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September 19, 2026

Plush Blue Sea Turtle – A Soft & Cuddly Amigurumi Pattern

Dive into cuteness with this adorable Plush Sea Turtle! Made with soft, velvety chenille yarn in two shades of blue, this turtle features a large, round head, big glossy eyes, and a cozy shell. It’s a beginner-friendly project that works up quickly and makes the perfect huggable friend.

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Plush Blue Sea Turtle – Complete Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Gathering Your Supplies

The key to this turtle's irresistible look is the yarn texture. You must use plush yarn!

  • Yarn: Chenille/Velvet yarn (e.g., Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, Bernat Blanket).
    • Light Blue: For the head, belly, and flippers (approx. 100g).
    • Dark Blue: For the shell (approx. 50g).
  • Hook: 4.5 mm or 5.0 mm (Plush yarn is thick, so use a larger hook. Check your yarn label).
  • Notions:
    • Large Safety Eyes: 12mm - 14mm black safety eyes (glossy finish looks best).
    • Poly-fil stuffing.
    • Tapestry needle (large eye for plush yarn).
    • Scissors.
    • Stitch markers (essential for plush yarn as stitches are hard to see).

What you'll master: Working with slippery plush yarn and assembling a layered character.

2. Abbreviations & Special Techniques

  • MR: Magic ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (2 sc crocheted together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • st(s): Stitch(es)

Pro Tip: Plush yarn is slippery. Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of every round and count your stitches constantly!

3. The Head (Light Blue)

The head is a large, round sphere.

  • R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • R2: 6 inc (12)
  • R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • R6-10: 30 sc (30) [5 rows]
    • Eye Placement: Insert your large safety eyes between R7 and R8. Space them about 6-8 stitches apart. Secure the washers tightly on the inside.
  • R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  • R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
    • Stuffing: Stuff the head firmly now. It should be a solid ball.
  • R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  • Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not close the hole completely yet; we will attach the body.

What you'll master: Shaping a large, sturdy head for heavy safety eyes.

4. The Shell (Dark Blue)

This is the dome that sits on top.

  • R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • R2: 6 inc (12)
  • R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
  • R7-9: 36 sc (36) [3 rows]
    • Note: These rows create the height of the dome.
  • R10: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30) - Start curving in slightly.
  • Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly (just enough to hold the dome shape).

What you'll master: Creating a dome shape.

5. The Belly/Base (Light Blue)

This piece connects the head and the shell.

  • R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • R2: 6 inc (12)
  • R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  • R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
  • R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  • R6: 30 sc (30)
  • Finishing: Fasten off. This is a shallow bowl shape.

What you'll master: Creating a base for assembly.

6. The Flippers (Light Blue, Make 4)

Simple, flat shapes for swimming.

  • Instructions: Ch 8.
  • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4, 3 sc in last ch (turn corner). Sc in next 4 (other side), 2 sc in last st. (14 sts total).
  • Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc around the whole shape to make it neat.
  • Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not stuff.

What you'll master: Creating flat ovals.

7. Assembly & The Magic of Details

Now for the most rewarding part: bringing your turtle to life!

  1. Attach Head to Belly: Place the head on the front edge of the Light Blue Belly base. Sew it securely. The head should look like it's resting on the belly.
  2. Attach Shell: Place the Dark Blue Shell dome on top of the Belly base, covering the back half. The head should stick out from the front. Sew the shell to the belly all around the edges.
  3. Attach Flippers:
    • Sew the two front flippers to the sides of the body, just below the head.
    • Sew the two back flippers to the back sides of the shell/belly.
  4. Final Touches:
    • If your safety eyes don't have a glossy finish, you can add a tiny white French knot to each pupil for a sparkle!
    • Fluff the yarn with your fingers to hide any seams.

What you'll master: Multi-step assembly and posing a plush figure.

Final Section: Where to Go from Here

Congratulations! You’ve just crafted a super-soft Plush Sea Turtle. This project is incredibly satisfying because the plush yarn works up so fast and hides any imperfections in your stitching.

From here, try experimenting with different colors! You could make a "Sea Turtle" with green yarn, or a "Pink Turtle" for a unique twist. You could even add a tiny backpack to make it a traveling turtle. Happy crocheting, and enjoy your new best friend!