Turtle Applique: Free Pattern and Tutorial
I remember the first time I gazed up through the waters of the Tennessee Aquarium in amazement as the largest turtle I had ever seen glided through the waters - his path as smooth and soaring as a robin riding the spring breeze! Later, we were taken to a room full of shallow tanks. We petted stingrays and little turtles. The wonder of it all overwhelmed me. What a big world we live in!
Two years ago, I started a blanket for my son’s birthday, but with no particular image in mind of what I wanted it to look like, it quickly made it to my drawer of unfinished projects. As his third birthday approached, a sudden bolt of inspiration struck me. I started making little cotton turtles for it! I made several, each one a little different that the previous. My son cuddled next to me, watching me work.
“No, momma. His head is weird.” Ok, let’s try a different way.
“Momma, his tail should be wiggly.” Ok, then let’s make it wiggle!
I’m so excited to share this little guy with you - especially since my own little boy helped me design it!
Crochet Turtle Applique on the Destin Blanket
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Materials:
Worsted Weight Cotton in Color A and Color B I used Sugars n’ Cream Avacado and I Love This Cotton in Teal
Stitch Marker
F/3.75 mm Hook
Stitches and Skills:
Ch - Chain
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sc - Single Crochet
Dc - Double Crochet
Tc - Treble Crochet
Puff St - Puff Stitch
Single Crochet in Magic Circle
Pattern:
Round 1: In Color C, sc 7 in magic circle. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as sc, ch 1), *sc in next st, ch 1* repeat around. Join with sl st to starting ch. (7 sc, 7 ch 1)
Puff Stitch detail on the turtle’s shell
Round 3: In Color D, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *puff st in ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in sc, ch 1* repeat around. Join with sl st to starting ch. (7 puff st, 7 dc)
Round 4: In Color C, ch 1, sc in ea st around (28 sc)
Crochet Turtle Leg
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sc in next st on body of the turtle, sc in next four st. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sc in next st on body of the turtle, sc in next three st. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch, sc in next st on the body of the turtle, sc in next three. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sc in next st on body of the turtle, sc in next four st. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sc in next st on body of the turtle, sc in next three st. Ch 8, dc in 3rd ch from hook, tc in next 4 ch, dc in next ch, sk next sc on body of the turtle, sc in next 4 st, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Crochet Turtle Applique
Voila! You now have an adorable hoard of tiny crochet turtle appliques! I used my turtles to decorate my Destin Blanket, which is coming soon to the blog!
If you make these tiny turtle appliques, please share a picture with me either on Instagram or on my Facebook page!
Please remember, even though this crochet turtle applique pattern is free - it is still my creative property. Please do not sell this pattern or give it away. If you want to share the pattern with a friend, please refer them here to my blog!
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Free Crochet Turtle Applique Pattern
