Crochet Tutorial: Cute Turtle Couple – Free Crochet Pattern

This cute turtle couple crochet pattern recreates the image with two round-headed turtles, one blue turtle wearing cream-and-blue striped overalls with a shell crossbody bag, and one green turtle wearing a pink floral dress, sandals, flower headband, and small shoulder purse. The scene also includes sun hats, tiny fish, a fishing rod, a carrot-style lure, a watering can, and a mug.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The finished turtles are designed as soft amigurumi dolls with large rounded heads, small oval bodies, slim arms, short legs, and detailed outfits. The blue turtle has a seaside look with striped overalls, anchor embroidery, sandals, and a small shell bag. The green turtle has a garden-party look with a scalloped floral dress, a flower headband, matching sandals, and a purse.

The pattern uses tight single crochet stitches so the stuffing stays hidden. Work most pieces in continuous rounds unless the instruction says to join. Use stitch markers at the start of every round. Stuff firmly but shape gently, especially around the cheeks, belly, and head.

Finished Size

• Blue turtle: about 8.5 inches tall when made with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
• Green turtle: about 8.5 inches tall.
• Sun hats: about 3.5 inches wide.
• Fish: about 2 inches long.
• Watering can and mug: about 1.5 inches tall.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in light blue, royal blue, cream, turquoise, tan, peach, navy, black, pink, blush, green, lime green, mint, coral, yellow, white, and beige.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the turtles and clothes.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for tiny flowers, fish, bag details, and embroidery-style pieces.
• 8 mm black safety eyes, two pairs.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small buttons, two tan buttons for the blue overalls.
• Black embroidery thread for smiles, brows, lashes, and anchors.
• Pink embroidery thread or yarn scraps for cheek blush.
• Thin white cord or crocheted chain for the fishing rod line.
• Pipe cleaner or firm wire for the fishing rod, optional.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible decrease over 2 stitches
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Crochet Style

For this pattern, 7 sc and 7 rounds should measure about 1 inch. The fabric should be firm and smooth. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook. If the head becomes too stiff and hard to shape, loosen your tension slightly but keep the stitches close together.

The image shows clear horizontal amigurumi rounds, soft cotton texture, and neat shaping. Use even tension and avoid overstuffing the arms, sandals, and small accessories. The heads should be larger than the bodies, giving the turtles a sweet doll-like proportion.

Color Guide

• Blue turtle skin: light blue.
• Blue turtle neck and shirt: royal blue.
• Blue turtle overalls: cream with royal blue stripes.
• Blue turtle bag: turquoise strap and pouch, peach shell applique.
• Green turtle skin: lime green.
• Green turtle dress: pale pink bodice with green, pink, coral, and cream floral skirt.
• Green turtle accessories: mint green purse, pink flowers, cream sandals.
• Hats: tan and cream with pink floral trim.
• Props: mint watering can, green mug, blue and cream fish, brown fishing rod.

Blue Turtle Head

Use light blue yarn. Work in continuous rounds. The head is round and slightly wider than tall, with the face placed low and the top kept smooth. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, about 9 stitches apart.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11-R18: sc around for 8 rounds. 60 sts.
12. R19: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. R20: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
14. R21: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
15. R22: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
16. R23: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
17. R24: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
18. R25: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

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Stuff the head firmly, keeping the lower face rounded. FO with a long tail for sewing. Embroider a small curved smile between the eyes on Rounds 17 and 18. Add short black brows above the eyes, slanting gently downward toward the center. Add two tiny pink cheek stitches under each eye.

Blue Turtle Head Spots

The blue turtle has small darker blue rounded spots along the left side of the head. Make three spots in royal blue.

1. Small spot: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close, FO.
2. Medium spot: R1: 6 sc in MR. R2: inc around. 12 sts. FO.
3. Oval spot: ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side of chain, sc 2, inc in last st, sl st. FO.

Sew the spots along the left back side of the head, starting near Round 8 and ending near Round 15. Keep them partly visible from the front.

