Create your own charming little turtle with this crochet pattern, featuring a delightful light green body and oversized floral shells adorned with colorful petals. This soft and whimsical turtle makes for a wonderful decoration or a sweet handmade gift, sure to bring joy to anyone who receives it.
Materials
- Chenille yarn in soft light green
- Bright pink yarn for floral shell
- White yarn with yellow center for petals
- Pink yarn with green leaf details
- Safety eyes (large and shiny)
- Fiber filling (for stuffing)
- Crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions
Body
- Start with the light green yarn and make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12).
- Round 3: (Sc in 1, inc) repeat around (18).
- Round 4: (Sc in 2, inc) repeat around (24).
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around (24).
- Round 11: (Sc in 2, dec) repeat around (18).
- Round 12: (Sc in 1, dec) repeat around (12).
- Stuff the body.
- Round 13: Dec around (6).
- Finish off and weave in the end.
Flower Shell
- Using the bright pink yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 8 dc in MR (8).
- Round 2: (2 dc in 1) around (16).
- Round 3: (Sc in 1, inc) repeat around (24).
- Finish off and weave in the end.
Petals
- With white yarn, ch 5, sl st in the first ch to form a ring.
- Round 1: (2 dc, ch 2, sl st in ring) repeat 5 times.
- Change to yellow for the center. Ch 1, sc in the center of each petal around.
- Finish off and weave in the ends.
Flippers
- Using the light green yarn, ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across (5).
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in last (4).
- Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in last (3).
- Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in last (2).
- Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec (1).
- Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail
- Using the light green yarn, ch 4.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across (3).
- Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Face Details
- Attach the safety eyes securely between rounds 8 and 9 of the body.
- Use black yarn to stitch a cute smile below the eyes.
Assembly
- Sew the flippers to the sides of the body.
- Attach the tail at the back of the body.
- Place the flower shell on top and sew securely in place.
- Add the petals around the shell for a beautiful finishing touch.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
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Tips for the Best Result
- When stuffing the body, make sure not to overstuff it to maintain a cute shape.
- Take your time attaching the safety eyes to ensure they are secure and positioned evenly.
- Use a stitch marker to help keep track of your rounds as you work through the body.
Conclusion
This small crochet turtle is not only adorable but also provides a fun crafting experience. With its soft chenille body and vibrant flower shell, it makes a perfect handmade gift for spring occasions or simply a sweet addition to your crochet collection. Feel free to experiment with different colors and create a whole family of turtles!
