Cute Crochet Turtle Plushie Pattern With Two Colors

This two-tone Crochet Turtle Plushie pattern brings your amigurumi dreams to life with a colorful shell and an adorable, squishy head. Using worsted weight yarn in two complementary colors—like cheerful yellow and earthy brown you'll create a turtle that's not only cute but also perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply cuddling.

Crochet Turtle Plushie

The pattern walks you through crafting a round head and a detailed shell with subtle ridges and feet. Designed with minimal sewing and step-by-step assembly, it's beginner-friendly yet detailed enough to satisfy seasoned crocheters. Add fiberfill for that plump look and personalize with safety eyes, and you'll have your own mini turtle companion in no time!

Materials & Tools

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors (e.g., yellow and dark brown)
• 7/0 crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• 6mm black safety eyes
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Craft adhesive
• Tweezers
• Awl (for eye placement)

Head (Yellow Yarn)

Row 1:

• Create a magic ring.
• Work 6 single crochet (SC) into the ring.

Row 2:

• Chain 1.
• Repeat (2 SC in one stitch, 1 SC) twice.
• Then do 2 SC in one stitch twice.
• Total: 10 stitches.

For Rows 3-4:

• Chain 1.
• SC in each stitch around (10 SC).

Finishing:

• Cut the yarn, leaving a 5cm tail.
• Stuff the head lightly with fiberfill.
• Fold the head in half with the yarn tail centered (2 stitches on right, 3 on left).

Shell (Dark Brown and Yellow Yarn)

Row 1 (Dark Brown):

• Create a magic ring.
• Work 6 SC into the ring.

Row 2 (Dark Brown):

• Chain 1.
• 2 SC in each stitch around.
• Total: 12 stitches.

For Row 3 (Yellow, Back Loop Only):

• Join yellow yarn to back loop of first stitch.
• Chain 1.
• Repeat (2 SC in one stitch, 1 SC) 6 times.
• Total: 18 stitches.

Row 4 (Yellow):

• Chain 1.
• SC in each stitch around (18 SC).

Row 5 (Dark Brown):

• Return to dark brown yarn.
• Chain 1.
• SC 2.

For remaining stitches, alternate between skipping a stitch and working a long double crochet by picking up the skipped chain from Row 3.

For Row 6 (Dark Brown):

• Chain 1.
• SC in each stitch around (18 SC).

Row 7 (Dark Brown, Front Loop Only):

• Chain 1.
• Repeat (2 SC, 2 SC in one stitch) 6 times.
• Total: 24 stitches.
• Cut yarn, leaving 15cm tail.

Row 8 (Yellow – Feet, Tail, and Head Attachment)

• Join yellow yarn into remaining back loops of Row 7.
• Use a mix of SC, slip stitches, and chains to shape the feet and tail.
• Insert the head between two stitches while crocheting around.

For Row 9 (Dark Brown):

• Chain 1.
• SC around, skipping feet and tail sections.
• Include SC2TOG (single crochet two together) for shaping.
• Total: 12 stitches.

Row 10 (Dark Brown):

• Chain 1.
• SC2TOG across (6 stitches).
• Cut yarn.
• Use yarn needle to close the opening by threading tail through remaining stitches and pulling tight.