Crochet a turtle – two turtles in green and brown (EN & DE)

IMPORTANT: You are buying a PDF pattern, NOT the finished item.

The pattern comes in English and in German – both versions are included in the download.

Crochet pattern for two turtles – one green and one brown, each about 25 x 20 cm / 10 x 8 inches, a PDF pattern in English and German, available as an instant download.

The shell is what makes these two special: it is built from seven hexagons joined into a real shell shape, so it curves by itself instead of looking like half a ball. Both turtles have a pale belly, a small red mouth, eyes with lids above them and four feet. The green one uses three shades of green, the brown one beige, brown and rust. Everything is explained round by round and shown in photos.

Two complete patterns in one file – the green and the brown turtle
English and German – both versions included, 21 pages each
Explained round by round, with the stitch count at the end of every round
Step-by-step photos
Finished size about 25 x 20 cm / 10 x 8 inches
Schachenmayr Catania or a comparable cotton yarn
PDF for instant download after your purchase

HOW TO GET YOUR PATTERN
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Photo note: The crocheted item is real and made by me. On some photos the background was AI-generated or digitally edited.

If you run into any trouble, please send me a message first – I am happy to help. Message first, review after. If you like the pattern, I would be very glad about a good review.

You are welcome to sell the finished items made from this pattern – please add “made from a pattern by Masche für Masche”. The pattern itself is for private use only and may not be shared, sold, swapped or translated.

Skills you need:
• chain, single crochet, slip stitch
• half double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet
• magic circle
• increase and decrease, skipping stitches
• crocheting in rounds and in rows
• sewing the single parts together

Every round is written out separately, with the stitch count at the end. All steps are explained step by step and shown in photos – including how the seven hexagons are joined into the shell.

Level: intermediate

The finished turtle is about 25 x 20 cm / 10 x 8 inches.
Gauge: 24 stitches x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches.

• 50 g light green or beige (yarn size 2–2.5)
• 50 g middle green or brown (yarn size 2–2.5)
• 50 g dark green or rust (yarn size 2–2.5)
• 50 g off white (yarn size 2–2.5)
• left-overs in light red, white, beige and black
• about one package of stuffing
• a crochet hook to match the yarn
• darning needle
• scissors

I used Schachenmayr Catania.