22 Free Amigurumi Turtle Patterns to Create Cute Toys and Play

We all love turtles because they are such adorable and mysterious animals! Many of them are under protection because they are endangered species. Let’s celebrate these incredible, long-living animals by learning how to make a crochet 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 who love the 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’s body. Take the free easy crochet turtle pattern, 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 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 with this free turtle crochet pattern. 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 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 with this baby turtle crochet pattern for free! 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 on littlecrochetfarm.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

4. Amigurumi Turtle

This adorable turtle family in the pictures below is 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. Learn how to crochet a turtle with a turtle amigurumi free pattern.

• DESIGNED by tuba.hatun
• PROJECT TYPE amigurumi 
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL intermediate 

PHOTOS by @tuba.hatun / Instagram.com

Find the original free tutorial 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! The sea turtle crochet pattern is free. Have fun with it!

• DESIGNED by Elisa’s Crochet
• THIS VERSION is by hooksandrounds
• PROJECT TYPE amigurumi 
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL intermediate 

PHOTOS by @hooksandrounds / Instagram.com

Find the original free tutorial 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 free turtle pattern is super easy to follow as it 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 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. Make a small crochet turtle and her adult to get a whole family to play with. 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 the original free pattern on Ravelry.

8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

These super cool ninja turtles will make such a fun toy for your kids or 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 the original free tutorial 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 such a crochet mini turtle 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 video tutorial 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 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! The mini crochet turtle with a shark, starfish, and octopus on an island with a palm and wide sea! Can you believe it? 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 the original free pattern on squirrelpicnic.com.

13. Turtle Amigurumi 

This simple turtle by Pierrot Yarns is like 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! It’s like a detailed guide on how to crochet a turtle for beginners.

• DESIGNED by “Pierrot Yarns” (Gosyo Co., Ltd.)
• PROJECT TYPE crochet turtle
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Pierrot Yarns / gosyo.co.jp

Find the original free pattern on the gosyo.co.jp.

14. Tiny Striped Turtle

The cuteness of these crocheted 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 cute little animal around you, especially once you see one. Take a look at these cuties by KristieMN, save the amigurumi turtle pattern free, 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. You can use it as a crochet turtle keychain pattern. 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. The tortoise crochet pattern is free, 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 the 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 it’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 crochet tortoise 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 the 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 is the ultimate last-minute gift, right? I mean, you can use this crochet sea turtle pattern for free and 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 the 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 easy turtle 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 who loves these animals. Take the free sea turtle crochet pattern, and 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 the original free pattern on Ravelry.

21. Cloë The Sea Turtle

A cute turtle crochet toy for those who love the sea. This pattern will be great for both decorating purposes and for children to play with. The size of the crocheted toy is about 33 cm long, which also makes it a small cushion. If you are looking for a nice interior toy to bring some fresh vibes to your room, save this pattern and give it a try.

• DESIGNED by Elisa’s Crochet
• PROJECT TYPE toys & decor
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

Photos by Elisa’s Crochet / elisascrochet.com

Find the original free pattern on elisascrochet.com.

22. Mini Sunflower Turtle

If you love tiny accessories, this crochet turtle pattern is for you. It’s made with soft plush yarn, which makes it very cute. A little toy like this would make a great decoration for a bag or tote, or you could display it somewhere in your office or home. It’s also a quick and easy gift idea: the pattern uses only basic techniques.

• DESIGNED by Tidzhen Gyuldzhu
• PROJECT TYPE toys & decor
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

Photos by Tidzhen Gyuldzhu / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on passionatecrafter.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Useful Crochet Turtle Pincushions – Free Crochet Patterns

1. Amigurumi Turtle

Take a look at these adorable little turtles by All About Ami that you can use as a crochet pincushion! 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, this crochet sea turtle free pattern is super easy to memorize and crochet, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner! You can handle it. Just give it a try. 

• DESIGNED by All About Ami
• PROJECT TYPE pincushion
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL intermediate 

PHOTOS by All About Ami / allaboutami.com

Find the 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 teach 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 it too. It is pretty well described with pictures supported by every needed detail of explanation. Enjoy! You will never lose your pins again!

• DESIGNED by Ina Rho
• PROJECT TYPE pincushion
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL intermediate 

PHOTOS by Ina Rho / Ravelry.com

Find the original free pattern on inart.no, or read more about it on Ravelry.

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Summary

Where to learn how to crochet a turtle?

You’ve already found a great place to improve your skills and learn how to crochet amigurumi toys. Here are many beginner-friendly crochet projects you can start with and more challenging ones, so it won’t be boring. Choose your favorite design and make a cute turtle as a gift or for yourself.

Why do you need a crochet turtle at home?

Amigurumi turtles are cute! Moreover, it’s an ancient symbol of wisdom and longevity. People believe that the turtle figurine brings these qualities to homes where it lives. So, give it a chance.