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.

Spots (make 3):
Crochet with dark 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]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:
1. Sew the belly shell to the body between Rnd 33 and Rnd 47.
2. Sew the back shell to the body between Rnd 32 and Rnd 50.
3. Sew on the arms at the level of Rnd 35.

4. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body at the distance of 3-4 rounds from each other.
5. Sew the spots on the head between Rnd 5 and Rnd 12. Embroider some smaller spots with dark green yarn.

6. Sew on the eyelids.

7. Embroider a mouth and several dark green freckles.
8. Decorate the shell with a heart-shaped button.

Congrats! Your amigurumi turtle is done! Share the pictures of your finished toy made with the help of this Soft & Dreamy Turtle Amigurumi Pattern in our Facebook group.