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! 🧶💖✨
🐢 Amigurumi Lucky Turtle & Clover Set Crochet Pattern
Create this sweet little turtle—complete with a two-tone shell and rosy cheeks—and scatter lucky clovers around it for the perfect “welcome-home” vignette!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner → Intermediate (all single crochet; simple color-changes and small parts)
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) long
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
- Light green (head, limbs)
- Cream or white (shell base)
- Teal or dark green (shell edge)
- Brown (shell design)
- Pink (cheeks)
- Green (clovers)
- Hook: 2.5 mm–3.0 mm
- Safety eyes (6–8 mm) or black yarn
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: Wooden “WELCOME” sign or yarn to make one
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐢 Head (Green)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
- (2 sc, dec) x6 → 18
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, ~6 sts apart
Embroider smile, blush cheeks with pink yarn - (1 sc, dec) x6 → 12
Stuff firmly - dec x6 → 6
FO, close and weave in end
🐢 Body Shell Base (Cream)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
- (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
- (5 sc, inc) x6 → 42
FO and set aside
🐢 Shell Top (Teal outer + cream + brown design)
- MR, 6 sc (cream)
- inc x6 → 12
- (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
- (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
- (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
- Switch to teal, BLO: sc around
- sc around again
FO and leave long tail to sew to shell base
Shell Design (Brown):
Use surface slip stitch or chain loops to embroider the pattern between rounds to create geometric sections.
🐢 Legs (Make 4 – Green)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
3–5. sc (9)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew 2 front legs close to the head, 2 rear legs toward the base edge
🐢 Tail (Green)
- MR, 4 sc
2–3. sc
FO and sew to back of body
🐢 Neck Collar (Optional)
- Ch 20, sc in each across
Wrap around neck and stitch ends together
☘️ Clover Leaves (Make 2–3)
Leaf (Make 3 per clover):
- MR, (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) x3
FO and sew three together in a triangle shape
Add a green chain or yarn tail for the stem
🪵 Optional “WELCOME” Sign
- Use a small wooden tag
- OR make with yarn:
- Ch 16, sc in each across
- Embroider “WELCOME” with brown or black yarn
✂️ Final Assembly
- Sew shell top to base with stuffing inside
- Attach head to front underside of shell
- Sew all limbs, tail, and collar
- Arrange clovers around as decor
- Place “WELCOME” sign for final touch
This cheerful turtle makes a perfect seasonal decoration or gift, bringing cozy charm and luck to any space! 🐢🍀🧶
