Crochet Pattern: Adorable Baby Turtle Amigurumi

Create a cute and cuddly baby turtle amigurumi with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. This little turtle will make a perfect gift for a baby shower or a delightful addition to any nursery decor.

Materials You'll Need

Before you start crocheting your baby turtle, gather the following materials:

Green and brown yarn (worsted weight or suitable for amigurumi). Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight. Safety eyes or black yarn for the eyes. Fiberfill or stuffing material. Scissors. Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends.

Abbreviations Used

ch: chain

st(s): stitch(es)

sc: single crochet

inc: increase (work two single crochets in the same stitch)

dec: decrease (crochet two stitches together)

Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to crochet your baby turtle:

Body

Using green yarn, start with a magic ring (or ch 2 and work 6 sc in the second ch from the hook).

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring (or into the second ch from the hook if using chains). (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (18 sts)

Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Round 7: Sc in the next st, dec over the next two sts. Repeat from * to * around. (12 sts) Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 8: Dec in each st around. (6 sts) Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Head

Using green yarn, start with a magic ring (or ch 2 and work 6 sc in the second ch from the hook).

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring (or into the second ch from the hook if using chains). (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (18 sts)

Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around. (24 sts)

Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Round 8: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec over the next two sts. Repeat from * to * around. (18 sts) Insert the safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, leaving three stitches between them. Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 9: Sc in the next st, dec over the next two sts. Repeat from * to * around. (12 sts)

Round 10: Dec in each st around. (6 sts) Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 4)

Using green yarn, ch 4.

Row 1: Starting from the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (3 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (3 sts) Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Using green yarn, ch 5.

Row 1: Starting from the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (4 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (4 sts) Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body, two on each side. Attach the tail to the back of the body. Position the head on top of the body and sew it in place. Optional: Embroider a small smile or mouth using black yarn or embroidery floss below the eyes.

Now you have your adorable baby turtle amigurumi ready to bring joy and cuteness to your world. This little turtle will make a delightful companion for any little one or a charming decoration for your home.

Enjoy creating your baby turtle and share your amigurumi masterpiece with your loved ones!

Happy crocheting!