No Sew Turtle Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Perfect For Beginners

If you're looking to add a splash of cuteness to your crochet collection, this Crochet Turtle Amigurumi Pattern is just what you need! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this charming little turtle brings joy with every stitch.

Crochet Turtle Amigurumi

Whether you're making it as a thoughtful handmade gift, a whimsical desk buddy, or a cuddly toy for little hands, this pattern is simple to follow and fun to create. With its adorable shell, tiny flippers, and endless color possibilities, this turtle is sure to swim right into your heart!

Head of the Turtle

 

Rounds 1–5:

• Start with one chain stitch.
• Work 18 single crochets. Mark the first single crochet.
• End each round with one slip stitch to join.
• Repeat the same steps for Round 5.

Installing the Eyes

• Stretch the loop and remove the hook.
• Ensure the slip stitches are at the back of the head.
• Take out safety eyes and backing pieces.
• Insert eyes between rounds 3 and 4, spaced one stitch apart symmetrically.
• Turn the work over and secure with backing pieces.

Round 6

• Begin with one chain stitch.
• Repeat the set "1 single crochet, 1 decrease" six times.
• To decrease:
• Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• Insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up another loop (3 loops on hook).
• Yarn over and pull through all three loops.
• End with one slip stitch.

Round 7

• Start with one chain stitch.
• Make 6 decreases using the same method as Round 6.
• Finish with one slip stitch.

Stuffing the Head

• Stretch the loop, remove the hook, and break the yarn (leave a long tail).
• Fluff the fiberfill and stuff the head.

Inner Shell of the Turtle

Round 1:

• Begin with a chain stitch.
• Crochet 8 single crochets into a magic ring.
• End with a slip stitch to join.

Round 2:

• Start with a chain stitch.
• Work 8 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch).
• End with a slip stitch.

For Round 3:

• Chain 1.
• Repeat "1 single crochet, 1 increase" 8 times.
• End with a slip stitch.

Round 4:

• Chain 1.
• Repeat "1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet" 8 times.
• End with a slip stitch.

Rounds 5–6:

• For each round, chain 1.
• Work 32 single crochets around.
• End each round with a slip stitch.

Outer Shell of the Turtle

Rounds 1–6:

• Identical to inner shell.

Round 7:

• Chain 1.
• Work 32 single crochets.
• End with a slip stitch.

Combining Inner and Outer Shells

• Place both shells back-to-back.
• Insert hook through the first stitch of each shell.
• Yarn under, pull through both layers, then pull through loop on hook.

Joining Round:

• Chain 1.
• Repeat the set "3 single crochets, 1 increase" through both layers for 8 times.
• For each single crochet and increase, work through both layers.
• After 6 sets, pause to stuff the shell with fiberfill.
• Resume and complete the remaining 2 sets.
• End with a slip stitch.

Finishing the Shell

• Stretch loop and remove hook.
• Break yarn, leaving a long tail.
• Pull tail through to the bottom, thread needle, and conceal tail inside fabric.

Front Legs

Round 1:

• Chain 1.
• Work 4 single crochets into a magic ring.
• End with a slip stitch.

Round 2:

• Chain 1.
• Make 4 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch).
• End with a slip stitch.

Rounds 3–6:

• Chain 1.
• Work 8 single crochets.
• End with a slip stitch.
• After Round 6, break yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Hind Legs

Rounds 1–5:

• Follow the exact same steps as front legs.

Tail

 

Round 1:

• Start with a chain stitch (not counted in total).
• Make 3 single crochets into a magic ring.
• Mark the first stitch.
• End with a slip stitch and pull yarn tight to close ring.

Round 2:

• Chain 1.
• Make 3 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch).
• Mark the first stitch.
• End with a slip stitch.

For Round 3:

• Chain 1.
• Work 6 single crochets.
• Finish with a slip stitch.

Finishing:

• Stretch loop, remove hook, and leave a long yarn tail.
• Pull and tighten to complete.

Assembly Instructions

Head:

• Thread needle with yarn tail.
• Flatten head and sew its top sides.
• Attach to Round 5 of inner shell, with slip stitches facing down.
• Tighten and conceal yarn tail.

Front Legs:

• Flatten each leg and sew its top.
• Attach to Round 5 of inner shell, one stitch away from head, symmetrically.
• Conceal tail.

Hind Legs:

• Flatten and sew top.
• Attach 5 stitches behind front legs, symmetrically.
• Conceal tails.

Tail:

• Flatten and sew top.
• Attach on Round 5 of the inner shell, between hind legs.
• Conceal yarn tail.

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