Join us for a delightful adventure with the no-sew crochet turtle amigurumi. This charming amigurumi project is perfect for crochet lovers who prefer to skip the sewing needle. The process is smooth and straightforward, perfect for an afternoon of relaxed crocheting.
How To Crochet Turtle Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Green yarn (for body)
- Brown yarn (or another color of your choice for the shell)
Turtle Head:
Start with a Magic Ring:
- Make a slip knot, chain 2. Use the first chain as the magic ring.
Round 1:
- 6 single crochets (SC) into the magic ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around (12 SC).
For Rounds 3-4:
- SC in each stitch around for 2 rounds.
Round 5:
- Decrease 6 times (12 SC).
Insert Safety Eyes:
- Place them between rows 3 and 4.
After Round 6:
- Decrease 6 times.
- Add Some Stuffing.
Final Round:
- SC in each stitch around (6 SC). Finish off, no need to leave a tail.
Turtle Fins (Make 4):
Start with a Magic Ring:
- 6 SC into the ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around (12 SC).
Fold Fin in Half:
- Fold the fin and SC around the outside to connect the two halves.
Weave in the Tail:
- Leave a bit of a tail to weave in.
Turtle Shell:
Start with a Magic Ring:
- 6 SC into the ring.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around (12 SC).
Round 3:
- (SC, increase) repeat 6 times.
After Rounds 4-5:
- SC in each stitch around for 2 rounds.
Working in Front Loops Only for Next Round:
- (3 SC, increase) repeat 6 times. Switch to green yarn on the last stitch.
Attaching the Pieces in Green Yarn:
- Begin to SC in back loops only, and attach the fins and head by single crocheting them together with the body as you go along. Instructions include placing the fins at intervals and attaching the head by ensuring the eyes are positioned as desired.
Final Rounds:
- Continue with (2 SC, decrease) repeat around. Then stuff the shell. A final round of decrease followed by sewing the shell closed completes the turtle.
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