Green Turtle Head

Use lime green yarn. Make the head the same as the blue turtle head, using the exact Round 1 to Round 25 instructions. Insert eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, 9 stitches apart. Embroider the smile, brows, and cheek blush the same way.

For the green turtle, keep the face a little softer by placing the smile slightly higher, between Rounds 17 and 18. The headband will sit around Round 8 across the forehead, so leave the top clean and smooth.

Turtle Bodies

Make one body in light blue for the blue turtle and one body in lime green for the green turtle. The body is smaller than the head and slightly oval. The outfit will cover most of the body, but the neck and side curves should remain visible.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R12: sc around. 36 sts.
8. R13: sc 10, dec, repeat 3 times. 33 sts.
9. R14: sc around. 33 sts.
10. R15: sc 9, dec, repeat 3 times. 30 sts.
11. R16: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
12. R17: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Stuff the body firmly but keep the top slightly flat where the head will sit. FO with a long tail. Sew the head onto the body with the front of the head leaning forward slightly. Use a full circle of stitches around the neck so the large head stays secure.

Arms

Make two arms in light blue for the blue turtle and two arms in lime green for the green turtle. The arms are long, soft, and tapered, hanging downward beside the body.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R5: sc around. 9 sts.
4. R6: sc 1, dec, sc 6. 8 sts.
5. R7-R15: sc around. 8 sts.
6. R16: flatten opening and sc 4 through both layers.

Stuff only the lower half very lightly. Sew each arm to the side of the body at Round 15 of the head-body join area, angled downward. The blue turtle arms should sit behind the overall straps. The green turtle arms should rest beside the dress bodice.

Legs

Make two legs for each turtle. Use the matching skin color. The legs are short and rounded, with the sandals added separately on top.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R7: sc 4, dec, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
6. R8-R10: sc around. 15 sts.
7. R11: flatten opening and sc 7 through both layers.

Stuff the feet and lower legs. Sew the legs under the body with the feet pointing slightly outward. Place them about 5 stitches apart at the front. This gives the seated doll balance and matches the image’s cute standing pose.

Blue Turtle Cream-and-Blue Overalls

The blue turtle wears cream overalls with narrow blue horizontal stripes. Crochet the shorts as one piece from the waist down. Use cream as the main color and royal blue for stripes.

Overall Waist and Shorts

Start with cream yarn. This piece is worked around the body. Check fit after Round 3; it should wrap snugly without squeezing the stuffing.

1. Ch 37, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Make sure it is not twisted.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around. 36 sts.
3. R2: with royal blue, sc around. 36 sts.
4. R3: with cream, sc around. 36 sts.
5. R4: with cream, sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
6. R5: with royal blue, sc around. 42 sts.
7. R6: with cream, sc around. 42 sts.
8. R7: with cream, sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R8: with royal blue, sc around. 48 sts.
10. R9: with cream, sc around. 48 sts.

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Divide for Shorts Legs

1. Lay the overall piece flat. Count 24 stitches for each leg opening.
2. First leg R1: with cream, sc 24 around first opening. 24 sts.
3. R2: with royal blue, sc around. 24 sts.
4. R3: with cream, sc around. 24 sts.
5. R4: with cream, sc 4, dec, repeat around. 20 sts.
6. R5: with royal blue, sc around. 20 sts.
7. R6: with cream, sc around. 20 sts. FO.
8. Repeat for the second leg.

Slide the overalls onto the body before sewing the legs fully if needed. The shorts should cover the upper legs and sit high on the belly. Add two small black anchor embroideries near the lower front of each shorts leg.

Overall Bib

Attach cream yarn to the front center waist. The bib is a small rectangle that reaches the chest.

1. Row 1: sc 12 across front waist. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 2-6: sc 12. Ch 1, turn after each row.
3. Row 7: sc 12. FO.

Embroider two royal blue stripe rows across the bib: one near Row 3 and one near Row 5. Sew one tan button at each top corner of the bib.

