Crochet Turtle Pouch Bag Pattern For Small Goods

Bring a cute sea animal to life with this turtle-shaped crochet pouch that is both fun and useful. The turtle shell works as a small storage space for makeup, earbuds, or tiny items. Its body, legs, head, and tail are joined smoothly into one shape for a neat finish. A pretty scalloped edge and drawstring closure add extra charm, making the pouch perfect for gifts, travel, or daily use.

Crochet Turtle Pouch Bag Pattern

The designer of this pattern is @mongleinae. She makes themed crochet pouches and little decorations that are always elegant and gift-ready. In one word, she is among the most CREATIVE crochet designers whose work I have covered so far. Just take a look at her octopus pouch!

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Step by Step Pattern:

Materials List

• Main Yarn: Medium-thick yarn (Pink, Green, or your preferred color).

• Belly Yarn: White or Cream.

• Black Yarn: A small amount for embroidering the eyes.

• Hook: 3.0mm to 4.0mm (depending on yarn thickness).

• Other: Fiberfill stuffing for the head, tapestry needle, scissors, and a drawstring cord (made from chains).

Abbreviation List

• MR: Magic Ring

• ch: Chain

• sc: Single crochet

• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)

• dec: Decrease (Invisible decrease recommended)

• st(s): Stitch(es)

• dc: Double crochet

• sl st: Slip stitch

• BPSC: Back post single crochet (or working in the back loop to create a ridge)

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Step-by-Step Pattern

Part 1: The Head

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)

2. R2: 6 inc (12)

3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

5. R5: (1 sc, inc, 2 sc) x6 to keep it round (30)

6. R6–13: 30 sc around (30)

7. R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

8. R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

9. R16: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Fasten off, leaving a short tail. Stuff firmly.

Part 2: Legs (Make 4) & Tail

• Legs:

  1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. R2: 6 inc (12)

  3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. R4–6: 18 sc around (18)

  5. R7: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)

  6. R8: 15 sc around (15)

  7. R9: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12). Fasten off.

• Tail:

  1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. R2: 6 sc around (6). Turn inside out.

  3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  4. R4: 9 sc around (9)

  5. R5: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  6. R6: 12 sc around (12). Fasten off.

Part 3: The Belly & Joining

1. R1–11: Crochet a flat circle starting with 7 sc in a MR, increasing by 7 every round until you have 77 sts.

2. Joining Row: Hold the belly and limbs together. Join using sc through both layers:

   • 6 sc through Tail and Belly.

   • 3 sc on Belly only.

   • 6 sc through First Leg and Belly.

   • 14 sc on Belly only.

   • 6 sc through Second Leg and Belly.

   • 3 sc on Belly only.

   • 6 sc through Head and Belly.

   • 3 sc on Belly only.

   • 6 sc through Third Leg and Belly.

   • 15 sc on Belly only.

   • 6 sc through Fourth Leg and Belly.

   • 3 sc on Belly only. (Total 77 sts).

Part 4: The Shell (Pouch Body)

1. R1: Change to shell color. Work BPSC (or through the back loop) for 77 sts to create a sharp edge.

2. R2–18: 77 sc around (77).

3. R19 (Eyelet Row): (Ch 3, skip 3, dc in 4th st) x10. This creates the holes for the drawstring.

4. R20 (Ruffle Edge): In each ch-space, work (sl st, 3 dc, sl st) to create a decorative shell border.

Part 5: Finishing

• Drawstring: Ch 80–100 (make two). Thread them through the eyelet row in opposite directions.

• Face: Embroider the eyes with black yarn on the sides of the head.
• Assembly: Ensure all yarn tails are tucked inside the pouch. The limbs will naturally stick out from the base.

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