Introduction

Say aloha to the Surf Club Turtle—a sunny, beach-ready amigurumi in blue-white chevron boardshorts, a white Hawaiian shirt with green leaves and coral hibiscus, crisp canvas sneakers with blue side stripes, a leaf-green visor, and a translucent waterproof crossbody. Finishing touches include a little shell necklace, striped towel roll, and a surfboard keychain. Every stitch count and placement below is engineered to match the photo exactly so your finished turtle looks 1:1 with the image.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light #3, cotton or cotton-blend, matte unless noted):
  1. Turtle head/limbs (leaf green) – A ~70 g
  2. Belly/plastron (sand beige) – S ~30 g
  3. Shell carapace (sea green) – C ~55 g; shell rim (sand S) scraps
  4. Boardshorts chevron (ocean blue) – B ~30 g; white W ~25 g; drawcord (coral) – CO scraps
  5. Hawaiian shirt base (white) – W ~35 g; leaves (leaf green LG) scraps; flowers (coral CO) scraps; centers (butter Y) scraps
  6. Sneakers upper/sole (white W) ~25 g; side stripe (ocean B) scraps
  7. Visor (leaf green LG) ~15 g
  8. Crossbody strap & bag edge (clear-look white or very pale mint CL) ~20 g
  9. Necklace (sand S) + shell charm (cream CR) scraps
  10. Towel stripes (coral CO + ocean B + white W) scraps
  11. Surfboard keychain (coral CO + white W) scraps
• Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for clothing/accessories.
• Notions: 8 mm safety eyes ×2, stuffing, yarn needle, stitch markers, thin plastic sheet or vinyl offcut (for crossbody “window,” optional), small jump ring or split ring for the keychain (optional), tiny snap for bag flap (optional), thin cardboard for sneaker insoles (optional).

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• inv-dec – invisible decrease (single crochet the front loops of two stitches together)
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• FP/BP – front/back post stitch
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• RS/WS – right/wrong side

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.5 mm, sc in the round): ~22 sts × 24 rnds = 10 cm/4″.
• Garment gauge (3.0 mm, sc/hdc): ~20 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm/4″.
• Finished height: 25–26 cm standing to visor crown; sitting ≈ 18 cm.

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Visual Analysis

• Proportions: classic amigurumi; head height ≈ body height (1:1).
• Head: round with soft cheek rise; small beak-like muzzle pad; eye line centered on mid-third of head.
• Shell: carapace sits like a backpack; hexagon cells raised using FP texture; sand rim outlines the shell; plastron (belly) smooth in S.
• Arms/legs: short cylinders; palms/feet slightly flattened for accessory grip and sneaker fit.
• Tail: tiny wedge at lower back under shorts line.
• Clothes placement: shorts waistband at Body Rnd 12; shirt hem overlaps the shorts slightly; sneakers flat; visor brim shallow and centered above eyes.
• Accessories: shell necklace centered; crossbody hangs left shoulder → right hip; towel roll tucked under right arm; surfboard keychain dangles from crossbody ring near bag bottom.
• Stitch density: firm amigurumi fabric to support the shell and accessories; garments a touch looser for drape.

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Pattern

Head (A, 2.5 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (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. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   9–12) sc around (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54) — cheek rise
10. sc (54) insert eyes between Rnds 12–13, 9 sts apart
11. sc (54)
12. (7 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (48) — start stuffing
13. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (42)
14. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36)
15. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
16. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (24)
17. (2 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (18)
18. (sc, inv-dec) ×6 (12)
19. inv-dec ×6; FO, close.

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Muzzle Pad (A mixed with S for highlight)

1. With S, MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. Switch to A, (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. sc (18); FO long tail. Lightly stuff; sew centered across Head Rnds 14–16. Embroider a tiny smile line.

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Body & Plastron (S for belly, A for sides)

1. With S, MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (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) — belly wide
8. Color change to A on last pull-through; sc around (42)
   9–10) sc (42)
9. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36) — waist
10. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
    13–14) sc (30) — neck base
    FO long tail. Firmly stuff and sew head to body straight.

