©SophieTinie – Linh Hoang Nguyen – All rights reserved.
Hello besties!!! Welcome to Sophie Tinie Free 💗
What happens when the ocean meets the fruit basket? You get the Strawberry Turtle 🎀💗 This is a no-sew cutie that’s as fresh as summer itself 🐢🍓 With a round little shell that looks like a berry, this turtle is sweet, quirky, and guaranteed to make people smile.
The best part? You don’t have to stick with strawberries. Play with colors and turn it into a blueberry turtle, a watermelon turtle, or even a tropical mango turtle 🌊🍉🥭 It’s a tiny ocean friend dressed up in fruity vibes, ready to brighten up your summer projects!!!
Because it’s no-sew, this turtle works up super quickly, making it perfect for craft fairs, keychains, or thoughtful little gifts. Whether you need a pocket-sized ocean buddy or just want to bring fruit-splash fun to your crochet, this Strawberry Turtle is ready to swim into your heart 💗
Watch the free BEGINNER FRIENDLY tutorial along with the written pattern so you won’t miss a single step!!! It’ll make your crochet time super easy and fun!
Prefer the PDF version? Purchase the ad-free printable PDF on Etsy or Ravelry.
Are you ready? Before we jump in, let’s go over some common questions to help you get started.
Things To Know Before You Start
1. Choose The Yarn You Love
You can use any type of yarn you love, like cotton, plush, velvet, and so on paired with the right hook size. Different yarn thickness will change the size of your crochet piece: thinner yarn makes smaller piece, thicker yarn makes bigger piece.
2. My Crochet Method
My crochet method – I use the Yarn Under and the pieces are worked in Joined Round Method.
The Joined Round Method means you will end each round by joining the last stitch to the first stitch with a slip stitch, then chain 1 to start the next round. This method eliminates jogs and keeps the rounds even.
When joining rounds, you can use the main hook for the slip stitch, but I recommend changing to a smaller hook. Using a smaller hook creates a tighter, almost invisible slip stitch, which helps avoid any confusion with extra stitches. After making the slip stitch, you’ll also use the smaller hook for the chain 1, then change back to the main hook to continue crocheting.
And for the next round, the first stitch should always be made into the same stitch where you just made the slip stitch!
If you don’t want to use the Joined Round Method, you can absolutely use the Spiral Round (Continuous Round) Method, which means crocheting continuously while using a marker to keep track of the first stitch in each round.
3. Tension Differences
I crochet with a very tight tension. So, if you use the same yarn and hook size as me but your crochet piece turns out bigger or longer, that’s totally normal! You can adjust by adding or removing rounds where the stitch count stays the same.
For example, in the pattern:
Rounds 5 to 12: 30sc (8 rounds)
But if your tension is looser and 8 rounds make your crochet piece look too stretched or long, you can reduce 1 to 3 rounds to get the perfect shape.
4. Safety First for Little Ones
If you’re making this as a gift for a baby or young child, I recommend embroidering the details like the eyes, nose, and mouth instead of using plastic safety parts. Embroidered features are much safer for little ones 🙂
Now that you’ve read the tips, let’s move on to the Materials you’ll need!!!
Materials
1. Yarn. I used Bulky (weight 5) yarn.
– Less than 10 grams of Light Pink yarn for the Head and Fins.
– Less than 10 grams of Pink yarn for the Shell.
– Less than 5 grams of Green yarn for the Leaf.
2. Crochet hook suitable with your yarn.
– I used a 4mm main hook.
– And a 3mm support hook for joining the round, but you can also just use the 4mm hook instead. If you choose to crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the support hook and the join-round part.
3. Safety eyes. I used 8mm.
4. Tapestry needle.
5. Markers.
6. Scissors.
7. Stuffing.
8. Tweezers (optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR: magic ring
st/sts: stitch/stitches
slst: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet stitch
inc: increase stitch
dec: decrease stitch
FLO: crochet through front loops only
BLO: crochet through back loops only
(…)*x: repeat the instructions in brackets x times
Finished Size
The finished Turtle measures approximately 6cm (2.4 inches) tall. Size may vary depending on crochet tension and materials (yarn & hook) used.
Pattern Instructions
Crochet the Fin
With Light Pink yarn,
Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)
Round 2. 6inc (12)
Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)
Fold the circle in half and crochet the two edges together: 8sc, 1inc (10)
Fasten off. Make 4 fins.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to crochet the last round.
Crochet the Head
With Light Pink yarn,
Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)
Round 2. 6inc (12)
Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)
Rounds 4 to 6. sc around (18) (3 rounds)
Insert the Eyes between Rounds 4 and 5, 7sts apart.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to insert the Eyes.
Round 7. (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12)
Stuff the Head firmly.
Round 8. sc around (12)
Round 9. 6dec (6)
At R10, we will crochet the two edges of the opening together to form the neck.
