Crochet Cute Sunflower Turtle Description:

Imagine a charming and whimsical crochet creation that combines the adorable features of a turtle with the vibrant beauty of a sunflower. This delightful amigurumi turtle is designed to bring smiles and warmth to anyone who sees it. Its shell is reminiscent of a sunflower, with brilliant golden petals radiating from a central point. The turtle’s head peeks out from under this floral shell, complete with cute button-like eyes and a friendly smile. Its four legs are carefully crafted to give the turtle a lifelike appearance while maintaining its cuddly and huggable nature. This crochet sunflower turtle is a symbol of joy, nature, and creativity, making it a perfect gift or decoration for any crochet enthusiast or nature lover.

Crochet Cute Sunflower Turtle Pattern:

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in green, brown, and yellow (for the sunflower petals)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight
  • Safety eyes or buttons for the turtle’s eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Turtle Shell:

Using green yarn:

  1. Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 stitches)
  2. Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  3. Sc in the first stitch, inc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
  4. Sc in the first 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch around. (24 stitches)
  5. Sc in the first 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch around. (30 stitches)
  6. Crochet in a spiral, sc in each stitch around for the next 5-6 rounds.

Change to yellow yarn: 7. Work in back loops only. Sc in each stitch around for the next 3 rounds.

Turtle Body:

Switch to brown yarn:

  1. Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 stitches)
  2. Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
  3. Sc in the first stitch, inc in the next stitch around. (18 stitches)
  4. Sc in the first 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch around. (24 stitches)
  5. Sc in the first 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch around. (30 stitches)

Continue crocheting the body without increasing for several rounds until it’s the desired length. Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Turtle Legs:

Create four legs using brown yarn:

  1. Ch 4, sc in the second ch from the hook and in the next 2 ch. (3 stitches)
  2. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.
  3. Repeat row 2 until the leg is the desired length. Fasten off.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or sew on buttons to the head.
  2. Sew the legs onto the body.
  3. Place the shell on the body and sew it securely in place.

Your crochet cute sunflower turtle is now complete! Customize it with embroidered details, additional embellishments, or your preferred finishing touches. This charming creation will surely brighten up any space and bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Happy crocheting!