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 Crochet Pattern
Bring a piece of the shoreline into your home with this sweet little turtle hatchling! With its domed shell, expressive head, and long flippers, this adorable sea-inspired friend is perfect as a gift, nursery decor, or a cute desk companion.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – basic shaping and assembly.
📏 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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Worsted weight yarn:
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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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12–14 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Yarn/tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Optional: Black embroidery thread for mouth line
🧵 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 (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🐢 Pattern Instructions
Head
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24)
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6–7, spaced about 7 sts apart. -
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO, stuff firmly.
Body
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Shell (Domed)
With Color B:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–10. sc around (36) 👉 This creates the taller dome shape like in the photo.
FO, stuff lightly and sew to the top of body.
Front Flippers (Make 2 – Longer Oval)
With Color A:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
3–7. sc around (12)
FO, flatten and sew to front sides of body.
Back Flippers (Make 2 – Wider Shape)
With Color A:
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MR, 5 sc (5)
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(1 sc, inc) ×2, 1 sc (7)
3–6. sc around (7)
FO, flatten and sew to rear sides of body.
Tail
With Color A:
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MR, 4 sc (4)
2–3. sc around (4)
FO and attach to center back of body.
Assembly & Finishing
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Attach head to the front of the body.
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Position shell centered on top of body, sew securely.
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Sew flippers at angles so front ones curve outward and back ones rest slightly backward.
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Attach tail.
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Embroider a tiny mouth with black thread if desired.
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Weave in all ends.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add little blush cheeks with pink felt or embroidery.
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Use variegated yarn for a speckled, realistic shell.
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Make a set of hatchlings in different colors for a beach scene!
🌊 Final Thoughts
Your amigurumi turtle hatchling is ready to explore the shorelines and bring joy wherever it goes. With its big shiny eyes, long flippers, and curved shell, this little buddy looks just like a baby turtle heading to the sea. 🐢💚
Crochet a single turtle as a special gift, or make a whole clutch for an adorable turtle family display.
