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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

Make 1 with darker green 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)

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

Make 1 with lighter green 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)

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

Make 1 with lighter green yarn, beginning with magic ring
Round 1: in mr, ch 1, 4 sc (4 sc)

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

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