sew to the back of the belly just under the edge of the shell