No Sew Crochet Turtle Amigurumi Plush

 This fun pattern makes a crochet amigurumi turtle in one hour! This is such a great pattern if you hate sewing- this is completely no-sew!

Learn how to make a Crochet Turtle Pattern

There are some really awesome crochet turtle patterns out there. I never want to create something that is already made. First of all,, because I feel like it is dishonest, but also because that is no fun! But while I was looking for one, none of them had quite what I was looking for.

So when I started designing this crochet turtle I had three objectives. I wanted it to be a no-sew pattern. I know a lot of people don’t love the sewing process, so I wanted this to be crochet only! I also wanted this to be a super quick project… My goal was under an hour! Of course, I also wanted to make something that was super cute. I feel like I accomplished the mission!

This turtle pattern would be great if you like to sell what you make. Once you make your first crochet turtle, you will want to make a second! The plush yarn really helps it work up quickly, and you will be under an hour a turtle in no time.

While the no-sew aspect makes it slightly more complicated, it is super gratifying to see it come together! The only reason you need a needle is to weave in any ends. You make the fins and head first, then as you crochet the shell/body you attach as you go! Even the ridge of the crochet turtle shell is created by working the front loop on one row, and then the back loop on the next one!

The plush yarn makes this amigurumi turtle really cozy and squishy! I know for a fact that kids think they are great, which makes this an awesome last-minute gift! Keep some of this plush yarn on hand and you are set for any surprise birthdays. It also doesn’t take a lot, so it is cost-effective, too!

You can have a lot of fun with the color combinations on this too! The plush yarn has come a long way in even a couple of years. There are way more color options out there now, even bright colors! I feel like it used to be mostly neutrals, although I love those colors, too!

The plush yarn may be a turn-off for you… but I really hope you give it a try! I tried three different types as I was trying to get this pattern just right. Hobbii’s Snuggle Bunny, Premier Chunky, and Michael’s Sweet Snuggles Lite. They all worked great, and I like them all for different reasons. The Sweet Snuggles Lite makes the crochet turtle quite a bit bigger. It is closer to the popular blanket yarn if that is helpful. Hobbii and Premier are super similar to each other. I would use a 4mm hook when using those, but it also depends on your tension.

You may also notice that the beginning of the turtle starts with 8 stitches in a magic circle, instead of the typical amigurumi 6. This helps prevent the circle from forming a cone shape. Rounded crochet turtle shells only!

Materials you’ll need

• Approx 75g of chenille yarn in two colors (Body Color and Shell Color)
• 4.5mm crochet hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Polyfil or preferred stuffing
• 12mm safety eyes
• Stitch Marker

Abbreviations

SC- single crochet
SC INC- single crochet increase
HDC- Half Double Crochet
DC- Double Crochet
TRC- Triple Crochet
INV DEC- Invisible decrease

Crochet Turtle Pattern

Fins (make 4)

Using Body color:
Round 1: In a magic circle, HDC 8. Slip stitch to the first stitch and chain one.
Round 2: HDC INC in each around. (16) Slip stitch to the first stitch and chain one.
Fold the circle in half and HDC twice through both halves in the first touching stitches. HDC together the next 6 stitches. HDC twice in the last one. (10)

Turtle Head

Using Body color:
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each round. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4-5: SC in each around. (24)
Round 6: SC in first, INV DEC in the next. (16)
Attach the safety eyes between rows 4 and 5, 7 stitches apart.
Round 7: INV DEC in each round. (8)
Round 8: SC in each around. (8)
Fasten off and weave the end in.

Crochet Turtle Body

Start with the shell color:
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Round 2: SC INC in each round. (16)
Round 3: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Round 4: SC in the first two stitches, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (32)
Rounds 5-7: SC in each around. (32)
Round 8: In the front loop only SC in each around. (32) Change to body color here.
Round 9:  For written notes, see below for a tutorial on attaching the fins and the head*
In the back loop only, SC in the next two. Attach the first fin through the next two stitches. SC in the next 7. Attach the second fin in the next two stitches. SC in the next. Attach the head going through the next 4 stitches using slip stitches. SC in the next. Attach the third fin stitches in the next two. SC in the next 7. Attach the fin in the next two. Finish the round with the last two sc.

Round 10: SC in the first 14. Attach the bottom half of the turtle's neck with a SC in the remaining 4 stitches. SC in the remaining 14 stitches.
Round 11: SC in the first two, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Begin to stuff here. Before you stuff the body, make sure the head and neck have enough stuffing. Continue to stuff as you close.
Round 12: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Round 13: INV DEC in each round. (8)
Sew the remaining hole closed. Fasten off and weave in the ends.