Hi there!
Who doesn’t love turtles? At this point it seems like every amigurumi artist and maker has been creating adorable little turtles, but if you’re anything like us, the amount of sewing usually involved is a huge turn off. On that note, we’re thrilled to introduce our latest free crochet pattern!
Today, we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of amigurumi with a pattern that’s sure to capture your heart – our Baby Turtle Friend! In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through creating your very own baby turtle companion, giving our suggestions of the best yarn to use and introducing some surprisingly simple techniques to reduce the amount of sewing.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter looking for your next challenge or a newbie eager to embark on a creative adventure, this baby turtle friend pattern is bound to inspire and delight. So, grab your hooks, gather your yarn, and let’s embark on a crochet journey that will leave you with an irresistible, huggable, and utterly charming baby turtle friend. Let’s get started! 🐢💕
Baby Turtle Friend Pattern
Materials
- 5mm crochet hook
- Super bulky weight yarn (this pattern was created using Honey Bunny by Hobbii)
- Stitch markers
- 8mm plastic safety eyes x 2
- Stuffing of your choice (polyester stuffing was used for this pattern)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- MR = Magic Ring
- SC = Single Crochet
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- Inc = Increase
- Dec = Decrease
- InvDec = Invisible decrease
- FLO = Front Loop Only
- BLO = Back Loop Only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- The number in brackets at the end of the round is how many stitches you should have completed.
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
- Following this pattern using the recommended hook and yarn size will result in a finished item approx. 8cm wide x 8cm tall.
- Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Head
Round 1: 5 SC in MR (5)
Round 2: Inc x 6 (10)
Round 3: [1 SC, inc] x 5 (15)
Round 4: 15 SC (15)
Round 5: 15 SC (15)
Round 6: [1 SC, dec] x 5 (10)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, around 3 stitches apart.
Fill the head with stuffing.
Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing
Shell + Body
Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
Round 2: Inc x 6 (12)
Round 3: [1 SC, inc] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 SC, inc] x 6 (24)
Round 5: 24 SC (24)
Tip: Before you begin round 6, place a stitch marker in the first stitch you did for round 6. This will help you find the stitch when you get to round 7.
Round 6: FLO 24 SC (24)
Switch colours on the final stitch of round 7 to the same colour you used for the head.
Round 7: 24 SC using the BLO of round 7.
Round 8: 4 SC, sl st and ch 5 in the FLO of next st, DC inc in second ch from hook, 3 HDC, sl st in the st where you started the chain. 4 SC, sl st and ch 4 in the FLO of the next st, DC inc in the second ch from the hook, 2 HDC, sl st in the st where you started the ch. 4 SC, sl st and ch 4 in the FLO of the next st, DC inc in the second ch from the hook, 2 HDC, sl st in the st where you started the ch. 4 SC, sl st and ch 5 in the FLO of next st, DC inc in second ch from hook, 3 HDC, sl st in the st where you started the chain. 4SC. (24)
Round 9: Dec x 12 (12)
Fill body with stuffing.
Round 10: Dec x 6 (6)
Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a decent tail for weaving in.
Assembly
Holding the head upright, ensuring the eyes are in line with the body, sew the head from roughly round 5 to round 8 at the front of the body. If desired, use pins to hold the head in place while sewing, to ensure a more even result.
Your baby turtle friend is now complete. Enjoy!
We would love to see your finished creations! Please post them to Instagram and tag us @DandyKnots!
If you have any questions about the pattern, feel free to leave a comment below or contact us. Also, if you like this pattern and would like a printable PDF copy, you can purchase it and many more from our Etsy shop. We would truly appreciate it as this helps support us in creating more amazing patterns. 😊
