Free Crochet Turtle Keychain Pattern for Kids
Here is the free and complete written pattern for crocheting a sitting turtle amigurumi keychain, which is easy and quick. The keychain also has a small crochet string for use as a bag charm. This will be a little turtle doll and crocheted in many small pieces. But everything is easy and quick, so try it for sure for kids.
Crochet Turtle Keychain Tutorial & Pattern
Designer of a turtle amigurumi
Bi Do Handmade is an expert in crocheting and designing crochet amigurumi, bag charms, and pouches. Her tutorials always have detailed written instructions in two languages on the screen. So, make sure to subscribe to her channel.
Note: For this amigurumi in particular, we shall share the written pattern that is complete and checked.
Crochet Turtle Keychain Pattern
Here is the complete written pattern for crocheting this turtle keychain using US terms.
Materials for Crochet Turtle
The following are the materials and tools to crochet the turtle amigurumi keychain:
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Yarn: Milk Cotton (125g).
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Colors: Green (for the head, shell, and legs) and Cream or Beige
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Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm.
Abbreviations
Here are the abbreviations that I will be using for the turtle amigurumi pattern:
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MR: Magic Ring
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sc: Single Crochet
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inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
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FLO: Front Loop Only
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st(s): Stitch(es)
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R: Round
Head (Green)
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R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
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R2: 6 inc (12)
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R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
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R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
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R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
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R6–R12: 30 sc (30)
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R13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
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R14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
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R15: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
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Change to Body Color (Cream/Beige) at the last stitch of R15.
Body (Cream/Beige)
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R16: FLO (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
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R17–R23: 18 sc (18)
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R24: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
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Stuff the head and body firmly.
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R25: 6 dec (6)
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Fasten off and sew the remaining hole closed.
Shell
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Top Part (Green):
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R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
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R2: 6 inc (12)
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R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
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R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
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R5–R6: 24 sc (24)
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Fasten off.
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Bottom Part (Cream/Beige):
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R1–R4: Repeat Top Part R1–R4 (24)
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Do not fasten off. Join Top and Bottom shells by crocheting through both pieces: 2 sc in each st around (inc in every stitch).
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Stuff the shell lightly before closing.
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Legs (Make 4 – Green)
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R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
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R2–R6: 6 sc (6)
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Assembly
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Legs: Sew the first pair near the neck join. Sew the second pair about 3 rounds below the first.
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Shell: Glue or sew the shell centered onto the body using the FLO ridge as a guide.
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Keychain: Attach a ring or cord to the top of the head.
Video Tutorial
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