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Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern

Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a rose-shelled turtle amigurumi with a textured floral shell formed from layered petals. The shell is worked in back loops with petals formed in the front loops to create a realistic rose effect. You will assemble head, legs and tail and add eye details for a finished, display-ready toy.

Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses bulky, fluffy yarn for a plush feel and 14mm safety eyes for expressive placement. Clear round-by-round instructions and photos help with placement and finishing.

Why You'll Love This Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a stunning rose-like shell that feels special and handcrafted. I enjoy how the petals build up in layers to create real depth and texture. The piece is compact but full of personality, making it a delightful gift or decoration. Working the shell in BLO and then forming petals in the FLO is a technique I find very satisfying and rewarding.

Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I like to experiment with yarn colors to create different moods; for a vintage look I sometimes use muted reds and sage green, and for a bright toy I use vivid red and emerald.

I often change the yarn weight and hook size to make a mini or jumbo version — smaller yarn and a smaller hook creates a keychain-sized turtle, while bulky yarn and a larger hook makes a cuddly display piece.

I sometimes substitute the safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully washable toy or to make the piece baby-safe.

I add tiny accessories like a crochet bow or a removable flower pin to the shell to personalize each turtle to the recipient.

I play with the petal sequence to vary the look of the rose: try adding extra TC or DC repeats for fuller petals or fewer for a flatter look.

I occasionally add wiring to the legs if I want a posable display turtle; place thin floral wire inside the legs before stuffing and secure the ends well.

I experiment with different yarn textures — velvet, boucle, or chenille — to see how the petal edges and shell shape change and to achieve different tactile effects.

I sometimes stitch a small loop at the top of the shell to hang the turtle as an ornament or mobile decoration.

I recommend trying contrasting eye detail colors; embroidering a tiny white highlight on the safety eye gives immediate personality and expression.

I always pin parts in place and try different placements before sewing; moving the head slightly forward or back changes the turtle's posture dramatically, so I try variations until I'm happy.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working with fluffy or bulky yarn leads to lost stitch counts and mis-shapen rounds; use stitch markers at the start of rounds and to mark the first front loop of each row to stay accurate. ✗ Missing front loops when forming petals causes uneven petal placement and gaps; mark or place a contrasting stitch marker in the first front loop and check each petal placement as you work around the spiral. ✗ Attaching legs or tail in the wrong orientation will look awkward on the finished toy; follow the placement photos and attach the legs with the curve directions indicated (right/left) and check alignment before stitching. ✗ Overstuffing the body will distort the shell and seams; stuff gradually, check shape regularly, and add only enough stuffing to achieve a firm but slightly squashable finish for the best proportions.

Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern

Create a charming Rose Turtle amigurumi with this detailed pattern that shows you how to crochet a petal-covered shell, sculpted head, legs and tail. You will learn to work back-loop rounds for the shell top and form petals in the front loops for a beautiful rose effect. The pattern includes clear rounds, assembly guidance and finishing tips so you can create a gift-ready handmade turtle.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Rose Turtle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Size 5-6 Bulky Yarn (recommended for overall plush look)
  • 02
    Premier Parfait Chunky (Size 6): Emerald (for body and legs)
  • 03
    Premier Parfait Chunky (Size 6): White (for eye detail)
  • 04
    Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth (Size 5): Red (for shell petals/rose)
  • 05
    Note from pattern: Premier Parfait Chunky and Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth are very similar in size and may both be considered size 5

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.5mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 14mm
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Poly-Fil for stuffing
  • 06
    Stitch markers (recommended for front loops and round starts)

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— Supplies :

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Hook: 4.5mm. Yarn: Size 5-6 Bulky Yarn. Premier Parfait Chunky (Size 6): Emerald, White. Yarn Bee Velvety Smooth (Size 5): Red. Safety Eyes: 14mm. Tapestry Needle. Scissors. Poly-Fil for stuffing.

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Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches long, 6.5 inches wide, 3 inches tall.

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Note: If you are not used to using "Fluffy/Chunky" yarn, I suggest using stitch markers to help you find your stitches and/or rows until you have practiced enough to be able to "feel" for them.

— Front Legs :

Info :

Using Emerald (Make 2)

Round 1 :

8SC in MR

Round 2 :

Inc (16)

Round 3 :

SC, Inc (24)

Round 4 :

3SC, Inc (30)

Info :

Fold your circle in half to make a half circle.

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Working around the half circle and through both sides, SC through both stitches. Continue until you reach the end of the half circle. FO, there is no need to leave a tail for sewing, you will SC the legs into a round of the body.

— Back Legs :

Info :

Using Emerald (Make 2)

Round 1 :

8SC in MR

Round 2 :

Inc (16)

Round 3 :

SC, Inc (24)

Info :

Working around the half circle and through both sides, SC through both stitches. Continue until you reach the end of the half circle. FO, there is no need to leave a tail for sewing, you will SC the legs into a round of the body.

— Tail :

Info :

Using Emerald

Round 1 :

6SC in MR

Round 2-4 :

SC (6)

Info :

SS, FO, there is no need to leave a tail for sewing, you will SC the tail piece into a round of the body.

— Head :

Info :

Using Emerald

Round 1 :

8SC in MR

Round 2 :

Inc (16)

Round 3 :

SC, Inc (24)

Round 4 :

3SC, Inc (30)

Round 5-7 :

SC (30)

Round 8 :

3SC, Dec (24)

Round 9 :

SC, Dec (16)

Info :

SS, leave a long tail for sewing. I leave about 8-9 inches to be safe, but I usually have a lot left over.