Overall Straps

1. Strap 1: with cream, ch 24, sc in second ch from hook and across. 23 sts. FO.
2. Strap 2: repeat the same.

Sew each strap from the back waist, over the shoulder, to the top corner of the bib. Cross the straps slightly at the back if desired. Keep them visible over the blue shirt.

Blue Turtle Neck Shirt

The image shows a royal blue shirt or chest panel under the overalls. Crochet a simple tube before adding the overalls, or sew it on as a front panel.

1. With royal blue, ch 31, sl st to form a ring.
2. R1-R5: ch 1, sc around. 30 sts.
3. FO and slide over the body before the overalls.

If the head is already attached, make the shirt as a flat panel: ch 16, sc 15 across for 6 rows, then sew it to the upper front body under the bib.

Blue Turtle Sandals

Make two sandal soles in cream and straps in blue. The sandals sit on the tops of the feet and show a starfish decoration.

Soles

1. With cream, ch 8.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on other side sc 5, inc in last st. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts.
4. R3: sc around. 22 sts. FO.

Straps

1. With light blue, ch 9. Sew across the front of the sandal.
2. With cream, ch 7. Sew from the center front to the ankle area as a toe divider.

Starfish

1. With coral yarn, 5 sc in MR.
2. Sl st into first sc, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into next stitch of ring.
3. Repeat until 5 arms are made. FO.

Sew one starfish on the outer front of each blue turtle sandal.

Green Turtle Floral Dress

The green turtle wears a pale pink dress with a fitted bodice, ruffled floral skirt, and scalloped pink hem. The dress should be bright, textured, and full, with flower-like color spots across the skirt.

Dress Bodice

Use pale pink yarn. Work in rows to make a wrap-style bodice that closes at the back.

1. Ch 33.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 32 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 5, ch 5, skip 5, sc 12, ch 5, skip 5, sc 5. This forms armholes.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 5, sc 5 into ch space, sc 12, sc 5 into ch space, sc 5. 32 sts.
5. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc around. 32 sts.
6. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc 3, inc, repeat across. 40 sts.
7. Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc around. 40 sts.

Place the bodice around the green turtle body and sew the back closed. Keep the armholes open and smooth.

Textured Floral Skirt

Attach pale pink yarn to the lower edge of the bodice. Work in joined rounds.

1. R1: ch 1, sc around the bodice lower edge, placing 40 sc evenly. Sl st to join.
2. R2: ch 1, sc 1, inc, repeat around. 60 sts. Sl st to join.
3. R3: ch 1, sc around. 60 sts.
4. R4: change colors randomly between green, coral, cream, pink, and pale pink. Work sc 2, puff stitch, sc 2, repeat around. A puff stitch is yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop 3 times, yarn over and pull through all loops, ch 1 to close.
5. R5: with pale pink, sc around. 60 sts.
6. R6: repeat the color-puff pattern, offsetting each puff between the puffs from R4.
7. R7: with pale pink, sc around. 60 sts.
8. R8: with cream, sc 4, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
9. R9: repeat color-puff pattern, placing one puff every 5 stitches. 72 sts.

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Pink Scalloped Hem

1. Attach bright pink yarn to any stitch at the skirt hem.
2. Skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch.
3. Repeat around until the hem is fully scalloped.
4. FO and weave in ends neatly.

To match the image, distribute the colored puff stitches like small flowers. Use more pink and coral on the front, with smaller green and cream accents between them.

Green Turtle Sandals

Make two cream sandal soles using the same sole pattern as the blue sandals. Add pale green straps and pink flower decorations.

1. For each strap, ch 9 with pale green and sew across the front of the foot.
2. For the toe divider, ch 7 with cream and sew from center front to ankle.
3. For each flower, make 5 sc in MR. Sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same stitch. Repeat in each stitch to make 5 petals. Use pink for petals and yellow for the center knot.
4. Sew one flower to the outer side of each sandal.

