Double the charm, double the shell-tastic fun—this Amigurumi Turtle Twins Bookend crochet pattern is a delightful way to keep your favorite reads in line with a splash of whimsy! 🐢📚 These adorable twin turtles, with their cozy shells and gentle smiles, are designed to perch proudly on your shelf while adding a handmade touch of personality to your space. Whether you’re decorating a nursery, organizing your craft books, or just love turtles, this project brings both function and cuteness in perfect harmony.
Crafted to wrap around standard bookends, each turtle can be customized with playful colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like bows or glasses to give them unique personalities. Their sturdy shape makes them ideal for keeping books upright, while their soft features make them irresistible companions for any room. Whether you’re gifting them to a fellow book lover or stitching them for your own cozy corner, these Turtle Twins Bookend Amigurumi are a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little shelved serenity, one loop at a time! 🧶💚✨
Amigurumi Turtle Twins Bookend Crochet Pattern
Turn your bookshelf into a whimsical underwater world with these Amigurumi Turtle Bookends! Each turtle features a realistic hexagon-patterned shell, sturdy little legs, and a charming smile. To keep your turtles standing firm as bookends, we’ll reinforce the base and add weights for stability. This pattern creates a matching pair, perfect for holding up your favorite books while doubling as cozy décor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires shaping, sewing, and reinforcement techniques.
📏 Finished Size
Each turtle measures approx. 7–8 in (18–20 cm) tall with base 6×8 in (15×20 cm).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Light green (head, limbs, tail)
- Dark green (shell hexagons)
- Brown (shell base)
- Beige/tan (shell edge, base)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Plastic canvas, MDF board, or sturdy cardboard (for base reinforcement)
- Small pouch of poly pellets, stones, or washers (to weigh base)
- Hot glue or strong craft glue (optional, for securing base insert)
- Yarn needle
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
🧵 Crochet Pattern Instructions
1. Head (Light Green)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6–10. Work even (30) - (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R7–R8. - Stuff firmly, FO leaving a tail for sewing.
2. Limbs (Make 4 – Light Green)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3–7. Work even (9) - Stuff lightly, FO with long tail.
3. Tail (Light Green)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- Work 3 rounds even.
- FO, stuff lightly.
4. Shell Base (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
- Work 2 more rounds even. FO.
5. Shell Hexagons (Dark Green, Make 7)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- FO. Sew 1 in the center of shell base and arrange 6 around it.
6. Shell Edging (Beige/Tan)
Attach yarn to shell base, sc evenly around attaching over edges of hexagons. Work 2–3 rounds to create a sturdy rim.
7. Body Assembly
- Sew head to front of shell.
- Attach 4 limbs and 1 tail evenly spaced.
- Lightly stuff shell before closing.
8. Base (Make 2 – Beige/Tan)
- Ch 28, turn, sc across (27).
- Ch 1, turn, sc across.
- Continue until rectangle measures 6×8 in.
- Make two panels. Place plastic canvas or MDF inside, add weight pouch (poly pellets, stones, washers), then crochet panels together with sc around.
9. Attaching Turtle to Base
- Position turtle firmly against upright side of base.
- Sew all 4 limbs and body edge to base to ensure stability.
- Ensure both turtle bookends face inward toward books.
🪄 Making Bookends Sturdy
- Use weighted inserts inside the base.
- Place plastic canvas or MDF between crocheted base panels to prevent sagging.
- Stitch turtles securely with multiple passes at limb and shell joints.
🎉 Final Words
Your Amigurumi Turtle Bookends are ready to brighten your reading nook! 🐢📚 With their strong bases, cheerful faces, and sturdy little shells, these turtles will guard your books with style.
👉 This pattern makes a lovely handmade gift for both bookworms and turtle lovers alike. Create a matching pair for the full effect, just like in the photo!
