If you’re a fan of crocheting and love turtles, then you’re in for a treat! I have created the most adorable free crochet turtle pattern that you won’t be able to resist. This pattern is perfect for beginners and experts alike and will allow you to create a cute turtle that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift to someone special, this turtle is perfect for your next market. So, get ready to dive into this fun and easy crochet project and create your very own little turtle friend!
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What will you need to make this turtle?
I used ELLE Yarns ( Charity Pullskein DK) to create this pattern.
Any acrylic, cotton or velvet yarn will work just fine with this patterns as amigurumi is very versatile and don’t need to be a specific weight.
Double knit: Light worsted weight yarn/ Weight 4 yarn – 60m/66yrds
You will need a 3mm hook, stuffing and 10mm crochet eyes.
About this pattern
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Bumpy the turtle is part of my crochet pattern range. You can view them on my Etsy shop.
Yarn Needed:
Double knit/light worsted yarn
- Color A: Skin 30g
- Color B: Shell 15g
- Color C: belly 12g
White for the eyes details and pink yarn for the cheeks
Hook size:
3.00 mm hook
Other materials and tools:
- scissors
- stuffing
- 10/12 mm safety eyes (optional)
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
SAVE IT FOR LATER!
Stitch terms:
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: INCrease
- CH: Chain
- DEC: DECrease
- SLP: Slip stitch
- MC: Magic Circle
- BLO: Back loop only
Pattern Explanation:
- Repeat stitch sequence between (…..) by the amount stated next to it.
- The pattern is written in US terms
- The amount of each stitch at end of each round is shown in the […]
- Working in continuous rounds with your stitch marker
- Photos are placed in groups after each section.
THE PATTERN
HEAD:
Colour A:
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) X6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) X6 [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8- 11: SC in each stitch around [42]
Insert the eyes between rounds 10/11, with 11 stitches visible between the eyes.
12: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
13: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
14: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
15: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
Stuff the head firmly and the neck lightly
16: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]
17-26: SC in each stitch around [12]
Closing the neck by pinching it shut and slip stitch across.
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Facial features:
With white cotton/ thread, place a stitch on the outer corner of each eye. Go as close to the eye as possible. place a pink stitch under each eye for the cheeks.
FOUR LEGS:
Colour A:
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3-5: SC in each stitch around [12]- Place a little stuffing in each leg. Leave a strand of yarn to attach the legs to the bottom of the shell.
TOP SHELL:
Colour B:
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) X6 [18]
4: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) X5, 1 SC [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) x5, 2 SC [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8-12: SC in each stitch around [42]
BOTTOM SHELL:
Change to Colour C:
13: BLO, SC in each stitch around [42]
– Stuff the shell
Note: Do not over-stuff the shell, you do not want a ball effect, stuff the shell little by little till it is firm but the bottom is still flat on your hand.
14: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
15: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) x5, 2 SC [30]
16: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
17: 1 SC, DEC, (2 SC, DEC) x5, 1 SC [18]
18: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]
19: ( DEC) x6 [6]
Slip stitch, leave a short strand of yarn to weave in the end, and close up the hole on the bottom.
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Assembling your turtle:
HEAD:
Place the head in front of the shell, the neck should just stop under the BLO you made when creating the shell. Tip- place the neck on top of the colour change it hide it.
Whip stitch across the bottom of the neck. To keep the head of your turtle from falling forward, catch it with a stitch behind the neck onto the shell. The further back you place the head of your turtle will prevent it from tipping forward onto his face.
LEGS:
Sew on each leg under the shell. make sure the legs are wide apart from each other to keep your turtle from falling over. Sew the legs onto the out edge of the bottom shell next to the BL you made for the top shell.
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