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Arms ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–4) sc (12)
3. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×2 (10)
   6–16) sc (10) — light stuffing in palms only
   Flatten top; FO. Attach at Body Rnd 22, slightly forward so the right arm can hold the towel.

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Legs ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
   5–6) sc (24)
5. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (21)
6. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (18)
7. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (15)
   10–16) sc (15); FO. Stuff and sew under body evenly with toes pointing forward.

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Tail (A)

• ch 6; sc back to make a wedge; sew at low back under the shorts line.

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Carapace Shell (C rimmed with S)

Back Plate (C)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (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. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
9. FP hex texture round: (FPdc in next st, sc in next 2) rep around (48)
10. sc around (48)
11. repeat FP texture round once more to deepen the hex feel.
12. sc (48); FO leaving long tail.

Rim (S)

• Join S to any st; sl st loosely around to outline the plate. FO.

Attach Shell

• Center the shell on the turtle’s back (upper edge just below neck seam). Whip stitch the edge to the body, leaving the lower edge slightly free for the shirt hem to tuck under if needed.

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Clothing & Accessories (3.0 mm unless noted)

Boardshorts with Wave Chevron (B + W)

Waistband

1. With B, ch 52; join to ring (52)
2. BLO sc around (52)
3. hdc around (52)

Body
4–11) Chevron colorwork: work 2 rnds B, then 2 rnds W, repeating a V pattern by surface slip-stitching later (see below). Keep (52) throughout.
12) Divide for legs: sc 26, join—Leg 1 = 26 sts; remaining 26 = Leg 2.

Leg 1
13–16) sc (26)
17) Hem: hdc 1 rnd; reverse-sc 1 rnd; FO.

Leg 2

• Repeat Rnds 13–17.

Drawcord

• With CO, ch 70; sl st back. Weave through waistband. Tie a bow at center front.

Wave Chevron Detailing

• With the contrast color not used in that round, surface sl-st shallow peaks that align every 6 sts to create the crisp wave chevron as in the photo (three stacked bands). Keep tension light so fabric stays flat.

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Hawaiian Shirt (W base; LG leaves; CO hibiscus)

Body Tube

1. With W, ch 48; join (48)
2. sc around (48)
   3–8) sc (48) — shirt length to overlap shorts slightly
3. Armholes: sc 6, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 18, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 12 (48)
   10–11) sc around (48); FO.

Camp Collar & Placket

• At center front, open a narrow split: sl st to split the tube and work 2 flat rows on the front half only; edge both sides with sc.
• Around the neckline, work 2 rows of hdc, turning at the center front each row to form a soft camp collar that lays open.

Sleeves ×2

• Pick up 24 sts around each armhole; sc 5 rnds.
• Hem: FLO hdc 1 rnd; sl st 1 rnd; FO.

Leaf & Hibiscus Motifs (duplicate stitch/appliqué)

• Randomly place LG banana-leaf shapes (elongated ovals with a midrib line).
• Add CO hibiscus: five short satin stitches in a pinwheel; dot the center with Y French knot. Keep motifs balanced but airy like a real printed shirt.

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Canvas Sneakers (W with B stripe)

Sole (W, make 2)

1. ch 9; sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 6, 2 sc in first (18)
2. inc, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×2 (24)
3. BLO sc (24)

Upper
4) sc (24)
5) sc 8, inv-dec ×4 (toe), sc to end (20)
6) sc 6, inv-dec ×3, sc to end (17)
7) hdc around (17) for a clean collar; FO.

Detailing

• Surface sl-st a slim B side stripe from heel to toe edge.
• Optional insole: trace and cut thin cardboard; insert. Slide shoes on and tack at the heel only.

