Party like it’s your birthday with this adorable, fun, fast and easy amigurumi turtle pattern! The “shell” is made to look like the sweetest little cupcake with sprinkles – complete with a cherry on top! So whether you’re looking for a birthday gift for a friend or family member, or want to commemorate your own special day with something cute, this Birthday Turtle is the answer! There are only a few pieces to this amigurumi, and only a handful of stitches used. So it’s perfect for advanced beginner / new crocheters and experienced ones alike! And you can make this turtle in two sizes – regular and large plushie sized!!!

This pattern calls for about 180 yds of medium weight or super bulky weight yarn, and hook sizes 3.25 mm and 5.0 mm, or 8 mm and 10 mm. Exact gauge is not essential to this pattern. Stitches used are the half double crochet, single crochet, single crochet 2 together, and slip stitch. It would also be helpful to know how to crochet in the round. The difficulty level for this pattern is Easy.

Finished measurements are 7 inches long from head to tail for Small Size, and 13 inches long from head to tail for Large Size.

Happy Crocheting!