Crochet Amigurumi Sea Turtle

If you're looking to add some whimsical charm to your living space, consider creating a crochet amigurumi sea turtle! These adorable creatures are not only fun to make but also make for an excellent gift or decoration. With their cute, detailed shell and tiny flippers, they bring a touch of the ocean right into your home. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project can be a delightful way to showcase your skills and creativity. So grab your crochet hooks and some vibrant yarn colors, and get ready to bring this lovable sea turtle to life stitch by stitch!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 170g ball of Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in Forest (size 5)

• 1 50g ball of Patons Astra in Hot Green (size 3)
• 7.00mm crochet hook
• 3.25mm crochet hook
• Polyfill (stuffing)
• 6mm Safety eyes
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Sewing Pins
• Darning needle
• Row Counter

Abbreviations:

ch=chain
sc=single crochet
ss=slip stitch
st(s)=stitch(es)
F/O=fasten off
inc=increase
dec=decrease
BLO=yarn over

Gauge:

24 sts x 24 rows = 4” in single crochet for size 3 yarn

16 sts x 16 rows = 4” in single crochet for size 5 yarn

Turtle Pattern:

Shell:
Use chunky green yarn & 7.00mm crochet hook. Starts at the top of the shell.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
5. 3 sc, inc. Repeat around. (30 sts)
6. 4 sc, inc. Repeat around. (36 sts)
7. 5 sc, inc. Repeat around. (42 sts)
8 - 12. Sc around. (42 sts)
13. Sc around in the BLO. (42 sts)
14. 5 sc, dec. Repeat around. (36 sts)
15. 4 sc, dec. Repeat around. (30 sts)
16. 3 sc, dec. Repeat around. (24 sts)
17. 2 sc, dec. Repeat around. (18 sts)
18. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (12 sts)
Stuff.
19. Dec around. (6 sts)
Ss and F/O. Use the remaining tail to sew up the hole.

Head: Use light green worsted yarn & 3.25mm crochet hook.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4 – 8. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
9. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
10 - 13, Sc around. (12 sts)
Ss and F/O. Attach 6mm safety eyes to round 4 approximately 5 sts apart. Stuff head. Leave a long enough tail to attach to the shell where the bottom is attached to the top.

Fins:
Use light green worsted yarn & 3.25mm crochet hook. Make four. Starts at the wide end of the fin that attaches to the shell.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join. (6 sts)
2. 2 Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4 – 7. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
8. 3 sc, dec. Repeat around. (15 sts)
9. Sc in each st around. (15 sts)
Stuff.
10. 2 sc, dec. Repeat around. (12 sts)
11. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (8 sts)
12. Dec around.
Ss and F/O.