How to Crochet Strawberry Turtle Amigurumi For Gift-Giving

Learn how to crochet a strawberry turtle amigurumi in two sizes with a step-by-step tutorial we are sharing today. This turtle amigurumi is very soft and huggable thanks to the use of chunky yarn plus its strawberry shell enhances its appeal. Luckily, the strawberry turtle plushie is a very popular gift idea nowadays making this project worth of time. You can crochet it very quickly even though you must separately crochet the parts.

Here in this post, we shall provide you with the video tutorial along with the important details about this project.

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Skill Level: This amigurumi turtle is particularly best for intermediates but with the easy tutorial, beginners can also crochet it. All you need are the basic crochet shaping skills.

Tutorial Timing: 45 Minutes and 1 part only.

Best colors: Parrot, Pink, and light pink.

The turtle strawberry amigurumi is the perfect handmade gift that for birthdays, baby showers, or as a keepsake for collectors of handcrafted items.

Crochet Strawberry Turtle Amigurumi Tutorial

The turtle crochet strawberry amigurumi combines the adorable features of a turtle with the vibrant, fun pattern of a strawberry. Its visual appeal makes it irresistible. Since turning such creative ideas into a crocheted item will be intense for beginners, we have brought this strawberry turtle tutorial. Here are the video notes on how the creator crochets this:

Video Notes

Introduction to Materials: The tutorial starts by showcasing two turtle sizes, one using jumbo yarn and an 8mm hook, and a mini turtle using a smaller hook and thinner yarn.
Creating the Turtle’s Shell: The pattern begins with single crochets in a magic ring, followed by increases to shape the shell.
Color Choices and Tips: The creator discusses different yarn types and colors, explaining how to achieve different sizes and effects with the same pattern.
Shaping the Turtle: Step-by-step instructions guide through the head, body, and flippers, with tips for assembling parts.
Adding the Strawberry Detail: The final part adds a green leaf and stem on top of the shell, turning it into a "strawberry turtle."

Techniques Needed:

The following are the techniques that the tutor used to crochet this strawberry turtle amigurumi:

Magic Ring
Single Crochet (sc): To crochet this stitch, insert a hook, yarn over, pull through, and complete the stitch.
Increase (inc): Work two Single crochet stitches into one stitch.
Decrease (dec): For a quick decrease known as invisible decrease, insert the hook into two stitches, yarn over, and complete the stitch.
Front Loop Only Crochet: Work in the front of V-loops only.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through both loops.
Sewing and Assembly

Supplies Needed

Yarn:
- Jumbo Weight 7 Yarn: For the larger turtle shell and body, preferably in colors like pink for the strawberry effect.
- Medium Weight 6 Yarn: For a smaller version, in the same or different colors.
- Green Yarn: For the leaf and stem on top of the turtle, to mimic a strawberry.

When selecting the best yarn for a crochet strawberry turtle amigurumi, you should consider a cotton or acrylic blend yarn for its durability, ease of care, and vibrant color options.

Cotton yarn is excellent for amigurumi because it's soft, hypoallergenic, and gives a clean, defined stitch appearance, which is crucial for the intricate details of the pattern.

On the other hand, acrylic yarn is resilient, affordable, and widely available, making it a favorite among crafters for its ability to hold shape and withstand frequent handling.

Crochet Hooks:
- 8mm Hook: For the larger turtle.
- 4.5mm Hook: For the smaller turtle.
Stitch Markers:
- To help keep track of rounds when working in continuous loops.
Fiberfill Stuffing:
- To stuff the turtle, ensuring it holds its shape.
Plastic Safety Eyes (optional):
- For adding eyes to the turtle's head.
Tapestry Needle:
- To sew parts together, such as the head, flippers, and leaf onto the body.
Scissors:
- For cutting yarn after each segment is completed.