The New Pattern Release – Mini Squishy Turtle Crochet Pattern.
I’m so excited to introduce you to this new stuffed animal crochet pattern. The Mini Squishy Turtle has been designed to be a super quick project, with no sewing needed (aside from a quick little stitch to attach the back of the head to the shell).
The Mini Squishy Turtle crochet pattern has been designed using a combination of Premier Parfait Chunky and Premier Bloom Chenille yarns to create an adorable 4″ friend. If you’ve never used these yarns for an amigurumi project, then you’re missing out. These chenille style super bulky weight (6) yarns (which works up similar to a bulky (5) weight yarn) makes some of the most soft, squishy lovable stuffies. The yarn can be found online at Herrschners.com or Premieryarns.com.
Don’t have access to this yarn? No problem!
This pattern can be completed using ANY of your favourite amigurumi yarns as well. Just adjust the hook size accordingly and follow the pattern as written. The only thing that changes is the size of the safety eyes and finished product. Here’s an example of a keychain sized 3 inch Mini Squishy Turtle made using Scheepjes Stonewashed yarn (4), F (3.75mm) hook, and 6mm eyes.
Check out this post for some guidelines on how to adjust your hook and yarn.
The pattern is shown using 10.5mm flat black safety eyes. My favourite place to order from is Suncatcher Craft Eyes. For those of you wanting to sell or gift to kids under 3, the pattern also includes a video link for embroidering sleepy eyes.
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What you will need to make your Mini Squishy Turtle.
Materials:
Hook size 5.5 mm (I)
Yarn – Shown in Premier Parfait Chunky (6) and Premier Chenille Bloom (6)
(Note: These yarns work up similar to most (5) weight yarns)
| Key Lime (Green) | 35 yards |
| Bloom Chenille Begonia (Blue), Bright Pink (Pink) | small amount of each |
- Polyester filling – small amount
- 2 – 10.5mm safety eyes. (not suitable for children under 3): see video for embroidering sleepy eyes as an alternative.
- Stitch Markers or Safety pins to help with sewing placement
- Yarn needle to weave in the ends
Gauge:
4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| BLO | back loop only |
| ch | chain |
| FLO | front loop only |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| Spike st | spike stitch |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Magic ring – https://youtu.be/ayek4XfmDvM
How to Change Colours/Jogless Stripe – https://youtu.be/JoHAQkfxEog
How to Crochet the Shell/Attach Legs, Tail, Head – available in the Pattern
Sleepy Eyes – https://youtu.be/4kO0XAkXMGo
Spike Stitch – https://youtu.be/zd9WoWzD65c
Did you fall in love with the Mini Squishy Turtle?!
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