Green Turtle Headband

The green turtle wears a narrow cream headband across the forehead with flowers on the right side.

1. With cream, ch 48.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 47 sts. FO.
3. Wrap around the head at a gentle diagonal from left lower forehead to right upper side.
4. Sew ends together at the back of the head.

Headband Flowers

• Large pink flower: 5 sc in MR. In each stitch work sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st. FO. Add yellow center.
• Small white flower: 5 sc in MR. In each stitch work sl st, ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. FO. Add yellow center.
• Green leaf: ch 6, sc in second ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, FO.

Sew the flowers and leaf on the right side of the headband, just above the eye line. Let the larger pink flower sit slightly in front of the smaller white flower.

Green Turtle Shoulder Purse

The purse is mint green with a rounded body, a long diagonal strap, and a pink flower on the front.

Purse Body

1. With mint yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R8: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R9: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R10: sc around. 18 sts.
8. Flatten the top and sc 9 through both layers. FO.

Purse Flap and Strap

1. Flap: attach mint yarn to the back top edge. Row 1: sc 9. Row 2: sc 9. Row 3: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 5, hdc 1, sc 1. FO. Fold to front and sew side edges lightly.
2. Strap: ch 62 with mint yarn. Sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Sew the strap diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip. Sew the purse at the right hip. Add a pink flower with a yellow center to the front flap.

Blue Turtle Shell Crossbody Bag

The blue turtle has a small turquoise bag hanging across the chest with a peach shell applique on the front.

Turquoise Pouch

1. With turquoise, ch 9.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 6, inc. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts.
4. R3-R7: sc around. 24 sts.
5. R8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
6. Flatten top and sc 9 through both layers. FO.

Shell Applique

1. With peach yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc, hdc inc, dc inc, hdc inc, sc. FO.
4. Embroider 4 cream vertical shell lines from the base to the top.

Sew the shell applique on the front of the pouch. For the strap, ch 64 with turquoise yarn, sc back across, and sew diagonally from the turtle’s right shoulder to the left hip.

Sun Hat for Blue Turtle

The blue turtle’s tan sun hat sits on the table beside him. It has a flat crown, wide brim, and pale trim.

1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6-R9: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R10: FLO sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
8. R11: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
9. R12: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
10. R13: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
11. R14: sc around. 48 sts.
12. R15: with cream, sl st around for a neat edge. FO.

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Add a cream chain around the base of the crown. Sew it in place with small hidden stitches.

Sun Hat for Green Turtle

Make the same hat using cream yarn. Add a pink band and flowers on the side.

1. Follow the blue hat pattern with cream yarn for R1-R14.
2. R15: use pink yarn and sl st around the brim edge. FO.
3. Band: ch 34 with pink yarn, sc back across, sew around the crown.
4. Flower cluster: make one coral flower, one pink flower, and one mint leaf using the headband flower instructions.

Sew the flower cluster to the front-right side of the hat band. The flowers should sit low on the crown, just above the brim.

Fishing Rod

The fishing rod is a slim brown crochet tube with a pale line and a small carrot-like lure at the end.

1. With brown yarn, ch 16.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc 15.
4. Fold lengthwise and slip stitch the long edge closed to make a narrow tube.
5. Insert a pipe cleaner if you want the rod firm. FO.
6. Line: with white yarn, ch 42. FO and tie to one end of the rod.

Carrot-Style Lure

1. With orange, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat until 7 sts.
4. R4-R8: sc around. 7 sts.
5. R9: sc 1, dec, repeat until 5 sts. FO.
6. Top cap: with pale blue, 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12 sts, sew to the wide end of the lure.

Attach the white chain line to the pale blue cap. Lay the rod in front of the turtles as shown in the image.

Tiny Fish

Make one blue fish and one cream fish. Each fish has a round body, small fins, and a tail. Use tight stitches and very light stuffing.

