What materials do I need to crochet a sunflower turtle amigurumi?

You need 4-ply milk cotton yarn in dark brown, light green, yellow, black, and white. Tools include a 3.0 mm crochet hook for the petals and a 3.5 mm hook for the body, 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a tapestry needle, and sharp scissors. Worsted weight cotton yarn such as Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is a suitable alternative.

How do I attach the sunflower petals to the crochet turtle shell?

After completing the upper shell, switch to a 3.0 mm hook and attach yellow yarn to the front loops only of round 8. Work the petal pattern around the shell: chain 2, then (1 double crochet, 1 treble crochet, peacock stitch, 1 treble crochet, 1 double crochet) in the next stitch, chain 2, and slip stitch in the next stitch. This creates a full ring of layered sunflower petals.

Is the sunflower turtle amigurumi pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate. It requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches, working in the round, and joining body parts as you go. Beginners should have some experience with amigurumi techniques, such as the magic ring and decreasing, before attempting this pattern. Practicing the peacock stitch on a swatch first is recommended.

How big will the finished sunflower turtle amigurumi be?

The finished sunflower turtle measures approximately 5 inches (12 cm) in size. The project takes about 4 to 6 hours to complete from start to finish, making it a manageable weekend project for experienced crafters. The size is ideal for a desk decoration, gift topper, or nursery ornament.

Sunflower Turtle Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern with Peacock Stitch Petals

Name: Sunflower Turtle Amigurumi
Total time: 5 h
Ingredients: Yarn 4-ply milk cotton yarn, dark brown 4-ply milk cotton yarn, light green 4-ply milk cotton yarn, yellow 4-ply milk cotton yarn, black 4-ply milk cotton yarn, white Tools; 3.0 mm crochet hoo; 3.5 mm crochet hook 8 mm safety eyes fiberfill stuffing tapestry needle sharp scissors

Description

Adorable Sunflower Turtle Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern This free crochet pattern pairs a sweet turtle amigurumi with a sunflower shell, and the result is a small friend with a lot of personality. The sunflower turtle amigurumi stands out because of the layered yellow petals that crown the shell, giving the finished piece a three dimensional flower effect instead of a plain, flat turtle back.

Ingredients

Scale

Yarn
4-ply milk cotton yarn, dark brown
4-ply milk cotton yarn, light green
4-ply milk cotton yarn, yellow
4-ply milk cotton yarn, black
4-ply milk cotton yarn, white

Tools
3.0 mm crochet hook
3.5 mm crochet hook
8 mm safety eyes
fiberfill stuffing
tapestry needle
sharp scissors

Instructions

Upper Shell (Dark Brown Yarn)
1-R1: R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
2-R2: R2: 6 inc [12]
3-R3: R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6 [18]
4-R4: R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) × 6 [24]
5-R5: R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) × 6 [30]
6-R6: R6: sc around [30]
7-R7: R7: (4 sc, 1 inc) × 6 [36]
8-R8: R8: sc around [36]. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Head (Light Green Yarn)
9-R1: R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
10-R2: R2: 6 inc [12]
11-R3: R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 6 [18]
12-R4: R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) × 6 [24]
13-R5-R8: R5-R8: sc around [24]
14-Insert safety eyes between rounds 5-6, spacing: Insert safety eyes between rounds 5-6, spacing them 7 stitches apart.
15-Stuff the head lightly but firmly: Stuff the head lightly but firmly.
16-R9: R9: (2 sc, 1 dec) × 6 [18]
17-R10: R10: (1 sc, 1 dec) × 6 [12]
18-R11: R11: 6 dec [6]. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Front Flippers (Make 2, Light Green Yarn)
19-R1: R1: 8 sc in MR [8]
20-R2: R2: 8 inc [16]
21-R3: R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 8 [24]
22-R4: R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) × 8 [32]. Fold the circle in half and work 16 sc across both layers to create the flipper shape. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Back Flippers (Make 2, Light Green Yarn)
23-R1: R1: 8 sc in MR [8]
24-R2: R2: 8 inc [16]
25-R3: R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) × 8 [24]. Fold in half and work 12 sc across both layers. Do not stuff. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Tail (Light Green Yarn)
26-R1: R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
27-R2-R4: R2-R4: sc around [6]. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Bottom Shell Assembly (Light Green Yarn)
28-Attach light green yarn to the back: Attach light green yarn to the back loops only (BLO) of Round 8 of the upper shell.
29-R1: R1: Working in BLO, sc around [36]
30-R2: R2: Attachment round: 2 sc, attach head with 3 sc, 2 sc, attach front flipper with 4 sc, 6 sc, attach back flipper with 3 sc, attach tail with 3 sc, attach second back flipper with 3 sc, 6 sc, attach second front flipper with 4 sc. Total [36].
31-R3: R3: (2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc) × 6 [30]
32-R4: R4: (3 sc, 1 dec) × 6 [24]
33-R5: R5: 12 dec [12]
34-Fill body cavity with fiberfill, do not: Fill body cavity with fiberfill, do not overstuff.
35-R6: R6: 6 dec [6]. Fasten off, close gap by weaving through front loops of remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight and hide tail.

Sunflower Petals (Yellow Yarn, Use 3.0 mm Hook)
36-Switch to 3: Switch to 3.0 mm hook. Attach yellow yarn to the front loops only (FLO) of Round 8 of the upper shell.
37-Work around shell repeating: Work around shell repeating: ch 2, (1 dc, 1 tr, peacock stitch, 1 tr, 1 dc) in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st. Peacock stitch: ch 2, sl st into back bump of first ch. Continue all around. Fasten off and weave in end.

Finishing Touches
38-Embroider a smile using black yarn, placed: Embroider a smile using black yarn, placed slightly below and between eyes.
39-Add eye highlights with tiny stitches of: Add eye highlights with tiny stitches of white yarn on each safety eye.
40-Shape petals gently with fingers to create: Shape petals gently with fingers to create dimension.

Method: crochet

Keywords: Sunflower Turtle Amigurumi