Info :

Add eyes and stuff the head. I added my eyes at around rows 5-6 and about 9-10 stitches apart.

— Shell/Body :

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The top of the shell is all worked in the BLO (back loops only) of the previous round. The petals are formed in the front unworked loops once the top of the shell is completed.

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Using Red

Round 1 :

8 SC in MR

Round 2 :

Working in BLO: Inc (16)

Info :

*I highly suggest stitch markers to mark your front loops, at least one in the front loop of the first stitch of each row.

Round 3 :

Working in BLO: SC, Inc (24)

Round 4 :

Working in BLO: (SC, Inc, SC)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

Working in BLO: 3SC, Inc (40)

Round 6 :

Working in BLO: (5SC, Inc, 2SC)*5 (45)

Info :

Color change to green

Round 7 :

Working in BLO: SC (45)

Info :

We will now make the petals. Drop your working yarn, the rest of the body will be finished after we complete the petals.

— Petals :

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To make the petals, you will be working in a continuous spiral on top of the shell in the unworked front loops of each round.

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Grab your red yarn and attach it with a SC in the very first unworked front loop of row 2.

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Working into the remaining front loops repeat the following pattern until you reach the last front loop: HDC, DC, TC, DC, HDC, SS

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**Please note, you should be careful not to miss any stitches, however, this is a very forgiving sequence of stitches so if you miss a loop/double up a loop anywhere it is not a huge deal. No two flowers are the same, so it is ok if your turtle is unique! If you find you have missed a stitch/stitches just end the round on whichever stitch you have left and complete a SS in the ending stitch as well. If you find you have stitches remaining you can continue the sequence until you reach the end or you can SS until the end, whichever you prefer.

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FO, weave in the ends.

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The remaining steps of the body will be worked normally, through both loops. Picking up where you left off with your green yarn.

Round 8 :

3SC, Dec (36)

Round 9 :

Grab your legs and tail, this is the row you will SC your pieces into. You place your pieces in front of the stitches of the body, pushing your hook through the leg/tail first then through the body stitch.

Round 9a :

4SC

Round 9b :

Grab the first big leg, attach using 3SC (refer to photo for placement, the curve of the leg should be on your right).

Round 9c :

5SC

Round 9d :

Grab the first small leg, attach using 2SC (refer to photo above for placement, the curve of the leg should be on your right).

Round 9e :

3SC

Round 9f :

Grab your tail and using 3SC attach the tail (see photo for placement).

Round 9g :

3SC

Round 9h :

Grab the second small leg, attach using 2SC (refer to photo below for placement, the curve of the leg should be on your left).

Round 9i :

5SC

Round 9j :

Grab the second big leg, attach using 3SC (refer to photo above for placement, the curve of the leg should be on your left).

Round 9k :

3SC

Round 9_total :

(36)

Round 10 :

SC, Dec (24)

Info :

Stuff the body to your desired firmness.

Round 11 :

SC, Dec (16)

Info :

Add any additional stuffing.

Round 12 :

Dec (8)

Info :

SS, cut yarn leaving a short tail to sew the hole closed. Weave the yarn tail back and forth into the stitches around then pull tight to close. Tie to secure and weave the rest of the yarn tail into the body.

— Finishing Details :

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Sew the head onto the body. I sew mine in the middle of the front two legs, half way over the rose and half over the bottom portion of the body, this help cover your color changes.

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Eye Detail: If you would like the white detail on the eye, grab your white yarn and embroider a line up the side of the eye. Insert your needle at the middle bottom of the safety eye and bring it up to the top middle of the safety eye, it will tend to curve around the safety eye when you pull it tighter.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head onto the body in the middle of the front two legs, placing it half over the rose shell and half over the bottom portion of the body to help hide color changes.
  • Attach legs and tail into Round 9 by placing pieces in front of the body stitches, push hook through leg/tail first then through the body stitch and single crochet to secure following the order and counts given.
  • Secure the rose shell petals after completing the petal spiral; weave in ends and then pick up the green yarn to continue the body rounds and finish shaping.
  • Add safety eyes at around head rows 5-6 about 9-10 stitches apart before stuffing, then stuff head firmly and sew closed leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • When finishing the body opening at R12, weave the yarn tail back and forth through surrounding stitches, pull tight, tie off and weave the remaining tail into the body for a clean finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of rounds and to mark the first front loop of each row when forming petals for consistent placement.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check the shape frequently; overstuffing can distort the shell and make sewing pieces together difficult.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure tails as you go to avoid bulky seams and loose tails at the end of assembly.
  • 💡When attaching legs and tail, place pieces in front of the body stitches and push your hook through the piece first then the body stitch to create a neat join.

This Rose Turtle amigurumi pattern combines a plush turtle body with a layered rose shell for a truly unique handmade friend. The petals are formed in the front loops while the shell top is worked in the back loops for beautiful texture. Perfect as a sweet gift or a pretty display piece, this little turtle brings charm and warmth to any space. 🧶🌹

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6 inches long, 6.5 inches wide, and 3 inches tall using the recommended bulky yarn and 4.5mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but that will affect the final size and texture; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect a different finished scale.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in BLO/FLO, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience, yarn handling and pace.