Little Turtle Coaster Crochet Pattern – PDF Tutorial

This crochet pattern guides you through creating a charming turtle-shaped coaster with a flat shell base, designed in a cute amigurumi style. The finished piece works beautifully as a drink coaster or a small decorative dish for everyday use.
The instructions are presented in a clear, structured format with step-by-step guidance and supporting photographs. This listing is for a DIGITAL PDF CROCHET PATTERN, allowing you to recreate the design using your own materials and color choices.

Skill Level: Intermediate
This pattern is suitable for crocheters with prior experience in amigurumi and basic shaping techniques.
You should be comfortable working in rounds, increasing and decreasing stitches, and sewing parts together.
The tutorial includes written instructions accompanied by detailed progress photos. Crochet terminology is provided in US terms, with a multi-language terminology conversion table included.

Finished Item: Turtle Coaster / Mini Turtle Dish
Approximate Finished Size: 9–11 cm (3.5–4.3 in) across
Size may vary depending on yarn choice, hook size, and individual tension.

• Yarn: 100 g ≈ 330 m, cotton–acrylic blend (55% cotton / 45% acrylic)
• Crochet hook: 2 mm
• Safety eyes: 8–10 mm (2 pieces)
• Small amount of fiberfill (for the head only)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Fabric glue (optional, for additional securing after assembly)