Looking for a cute and functional crochet project that brings a smile to your face and charm to your table? This Crochet Turtle Coaster is the perfect quick make for any crochet enthusiast. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this fun and whimsical design will brighten up your home or make a thoughtful handmade gift.
The coaster features a flat, round shell that’s perfect for resting your drinks on, and it’s brought to life with an adorable turtle head, arms, legs, and a tiny tail. Using cotton yarn keeps it absorbent and washable—ideal for everyday use. With minimal stuffing and just a few simple stitches, this project comes together quickly and offers plenty of personality.
You’ll love the mix of basic techniques and amigurumi-style shaping, giving you the chance to practice shaping in a fun, low-pressure project. Ready to create your own crochet turtle coaster? Let’s get started with the materials and pattern!
🧶 Stitches Used & Abbreviations
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MR – Magic Ring
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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sc – Single Crochet
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dc – Double Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (combine two stitches into one)
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* * – Repeat the sequence between the asterisks
Note: The head, arms, legs, and tail are worked in continuous rounds without slip stitches. Numbers in parentheses at the end of each round indicate the total stitch count.
🧵 Materials Needed Cotton light yarn in brown (for the shell) and green (for the body) 3mm crochet hook Toy stuffing 8mm safety eyes Scissors Tapestry needle
🐢 Crochet Turtle Coaster Pattern
Shell/Body (Brown Yarn) Round 1: MR, ch1, 12 dc in MR (12), sl st Round 2: ch2, dc inc around (24) Round 3: ch2, dc, dc inc around (36) Round 4: ch2, 2dc, dc inc around (48) Round 5: ch2, 3dc, dc inc around (60) Cut yarn and fasten off.
Head (Green Yarn) Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6) Round 2: inc around (12) Round 3: sc, inc around (18) Round 4: sc, inc, [2sc, inc] x5, sc (24) Round 5: 3sc, inc around (30) Rounds 6–10: sc around (30) ➡️ Add safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, spaced 5 stitches apart.
Round 11: 3sc, dec around (24) Round 12: sc, dec, [2sc, dec] x5, sc (18) Round 13: sc, dec around (12) ➡️Add stuffing.
Round 14: dec around (6) ➡️ Add a bit more stuffing and stitch closed. ➡️ Leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms x2 (Green Yarn) Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6) Round 2: inc around (12) Round 3: sc, inc around (18) Round 4: sc, inc, [2sc, inc] x5, sc (24) Round 5: 3sc, inc around (30)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. ➡️ Fold in half and stitch closed sides using back loop from one side and front loop from the other. ➡️ Add a bit of stuffing before closing completely.
Legs x2 (Green Yarn) Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6) Round 2: inc around (12) Round 3: sc, inc around (18) Round 4: sc, inc, [2sc, inc] x5, sc (24)
Fasten off and leave a long tail. ➡️ Fold and stitch closed as with arms. ➡️ Add a bit of stuffing before finishing.
Tail (Green Yarn) Round 1: MR, 5 sc (5) Round 2: sc around (5) Round 3: inc around (10) Rounds 4–5: sc around (10) Fasten off and leave a long tail for assembly.
🧵 Assembly Instructions
Using a tapestry needle and the long tails:
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Stitch the head to the coaster, facing outward.
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Stitch the tail directly opposite the head.
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Attach the arms 5 stitches to the left and right of the head.
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Attach the legs 11 stitches away from each arm, toward the back.
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Make sure to position the limbs around the outer edge of the coaster to give it that adorable turtle shape!
You now have your very own Crochet Turtle Coaster—perfect for adding charm to your home or gifting to a fellow craft lover. Want to see it in action?
