Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Crochet a Simple Turtle for Beginners: Quick, Easy, Amigurumi Turtle
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- One of my most requested tutorials - Here's how to make this turtle-ly adorable crochet turtle!
This turtle is simple enough for beginners (Plus I go over all the skills and stitches!) And quick and easy enough for advanced crocheters to work up in roughly an hour!
Please do NOT duplicate, distribute, or sell the crochet pattern in this video without permission. However, you may gift, donate, or sell your finished pieces given that you give "The Mary Jay" credit for the pattern. Please link back to this video if you're selling online! :)
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This Tutorial Covers:
-Recommended Materials 0:20
*fabric scissors
*yarn needle
*stitch markers
*polyester fiber fill
*7 mm hook
*#6 super bulky blanket yarn (in green and brown OR the colors of your choice)
*18 mm safety eyes
Please note that safety eyes can be choking hazards and are NOT recommended for crochet plushies made for young children, pets etc.
-How to Crochet the Shell/Body 0:41
-How to Crochet the Head 32:55
-How to Crochet the Tail 39:53
-How to Crochet the Legs 41:56
-Assembly (sewing on pieces) 44:29
WHERE TO FIND THE MATERIALS
You can find most of these items in a craft store or on my Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com...
Here's where I get my yarn:
-misty jungle green: prf.hn/l/XZYGenP
-sand: prf.hn/l/3Pz4OeV
*However, I have noticed some changes in the shades since I made this plushie, so the colors may not be exact!
Disclaimer: The above are affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission at NO extra cost to you if you use it to make a purchase. This is one way that helps support me and lets me continue to make free content for you :).The materials listed are actual materials that I have used!
While this tutorial is made for beginners, it's helpful to already be familiar with the following skills:
-Magic Ring/Magic Circle
-Single Crochet
-Increase
-Decrease
-Fasten Off
-Color Change
-Crocheting in Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only
If you need more help with any of the above, here are some helpful tutorials:
- Slow Magic Circle Tutorial: • Slow & Super Detailed ...
- Changing Color Tutorial: • 2 Ways to Change Color...
-5 must-know beginner skills (covers all the skills above except color change and crocheting in front and back loop only): • 5 Must-Know Beginner A...
To keep the video from running too long, I tried to work at a decent pace, but please don't hesitate to pause or slow down the video under settings if needed.
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Hi y'all! You can find the written pattern for this turtle here: www.themaryjay.com/free-patterns/crochet-turtle-pattern
Thank you
thank you you’re amazing🩷🩷
Tysmmm!!
You're a great teacher, my 6 year old and I are learning. 🎉
Is that yarn medium?
Bro when she said we were supposed to have 28 stitches but i had 32😭😭😭😭🤦🏽♀️
Oof
I think i do too but im just ignoring it😅
😅
I had 30 😭
Lol me too
I can't even make a magic circle😭
EDIT NVM I JUST DID IT
❤ congrats 🎉
😂 omg same!!!
Practice makes perfect 👍
Yayyyy🎉🎉
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My daughter started crocheting with this tutorial and has made 4 stuffed animals in 5 days! You are a good teacher, especially with the magic circle.
As a beginner, this is the most detailed and beginner friendly video and explanation I've found so far! Thank you so much!
Thank u so much I love it it's super easy and I just started crocheting yesterday it so good ty
I love it too. When I finally got finished with it I was so happy with it. Also so grateful that some like Mary takes the time to help beginners learn. Thank you so much. ❤
@@avinashkumar4444why did you say ty
@@Mushroom_princessssss it's THANK YOU. : ).
I am a beginner crocheter, and for my first project I really wanted to make a sea turtle, so this tutorial was 100% beginner friendly and literally the best thing ever!
Kudos to anyone who can speed this up, as a beginner I struggle with the simplest of things while crocheting. Have a blessed day
I hear ya loud and clear i look at something, and then when i attempt it i have a hot mess :(
Same
It's al
@@Joustwench
I had to watch it in 2x because it was the only turtle pattern my brother liked lol (I'm a bit more experienced. I've been crocheting for 2 or so years)
This is seriously one of the BEST and most detailed tutorials I’ve come across on TH-cam. I made my first plushie yesterday with this video. Thank you!!!!
God bless her she has patience and she takes her time to teach us even if we can’t count 😂 Way to go!
This is gonna be my first crocheting project, I started some days ago and i was really looking for a tutorial like this. Thank you so much!♡❣️
That's so exciting!!!! I'm so happy that my tutorial can help you make your first crochet project! :)
Me too
@@letymartinez2365 good luck! I love how mine turned out, it's a perfect tutorial for beginners♡♡♡
Me too
I’ve been crocheting since about January?this was also my first one! Your funny do great bestieeee ❤️🤗🌽💕
I am Avery and I am 8 and I Love to Crochet
I did it!! This was my first project and I’m so excited I finished it. You’re a great teacher! Thank you 🩷
pattern here!
