Amigurumi Lucky Turtle - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome home to a world of charm with this Amigurumi Lucky Turtle crochet pattern! This sweet little turtle, complete with a delightful two-tone shell and rosy cheeks, is the perfect symbol of warmth and good fortune. Whether you’re crafting for a cozy home accent, adding a whimsical touch to your collection, or simply enjoy making nature-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a turtle bursting with personality! Scatter lucky clovers around it to create a heartwarming vignette that radiates positivity and joy. 🍀✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of green, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature flower or golden coin for extra charm. Craft a classic lucky turtle with vibrant hues, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of clover-inspired amigurumi for a charming display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Lucky Turtle is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade luck to every stitch! 🧶💖✨

A crocheted turtle toy sits on a wooden surface surrounded by crocheted four-leaf clovers and a small "Welcome" sign.

🐢 Amigurumi Lucky Turtle & Clover Set Crochet Pattern

Welcome your guests with this adorable crochet turtle and matching clover leaves — a symbol of warmth, luck, and handmade charm. With its rounded shell, gentle smile, and blushing cheeks, this little turtle brings joy to any cozy corner. 🍀💚

✨ Skill Level

Beginner → Intermediate – simple shaping, color changes, and assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) long using DK or light worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or Light Worsted):

Light green – 25 g (head, legs, tail, neck)
Cream – 15 g (shell base and hex sections)
Teal – 20 g (shell border and top band)
Brown – small amount (shell lines)
Pink – scrap (cheeks)
Green – 10 g (clovers)

Supplies:

6–8 mm safety eyes or black thread for embroidered eyes
Crochet hook 2.5–3 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle & stitch marker
Optional: small wooden “WELCOME” sign

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc 2 tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off

🐢 Head (Light Green)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–10: sc around (30)
R11: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Insert eyes between R6–7 about 6 st apart.
Embroider a gentle smile and add pink cheeks just below the eyes (one stitch wide).
R13: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R14: dec ×6 (6) → stuff firmly, FO and close.

📍 Photo Detail: The head is slightly larger and rounder than standard; keep stuffing dense but not hard to maintain that soft curve.

🐢 Neck & Inner Body (Light Green)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
R7: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff lightly — this acts as the connector between head and shell.
FO, leave a long tail.

🐚 Shell Base (Cream)

🐚 Shell Top (Cream → Teal Edge with Brown Design)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8: sc around (42)
R9: Switch to Teal (BLO), sc around (42) → creates defined shell rim.
R10: sc around (42) for thickness.
FO, leave long tail.

🟤 Shell Pattern: Using Brown yarn, add surface slip stitches to create six hex-like segments (imitating a tortoise shell).
📍 Photo shows a cream center with hexagonal brown segments outlined by teal edges — keep the contrast soft.

🦵 Legs × 4 (Light Green)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–6: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly, FO.
Sew 2 legs to front and 2 to back sides of shell.

🐢 Tail (Light Green)

R1: MR 4 sc (4)
R2–3: sc around (4)
FO and attach center back under shell.

🪶 Assembly

1️⃣ Attach neck to bottom center of shell base.
2️⃣ Stuff neck and head together before sewing firmly.
3️⃣ Place shell top over base with light stuffing in between → sew around teal rim.
4️⃣ Sew legs and tail underneath.
5️⃣ Tilt head slightly upward for the photo’s curious pose.

🌿 Clover (3 or 4 Leafs)

Each Leaf:
MR, (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) in ring.
Repeat for 3–4 leaves.
Pull tight, FO.
Join leaves together and ch 6–8 for stem.

📍 For a textured look like the photo, use tight stitches and light green cotton yarn.

🪵 Welcome Sign (Optional)

Wooden Tag: Attach a small ready-made sign under the turtle’s front flipper.
Crochet Option:
Ch 18, sc 3 rows, FO. Embroider “WELCOME” in brown yarn. Add a small loop for hanging.

🌸 Final Sentences

Your Lucky Turtle is complete — a tiny messenger of good fortune and handmade happiness! 🐢🍀
Place it beside your door or on a windowsill to greet guests with a warm smile. Every stitch carries a touch of luck and love — a sweet reminder that home is always a welcoming place. 💚✨