Free Amigurumi Turtle Patterns

We all love turtles because they are such adorable and mysterious animals! Many of them are under the protection because they are endangered species. Let’s celebrate these incredible, long-living animals by making turtle amigurumi.
You can use these amigurumi turtles to educate your kiddos about the environment and the turtles. It’s a great idea for an educational toy. On the other hand, you can gift these cuties to your family and friends, that love ocean and wild creatures. What’s more, all of these patterns are beginner-friendly, so feel free to try them, even if you’re just starting with crochet. To protect your wrists, take a look at our selection of the best ergonomic crochet hooks. Take a look at the examples below and search for links to free patterns under the pictures.
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Adorable Amigurumi Turtle Ideas – Free Crochet Patterns
1. Tiny Turtles
Is there anything more cute than a stack of colorful turtles? I think not! These cuties look best when you use two shades of the same color, just like Erica did it. Take a look below and notice that the shell is slightly more vibrant than the rest of the turtle body. Use up your leftover yarn ends and make a bunch of these cuties!
- DESIGNED by Erica Dietz
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Erica Dietz / ravelry.com
Find the original free tutorial is on 5littlemonsters.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
2. Colorful Sea Turtle
Hey, beginners! This adorable bunch of sea turtles will bring a smile on everyone’s faces, so grab your hook and make some today! If you’ve never tried making amigurumi before, it’s not a problem, because these cuties are very easy to make. Take a look at the lovely star motif on the top of the shell, and make it stand out!
- DESIGNED by Karen Benson
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Karen Benson / ravelry.com
Find the original free tutorial is on crochetingcarrot.com, or read more about it on ravelry.com.
3. No-sew Mini Turtle
These sweet little fellows in the pictures below will make the cutest little toys for kiddos, don’t you think? What’s more, you don’t have to do any sewing while making these! They are about 4cm in height x 15cm in length and will surely steal your heart!
- DESIGNED byAna Carolina Figueiredo
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Ana Carolina Figueiredo / ravelry.com
Find the original free tutorial is on littlecrochetfarm.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
4. Amigurumi Turtle
This adorable turtle family in the pictures below was created by the tuba. hatun and they are simply irresistible, don’t you think? They will make the cutest key chains ever and fun toys for kiddos. Only remember to go for embroidery instead of plastic if you want toddlers to play with it.
- DESIGNED by tuba.hatun
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by tuba.hatun / Instagram.com
Find original free tutorial is on Instagram.com, the top photo is here and the bottom photo is here.
5. Baby Sea Turtle
This sweet little turtle is just in time for vacation! As you can see in the pictures below, it’s safe for both younger and older kids to play with (as long as you don’t use any plastic elements). It’s a magical toy, that your kiddos will love! Have fun with it!
- DESIGNED by elisacrochet
- THIS VERSION is by hooksandrounds
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by hooksandrounds / Instagram.com
Find original free tutorial is on elisacrochet.com, the photos are here.
6. Timmy the Turtle
What do you think about this little crochet turtle in the pictures below? Isn’t the cutest little fellow? What’s more, it’s super easy to follow a pattern, that includes detailed step-by-step instructions with many photos. Your kiddos will have endless hours of play with this fun toy!
- DESIGNED by Cuddly Stitches Craft
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Cuddly Stitches Craft / ravelry.com
Find the original free tutorial is on cuddlystitchescraft.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
7. Turtle flowers
This adorable turtle in the pictures below will make sweet little gifts for your friends and family! I mean, just look at these cuties! Feel free to change the colors and adjust them to your preferences. Remember to replace any plastic elements for embroidery for safety reasons.
- DESIGNED by Lim lenn
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Lim lenn / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
These super cool ninja turtles will make such a fun toy for your kiddos/grandkids! And let’s not forget about all ninja turtle fans out there, who loved watching this show as kids – it will make such a great gift for them, the whole crew made in crochet! Amazing. Each ninja is 12 cm tall.
- DESIGNED by Ninja Cat Crafts
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Ninja Cat Crafts / ravelry.com
Find original free tutorial is on ninjacatcrafts.home.blog, or read more about it on Ravelry.
9. Cute Little Turtle
These sweet turtles by Chiara Cremon will make cute little toys for your kiddos and a cute gift for your family and friends. You can easily make a key chain out of them. What’s more, they also require very little yarn, so it’s a great way to use up any leftovers. In addition to that, you can make them in no time at all, so let’s start!
- DESIGNED by Chiara Cremon
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Chiara Cremon / ravelry.com
Find the original YouTube tutorial is on YouTube, or read more about it on Ravelry.
10. Peekaboo Tortoise
These adorable peekaboo turtles by Frog hooker that you see in the photos below are super cute toys for the kiddos. You can for instance gift them to kids in your family to see them smile. And there’s nothing better than a gift that was made with love! They are super fluffy and happy, so the kiddos will love playing with them!
- DESIGNED by Frog hooker
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Frog hooker / ravelry.com
Find the original free pattern on froghooker.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
11. Orion the Turtle
This cute little turtle by Kelsey Liggett is a super easy and amazing-looking toy. This particular version is made by anneinholland97, however, the pattern is the same, all that’s changed are the colors. So that’s a little hint! Remember to play with the colors and create your own, unique version. The finished size is 6 inches tall and 9 inches wide.
- DESIGNED by Kelsey Liggett
- THIS VERSION IS BY anneinholland97
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by anneinholland97 / ravelry.com
Find an original free pattern on etsy.com or read more about it on Ravelry. This particular version is on Ravelry.