Body:
Using Brown
R1 7 SC in a MR
R2 [INC] x 7 (14)
R3 [SC, INC] x 7 (21)
R4 21 SC (21)
R5 [2 SC, INC] x 7 (28)
R6-9 28 SC (28) 4 Rounds
R10 28 SC in FLO (28)
Change Color to Green
R11 28 SC in BLO of R9 (28)
R12 [2 SC, DEC] x 7 (21)
R13 [SC, DEC] x 7 (14)
Start stuffing the shell
R14 [DEC] x 7 (7)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing
Head:
Using Green
R1: 7 SC in a MR
R2 [INC] x 7 (14)
R3-5 14 SC (14) 3 Rounds
R6 [DEC] x7 (7)
Attach the eyes between rows 3 and 4 on different sides of the head.
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
Using Green
R1: 4 SC in a MR
R2-3 4 SC (4) 2 Rounds
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Do NOT stuff the tail. Pinch the opening together, so that it is flat
Legs:
Using Green
R1: 6 SC in a MR
R2-4 6 SC (6) 3 Rounds
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make 4
Do NOT stuff the legs. Pinch the opening together, so that they're flat.
thank youuu
I’m so sad, idk what I’m doing wrong. Every time I try to pull the yarn tail to tighten the magic circle it doesn’t even budge. It’s like tied in a knot or something. It happens no matter how many times I restart and retry
I would totally suggest making sure that the tail of the yarn is on the outside of your circle as you are adding your single crochets I find if I keep the tail on the inside of the circle, I cannot tighten it.... As long as you keep your tail outside of the work, it should work for you. I would suggest slowing down the video and doing it step by step. Maybe with a 4 weight yarn before... The magic circle took me over a year to get LOL. Don't get frustrated. Take your time. You can do it.
look up alternate ways to do magic circle there is an easier way if learning it's the 2 loop method.
You don’t understand how happy I was when I saw a super cute and good looking turtle crochet I could make for my first big project. My friend taught me some good basics and I can’t wait to hopefully do this one soon! This would be a good gift for people ☺️
I gave the turtle to my best friend, she loved it
@@SteveEnteredEarthI am giving it to my mom 😂
Honestly the best video I’ve never crocheted before and was able to complete this! Make more like this video please!❤
This was honestly the best beginners crochet video I’ve ever seen , clear instructions, clear visual! I’ve just made this and he’s so cute 😅❤ so thank you!!!!!
🥰🥰🥰 haven’t started mine yet!! I can’t wait for my materials to get in the mail!! 🤗
Literally never made an amigurumi before today and made one within 2 days thanks to you. Very easy to follow. Thank you!
This is so hands on! I’ve never had a tutorial go at a good pace like you do! Incredible!
I just made my first amigurumi animal! Instead of brown and green, I used a really cute light green and light pink! It turned out super cute, so thank you so much for this amazing tutorial!
i just made one. my hands hurt. but it was worth it.
✨✨IT IS LITERALLY THE CUTEST THING TO EVER EXIST!!!!!!!✨✨
YAYY IM SO PROUD OF YOU
I’ve been trying to start my first plushie for awhile but most tutorials aren’t that helpful but yours has definitely been the best I’ve found so far! Tysm also do u think u could make a stingray at some point I really wanna make one and their isn’t many tutorials on one
who’s here from tiktok 😭😭
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Me! I literally just got off tiktok!😂
Me lmao
I’m from TH-cam shorts 😂
No one
I actually found this tutorial difficult to follow as a beginner but once I learned how to do a single crochet and a magic circle following other tutorials this was so much easier! 😃
Yay :) I'm so glad that you were able to find it easier after learning the magic circle and single crochet! For anyone else who's also just starting out, I absolutely would recommend to first get more familiar with the basic crochet skills (at least the single crochet and magic circle) before attempting a plushie tutorial. Even though I try to explain all the skills in my video, it's hard to go into as much detail as one might need (when they're first starting out) in a long video with so much information to go over versus a tutorial that's dedicated to one specific skill. For those skills, here's my five must-know skills tutorial th-cam.com/video/Zm6lTub09lM/w-d-xo.html and detailed magic circle tutorial th-cam.com/video/4PgvFNZdNjc/w-d-xo.html
@@themaryjaythank you!
