How to Crochet a Sea Turtle Applique

Crocheting is a fun and creative hobby that allows you to make a variety of items, including appliques. In this tutorial, we'll be showing you how to crochet a sea turtle applique. This cute and easy project can be used to decorate clothing, bags, or even as a standalone decoration.

Materials You'll Need

Green worsted weight yarn

G size crochet hook

Small amount of black embroidery floss or yarn

Yarn needle

Scissors

Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to crochet your sea turtle applique:

Begin by making a magic ring with your green yarn and chaining 2.

Round 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into the magic ring, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (6 stitches)

Round 2: Chain 1, make 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (12 stitches)

Round 3: Chain 1, *single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (18 stitches)

Round 4: Chain 1, *single crochet in the first 2 stitches, 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (24 stitches)

Round 5: Chain 1, *single crochet in the first 3 stitches, 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (30 stitches)

Round 6: Chain 1, *single crochet in the first 4 stitches, 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (36 stitches)

Round 7: Chain 1, *single crochet in the first 5 stitches, 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (42 stitches)

Round 8: Chain 1, *single crochet in the first 6 stitches, 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (48 stitches)

Round 9: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (48 stitches)

Round 10: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (48 stitches)

Round 11: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, and join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (48 stitches)

Round 12: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (54 stitches)

Round 13: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 8 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (60 stitches)

Round 14: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 9 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 10 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (66 stitches)

Round 15: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 10 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 11 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (72 stitches)

Round 16: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 11 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (78 stitches)

Round 17: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 12 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 13 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (84 stitches)

Round 18: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 13 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 14 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (90 stitches)

Round 19: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 14 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 15 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (96 stitches)

Round 20: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 15 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 16 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (

Round 20: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch. Single crochet in each of the next 15 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch. *Single crochet in each of the next 16 stitches, make 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. (72 stitches)

To start, chain 1 and make a single crochet stitch in the same stitch. Then, make a single crochet stitch in each of the next 15 stitches.

In the next stitch, make 2 single crochet stitches to increase the stitch count. Repeat this pattern of making 1 single crochet stitch in each of the next 16 stitches, followed by 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch, around the entire circle.

Once you have completed the round, join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet stitch. Your stitch count should now be at 72 stitches.

Great job! You have completed the sea turtle applique. To finish, you can weave in any loose ends and attach it to your desired project using a yarn needle.

You can use this cute little sea turtle as a decorative embellishment on a variety of items such as hats, bags, blankets, or even as a standalone piece of art. You could even make a few in different colors and sizes to create a whole family of sea turtles!

Crocheting can be a fun and relaxing hobby, and there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating different designs and projects. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this sea turtle applique is a great project to add to your repertoire. So grab your hook and some yarn and get started on your own adorable sea turtle today!