Crochet Watermelon Turtle
About the pattern
Crochet Watermelon Turtle
Dive into a refreshing crochet experience with our next delightful pattern: the Watermelon Bliss Crochet Turtle! 🐢🍉 Inspired by the juicy reds and speckled blacks of a freshly cut watermelon, this turtle is a summer treat for crochet enthusiasts.
Materials Needed for Your Crocheted Sunflower Turtle
- Yarnart yarn (or any other, but the turtle shown in the picture was made with this): beige, green, red colors and a very small black for the watermelon seeds.
- Safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Large-eyed needle for sewing
Abbreviations (US terms)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
slst – slip stitch
Crochet Watermelon Turtle Pattern
Turtle’s Head
with beige colour
- Round – 6 sc in magic ring
- Round – inc x6 (12)
- Round – (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Round – (inc, 2 sc) x6 (24)
- Round – (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Round – (inc, 4 sc) x6 (36)
7-13. Round – 36 sc
Place the eyes between rows 7-8, 12 stitches apart. - Round – (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- Round – (dec, 3 sc) x6 (24)
- Round – (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
17-19. Round – 18 sc
Stuff with filling. Sew the end of the head, the last 3 rows should remain flat, it will be inserted into the shell.
Turtle’s Front Legs (2x)
with beige colour
- Round – 6 sc in magic ring
- Round – inc in each stitch (12)
- Round – (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Round- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Round – (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Round – (4 sc, inc) x6 (36) Fold the circle in half and crochet the edges together.
Turtle’s Tail
with beige colour
- Round – 5 sc in magic ring
- Round – inc x5 (10)
3-6. Round – 10 sc
Stuff lightly, crochet the top together.
Turtle’s Back Legs (2x)
with beige colour
- Round – 6 sc in magic ring
- Round – inc in each stitch (12)
- Round – (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- Round- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Round – (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- Round – (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Round – (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Fold the circle in half and crochet the edges together.
Turtle’s Shell
with red colour
1. Round – 6 sc in magic ring
2. Round – inc x6 (12)
3. Round – (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Round – (inc, 2 sc) x6 (24)
5. Round – (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. Round – (inc, 4 sc) x6 (36)
7. Round – (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8. Round – (inc, 6 sc) x6 (48)
9. Round – (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
10-11. Round – 54 sc
12. Round – Change color to green, 54 sc only in back loops.
13. Round – 2 sc, 9 ch, skip 9 stitches (this is where the head will be inserted), 2 sc, 4 ch, skip 4 stitches (this is where the front leg will be inserted), 7 sc, 4 ch, skip 4 stitches (this is where the back leg will be inserted), 3 sc, 5 ch, skip 5 stitches (this is where the tail will be inserted), 3 sc, 4 ch, skip 4 stitches (this is where the other back leg will be inserted), 7 sc, 4 ch, skip 4 stitches (this is where the other front leg will be inserted), 2 sc (54)
14. Round – (7 sc, dec) x6 (48) Embroider the watermelon seeds. You can use a French knot or simply black stitches on the red surface.
15. Round – (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
16. Round – (5 sc, dec) x6 (36).
Insert the turtle’s limbs and sew them on. Make sure to insert the legs evenly, so there’s no difference, for example, between the remaining size of the two front legs.
17. Round – (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
18. Round – (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
19. Round – (2 sc, dec) x6 (18). Start stuffing the turtle.
20. Round – (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
21. Round – dec x6 (6).
Add more stuffing, then close the hole.
In the 11th round’s free front loops, crochet a row of sc in green yarn.
Your turtle is now complete.
Congratulations on crafting your Watermelon Bliss Crochet Turtle! 🍉🐢
This vibrant creature is a perfect representation of summer fun and fruity adventures. As with all crochet projects, it’s not just about the stitches but the love and creativity infused in every loop.
We’re excited to see where your crochet journey takes you next.
Keep stitching and stay refreshed! 🧶✨