In the tutorial, I added 2sc before starting the neck so the eyes look symmetry with the neck. Please adjust based on your crochet piece, or simply skip this step!
Round 10. Fold the top opening flat and crochet the two edges together with 3sc.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to Round 10.
Fasten off. Make 2 pieces.
Crochet the Shell
With Pink yarn,
Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 1 and How to join the round.
Round 2. 6inc (12) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Round 4. (1sc, 1inc, 1sc)*6 (24) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Rounds 5 to 7. sc around (24) (3 rounds) / Join Each Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Round 8. FLO (3sc, 1inc)*6 (30) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Fasten off and sew the finishing loop for a neat look. Hide the yarn tail.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to sew the finishing loop.
Change to White yarn and continue to crochet to the back loops of Round 7,
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to change the yarn color.
Round 9. BLO 2sc, 1sc-fin, 5sc, 1sc-fin, 1sc, 3sc-head, 1sc, 1sc-fin, 5sc, 1sc-fin, 3sc (24) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 9.
Tip: Leave the yarn tails of the Arms outside, as we will use it to secure the crochet piece later.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to keep the yarn tails outside.
Round 10. (2sc, 1dec)*6 (18)
Stuff the Turtle firmly.
Round 11. (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12)
Round 12. 6dec (6)
Fasten off. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close off the piece. Hide the yarn tail inside.
Crochet the Leaf
Round 1. 5sc in a MR (5)
Round 2. (1slst, 4ch, 1slst)*5
Fasten off.
Finish the Turtle
– Secure the Head to the Shell and tying all the yarn tails together.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to secure the crochet piece.
– Embroider some Strawberry Spots.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to embroider the Strawberry Spots.
– Attach the Leaf onto the Turtle.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to attach the Leaf.
From Sophie Tinie 🎀
Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my crochet pattern! I hope it brings you a little spark of joy and inspires you to pick up your hook 😊
If you make any amigurumi from my patterns, I’d be so happy if you could mention me @sophietinie.crochet when sharing your work on Instagram, TikTok, Thread, Facebook, etc. Giving credit helps more crafters discover these patterns and keeps our crochet community blooming 🌺🌸🌼
You can sell the finished product. Please tag me as the pattern designer: @sophietinie.crochet 🎀
I can’t wait to see the adorable pieces you create. If you have a question, feel free to drop a comment, I’d love to hear from you!
Wishing you happy stitches and lots of creative fun 💗
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©SophieTinie – Linh Hoang Nguyen – All rights reserved.
Hello besties!!! Welcome to Sophie Tinie Free 💗
What happens when the ocean meets the fruit basket? You get the Strawberry Turtle 🎀💗 This is a no-sew cutie that’s as fresh as summer itself 🐢🍓 With a round little shell that looks like a berry, this turtle is sweet, quirky, and guaranteed to make people smile.
The best part? You don’t have to stick with strawberries. Play with colors and turn it into a blueberry turtle, a watermelon turtle, or even a tropical mango turtle 🌊🍉🥭 It’s a tiny ocean friend dressed up in fruity vibes, ready to brighten up your summer projects!!!
Because it’s no-sew, this turtle works up super quickly, making it perfect for craft fairs, keychains, or thoughtful little gifts. Whether you need a pocket-sized ocean buddy or just want to bring fruit-splash fun to your crochet, this Strawberry Turtle is ready to swim into your heart 💗
Watch the free BEGINNER FRIENDLY tutorial along with the written pattern so you won’t miss a single step!!! It’ll make your crochet time super easy and fun!
Prefer the PDF version? Purchase the ad-free printable PDF on Etsy or Ravelry.
Are you ready? Before we jump in, let’s go over some common questions to help you get started.
Things To Know Before You Start
1. Choose The Yarn You Love
You can use any type of yarn you love, like cotton, plush, velvet, and so on paired with the right hook size. Different yarn thickness will change the size of your crochet piece: thinner yarn makes smaller piece, thicker yarn makes bigger piece.
2. My Crochet Method
My crochet method – I use the Yarn Under and the pieces are worked in Joined Round Method.
The Joined Round Method means you will end each round by joining the last stitch to the first stitch with a slip stitch, then chain 1 to start the next round. This method eliminates jogs and keeps the rounds even.
When joining rounds, you can use the main hook for the slip stitch, but I recommend changing to a smaller hook. Using a smaller hook creates a tighter, almost invisible slip stitch, which helps avoid any confusion with extra stitches. After making the slip stitch, you’ll also use the smaller hook for the chain 1, then change back to the main hook to continue crocheting.
And for the next round, the first stitch should always be made into the same stitch where you just made the slip stitch!
If you don’t want to use the Joined Round Method, you can absolutely use the Spiral Round (Continuous Round) Method, which means crocheting continuously while using a marker to keep track of the first stitch in each round.
3. Tension Differences
I crochet with a very tight tension. So, if you use the same yarn and hook size as me but your crochet piece turns out bigger or longer, that’s totally normal! You can adjust by adding or removing rounds where the stitch count stays the same.
