You will love this wonderfully cute crochet turtle pattern. Because the shell of the crochet turtle is made like a cream cup cake. If you are looking for a different turtle pattern than other ordinary amigurumi crochet turtle patterns, you should definitely try this cup cake crochet turtle. Since it is made with chenille yarn, it has an extremely soft structure. If you want to make a reliable and fun amigurumi for your little ones, I think you should try it. It is also very easy to make.
Cupcake crochet turtle pattern
Via: isagurumy_
Materials:
Pink chenille yarn
Beige chenille yarn
White chenille yarn
Crochet hook 3mm
A pair of 16mm safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Pink cotton yarn for embroidering cheeks
White chenille yarn for embroidering eyes
Sewing pins
Stitch marker
Fiberfill
Abbreviations: (US crochet terms)
Ch: chain
St: stitch/es
Sc: single crochet
Slst: slip stitch
Dc: double crochet
Inc: increase
Dec: decrease
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only
Rnd: round
Shell
The shell will be worked as a single piece.
Starting in pink yarn.
Rnd 1. start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. inc all st of the rnd (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)x6 times (18)
Rnd 4. (inc,2sc)x6 times (24)
Rnd 5. (2sc,inc), (3sc,inc)x5 times, 1sc (30)
Rnd 6. (1sc,inc), (4sc,inc)x5 times, 3sc (36)
Rnd 7. (4sc,inc), (5sc,inc)x5 times, 1sc (42)
Rnd 8. (1sc,inc), (6sc,inc)x5 times, 5sc (48)
Rnd 9-14. sc in all st of the rnd (48)
Rnd 15. FLO (sc, 5 dc in the same st). Proced around the entire circumference of the shell.
Close the rnd with a slst inside the 1st.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Continue with beige yarn. Make BLO sc in all st of the rnd (48).
Rnd 16-19. sc in all st of the rnd (48)
Rnd 20. (dec,6sc)x6 times (42)
Rnd 21. (dec,5sc)x6 times (36)
Rnd 22. (dec,4sc)x6 times (30)
Rnd 23. (dec,3sc)x6 times (24)
Stuff the shell.
Rnd 24. (dec,2sc)x6 times (18)
Rnd 25. (dec,1sc)x6 times (12)
Continue stuffing.
Rnd 26. dec x6 times (6)
Pass the tapestry needle under all the front loops of the st from the last round and pull the yarn to close the hole.
Fasten off and weave in the ends
With different colored threads, embroider the “sugar” decorations.
Whipped cream
In white yarn.
Rnd 1. start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. BLO inc in all st of the rnd (12)
Rnd 3. BLO (sc,inc)x6 times (18)
Rnd 4. BLO (inc,2sc)x6 times (24)
1ch, turn the work. Procced with 1 sc in each BLO (24)
Continue with 1 sc in each empty front loop (FLO) until the top of the tuft.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Position it at the top of the shell, in the center, and sew it.
Head
In beige yarn.
Rnd 1. start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. inc in all st of the rnd (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)x6 times (18)
Rnd 4. (inc,2sc)x6 times (24)
Rnd 5. (2sc,inc), (3sc,inc)x5 times, 1sc (30)
Rnd 6. (1sc,inc), (4sc,inc)x5 times, 3sc (36)
Rnd 7. (4sc,inc), (5sc,inc)x5 times, 1sc (42)
Rnd 8-14. sc in all st of the rnd (42)
Rnd 15. (dec,5sc)x6 times (36)
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7.
Rnd 16. (dec,4sc)x6 times (30)
Stuff the head.
Rnd 17. (dec,3sc)x6 times (24)
Rnd 18. (dec,2sc)x6 times (18)
Continue stuffing.
Rnd 19. (dec,sc)x6 times (12)
Rnd 20. decx6 times (6)
Pass the tapestry needle under all the front loops of the st from the last round and pull the yarn to close the hole.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Embroider the white border around the eyes and pink cheeks.
Front legs
Make 2 in beige yarn.
Rnd 1. start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. inc in all st of the rnd (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)x6 times (18)
Rnd 4. (inc,2sc)x6 times (24)
Rnd 5. (2sc,inc), (3sc,inc)x5 times, 1sc (30)
Rnd 6. (1sc,inc), (4sc,inc)x5 times, 3sc (36)
Do not stuff. Fold the leg in half and work on both layers to close it (18sc).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Hind legs
Make 2 in beige yarn.
Rnd 1. start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. inc in all st of the rnd (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)x6 times (18)
Rnd 4. (inc,2sc)x6 times (24)
Rnd 5. (2sc,inc), (3sc,inc)x5 times, 1 sc (30)
Do not stuff. Fold the leg in half and work on both layers to close it (15 sc).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail
In beige yarn.
Rnd 1. start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. (inc,2sc)x2times (8)
Rnd 3. (inc,3sc)x2 times (10)
Rnd 4-5. sc in all st of the rnd (10)
Do not stuff. Fold the tail in half and work on both layers to close it (5sc).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the head to the body.
Sew the tail to the back of the body, under the upper shell, exactly in line with the head.
Sew the legs under the body between rounds 16 and 19. The hind legs should be approximately 2 stitches away from the tail.