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Leaf-Green Visor (LG)

Band

1. ch 40; join (40)
   2–3) hdc around (40)

Brim (worked flat over front 16 sts)
Row 1: sc 16, turn
Row 2: hdc 16, turn
Row 3: hdc dec, hdc 12, hdc dec (14)
Row 4: sl st evenly to stiffen; FO. Fit just above eyes.

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Waterproof Crossbody (CL with clear window)

Back Panel

1. ch 14; sc 13 (13)
   2–12) ch 1, turn, sc 13.

Side/Bottom Strip

1. ch 32; sc 31 for 3 rows; FO.

Front Panel with “Window”

• Work another rectangle the same size as the back in CL. If using a clear vinyl rectangle, hand-stitch it behind a cut-out opening (leave a 1-stitch frame). Edge all around with sc to encase the raw edge.

Assemble

• Sew the side strip around back panel; then sew the front on. Add a tiny flap (ch 14; sc 13 for 3 rows) and a snap if desired.

Strap

• ch 85–90 in CL; sl st back; attach so the bag hangs left shoulder → right hip at upper-thigh height.

Surfboard Keychain

• Board: with CO, ch 9; sc 8; shape the nose by dec at both ends over 2 rows; edge with W sl sts like a rail.
• Add a tiny fin (triangular 3-st piece) and attach to a jump ring. Hang from the bag’s lower side ring/front seam.

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Shell Necklace (S + CR)

• Cord: ch 40; sl st back.
• Shell: MR 6 with CR; work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) around half the ring to form a scallop; FO.
• Sew shell to center of cord; tie behind the neck (or stitch closed).

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Beach Towel Roll (CO/B/W)

• Panel: ch 22 with W; sc 21 for 8 rows.
• Add stripes: switch to CO for 2 rows, B for 2 rows, back to W for 4 rows.
• Edge with W sl sts; roll tightly from one short end and secure with a short CO chain strap.
• Tuck under right arm; tack to palm.

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Assembly & Placement

1. Head to body: sew firmly with the seam centered.
2. Attach arms: to Body Rnd 22, slight forward angle.
3. Attach legs: even and parallel; feet pointing forward.
4. Sew shell to upper back; rim in S visible all around.
5. Dress the turtle: boardshorts → shirt → sneakers → visor.
6. Necklace around neck; tie or stitch closed.
7. Fit crossbody from left shoulder to right hip; hang the surfboard keychain on the bag seam.
8. Place towel roll under right arm and stitch in place at two small points for security.

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Quality Control Checklist (exact-match)

• Height 25–26 cm; head ≈ body height.
• Eyes between Head Rnds 12–13, 9 sts apart; small muzzle pad centered Rnds 14–16.
• Carapace centered high on back with raised FP hex texture and a sand rim; smooth sand plastron visible at front.
• Boardshorts show three chevron bands (blue/white) and a coral drawcord bow at center front.
• Hawaiian shirt is white with green leaves + coral hibiscus scattered; camp collar open; sleeves short.
• Sneakers white with blue side stripe; stance flat.
• Visor leaf-green, brim shallow and centered just above the eyes.
• Crossbody translucent, hangs left → right; surfboard keychain on bag; shell necklace centered on chest; towel roll secured under right arm.

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Care & Styling

• Steam-shape the shirt collar, shorts hem, and visor brim lightly (no direct iron).
• If the crossbody window curls, edge with an extra sl-st round or dab a bit of diluted PVA on the seam and let dry.
• For photos, stage on light wood with a plant, seashells, and a soft pastel backdrop to enhance the beach vibe.

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Piece Inventory (for packing)

• Head ×1 • Muzzle pad ×1 • Body ×1 • Arms ×2 • Legs ×2 • Tail ×1
• Carapace shell ×1 (with rim)
• Boardshorts ×1 with drawcord
• Hawaiian shirt ×1
• Sneakers ×2
• Visor ×1
• Crossbody: back ×1, front ×1, side strip ×1, strap ×1, flap ×1
• Shell necklace ×1
• Towel roll ×1
• Surfboard keychain ×1