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12. Island Play Set
Amigurumi is not just meant to make one animal – you can make a whole playground for the youngest ones! This island by Squirrel Picnic will be a perfect gift and it will develop children’s creativity. Take a look at the pictures below and see for yourself! Another advantage of that playset is that many children can play it at the same time – it’s great to learn how to interact with others.
- DESIGNED by Squirrel Picnic
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by SSquirrel Picnic / squirrelpicnic.com
Find original free pattern on squirrelpicnic.com,
13. Turtle Amigurumi
This simple turtle by Pierrot Yarns is like from Van Gogh’s paintings. Look at the swirling circles on its shell. These small details might not be noticeable at first but they make the amigurumi animals more interesting and they do show some creativity! Make sure to check out this pattern, because it’s super cute and easy to follow!
- DESIGNED by “Pierrot Yarns” (Gosyo Co., Ltd.)
- PROJECT TYPE crochet turtle
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by Pierrot Yarns / gosyo.co
Find original free pattern on the good.co
14. Tiny Striped Turtle
The cuteness of these turtles comes from their size – they are tiny! And the pink one is just so adorable. It’s very quick to make them so you can make more than one. I’m sure that one is just simply not enough to satisfy the need of having this little cute animal around you, especially once you saw one. Take a look at these cuties by KristieMN and make sure to crochet them!
- DESIGNED by Kristin
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by craftycathy and jenwang / krlstieskids.weebly.com
Find original free patterns on krlstieskids.weebly.com.
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15. Little Miss Turtle
These beautiful turtles by Pink Mouse Boutique are a girly version. Look at these bright colors – yellow and pink. They look amazing with that light grey or beige body. They are way cuter than the toys from the shop, there is no doubt about that. But I warn you – if you make one, everyone around you will want the same one, so you will have hands full of work!
- DESIGNED by Pink Mouse Boutique
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL upper beginner
PHOTOS by Diana Moore / pinkmouseboutique.com
PHOTOS by Wen Rou / flicr.com
Find original free patterns on pinkmouseboutique.com.
16. Sheldon Turtle
This chunky little Sheldon turtle by Little Muggles is just so nice! Each part of that beautiful amigurumi animal is so perfectly round. It brings to mind an idea of a pillow. It’s just a perfect bed mascot for every child. So take a look at the pictures below and see for yourself how adorable these cuties are. What’s more, you can make them in no time at all!
- DESIGNED by Little Muggles
- PROJECT TYPE crochet turtle
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
PHOTOS by little muggles / littlemuggles.com
Find original free pattern on littlemuggles.com
17. Turtle Bob
Turtle Bob is a super fun and friendly fellow, that your kiddos will love! Why? Well, because he’s not only super sweet (as you can see in the photos below), but also extremely fun and squishy. Just remember to replace any plastic elements for embroidery. Safety first! This pattern by Micaela Saviano is just cuteness overload!
- DESIGNED by Micaela Saviano
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Micaela Saviano / amicidicotone.blogspot.com
Find original free pattern on amicidicotone.blogspot.com
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18. Turtle Keychains
If you’re looking for a fun idea for a quick and loving gift, take a look at the photos below. This adorable turtle keychain by jennysideenreich is the ultimate last minute gift, right? I mean, you can use for instance yarn scraps to make it. Just remember to replace any plastic elements for embroidery if you’re gifting it to a little kiddo.
- DESIGNED by jennysideenreich
- PROJECT TYPE crochet turtle
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by jennysideenreich / crazypatterns.net
Find original free pattern on crazypatterns.net
19. Baby Turtle Keychain No Sew
Follow the instructions in the video pattern by Alina Bratash to create this cute crochet keychain. A little crochet amigurumi turtle that can always be with you. It’s a great everyday companion that is always easy to make. This crochet pattern works up quickly. You may even craft several amigurumi turtles for your friends and family.
- DESIGNED by Alina Bratash
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Photos Alina Bratash / ravelry.com
See the video tutorial on YouTube, or read more about it on Ravelry.
20. Sea Turtle Plush
Test your beginner level skills with this free crochet pattern from Creative Haven LC. The crochet plush turtle is a fun amigurumi piece to give to someone loving these animals. Change the worsted weight yarn to bulky chenille yarn if you wish to make a bigger crochet plushie. The hook size of 5 mm would be perfect for that as well.
- DESIGNED by Creative Haven LC
- PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL beginner
Photos Creative Haven LC / ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
Useful Crochet Turtle Pincushions – Free Crochet Patterns
1. Amigurumi Turtle
Take a look at these adorable little turtles by allaboutami.com! They are a super cute pair, that loves to spend their time together, so make sure to crochet the two of them! What’s more, the pattern itself is super easy to memorize and to crochet, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner! You can handle it, just give it a try.
- DESIGNED by allaboutami.com
- PROJECT TYPE pincushion
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by allaboutami.com / allaboutami.com
Find original free pattern on allaboutami.com
2. Tina Turtle Pincushion
Aren’t these turtles below just the sweetest? This excellent step-by-step pattern by Ina Rho and tutorial in one learn you how to make your own African flower crochet pincushion. It’s not a course about the African flower, but there is a link to too. There is pretty described with pictures supported every needed detail of explanation. Enjoy! You will never loose your pins again!
- DESIGNED by Ina Rho
- PROJECT TYPE pincushion
- CRAFT crochet
- SKILL LEVEL intermediate
PHOTOS by Ina Rho / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on inart.no, or read more about it on Ravelry.
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