5 Free Crochet Turtle Patterns for Kids
Finally, we can crochet the summer’s most special animal, the turtle, and these crochet turtle patterns are here to help. From the big turtle plushie to the miniature no-sew plushie, you will find the best variations in this small list. A little funnier? There is a turtle coaster, and if you need a softie for yourself, a tiny turtle amigurumi. You can customize the shell in several ways, whether with a strawberry, pumpkin, or other fruit theme.
Crochet Cute Turtle Patterns for Kids
For now, I have the base patterns to talk about, and they are perfect for beginners. Plus, quick and easy, too. Soon, I will add unique crochet turtles, such as the turtle pouches, and much more. So, let’s get started!
Turtle patterns shared already:
01 of 05 Crochet Big Turtle Plushie
This Crochet Plush Sea Turtle is a soft amigurumi project made with bulky velvet yarn, giving it a squishy, high-quality feel. The design has a large, domed green shell and contrasting white fins and head. All this makes it a perfect gift or nursery decor item.
General Making:
Crochet four flat fins, a tail, and a stuffed head with a flat neck. Create the shell by making a domed top circle and a flat bottom circle. To assemble, sandwich the limbs and head between the shell pieces, crochet the edges together, stuff the body, and finish with a scalloped border.
02 of 05 Crochet Mini Turtle Plushie
The cutest companion for your keys and bag pack! This Turtle Plushie is a quick, beginner-friendly amigurumi project that doubles as a cute keychain or bag charm. Using bulky yarn, you can complete this small sea creature in about 20 minutes, making it a great last-minute gift or craft fair item.
General Making:
Crochet a brown shell in rounds, finishing the last row in the front loops to create a rim. Attach green yarn to the back loops and work a round of single crochets mixed with bobble stitches for the legs. Stuff and sew the bottom closed, then attach a small stuffed head with safety eyes and a keychain loop.
03 of 05 Crochet No-Sew Turtle Plushie
Here is the another design with same design but cutest color combo ever. The amigurumi is a one-piece project that skips the sewing. Using soft yarn, you crochet the head and legs directly into the shell while you work, making a clean and sturdy plushie all at once.
General Making:
To make this turtle, crochet a head and set it aside. Create a circular shell, finishing the edge in the front loops to form a rim. Attach the body yarn to the back loops, crocheting the head directly into the seam as you go. Add bobble stitches for the legs, stuff the center, and decrease to close the bottom.
04 of 05 Crochet Turtle Amigurumi
If plush yarn is not your type, here is the one with the classic cotton or acrylic finish. This turtle is a detailed amigurumi that uses standard yarn to create a more defined and delicate look. The head, limbs, and tail are crafted as separate pieces and then sewn onto a textured shell. All this make high-quality charm that holds its shape perfectly on any bag.
General Making:
Crochet a pink dome for the shell, finishing with a front-loop rim. Attach white yarn to the back loops to crochet the underbelly, then stuff and close. Separately crochet and stuff a head, four legs, and a tail, then sew them to the shell. Add safety eyes and a keychain loop to finish.
05 of 05 Crochet Turtle Coaster
This Turtle Coaster is a practical project that transforms a simple drink mat into a decorative sea creature. The design has a large, flat green “shell” that serves as the coaster surface, complete with a beige head, fins, and tail attached to the sides.
General Making:
Crochet a flat green circle in double crochet rounds, finishing with a reverse single crochet (crab stitch) border. Make a stuffed beige head with a flat neck, plus four flat fins and a tail. Secure the head to the edge and attach the limbs and tail symmetrically around the shell. Add safety eyes to finish.
