Crochet Turtle Coaster Free Pattern

Crochet Turtle Coaster Free Pattern – Beginner Tutorial

Crochet coasters are one of the most rewarding quick projects you can make. They are functional, adorable, and make perfect gifts for friends and family. Today, I am sharing a special No-Sew Turtle Coaster pattern.

The best part about this design is that the head and feet are worked directly into the shell. This means less time spent sewing pieces together and more time enjoying your finished creation. Let’s dive into the materials and get started!

Materials You Will Need

To create this turtle coaster, you will need the following supplies:

Yarn: DK weight yarn in Light Green, Brown, and White.
Crochet Hook: 3.00mm.
Tools: Straight pins, a tapestry needle, and scissors.
Optional: Pink pastel blush for the cheeks.

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

This pattern uses standard US crochet terms:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain stitch
sc: Single crochet
hdc: Half double crochet
dc: Double crochet
tr: Treble crochet
dc inc: Double crochet increase (2 dc in 1 st)
dc dec: Double crochet decrease
st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
(…) x n: Repeat instructions in parentheses n times
[…] : Total number of stitches in the round

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Crochet Turtle Coaster Pattern Instructions

The Shell (Main Body)

Start with your choice of Light Green or Brown yarn. This section is worked in rounds.

R1: Make a MR, 12 dc into the ring. [12]
R2: 12 dc inc. [24]
R3: (dc, dc inc) x 12. [36]
R4: (2 dc, dc inc) x 12. [48]
R5: (3 dc, dc inc) x 12. [60]
Fasten off and weave in your ends.

The Head

Switch to White yarn. You will work these rows directly into the stitches of R5 on the shell.

R1: Work 12 dc into the shell R5, turn. [12]
R2: dc dec, 8 dc, dc dec, turn. [10]
R3: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. [10]
Fasten off. This specific stitch combination shapes the head.

The Feet (Make 4)

Use White yarn and work directly into R5 of the shell.

R1: Work 6 dc into the shell R5, turn. [6]
R2: 1 sc, 1 hdc, dc dec, 1 hdc, 1 sc. [5]
Fasten off. This creates a flat, realistic foot shape.

Important Placement Notes:

Leave 3 stitches between the head and the front legs.
Leave 5 stitches between the front legs and the back legs.
Leave 8 stitches between the two back legs.

Final Assembly and Details

Now that the crochet work is finished, it is time to add the personality:

Eyes: Use black thread to embroider “x”-shaped eyes on Row 3 of the head.
Shell Pattern: Use white thread to embroider a checkered or grid pattern onto the turtle shell.
Blush: Gently apply a small amount of pink pastel blush to the cheeks for an extra cute finish.

Congratulations! Your Turtle Coaster is now ready to use. If you enjoyed this free pattern, feel free to share your photos and tag us on social media!

Crochet Turtle Coaster | Free Pattern for Beginners