Designing a turtle in the shape of a cinnamon roll is a very creative idea. Today, I am happy to introduce you to this cute and different turtle amigurumi toy. I haven’t come across an unusual turtle pattern for a very long time. Actually, there are different designs, but most of them are paid. It is quite difficult to find a free and creative turtle pattern. If you take a look at the colors of the turtle, you can see that it is made with colors resembling caramel and chocolate. We also see that cinnamon color is used.
Since the details of making the amigurumi turtle are supported by visuals, your job may be a little easier.
Designer: orange.blossom.crochet
Materials
Size 6 chenille yarn in white, tan, and brown (1 used Loops & Threads) Size 6mm/6.5mm
crochet hook
15mm safety eyes Stuffing Sewing/Embroidery
needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
• mr: magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: invisible decrease
c1 : tan
c2: brown
c3: white
Note: The text will be the same color as the stitches (ex 6sc = 6sc in tan)
Shell/Body
In Mr:
RI – 4sc, 2sc (6)
R2 – 2inc, 4inc (12)
R3 – (1sc, 1inc)x2, (1sc, 1inc)x4 (18)
R4 – (1sc, 1inc)x3, (1sc, 1inc)x6(27)
R5 – (1sc, 2inc)x3, (1sc, 2inc)x6 (45)
R6 – (4sc, 1inc)x3, (4sc, 1inc)x6 (54)
R7 – 18sc, 36sc (54)
R8 – 12 – 54sc (54) (5 rounds)
R13 – (2sc, 2dec)x9 (36)
R14 – (2sc, 2dec)x6 (24)
RI5 – (1sc, 1dec)x8 (16)
Stuff Firmly
R16 – (2sc, 1dec)x4 (12)
Finish Stuffing
R17 – 6dec (6)
Add a white drizzle to the top of your cinnamon bun
White doing the inc rounds, the previous stitches may ruffle up, but this will go away once stuffed firmly.
If using thinner or worsted yarn, there may be some gapping.
Head
RI-6sc in Mr (6)
R2 – 6inc (12)
R3-(1sc, 1inc)x6 (18)
R4-(2sc, 1inc)x6 (24)
R5-7 – 24sc (24)
Place safety eyes in rounds 4-5 approximately 8 visible stitches apart (opposite sides of head)
R8 – (2sc, 1dec)x6 (18)
Start stuffing
R9-(1sc, 1dec)x6 (12)
Finish stuffing
RIO – 6dec (6)
Fo and leave a long tail for sewing
Front Fins (2x)
R1: 8sc in MR (8)
R2: 8inc (16)
R3: (1sc, 1inc)x8 (24)
R4: (2sc, 1inc)x8 (32)
R5: (3sc, 1inc)x8 (40)
Fold in half and sc across in white
Back Fins (x2)
R1: 6sc in MR (6)
R2: 6inc (12)
R3: (1sc, 1inc)x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, 1inc)x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, 1inc)x6 (30)
Fold in half and sc across in white.
Tip: while doing the single crochet’s across, carry the brown yarn from the main part of the fin to the end for an easier switch back to brown for sewing.
Assembly
Head: Sew on the sc rounds of the body in brown color.
Front Fins: Sew in R9, 4 visible stitches away from the head.
Back Fins: Sew in R9, 2 visible stitches away from the tip of the front fin.
