The adorable crocheted sea turtle with golden eyes is truly a marvel of creation. Its intricate design and charming details make it a perfect gift for any turtle lover. With its cute little smile embroidered delicately on its face, it becomes an even more endearing companion.
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Crafting this adorable sea turtle is not only enjoyable, but also remarkably easy and quick. With just a few simple crochet stitches and a dash of creativity, you can bring this charming creature to life. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Imagine gifting this crocheted sea turtle to a friend or loved one who adores turtles. It would be a thoughtful and heartfelt present that they can cherish for years to come. The golden eyes shimmering with warmth and the carefully crafted shell add to its irresistible appeal.
So grab your crochet hook and a ball of yarn, and get ready to embark on a delightful journey of creating this super adorable turtle friend. With every stitch, you’ll be one step closer to bringing joy and happiness into the world. Happy crocheting!
Supplies needed:
Medium worsted yarn
Red Heart Comfort Green Pea – yards
Red Heart Comfort Melon Green – yards
Mainstays Cozy Yarn Spruce – yards
Crochet hook – I used 3.5mm but you can use what you would like. Size will change
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stuffing
Stitch marker
Safety eyes – 12 mm
Crochet Techniques to Know
Here are the basic crochet stitches we’ll use in this project.
Slip Stitch (sl st): To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc): To make a single crochet, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): This stitch is taller than a single crochet. To make an hdc, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Working in the Back Loops (blo): Normally, we work through both top loops of a stitch. But in this project, we’ll work in the back loops only to create a ribbed texture. To do this, insert the hook under the back loop only. Then, complete the stitch as usual.
Terms and Abbreviations
Here are the crochet abbreviations used in this pattern. Note that all instructions are written in US terms.
BLO = back loops only
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
FLOdc = front loops only double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
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Sea Turtle Pattern
Head
In the colour green pea. Insert eyes in between rows 5 and 6 with 12 stitches in between. I used 12mm eyes.
1. 6sc in a mr (6)
2. (Inc) (12)
3. (Sc, inc) (18)
4. (2sc, inc) (24)
5. (3sc, inc) (30)
6. (4sc, inc) (36)
7.- 10. Sc around for 4 rows (36)
11. (4sc, dec) (30)
12. Sc around (30)
13. (3sc, dec) (24)
14. Sc around (24)
15. (2sc, dec) (18)
16. Sc around (18)
17. (Sc, dec) (12) … stuff here
18. Sc around (12)
19. (Dec) (6)
20. Sc around (6) … stuff firmly
Sl st and finish off. leave a tail for sewing.
Front Legs
Using the same colour as the head. Do not stuff. Make 2.
1. 6sc in a mr (6)
2. (Inc) (12)
3. (Sc, inc) (18)
4. (2sc, inc) (24)
5. (3sc, inc) (30)
6. (4sc, inc) (36)
7. (5sc, inc) (42)
8. Fold in half and do 20sc through both sides (20)
Finish off and leave a tail for sewing.
Back Legs
Using the same colour as the head. Do not stuff. Make 2.
1. 6sc in a mr (6)
2. (Inc) (12)
3. (Sc, inc) (18)
4. (2sc, inc) (24)
5. (3sc, inc) (30)
6. Fold in half and do 14sc though both sides (14)
Finish off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tail
Using the same colour as the head. Do not stuff.
1. 3sc in a mr (3)
2. (Inc) (6)
3. (Sc, inc) (9)
4.- 5. Sc around for 2 rows (9)
Sl st and finish off. Leave a tail for sewing.
Shell
Starting in the colour spruce.
1. 6sc in a mr (6)
2. (Inc) (12)
3. (Sc, inc) (18)
4. (2sc, inc) (24)
5. (3sc, inc) (30)
6. (4sc, inc) (36)
7. (5sc, inc) (42)
8. (6sc, inc) (48)
9. (7sc, inc) (54)
10. (8sc, inc) (60)
11.- 15. Sc around for 5 rows (60)
16. FLO sc around (60)
Switch to melon green. Cut spruce yarn.
16. In BLO of round 15. 16sc, ch4, skip 4 on round 15 and sc, 8sc, ch5, skip 5 on round 15 and sc, ch6, skip 6 on round 15 and sc, ch5, skip 5 on round 15 and sc, 8sc, ch4, skip 4 on round 15 (60)
17. (8sc, dec) (54)
18. (7sc, dec) (48)
19. (6sc, dec) (42)
20. (5sc, dec) (36)
21. (4sc, dec) (30)
22. (3sc, dec) (24)
23. (2sc, dec) (18)
24. (Sc, dec) (12) … stuff here
25. Dec (6)
Finish off and close the hole. Hide the tail in the body.
Assembly
The 5 holes in the shell will be for the head and the legs.
Starting with the front legs insert one leg into each hole leaving the hole in the middle for the head. Sew on the front legs.
*Tip bring your yarn up on the leg 3 stitches before inserting*
Next add the back legs into the holes and sew on
*Bring yarn up 2 stitches before inserting*
Finish stuffing before adding the head. add the head to the last hole and sew on. Add an embroidery smile.
Finally add the tail in between the back legs with 5 stitches on either side. Do not stuff the tail. Flatten, pin and sew on.
Tada! You are finished your adorable sea turtle!
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This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern and or parts of it may not be reproduced, translated, altered for sale or for free. You may NOT MASS produce plushies made by this pattern in crochet or inspired by this pattern in other mediums. You may sell your item with this pattern in limited quantities
Please give credit that this pattern was designed by:
Julia Pilling
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