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Planning

1. **Design Strategy**: Easy multi-size (S/M/L) amigurumi sea turtle in chunky yarn; classic separate-piece construction with spherical heads, rounded bodies, puffy dome shells with contrasting BLO ridge borders, paddle flippers, and simple tails. US crochet terms, continuous spirals for amigurumi smoothness, safety eyes, full assembly. 2. **Construction Plan**: All pieces worked separately in the round (magic ring or foundation chain for flippers), stuffed, then sewn; shell sits as cap on body. 3. **Quality Assurance**: - Exact st-count validation on every inc/dec rnd and flipper foundation. - Consistent size grading (head max 30/36/42; body 36/42/48; shell 42/48/54). - Body closing rnds added for complete plush form (user left open); tails identical per user. 4. **Final Calculations**: Gauge 12 sc × 12 rnds = 4" (10 cm) with chunky yarn + 5 mm hook. Finished approx: S 6" long, M 8", L 10". Safety eyes 8/10/12 mm.

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: All template sections present (notes, materials, gauge, abbrev, all pieces S/M/L, eyes, assembly, finishing). Bodies given closing decreases for usability (user draft ended open). 2. **Consistency**: Every rnd count matches arithmetic (e.g. *sc 3, inc* ×6 = +6; flipper ch-9 → 7+3+7+2=19 ✓). Size progression linear. 3. **Constraints**: User’s exact st sequences, colors, neck shaping, shell border, flipper shaping/positioning, tails honored; chunky yarn, easy, US terms, imperial first. 4. **Safety**: Math clean; no reverse shaping errors; stuff-firmly notes; weave ends securely; safety-eye warning for children under 3. 5. **Fix before writing**: Body close-rnds inserted (mirror head dec) so pieces are finishable; tails left identical as supplied; no other changes. Pattern uses only corrected final numbers.

Pattern

Chunky Sea Turtle Amigurumi Easy — Simple Amigurumi Animal Sizes: Small (Medium, Large) Finished length (nose to tail, approx): 6 (8, 10)" / 15 (20, 25) cm

Notes

  • Worked in continuous spirals unless stated (join & ch for shell border only). Do not join rnds; mark first st of each rnd with a stitch marker.
  • Stuff firmly as you go, especially head and body, for a smooth plush shape. Stuff flippers and tail lightly.
  • Magic ring may be substituted with ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
  • Parentheses show stitch count at end of rnd.
  • When only one number is given it applies to all sizes.
  • US crochet terminology throughout.
  • Safety first: Safety eyes are a choking hazard for children under 3 years; embroider eyes if gifting to young children.

Materials

  • Chunky weight yarn (approx CYC 5):
    • Soft Warm Light Grey: 50 (70, 100) yd / 46 (64, 91) m (head, body, flippers, tail)
    • Sage Green: 30 (45, 65) yd / 27 (41, 59) m (shell)
    • Soft Ivory: 10 (15, 20) yd / 9 (14, 18) m (shell border)
  • Crochet hook: US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 8 (10, 12) mm safety eyes (1 pair)
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, straight pins
  • Optional: small amount of black embroidery floss for nostrils/mouth

Gauge 12 sc × 12 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet in the round. Gauge is not critical for amigurumi but affects final size and yarn usage. Work tightly so stuffing does not show.

Abbreviations (US) ch – chain sc – single crochet hdc – half double crochet sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (invisible decrease preferred) inc – 2 sc in same st BLO – back loop only sl st – slip stitch st(s) – stitch(es) rnd(s) – round(s) rep – repeat FO – fasten off

Pattern Instructions

Head With Soft Warm Light Grey. All sizes Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc; rep from * around. (24)

Small only Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * around. (30) Rnds 6–9: Sc in each st around. (30) Rnd 10: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18) Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 6–7, approx 6 sts apart. Stuff head firmly. Rnd 12: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12) Rnd 13: Sc2tog around. (6) FO, leaving long tail. Weave tail through front loops of remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close, secure. (Neck end remains open for sewing.)

Medium only Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36) Rnds 7–11: Sc in each st around. (36) Rnd 12: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 13: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24) Insert 10 mm safety eyes between Rnds 8–9, approx 7 sts apart. Stuff head firmly. Rnd 14: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 15: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12) Rnd 16: Sc2tog around. (6) FO, leaving long tail. Weave tail through front loops of remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close, secure.

Large only Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36) Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42) Rnds 8–13: Sc in each st around. (42) Rnd 14: *Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (36) Rnd 15: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (30) Insert 12 mm safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, approx 8 sts apart. Stuff head firmly. Rnd 16: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 17: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 18: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12) Rnd 19: Sc2tog around. (6) FO, leaving long tail. Weave tail through front loops of remaining 6 sts, pull tight to close, secure.

