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Kawaii Turtle Amigurumi

Kawaii Turtle Amigurumi 

Designed by: Finolca Crochet




Looking for a cute and simple crochet project? This Kawaii Turtle Amigurumi is a beginner-friendly idea pattern perfect for practicing basic amigurumi shapes. With its rounded shell, chubby legs, and sweet expression, this turtle makes a lovely gift, market make, or pattern base you can customize in your own style.

Finished Size

  • Approx. 8" long x 3" high
    (Size may vary depending on yarn, hook, and tension.)

Skill Level

  • Beginner–Easy

Materials

  • Super bulky / chenille yarn

    • Color A: Head & limbs (Olive green)

    • Color B: Shell (green or darker shade)

  • 5.0–5.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes: 12–14 mm (or embroider)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Yarn needle

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – magic ring

  • sc – single crochet

  • inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – invisible decrease

  • sl st – slip stitch

  • FO – fasten off

Head (Worked in the Round)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5–7: sc in all sts (24)

👉 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 4–5, about 6 sts apart.

Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 10: dec x6 (6)
FO and close opening.

Shell (Top)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6–8: sc in all sts (30)

FO. Do not stuff yet.

Shell Base / Belly (Make 1)

With Color A or beige:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

FO.

Assemble the Shell

  • Place the shell top and belly together, wrong sides facing.

  • Optional: Cut a piece of cardboard to use as the bottom shape.

  • Join yarn and sc evenly through both layers.

  • Stuff lightly before closing.

  • FO and weave in ends.

Legs (Make 4)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3–4: sc in all sts (9)

Lightly stuff, flatten opening, FO.

Tail (Optional – Cute Detail)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2: sc in all sts (4)
FO.

Assembly

  • Sew the head to the front of the shell.

  • Attach two legs on each side, slightly angled forward.

  • Sew the tail to the back.

  • Add blush with yarn, embroidery, or fabric paint for extra kawaii vibes

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