☀️ Slow and steady wins the cuteness race

Meet the Wheat Stitch™ Turtle, a sweet and snuggly amigurumi brimming with personality. It’s worked in the round in Wheat Stitch™, which gives the shell that extra bit of texture and style.

It’s part of the Hooked on the Sea collection of six ocean animal amigurumi, all made with Wheat Stitch. Stuff it, fluff it and say hello to your new shelled friend.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Head and fins first. Crochet the head and four flappy little fins, then set them aside.
• No sewing to join. Everything comes together with a bit of clever crochet.
• Textured shell. The Wheat Stitch shell is the standout.
• Finish the underside. Add a little stuffing and close it up.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Herrschners My Ami (55% acrylic/45% cotton, 120 yds/50 g)
• Yardage: Linen (tan) 50 yds, Clover (green) 65 yds.
• Love a swap? Brava Worsted, WeCrochet · Herrschners Worsted 8 · Dishie, WeCrochet. For a fuzzy one of a kind sea friend, try Feels Like Bliss, Lion Brand. Any yarn from fingering to bulky works; just adjust your hook.
• Hook: G (4.0mm), or size to meet gauge
• Tools: Removable Stitch Markers · Yarn Needle · Scissors
• To finish like the sample: Fiberfill · Safety Eyes · Jute Twine for tags

⭐ Good to know

• Size: One size, 2” x 6.5”
• Skill level: Advanced Beginner
• Special stitch: Wheat Stitch™
• Gauge: Not critical for this design · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

❤️ Show me your turtle!

Tag #brianakdesigns so I can cheer you on.
brianakdesigns.com · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook Group · Pinterest

Cheers,
Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie