Crochet Sea ​​Turtle Pink Shell Amigurumi Pattern Free

Have you ever seen a turtle with an adorable pink floral-shaped shell? Probably not, but here is one to witness! This Crochet Sea Turtle with a Pink Shell Pattern enables you to create your own cute sea turtle with a charming pink shell and green body. Perfect as keychains or desk companions, each turtle measures about 8 cm long and wide. The pattern uses stitches like magic rings, single crochets, and increases, making it a delightful amigurumi project for all skill levels. So what are you waiting for?

Why Love This Pattern

1. Adorable and Versatile Design: The turtles made from this pattern are described as "cute little turtles" that can be used as keychains. Their charming appearance is a big draw for many crafters looking for a fun project.
2. Clear and Detailed Instructions: Joselyn provides a comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial that covers everything from the materials needed to the intricate steps involved in knitting the body, head, fins, and tail. This thorough guidance makes it suitable for various skill levels.
3. Relaxing Crafting Experience: The video demonstrates a meditative process of crochet, which can be both relaxing and rewarding for many hobbyists, allowing them to immerse themselves in the creative journey.
4. Opportunity to Personalize: The pattern allows for personalization, such as choosing different colors for the turtle's body or shell, making each turtle unique.

How To Crochet Sea ​​Turtle Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

• Cotton thread (2 mm thick) in green and pink
• Lighter green and lighter pink threads
• Safety eyes (6 mm)
• Synthetic filling
• Wool needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Crochet hook (2.5 mm)

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch

Pattern:

Body (Bottom Part):

1. Start with Magic Ring:
   • MR, 8 sc inside the MR (8 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • 8 inc (16 sts)
3. Round 3:
   • (1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times (24 sts)
4. Rounds 4-5:
   • 24 sc
5. Finishing:
   • Leave a long thread for sewing.
   • Make an invisible closure using the wool needle, securing the last stitch.

Body (Top Part of the Shell):

1. Start with Magic Ring:
   • MR, 8 sc inside the MR, working in the back loops only (8 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • 8 inc, working in the back loops (16 sts)
3. Round 3:
   • (1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times, working in the back loops (24 sts)
4. Rounds 4-5:
   • 24 sc, working in the back loops
5. Finishing:
   • Leave a short thread and make an invisible closure.
   • Hide the excess thread within the piece.

Head:

1. Start with Magic Ring:
   • MR, 6 sc inside the MR (6 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • 6 inc (12 sts)
3. Round 3:
   • (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
4. Round 4:
   • (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24 sts)
5. Rounds 5-8:
   • 24 sc
6. Round 9:
   • (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18 sts)
7. Place Safety Eyes:
   • Place one eye on round 6.
   • Counting 7 stitches over, place the second eye on the same round.
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8. Round 10:
   • (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12 sts)
9. Add Filling:
   • Add synthetic filling to shape the head.
10. Round 11:
    • 6 dec (6 sts),
    • sl st to close, leave a long thread for sewing.

Fins (Make 4):

1. Start with Magic Ring:
   • MR, 8 sc inside the MR (8 sts)
2. Round 2:
   • 8 inc (16 sts)
3. Fold in Half:
   • Hold the circle in half, and sc through both sides to close (8 sts)
4. Finishing:
   • Leave a long thread for sewing.

Tail:

1. Start with Magic Ring:
   • MR, 6 sc inside the MR (6 sts)
2. Rounds 2-4:
   • 6 sc
3. Finishing:
   • sl st to close, leave a long thread for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Sew Bottom and Top Parts Together:
   • Sew the green bottom part to the pink top part, using the front loop of the pink section.
2. Fill the Body:
   • Add stuffing to the body before completing the sewing.
3. Sew the Head:
   • Position and sew the head to the body using the long thread left on the head.
4. Sew the Tail:
   • Sew the tail to the body accordingly.
5. Sew the Fins:
   • Attach the fins evenly around the body.

Decorative Shell Pattern:

1. Attach Yarn to the Shell:
   • Start at a point on the shell and ch 2.
2. Pattern Around Shell:
   • Make 4 half double crochets (hdc) in every other stitch.
   • Sl st in the next stitch, repeat all around the shell.
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3. Finish:
   • Fasten off, hide the thread within the shell.

You can add a keychain if you prefer, and your cute crocheted turtle will be ready! I hope this detailed pattern helps you. Enjoy your crocheting!

@tejidosjoss