For example, in the pattern:
Rounds 5 to 12: 30sc (8 rounds)
But if your tension is looser and 8 rounds make your crochet piece look too stretched or long, you can reduce 1 to 3 rounds to get the perfect shape.
4. Safety First for Little Ones
If you’re making this as a gift for a baby or young child, I recommend embroidering the details like the eyes, nose, and mouth instead of using plastic safety parts. Embroidered features are much safer for little ones 🙂
Now that you’ve read the tips, let’s move on to the Materials you’ll need!!!
Materials
1. Yarn. I used Bulky (weight 5) yarn.
– Less than 10 grams of Light Pink yarn for the Head and Fins.
– Less than 10 grams of Pink yarn for the Shell.
– Less than 5 grams of Green yarn for the Leaf.
2. Crochet hook suitable with your yarn.
– I used a 4mm main hook.
– And a 3mm support hook for joining the round, but you can also just use the 4mm hook instead. If you choose to crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the support hook and the join-round part.
3. Safety eyes. I used 8mm.
4. Tapestry needle.
5. Markers.
6. Scissors.
7. Stuffing.
8. Tweezers (optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR: magic ring
st/sts: stitch/stitches
slst: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet stitch
inc: increase stitch
dec: decrease stitch
FLO: crochet through front loops only
BLO: crochet through back loops only
(…)*x: repeat the instructions in brackets x times
Finished Size
The finished Turtle measures approximately 6cm (2.4 inches) tall. Size may vary depending on crochet tension and materials (yarn & hook) used.
Pattern Instructions
Crochet the Fin
With Light Pink yarn,
Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)
Round 2. 6inc (12)
Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)
Fold the circle in half and crochet the two edges together: 8sc, 1inc (10)
Fasten off. Make 4 fins.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to crochet the last round.
Crochet the Head
With Light Pink yarn,
Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)
Round 2. 6inc (12)
Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)
Rounds 4 to 6. sc around (18) (3 rounds)
Insert the Eyes between Rounds 4 and 5, 7sts apart.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to insert the Eyes.
Round 7. (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12)
Stuff the Head firmly.
Round 8. sc around (12)
Round 9. 6dec (6)
At R10, we will crochet the two edges of the opening together to form the neck.
In the tutorial, I added 2sc before starting the neck so the eyes look symmetry with the neck. Please adjust based on your crochet piece, or simply skip this step!
Round 10. Fold the top opening flat and crochet the two edges together with 3sc.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to Round 10.
Fasten off. Make 2 pieces.
Crochet the Shell
With Pink yarn,
Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 1 and How to join the round.
Round 2. 6inc (12) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Round 4. (1sc, 1inc, 1sc)*6 (24) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Rounds 5 to 7. sc around (24) (3 rounds) / Join Each Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Round 8. FLO (3sc, 1inc)*6 (30) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Fasten off and sew the finishing loop for a neat look. Hide the yarn tail.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to sew the finishing loop.
Change to White yarn and continue to crochet to the back loops of Round 7,
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to change the yarn color.
Round 9. BLO 2sc, 1sc-fin, 5sc, 1sc-fin, 1sc, 3sc-head, 1sc, 1sc-fin, 5sc, 1sc-fin, 3sc (24) / Join Round with 1slst, 1ch – If you crochet in Spiral Round Method (Continuous Round), just skip the join-round part.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 9.
Tip: Leave the yarn tails of the Arms outside, as we will use it to secure the crochet piece later.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to keep the yarn tails outside.
Round 10. (2sc, 1dec)*6 (18)
Stuff the Turtle firmly.
Round 11. (1sc, 1dec)*6 (12)
Round 12. 6dec (6)
Fasten off. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close off the piece. Hide the yarn tail inside.
Crochet the Leaf
Round 1. 5sc in a MR (5)
Round 2. (1slst, 4ch, 1slst)*5
Fasten off.
Finish the Turtle
– Secure the Head to the Shell and tying all the yarn tails together.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to secure the crochet piece.
– Embroider some Strawberry Spots.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to embroider the Strawberry Spots.
– Attach the Leaf onto the Turtle.
Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to attach the Leaf.
From Sophie Tinie 🎀
Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my crochet pattern! I hope it brings you a little spark of joy and inspires you to pick up your hook 😊
If you make any amigurumi from my patterns, I’d be so happy if you could mention me @sophietinie.crochet when sharing your work on Instagram, TikTok, Thread, Facebook, etc. Giving credit helps more crafters discover these patterns and keeps our crochet community blooming 🌺🌸🌼
You can sell the finished product. Please tag me as the pattern designer: @sophietinie.crochet 🎀
I can’t wait to see the adorable pieces you create. If you have a question, feel free to drop a comment, I’d love to hear from you!
Wishing you happy stitches and lots of creative fun 💗
