Introduction

Meet the Beachcomber Turtle: a sunny-day amigurumi posed by the window with seaside light. He has a gentle green head with glossy eyes and a stitched smile, a palm-print camp shirt in seafoam, beige chinos with rolled cuffs, off-white slip-on shoes, a light turquoise bucket hat, and a tan backpack shell decorated with starfish.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK / Light Worsted, cotton or cotton-blend recommended):
  1. Light Green (turtle head/arms/legs/neck): ~70 g
  2. Seafoam / Light Aqua (camp shirt): ~35–40 g
  3. Dark Teal (palm motifs): scraps
  4. Beige / Sand (chinos; also shoe soles optional): ~35 g
  5. Off-White (shoe uppers): ~25 g
  6. Light Turquoise (bucket hat): ~25 g
  7. Tan / Camel (backpack shell): ~40 g
  8. Coral & Cream (starfish appliqués): small scraps
  9. Brown (shoe stripe, optional): scrap
  10. Black (mouth line if desired): scrap
• Hooks: 2.75 mm (C) for amigurumi and shoes; 3.0 mm for clothing and hat.
• Eyes: 8 mm black safety eyes (1 pair).
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, 3–4 small 6–8 mm buttons (wood-look for shirt), optional thin cardboard insert for shoe soles and backpack base, fabric glue (optional), sewing thread for buttons.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together FLO)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• Rnd – round
• Row – row
• rep – repeat
• () – stitch count at end of rnd/row
• … – repeat sequence between asterisks

Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.75 mm, sc in the round): ~25–26 sts × 26–28 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm.
• Finished height: ~9.5–10 in (24–25 cm) standing, including bucket hat.

Pattern Notes

• Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless indicated.
• Stuff firmly but smoothly; shape head and ankles carefully so clothing fits.
• Clothing is removable (shirt, pants, hat, backpack, shoes).
• Keep floats loose for the palm-print embroidery/tapestry to maintain drape.
• Color map is precise to the photo; do not swap tones if you want a perfect match.

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TURTLE BASE (2.75 mm, Light Green)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
   8–13) sc around (42) — smooth dome.
   Eye placement: Insert 8 mm eyes between Rnds 11–12, 11 sts apart.
8. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
9. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
10. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
11. sc around (24). Stuff very firmly and shape a gentle smile plane. Fasten off, leaving a long tail if you prefer to sew to neck later.
    Mouth: With Black or a darker green, embroider a small curved smile centered 2 sts below the eye line.

Neck Stub

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
   3–6) sc around (12). Stuff lightly. Leave long tail for joining; this stub sits inside the shirt collar.

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Arms (Make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. 3 sc, inc ×3 (15)
   4–6) sc (15)
4. 3 sc, dec ×3 (12)
   8–15) sc (12)
5. Flatten and sc across to close (6). Light stuffing in the hand/lower arm only.

Legs (Make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
   4–7) sc (18)
4. 4 sc, dec ×3 (15)
   9–14) sc (15). Stuff firmly. Leave top open for ladder-stitching to body.

Body (simple oval torso)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36) — chest
   7–9) sc (36)
7. 10 sc, dec ×3 (33)
8. 9 sc, dec ×3 (30) — waist
9. sc (30)
10. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36) — hips
    14–16) sc (36)
11. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
12. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
13. sc (24). Stuff firmly. Fasten off.

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ASSEMBLY – BASE

• Join neck to head: Sew head to neck stub; then sew neck base centered on body top opening so the head sits slightly forward.
• Arms: Attach between Rnds 11–13 of body, angled slightly forward.
• Legs: Stitch open tops to the base so feet sit parallel and balanced.

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OUTFIT & ACCESSORIES (3.0 mm unless stated)

Camp Shirt (Seafoam with Dark-Teal palm embroidery)

Fit: Relaxed, hip-length, short sleeves, pointed collar, 3–4 small buttons.

Back Hem Rib (optional subtle texture) – Seafoam
Ch 6; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (5). Turn.
Rows 2–60: BLO sc 5. Join short ends to form a ring.

Pick Up for Body
Rnd 1: Working along the top of rib ring (or ch 60 and join if skipping rib), pick up 60 sc; join.
Rnds 2–4: sc around (60).

Divide for Armholes (worked flat for front placket)
Row 5: ch 1, sc 18 (Left Front), ch 4 (underarm), sk 10, sc 20 (Back), ch 4 (underarm), sk 10, sc 18 (Right Front).
Rows 6–12: Work back and forth in rows over all stitches, ch 1 turn each row; keep stitch counts even to maintain straight sides.

Short Sleeves (worked later in rounds)
Mark each armhole (the 4-ch bridges). We’ll return after body.

Neck & Collar Setup
Row 13: From RS, sc across Left Front to center; ch 2, turn to create the V opening.
Row 14 (collar base): sc evenly around neckline (approx. 48–50 sts), decreasing 2 sts at both front corners for a neat V.

Pointed Collar (worked in rows)
Row 1: sc across neckline sts; turn.
Row 2: dec at each end, sc to last 2, dec (reduce 2 sts per row) until collar depth ~6 rows.
Row 7: work even; sl st off. Fold collar down.