@@themaryjayIf I ever make a crochet shop I'm giving credits to you you taught me how to crochet and make plushies your actually a dream come true
hey does this pattern work with 15mm yarn? i tried but the shells lip didnt form correctly. im debating on going out to joanns today to pick up the yarn size you used
I just finished my first crochet project!! I love the turtle so much😊 thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial!
Awww Congrats on your first project!!!! I'm so happy that my tutorial was helpful!!
(For my own use) 26:31 where I left off
Just finished my turtle! Here are my best tips for anyone else who might make my same mistakes since this was my first ever project lol:
- Blanket yarn may be VERY difficult to identify stitches with
- When I first started on the shell, I think I was adding stitches by assuming they were always growing outwards and not also down if that makes sense. So I was making the shell wider when it’s supposed to be getting wider and growing vertically. So if you’re struggling to find stitches visually, shift your angle a bit because I made my shell just a liiiittle lopsided but…
- Stuffing WILL help makeup for any lumpiness!
- Don’t assume you know where she’s going with the head sewing part and pause the video, missing the part where she reminds you that turtles have necks so you should give yours one too 🙃
Super easy to follow tutorial and super cute little guy at the end!
This was my first plushie-type crochet project and my turtle came out super cute! Thanks a lot!
Tip: make the bottom of the turtle (well this looks more like a tortoise but I’ll take ur word for it) brown not green cuz turtles have a “shell” (it’s completely flat unlike the top one) on their belly too, I forgot what it was called lol.
Omg! Best tutorial for beginners…watched too many before this one and didn’t understand a thing lol. You ROCK
This tutorial came in handy!! I love it!! There was a few steps I had to skip because of how chunky was my yarn and had a bigger hook but still came out soo cute!! Made two for both my boys and they loved it♥️ thank you so much! You definitely got a new subscriber ☺️
Plot twist: when we are doing the magic circle for the head. We already know what to do rightttttt. So we do it. So you wait for her to finish. But then in the middle of it she says to do something that you didn’t do 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love crocheting! I do it all the time. I have been thinking about having a shop but am not old enough yet. I don't just do amirgurumi. I also do sweaters,afgans,hat, gloves, and more. Can you do a tutorial on how you do your axolotle. I have made an axolotle but yours looks a lot different.🧶🧶😀
I don't have a tutorial for the axolotl, but you can buy the pdf pattern here: themaryjay.patternbyetsy.com/listing/1108023742/rainbow-axolotl-pattern-digital-pdf or on etsy!
@@themaryjay I am so sorry but I do not have my own credit card so I can't buy stuff online. That is why I would like you to make a Pattern that is free.
@@clove5667 that is so problematic
You are an amazing teacher. I so enjoyed your calm soothing voice in making this adorable little turtle. I am definitely subscribing because I think I could actually make one. I’m looking forward to the new characters. You’ll be creating. So so cute. Thank you for a great video.
Aww I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and thank you so much for subscribing and for taking the time to leave this super kind comment. I really appreciate it and hope you make lots of cute plushies 💕
You make this much easier by counting and showing each stitch you make. It is helping me sooo very much.
Please make more of these!! My kids absolutely love the turtle and I’m planning on following even more of your videos!!
I’ve never crocheted anything, but after watching this video I feel like I could do this bc of how well you explained/showed everything! Thank you for your tutorials!💗
OMG! I just finished my turtle. It's my first plushie and I was worried but with your great written instructions and video tutorial it took the fear away. I really enjoyed your pace and calm voice. Your explanations of details for attaching were quite helpful. 🐢
You explained this so well, I have been crocheting for about a year on and off and this is the only tutorial I fully understood and didn’t get confused about. Thank you ❤
Ugh I’m having the most difficult time with the tail! Once I close the MR, I can’t see the stitches! 😭 I’ve restarted like 20 times
I’m a beginner and it’s so cute. Thx Mary jay for helping me learn how to crochet. ❤
I’m confused for the magic circle I am using thin yarn so that might be the problem but when I try pulling the working yarn through the circle I only get one loop.
Edit: nvm I got it !
Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. I’m brand new to crochet and managed to follow this and I’m left handed! Mine isn’t perfect, but my daughter loves it.
