Adorable Free Pattern for Crocheting a Turtle Amigurumi Hat
Get ready to crochet the cutest amigurumi turtle-inspired hat with our free pattern! Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is perfect for all skill levels. With detailed instructions and step-by-step guidance, you’ll have your little one sporting this adorable hat in no time. Let your creativity shine as you customize the colors to suit your style. Dive into the world of amigurumi and create a hat that’s as unique as your child!
Materials Needed:
Plush (or any yarn of your choice) in 4 different colors: for the back, belly, body, and cap.
Stuffing – polyester fiberfill
Safety eyes, trapezoid shape, size 18 (or 16)
Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (I use size 4)
Black embroidery thread
White embroidery thread for eye highlights
Pink embroidery thread for cheek blush
Marker
Glue
Lighter
Needle and thread for tightening
Scissors
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
PATTERN
Legs (Make 4, in the color of the turtle’s body):
Row 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Row 4-6: 18 sc
Row 7: (2 sc, dec) repeat 5 times, last dec is in the next row (13)
Row 8: (3 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (10)
Row 9-10: 10 sc
Stuff the leg halfway. Crochet 5 sc across both sides, then fasten off, leaving a tail of 7-8 cm.
Tail (In the color of the turtle’s body):
Chain 7.
Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, crochet 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a tail of 7-8 cm.
Head (In the color of the turtle’s body):
Row 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Rows 6-9: 30 sc
Row 10: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Row 11: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rows 7 and 8.
Row 12: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff the head with fiberfill. Continue crocheting 6 more rows of 12 sc each.
Body (In pink color, or your preferred color):
Row 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Row 3: 12 inc (24)
Row 4: (1 sc, inc) repeat 12 times (36)
Row 5: 36 sc
Row 6 (Change to the color of the body): 36 sc
Continue crocheting by adding legs, head, and tail, according to the arrangement described in the pattern.
Congratulations! You’ve crocheted a lovely turtle!
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