Meet Turtle Shellby, an irresistibly sweet amigurumi friend designed to bring smiles with every stitch. This adorable turtle features a plump, cuddly shape, softly textured shell, and the happiest little embroidered smile. Crocheted in KnitPal Tweed Twinkles yarn, Shellby’s speckled body and contrasting shell add playful color and charm without complicated colorwork. Worked in continuous rounds with simple shaping and clear assembly steps, this easy-level amigurumi project is perfect for confident beginners, gift makers, or anyone who loves stitching cute, collectible creatures.

What You’ll Need
Yarn:
Knitpal Tweed Twinkles (weight #3 - 79% Acrylic, 21% Polyester, 87 yards per 50 g)
Color A: approximately 25 g of Cyan Blue
Color B: approximately 35 g of Creamy White

Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering mouth - 12” (30 cm)

Needles:
US size E (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Scissors
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
2-Plastic safety eyes - 8 mm
Stuffing for toys

Skill Level: Easy