Bring the adorable charm of a Turtle Hatchling to life with this Amigurumi Turtle Hatchling crochet pattern! 🐢✨ With its tiny flippers, rounded shell, and curious expression, this design captures the essence of a newborn sea turtle in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for an ocean-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love marine-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in shell textures, flipper shapes, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature sandy beach setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic greens and browns for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi turtle hatchling is sure to bring smiles.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this tiny ocean traveler to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐢 Amigurumi Turtle Hatchling – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring a little piece of the shoreline to life with this sweet amigurumi turtle hatchling! With a curved shell, expressive head, and flipper-style legs, this cuddly creature is a perfect companion for ocean lovers, beach-themed nurseries, or nature-inspired gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, some sewing required.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) long when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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Color A: Olive Green (Head, limbs, tail)
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Color B: Dark Green (Shell)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🐢 Head
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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Rounds 5–10: sc around (24)
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 6–7, 6–7 stitches apart
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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FO, stuff firmly
🧸 Body
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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Rounds 5–7: sc around (24)
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FO, leave tail for sewing
🐢 Shell
With Color B:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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Rounds 6–7: sc around (30)
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FO, leave long tail for sewing
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Stuff lightly and sew to top of body
✋ Front Flippers (Make 2)
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
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FO, flatten and sew to sides near bottom of head
🦶 Back Flippers (Make 2)
With Color A:
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MR, 5 sc (5)
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(1 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (7)
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Rounds 3–4: sc around (7)
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FO, flatten and sew to rear body edge
🌀 Tail
With Color A:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
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sc around 2 rounds
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FO and attach to center rear of body
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Adjust eye placement for expression
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Shape shell gently with hands
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Weave in all ends securely
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add speckles to the shell with embroidery or surface crochet
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Make a baby sea turtle version in pastel colors
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Stitch tiny blush cheeks for extra cuteness
Your turtle hatchling is ready to explore the shorelines and melt hearts! Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a friend, this tiny swimmer is sure to delight. 🌊🐢🧶
