In this post, you will find a beginner-friendly tutorial on how to crochet a velvety turtle amigurumi for your little one. This plush turtle features a soft, squishy texture and is adorned with cute, big eyes.
You will find two unique colour combinations of ombre yarn and are free to personalize it. Emma suggests crocheting on the floor with occasional stretching for comfort and recommends adding small details, like blushed cheeks, for extra charm. This cuddly turtle will make a perfect gift or a fun personal project.
The complete guide will be available at the end of this post. We also have provided some additional details about the project for beginners below.
Skills Required: Creating a magic ring, single crochet and slip stitch, performing increases and decreases, familiarity with back loop-only stitches for shaping the shell, etc. You should also be comfortable with attaching parts (head, fins) using sewing and decreasing in tight spaces.
Guide Span: Super Detailed (41 Minutes)
Personalization Tips: Popular colours for the crochet velvety turtle include the sea green, blue, brown and pink. However, you are free to choose a unique one like the tutor who uses the ombre yarns. You can also crochet a turtle keychain by crocheting it with the small crochet hook and low weight of yarn.
Crochet Velvety Turtle Tutorial
The tutorial below is the best guide for crocheting the amigurumi turtle with alot of tips for beginners. She explains each step very well. The tutorial emphasizes using chunky yarn or doubling up thinner yarn for the best results. It will bring up very beautiful amigurumi. Here is the quick overview of the tutorial:
- Starting the Head: Begins by creating a magic ring and adding six single crochets to form the turtle’s head base. Increases stitches gradually using a stitch marker to track the beginning of each row.
- Inserting Eyes and Stuffing: Adds safety eyes or stitches black yarn for eyes, positioning them evenly. Fills the head with stuffing before closing the opening.
- Making the Fins: Crochets four small fins by creating rounds with a single crochet and increases. Label these fins as “dumplings” due to their shape.
- Crafting the Shell: Uses the second colour of yarn to make a shell with rounded increases. Adds texture by using back-loop-only stitches for the outer shell edge.
- Final Assembly: Attaches the head to the shell and places each fin around the body, ensuring alignment. Finishes by adding stuffing to the shell and closing with single crochets and decreases to secure the shape.
- Optional Details: Adds a blush detail on the turtle’s cheeks for added character and suggests the plushie as a gift item.
Supplies Needed
Following are the materials and tools needed for crocheting the velvet yarn turtle amigurumi:
- Yarn in two colors (for body and shell)
- 7mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker for tracking rows
- Safety eyes or black yarn for eye embroidery
- Hobbyfill stuffing
What Is The Best Yarn For Velvety Turtle?
Brands like Bernat Baby Velvet or Premier Parfait are excellent choices because they are gentle to the touch and come in a variety of vibrant colours. This type of yarn not only gives the amigurumi a luxurious feel but also makes it more durable and huggable.
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