Body With Soft Warm Light Grey. All sizes Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * around. (30)

Small only Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36) Rnds 7–9: Sc in each st around. (36) Begin stuffing firmly and continue to end. Rnd 10: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 11: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 12: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 13: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12) Rnd 14: Sc2tog around. (6) FO, leaving long tail. Weave through front loops, pull tight to close, secure.

Medium only Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36) Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42) Rnds 8–11: Sc in each st around. (42) Begin stuffing firmly and continue to end. Rnd 12: *Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (36) Rnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 16: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12) Rnd 17: Sc2tog around. (6) FO, leaving long tail. Weave through front loops, pull tight to close, secure.

Large only Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36) Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42) Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, inc; rep from * around. (48) Rnds 9–13: Sc in each st around. (48) Begin stuffing firmly and continue to end. Rnd 14: *Sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (42) Rnd 15: *Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (36) Rnd 16: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 17: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 18: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 19: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around. (12) Rnd 20: Sc2tog around. (6) FO, leaving long tail. Weave through front loops, pull tight to close, secure.

Shell (Puffy Dome) With Sage Green. All sizes Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6) Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12) Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, inc; rep from * around. (18) Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc; rep from * around. (24) Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, inc; rep from * around. (30) Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc; rep from * around. (36)

Small only Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42) Do not stuff shell; it remains a hollow dome. Shell Border — change to Soft Ivory. Rnd 8: Hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (42 hdc) Rnd 9: Ch 1, hdc in BLO of each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (42 hdc) FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

Medium only Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42) Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, inc; rep from * around. (48) Shell Border — change to Soft Ivory. Rnd 9: Hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (48 hdc) Rnd 10: Ch 1, hdc in BLO of each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (48 hdc) FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

Large only Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. (42) Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, inc; rep from * around. (48) Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, inc; rep from * around. (54) Shell Border — change to Soft Ivory. Rnd 10: Hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (54 hdc) Rnd 11: Ch 1, hdc in BLO of each st around, join with sl st to first hdc. (54 hdc) FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

Flippers (make 4 total per size: 2 Large front + 2 Small back) With Soft Warm Light Grey. Worked in the round around a foundation chain.

Small size Large Flippers (make 2) — Rounded Paddle Foundation: Ch 9. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate to work opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 7 ch, 2 sc in last ch (same ch as first sc), join with sl st to first sc. (19) Rnds 2–5: Sc in each st around. (19) FO, leaving long tail. Do not stuff (or stuff very lightly at base only).

Small Flippers (make 2) — Gentle Curve Foundation: Ch 7. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in last ch, join with sl st to first sc. (15) Rnds 2–4: Sc in each st around. (15) FO, leaving long tail.

Medium size Large Flippers (make 2) Foundation: Ch 11. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch, join. (23) Rnds 2–6: Sc in each st around. (23) FO, leaving long tail.

Small Flippers (make 2) Foundation: Ch 9. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc in next 7 ch, 2 sc in last ch, join. (19) Rnds 2–5: Sc in each st around. (19) FO, leaving long tail.

Large size Large Flippers (make 2) Foundation: Ch 13. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 10 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc in next 11 ch, 2 sc in last ch, join. (27) Rnds 2–7: Sc in each st around. (27) FO, leaving long tail.

Small Flippers (make 2) Foundation: Ch 11. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 8 ch, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch, join. (23) Rnds 2–6: Sc in each st around. (23) FO, leaving long tail.

Tail (all sizes identical) With Soft Warm Light Grey. Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. (6) Rnds 2–3: Sc in each st around. (6) Stuff very lightly. Rnd 4: Sc2tog around. (3) FO, leaving long tail. Weave through remaining sts, pull gently to close into a small point, secure.

Assembly

  1. Head to Body: Pin open neck edge of head to the front top of body (centered). Sew securely with grey yarn, adding a tiny bit more stuffing at the join if needed for a smooth neck.
  2. Shell: Center shell dome on top of body so the ivory border sits evenly around the upper body like a cap. The shell should cover roughly the upper two-thirds of the body, leaving the underside visible. Sew all around the ivory border edge with the long ivory tail, catching body stitches underneath. Do not stuff between shell and body.
  3. Flippers:
    • Position 2 Large Flippers at front sides of body, angled slightly forward and outward (turtle mid-swim pose).
    • Position 2 Small Flippers at back sides of body, angled slightly backward.
    • Pin all four, check left-right symmetry and balance, then sew bases firmly to body with grey yarn.
  4. Tail: Sew tail to center back of body, just below the shell edge, pointing slightly downward.
  5. Weave in all remaining ends securely on the inside or underside.
  6. Optional: With black floss, add two tiny straight-stitch nostrils and a small curved smile on the head.

Finishing Shape the turtle gently with your hands so the shell sits smoothly and flippers are symmetrical. The chunky yarn gives a soft, huggable plush perfect for display or gentle play (supervise young children because of safety eyes).

© Pattern ready for personal use. Enjoy your chunky sea turtle!

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, charts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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