Dive into the world of ocean-inspired crochet with this Amigurumi Sea Turtle pattern! 🌊✨ With its detailed shell, flippered limbs, and gentle expression, this design brings the beauty of marine life to yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a sea-themed décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a wonderful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in shell textures, flipper shapes, and even tiny accessories like coral or a miniature fish to enhance its personality. Choose classic greens and browns for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant blues and purples for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an underwater setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi sea turtle is sure to make waves. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this gentle ocean dweller to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐢 Amigurumi Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern
Bring the ocean’s gentle beauty into your hands with this adorable Amigurumi Sea Turtle! With its big expressive eyes, soft flippers, and domed shell, this turtle is perfect as a cuddly gift, nursery decor, or a whimsical handmade friend. Beginners to intermediates will enjoy this project thanks to its simple shaping and fun details.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner – Intermediate (basic amigurumi skills + simple sewing)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) long using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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Aqua/Teal – head, limbs, tail (30 g)
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Beige – belly (20 g)
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Brown – shell (40 g)
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Hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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Eyes: 10–12 mm black safety eyes
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Stuffing: Polyfill
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Yarn needle & scissors
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Stitch markers
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🐢 Head
With aqua yarn:
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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)
6–15. sc around (30) → elongates head shape
👉 Insert 10–12 mm safety eyes between R9–10, spaced ~6–7 sts apart. -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close.
🐢 Belly (Base)
With beige yarn:
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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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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
FO and set aside.
🐚 Shell (Top Dome)
With brown yarn:
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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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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–14. sc around (42) → creates domed shell
FO. Stuff lightly and sew to belly piece.
💡 Optional: add shell ridges with surface crochet or slip stitch lines for realism.
🦴 Front Flippers (Make 2 – Large)
With aqua yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–13. sc around (18) → elongated paddles -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
15–16. sc around (12), FO.
Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body.
🦴 Back Flippers (Make 2 – Small)
With aqua yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12), FO.
Attach near back of shell.
🐾 Tail
With aqua yarn:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
2–4. sc around (4)
FO and sew at bottom center of shell.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew the head slightly forward-facing onto the belly + shell.
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Attach front flippers angled outward; back flippers near bottom sides.
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Add the small tail at the back.
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Embroider a tiny smile with black yarn under the eyes.
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Weave in all ends and shape gently.
🎉 Finishing Touches
Your adorable Amigurumi Sea Turtle is complete! With its long paddle-like flippers, domed shell, and sweet expression, it’s a perfect handmade gift or ocean friend. 🌊🐢💙