I love how you do your videos. I'm not a beginner, but I do have trouble with my Stitch count even with a marker you make you make it easy to follow your videos keep up the good work ❤😊Cie
For closing up the hole for the shell of the turtle I didn’t have a needle so I used the crochet needle and I used the bent pit of the crochet needle for the place where you put the wool through and I used the bottom of the need as the place where you sew it through
:it might sound confusing but basically if you don’t have a needle you can sew the hole up with the crochet needle :
Im sewing with thin wool and for the head idk if I missed a step but it’s only abt half way done and she said fasten off what do I do-
Edit: I just did another layer of decrease it seems fine
I don’t know that the heck I did to mine… the shell is already squishy without me adding fluff bc I made it so thick 😅😅 I suck at this 😭😭😭
This tutorial was so helpful for me to make a turtle and it took me a good hour and I loved the outcome!! Thank you so much! I was also viewing your page and fingers crossed you are able to make a tutorial for the dino since I'M OBSESSED but once again thank you and love your vids!🤍
A person on yt shorts said “start with animals if you have ADHD” so I’m here❤
Thank you so much!!! My first try and it turned out really cute. I really appreciate this video💕💕
Hey loves This tutorial thank you! Im a 12 yo trying to make new things and I have a question
What yarn do u use?
Your voice is so soothing and tou incourage me and give me motivation to make theese
aww that's so sweet! I'm so glad and hope you make tons of cute plushies!
@@themaryjay Tysm I will try my best you actually taught me alot so far!
Is there a free pattern anywhere for this turtle? I’m 13 and have a hard time watching a video because I have adhd and can’t focus 😂. If not that’s 100% okay!
I'm finishing up the last 2 legs of this turtle, I so can't wait to finish this adorable turtle. Would love to watch an axolotl tutorial. I am looking forward to following your other amigurumi tutorials and make even more cute plushies!!
thank you thank you SOOOO MUCH. this project took me hours to complete but your video was more than helpful. i really appreciate it.
can you make a video on how to crochet a puppy/dog ?
I'm so glad that the video was helpful! Thank you so much for following along and I'll look into making a dog in the future!
You had me at the start, but I can't for the life of me find the stitches or know where to put them in
I have been crocheting for 2 years now and I never knew how to do the increase properly 😭😭😭
At 11:30 you cut the video and came back in the stitch was like in a different spot and and you're also crocheting from the outside and the inside and now I'm very confused
Hi! I viewed the timestamp you commented and I think what you're referring to is that I flipped my piece from inside out to right way around. You can see me do this at 11:28. The strand of yarn at the center of your piece leftover from the magic circle should be on the inside of your plushie and you should be working from outside to inside on the closer edge of the circumference. If you're working on the far end and working inside to outside like I was for the first few rounds, you're technically working inside out and will have to flip it at some point. I usually flip it when the piece starts rounding out. When it's flat, it's easier for y'all to see what I'm doing if I work on the top edge and it was so natural to me to flip it that I didn't even notice and forgot to mention, so I'm sorry about that and hope this clears things up!
In terms of the stitches, nothing has changed with the piece between the cut and coming back (what was cut out was just me unraveling more yarn to use).
@@themaryjay thanks I was really confused and every time I do crochet I always get really confused and stop so thanks alot
Thank you SO much for this tutorial! It was so fun and I am so proud for what I made!❤❤
This is a great tutorial. Thank you very much for the beautiful turtle.
How would I make a smaller version? I did do the one you showed me. I am new to this.
I just made mine 😊 I love it!! Your tutorial was so easy to follow, thank you so much and I will definitely be making more ❤❤
Aww I love this! Thank you so much for following my tutorial :)
I love this! I just made mine and he's a little chonky cause my patience to count isn't my biggest strength. But the tutorial was really easy to follow and it turned out super cute. :)
my shell is turning out like a cone idk what to do
Use it as a hermit crab
Who can't do the single stitch
Just me okay.....🥲
I'm making it now as my first thing I've ever crochet
Can you make a tutorial that is NOT for beginners?
I struggled with making my amigurumi head and shell curve into a dome, but your tutorial is helping SO MUCH!!! thank you with all my heart ❤️ ❤❤(I love your videos about the frogs, bees, axolotyls and all that!) I also struggled with making my stitches even and now… THEY ARE EVEN!!! LOVE UR VIDS SO MUCH
I’m making this for my dad and I’m going to add a little tie to it
This is one of the best video tutorials! I am very new to crocheting and you explained everything perfectly. Thank you so much! Looking forward to more tutorials!
This is the best beginner tutorial I found. Thank you alot! I made a lot of mistake. But it turned out ok :D
I’ve started this, not gonna lie I’m just going with the flow with it. Not really paying attention to stitch count or whatever - but this is probably one of the most helpful and informative video I’ve found on TH-cam! I’ve actually got some form of a shape!!
My first amigurumi and i love it!! Amazing tutorial
I made my very first amigurumi thank you. ❤❤ so good tutorial for a beginner like me
I did the 10th round but my turtle shell didn’t have the little bump thing that yours had. Idk what I did wrong
Make sure that you are working in the front loop only of the stitches from round 9 to make the last round of brown and then go into the back loop only (of round 9 again) for the first round of green.
