Crochet Sea Turtle – Under the Sea CAL Square 9

And then there were 9! This super cute Sea Turtle is square number nine for the month of September! Grab that green yarn and let’s start stitching!

Not sure what this crochet-along is all about? 
Let me introduce you to the FREE 2024 Under the Sea Crochet-Along!
Every month in 2024 I will be crocheting an adorable ocean creatures that will fit on a crochet square that looks like a water bubble. At the end of the year I will stitch all 12 squares together to make a blanket. There will be a few bonus patterns as well!

You can get started on crocheting all 12 of your water bubble squares now. Get the Circle in a Square Water Bubble pattern HERE.

If you missed the Starfish Square, you can find that pattern HERE
And the Seahorse Square Pattern HERE
And the Jellyfish Square Pattern HERE
And the Crab Square Pattern HERE 
And the Octopus Square Pattern HERE
And the Pufferfish Square Pattern HERE
And the Whale Square Pattern HERE
And the Submarine Square Pattern HERE
The links to all the patterns in this project will be available in one spot HERE on the Under the Sea CAL Landing Page.

Be sure to check out these adorable matching Under the Sea Polymer Clay Hooks by Jennifer from Day by Day Clay and Crochet! She is selling them HERE in her FACEBOOK GROUP.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Paddy Green and Spring Green
You can shop all shades of Red Heart Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– A bit of black and white yarn for the eye and smile.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Crochet Sea Turtle Video Tutorial will be available on my Repeat Crafter Me YouTube Channel soon. I’ve had such busy month hosting my sisters llama-themed baby shower, my daughters 11th birthday, and now I’m spending time with my family for Labor Day weekend.

UPDATE! The Sea Turtle Video Tutorial is now available!

Turtle Shell:
with paddy green yarn 
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2 : 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 7: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail. (50 SC)

Turtle Head:
with spring green yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)
Round 5: SC in first 8 stitches, 2 SC in next 9, SC in last 8 stitches, join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Note: the part where you made the 2 SC in the last round is the part of the head that faces out. The other side should be touching the shell.

Eye:
Note: This is the same pattern as the seahorse eye.
with black yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join to first SC, fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch on eye towards the top right of the head.
Use remaining strand of black yarn to stitch on a smile under the eye.

Top Flippers (make 2):
with spring green yarn
Chain 12, DC in 3rd chain from hook, DC in next 5, HDC in next, 2 sc in next, SC in next, 4 SC in last, working on other side of chain, SC in next 2, SC decrease over next two, HDC in next 2, DC in remaining stitches, fasten off leaving long tail. 

Bottom Flippers (make 2):
with spring green yarn
Chain 11, SC in 2nd chain from hook, 2 SC in next, HDC in next 2, DC in next 5, 4 DC in last, now working on other side of chain, DC in next 3, HDC in next 2, SC in remaining stitches, slip stitch to join to first SC, fasten off leaving long tail. 

Turtle Tail:
with spring green yarn
Chain 6, DC in 3rd chain from hook, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in last, Slip Stitch to join into last chain where you made the SC. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Place all of your pieces on top of the bubble square. It is important that you have everything laid out correctly before you stitch the pieces down.
The shell should be overlapping the 4 flippers and the tail. You can tuck the back flippers underneath the shell a bit more than the front flippers. Play around with it and make sure you like the direction of the flippers. The head should be overlapping the top of the shell.

Stitch everything down to the bubble square once you have it placed correctly. I am working my tapestry needle through the stitches on the outer edge of the shell, through the flippers, and then through the middle of the bubble square stitches so that the stitches don’t show on the backside of the main square.

You will stitch the head on last. Take your time while stitching your turtle pieces onto the square. This is the most tedious part but worth it.

It’s never too late to dive into the Under the Sea CAL! 
The links to all the patterns in this project will be available in one spot HERE on the Under the Sea CAL Landing Page.

Love Sea Tutles?! I have a few other FREE sea turtle crochet patterns for you!

Bernat Blanket Sea Turtle

Crochet Sea Turtle Plushie

Sea Turtle Applique

Sea Turtle Tote Bag

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