Soft & Dreamy Turtle amigurumi pattern

When people tell you that the little things in life matter the most, they are probably talking about little amigurumi toys like our Soft & Dreamy Turtle. Measuring about seven inches long, this cute crochet turtle has a soft, cuddly body, dreamy eyes, and cute spotted design.

This little soft friend makes the ideal candidate to liven up the next beach-themed kids’ party by being the star and serving as a party favor.

To crochet this amigurumi turtle you need:

Super fine 100% acrylic yarn (200 m / 50 g) in green, beige, dark green and brown colors
2.0 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill
14 mm safety eyes
Heart-shaped button
Scissors and sewing needle

Skill level: intermediate

The size of finished amigurumi turtle is about 18 cm (7″). Please pay attention that the height of your crochet toy depends on yarn weight and hook size.

Soft & Dreamy Turtle Amigurumi
Free crochet pattern

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
crab st = crab stitch
(..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches

Crab stitch, also called as reverse single crochet stitch, has the same mechanics as a regular single crochet stitch – except in reverse. Instead of crocheting from right to left, you work from left to right. It produces a somewhat twisted edge that’s perfect for making a finished neat border of your crochet fabric.

Head and body:
Crochet with green yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 10: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 11: sc in all 60 st [60]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 9 st, inc) repeat 6 times [66]
Rnd 13: sc in all 66 st [66]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 10 st, inc) repeat 6 times [72]
Rnd 15-22: sc in all 72 st [72]
Rnd 23: (sc in next 10 st, dec) repeat 6 times [66]
Rnd 24: (sc in next 9 st, dec) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 25: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 26: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 27: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 28: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 29: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 20 and Rnd 21 at the distance of 13 st in between them.
Rnd 30: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 31-32: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 33: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 34: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 35: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 36: sc in all 36 st [36]
Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Rnd 37: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 38: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 39: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 40: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 41-46: sc in all 60 st [60]
Rnd 47: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 48: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 49: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 50: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 51: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 52: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Stuff the body with fiberfill.
Rnd 53: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 54: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 55: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off leaving a small tail. Pass the yarn end through the front loops of the rest 6 stitches with your hook or sewing needle and pull to close the hole. Weave in the end.

Arms (make 2):
Crochet with green yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 4-8: sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 9: sc in next 13 st, dec [14]
Rnd 10-11: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 13-17: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 18: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 2 times [10]
Stuff 2/3 of the arm. Flatten the edges and crochet sc in next 5 st through both layers. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2):
Crochet 6 ch with green yarn. Continue working around foundation chain starting from the second ch from your hook.
Rnd 1: inc, sc in next 3 st, 4 sc in last st, turn, sc in next 3 st, inc [14]
Rnd 2: sc in next st, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next st, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc [18]
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc [22]
Rnd 4: sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 6 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 6 st, inc [26]
Rnd 5-7: sc in all 26 st [26]
Rnd 8: sc in next 9 st, (dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 9 st [22]
Rnd 9: sc in next 7 st, (dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 7 st [18]
Rnd 10: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 11-12: sc in all 16 st [16]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 14-18: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 19: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 2 times [12]
Stuff 2/3 of the leg. Flatten the edges and crochet sc in next 6 st through both layers. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Eyelids (make 2):
Crochet 8 ch with green yarn. Continue working around foundation chain.
Rnd 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 5 st, 2 sc in last st, turn, sc in next 6 st, join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Shell (belly):
Crochet with beige yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Crochet around the shell with crab stitches (crochet sc from left to right) using beige yarn. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Shell (back):
Crochet in joined rounds alternating beige and brown colors. Begin with brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring, join with sl st.
Rnd 2: 1 ch, sc in the same st, (inc) repeat 5 times, join with sl st [12]
Rnd 3: 1 ch, inc, (sc in next st, inc) repeat 5 times, join with sl st [18]
Change to beige yarn.
Rnd 4: 1 ch, sc in next st, inc, (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 5 times, join with sl st [24]
Rnd 5: 1 ch, sc in next 2 st, inc, (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 5 times, join with sl st [30]
As for Rnds 6-8, alternate brown and beige colors within a round as indicated by text color.
Rnd 6: 1 ch, sc in next 3 st, (inc, sc in next 4 st) repeat 5 times, inc, join with sl st [36]
Rnd 7: 1 ch, sc in next 2 st, inc, (sc in next 2 st, sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 5 times, sc in next 2 st, join with sl st [42]
Rnd 8: 1 ch, sc in next 4 st, (sc in next 2 st, sc in next 5 st) repeat 5 times, sc in next 2 st, join with sl st [42]
Crochet around the shell with crab stitches (crochet sc from left to right) using beige yarn. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.