This video was so well done and detailed. Thank you for the tutorial. I definitely want to make this adorable turtle!!
Awww thank you so much! I’m so glad you think so!
For anyone in an English speaking country not in America single crochet (sc) is the same as double crochet (dc). You’ll often see the increase annotated as 2dc into st, and the decrease annotated as dc2tog. Just thought it’s good to know if you turn to books
I'm a beginner and this video was so easy for me to understand. I made a turtle with this pattern and its awesome!!!! Thank you soooo much for teaching me how to crochet!!!!!🥰
Thank you for english because all they say in another language but this material in not a wool where can this material avaible
Thank you so so much for this super easy tutorial. I made my first stuffed crochet animal with your video. Good bye and God bless🥰
what type of yarn do u use bc my yarn is tiny yarn so mine is becoming smaller than yours and I want minw to be the same size as yours
I've made this a couple of time now and it's so easy to make and just fell in love with the results. Thank you so much for sharing
Hello I really like ur video plz share bunny rabbit making my daughter really like this turtle
This is going to be my first project I'm so excited!!!!! I just ordered the stuff. I think I'm gonna make the body pink and the shell Brown like you did.you are so talented I hope I can get as good as you. Love your work ❤😊
This was such a life saver because since September I’ve been trying to learn how to make any kind of amigirumi for my niece and every tutorial I’ve watch haven’t been the easiest to learn from even though it’s stated that it’s for beginners. This Video has been by far the easiest for me to understand! Thank you for going slow and really showing us how it’s supposed to be done multiple times instead of just once!💜 my niece turned a month old today so I’m very happy I was able to finish this on my day off from work! This is a great project to start because it doesn’t take long to finish!
Ahhh this comment totally made my day! Thank you so much for all the kind words and for following my tutorial! I'm so glad that you found this tutorial helpful and easy to follow and I hope you make many cute plushies for your niece!
Hi quick question, can we use 6 mm hook instead of 7 mm?
Yes!! I've actually been switching to 6mm recently too!
I have a question, I have some size 7 chunky blanket yarn and was wondering if that would work too? And what size of hook should I use for it? I'm kinda new to crocheting 😅 this is my first crochet project 😁
This is so lovely very relaxing too you explain so well thank you xx
OMg I just made one and it took me a couple hours lol and then the color I used for the stomach I was supposed to use as the head legs and tail but I used the shell color so the whole top that you can see is the same ahhh lol. And I had to make the eyes. But over all this is amazing you are definitely my favorite crochet TH-camr right now!
I can’t make mine go bigger it’s still small
I followed the tutorial with a less thick yarn and it still turned out well, thanks for the tutt my best friend loves her turtle! 🌸
Can you tell me what is you easiest project ? So I can try it
The simple frog is the easiest!! :)
I love so much your pattern !!! The turtle is really cute: I made one for the birthday of my little brother and he loved it ! Thank you :D❤❤❤
So cute! I love how the shell is connected to the tummy when you make it, it made it so much easier than it looked on the photo, I thought the shell was a separate piece I needed to sew on! I made my turtle blue with a pink shell in velvet yarn, and it turned out so amazing! 🥰🥰 Love your tutorials!
Aww I'm so glad that it turned out well! Thank you so much for using my tutorial!! :)
I love how slow and calm you explain things!!! Thank you thank you
This was so helpful. I’m going on a long trip next week and decided I wanted to crochet on the trip!! This was my first time crocheting and your instructions made it so clear. Thank you!
I bout had a meltdown making that magic ring because I didn't realize that chenille yarn is notorious for being really difficult to start a magic ring with... 😭
Just to make it easy for me
Body:
R1: mr7 (7)
R2: inc7 (14)
R3: 1sc, inc (21)
R4: 21sc (21)
R5: 2sc, inc (28)
R6-9: 28sc (28)
R10: [FLO] 28sc (28)
Change color
R11: [BLO] 28sc (28)
R12: 2sc, inv dec (21)
R13: 1sc, inv dec (14)
Stuff
R14: inv dec (7)
cut tail and fasten
Head:
R1: mr7 (7)
R2: inc (14)
R3-5: 14sc (14)
R6: dec (7)
eyes between R3 and R4
stuff
cut tail
Tail:
R1: mr4 (4)
R2-3: 4sc (4)
cut tail
Legs (make 4):
R1: mr6 (6)
R2-4: 6sc (6)
cut tail
Thank you SOO much for this tutorial. I’ve made the CUTEST turtle alive and it’s all thanks to you!😊