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Amigurumi Sea Turtle – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Sea Turtle – FREE Crochet Pattern
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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! 🧶✨

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🐢 Amigurumi Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern

Swim into cuteness with this lovable Amigurumi Sea Turtle! With soft flippers, a round shell, and a gentle expression, this ocean friend is perfect for baby gifts, nursery decor, or any animal-loving crochet collection. He’s a delight to stitch and sure to bring smiles! 🌊💙

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Includes simple shaping, color changes, and basic sewing.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 18–22 cm (7–9 inches) long when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight):

    • Aqua blue or teal (head, limbs, tail)

    • Beige or pale yellow (belly)

    • Brown (shell)

    • Black (eyelid or embroidery)

  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch markers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🐢 Head

With aqua blue yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)
    – Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐢 Body/Belly Base

With beige yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    FO and set aside

🐚 Shell (Top Dome)

With brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–10. sc around (42), FO
    Stuff lightly and sew to belly piece
    Add ridge if desired with slip stitch outline or surface crochet

🦴 Flippers (Make 4 – 2 large front, 2 small back)

Front Flippers (Make 2):
With aqua yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–7. sc around (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    9–11. sc around (12), FO
    Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body

Back Flippers (Make 2):
Repeat same but stop at Round 8, FO
Attach near bottom sides of shell

🐾 Tail

With aqua yarn:

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–4. sc around (4)
    FO and sew at center-back under shell

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew head to front of body, angled slightly upward

  • Stitch on flippers and tail

  • Optional: Embroider a small smile with black yarn

  • Weave in all ends

  • Shape gently for balance and expression

This sweet sea turtle is the perfect ocean buddy! Whether as a coastal nursery piece or an underwater friend for playtime, he’s sure to be a swimming success. 🐢🌊💙


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