Front Bands & Buttons
With RS facing, work 2 rows of sc up each front edge to form plackets. Sew 3–4 small buttons on the right band; add matching ch-3 button loops on the left.

Sleeves (each)
Rnd 1: Join Seafoam at armhole; pick up 28 sc evenly around (including over the 4-ch bridge).
Rnd 2–4: sc around (28).
Rnd 5: sc 6, dec ×4 (24).
Rnd 6: sc around (24); fasten off. Sleeve length: just above elbow.

Palm Motifs (Dark Teal, embroidered or tapestry)
After blocking, embroider scattered small palms on front panels using duplicate stitch or surface slip stitch:

• Trunk: long straight stitch 5–6 sts tall.
• Fronds: from trunk top, work 5–6 short slanted stitches. Space palms evenly (3–5 per side) as in the photo.

Chinos (Beige; rolled cuffs)

Leg 1

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
   4–10) sc (18)
4. 4 sc, dec ×3 (15). Fasten off.

Leg 2 – repeat to Rnd 11, do not fasten off.
Join for Seat
Rnd 12: ch 3, sl st to Leg 1; sc around Leg 1 (15), sc 3 across ch, sc around Leg 2 (15), sc 3 across other side of ch (36).
Rnd 13: sc (36)
Rnd 14: 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
Rnd 15: sc (30)
Rnd 16 (Waistband fold): BLO sc (30)
Rnd 17: 8 sc, dec ×3 (27)
Rnd 18: sc (27). Fasten off.
Rolled cuffs: At each ankle, join Beige and work 2 rnds sc; roll outward once for a clean cuff like the photo.

Slip-On Shoes (Off-White uppers, Beige soles; 2.75 mm)

Double Soles (Make 2 per shoe, Beige)
Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and next 4, 3 sc in last; rotate and sc 5 (13).
Row 2: sc 5, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc 5 (16).
Row 3: sc around (16). Make a second sole; whipstitch WS together for a firm base.

Uppers (Off-White)
Rnd 1: Work around sole edge: sc 16.
Rnd 2: sc around (16).
Rnd 3 (toe rise): sc 4, inc ×2, sc 6 (18).
Rnd 4: sc around (18).
Rnd 5 (vamp panel): sc 5, turn; Rows 6–8: sc 8 across center only to build the slip-on vamp; rejoin in the round and sc around the opening for a smooth rim.
Optional: with Brown, surface-sl-st a thin stripe around the junction of upper and sole to mimic a rubber sidewall.

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Bucket Hat (Light Turquoise)

Crown

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. sc around (36)

Side Wall
8–11) BLO sc around (36) to create a clean seam and soft vertical wall.

Brim
12) (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
13) (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
14) sc around (48)
15) FLO sc around (48) to help the brim curve slightly downward.

Backpack Shell (Tan with Coral/Cream starfish)

Back Panel (flat oval)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
8. sc around (42). Fasten off.

Side Wall & Depth

1. With Tan, ch 72; join (72).
   2–5) sc around (72) to form a ring ~4 rows tall.

Join Shell
Whipstitch the ring to the Back Panel. For a gentle dome, place a thin circle of cardboard or lightly stuff as you seam a shallow front lid:

Front Lid (half oval, hinged at top)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. Work only across 30 sts to create a half-oval; sc 2 more rows to lengthen the flap. Seam the straight edge as a hinge to the top of the side wall. Add a tiny button/loop if you want it to close; the photo shows it mostly decorative and slightly open.

Shoulder Straps
Ch 36 each; sl st back along to make sturdy straps. Attach at top corners and ~10 sts above lower edge so straps angle correctly.

Starfish Appliqués (Coral & Cream, 2 pieces)

• MR; (ch 4, sl st back to ring) ×5; tighten ring to pull “arms” together. Whipstitch to the shell flap as pictured (one coral, one cream).

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FINAL DRESSING & POSE

1. Dress turtle in chinos first; roll cuffs one full turn.
2. Put on shoes and snug them to the feet.
3. Slip on the camp shirt, fold collar neatly, and sew or button 3–4 buttons down the front.
4. Set the bucket hat low on the head; brim slightly downturned.
5. Place the backpack shell so straps sit over the shoulders and under the shirt’s collar; tack with a hidden stitch if you want it fixed.
6. Adjust arms so the hands rest by the side; curve the embroidered smile.

Care & Safety

• Replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for children under 3.
• Secure buttons, straps, and appliqués thoroughly.
• Spot clean garments and reshape the hat brim and shirt collar while damp.

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Visual Match Checklist (QC)

• Head: light green, 8 mm eyes between Rnds 11–12 at 11 sts apart, small curved smile.
• Hat: light turquoise bucket hat with straight side wall and soft brim.
• Top: seafoam camp shirt, short sleeves, pointed collar, 3–4 wood-look buttons, dark-teal palm embroidery scattered across front.
• Bottom: beige chinos with rolled cuffs just above shoe tops.
• Shoes: off-white slip-on uppers, beige soles; optional thin brown side stripe.
• Backpack: tan shell form with shallow dome, two straps, coral + cream starfish appliqués.
• Overall stance: relaxed upright posture, window-light pastel vibe.