Fish Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. R8: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Fish Tail and Fins

1. Tail: attach contrast yarn at the back. Ch 4, sl st in second ch, sc, hdc, sl st to body. Repeat once for second tail point.
2. Top fin: ch 3, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, sl st to top of body.
3. Side fin: ch 3, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, sl st to side.
4. Embroider one tiny black eye on each side.

For the blue fish, use light blue body and royal blue fins. For the cream fish, use pale yellow body with peach fins and peach face patch.

Watering Can

The watering can is mint blue with a rounded body, handle, spout, and small top opening.

Can Body

1. With mint blue, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R9: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R10: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R11: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. R12: BLO sc around. 12 sts. FO, leaving the opening visible.

Spout

1. With mint blue, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: sc around. 5 sts.
3. R8: sc 1, inc, repeat until 7 sts.
4. R9: sc around. 7 sts. FO.

Sew the narrow end of the spout to the upper side of the can, angled slightly upward. Flatten the wide end lightly so it looks like a small watering rose.

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Handle

1. With mint blue, ch 18.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. FO and sew one end near the upper back of the can and the other end near the lower back.

Green Mug

The mug is small, round, and open at the top. Use light green yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R9: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R10: sl st around for a neat rim. FO.

Mug Handle

1. Ch 10 with light green yarn.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 9 sts.
3. Sew in a C-shape to the side of the mug.

Facial Details

The faces are simple and sweet. Use black embroidery thread and a fine needle. The eyes should be glossy and round, placed low on the head. Add a tiny white yarn or thread highlight beside each safety eye if you want the bright sparkle shown in the image.

• Brows: one short curved stitch above each eye.
• Smile: one shallow U-shaped line centered below the eyes.
• Cheeks: two or three small horizontal pink stitches under each eye.
• Blue turtle expression: gentle and shy, with brows angled slightly down.
• Green turtle expression: cheerful and soft, with the smile a little wider.

Flower Motifs for Dress and Accessories

Use tiny flowers to decorate the green turtle’s dress, headband, purse, sandals, and hat. Keep the flowers small so they do not overpower the doll.

1. Basic tiny flower: 5 sc in MR.
2. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st.
3. FO, pull the ring tight, and add a yellow center knot.
4. For larger flowers, replace hdc with 2 dc in each petal.

Use pink, coral, white, and pale yellow flowers. Add one or two mint leaves around the flowers by making ch 5, sc, hdc, dc, sc down the chain.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew each head to its body with the face centered and the head leaning forward slightly.
2. Sew the arms at the shoulder sides, angled downward.
3. Sew the legs under the body so the feet face forward and slightly outward.
4. Dress the blue turtle in the royal blue shirt, cream striped overalls, sandals, and crossbody shell bag.
5. Dress the green turtle in the floral dress, sandals, headband, and purse.
6. Sew all accessories firmly but keep the bags hanging naturally across the body.
7. Add final cheek blush, brow lines, and smiles after all clothing is attached.

Check that both turtles stand or sit evenly. Adjust the legs by adding a few hidden stitches between the feet and lower body. This helps the dolls keep the same front-facing pose shown in the image.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used safety eyes, buttons, wire, or pipe cleaners.
• Dry flat on a towel.
• Keep the flower details flat while drying.
• Reshape the head and clothing gently with your fingers after cleaning.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both heads are round, large, and securely sewn to the bodies.
• Blue turtle has three darker blue head spots on one side.
• Blue turtle overalls have cream-and-blue stripes, two buttons, and anchor embroidery.
• Green turtle dress has a floral textured skirt and pink scalloped hem.
• Green turtle has headband flowers, purse flower, and sandal flowers.
• Both turtles have glossy eyes, tiny brows, smiles, and cheek blush.
• Props include two hats, two fish, a fishing rod, watering can, and mug.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished turtle couple away from direct sunlight so the soft blue, green, pink, and cream yarn colors stay bright. Keep the dolls in a dry place, especially if the accessories include wire or buttons.

To refresh the shape, gently squeeze the stuffed pieces back into place. Use a yarn needle to tuck in any loose ends. If a flower petal curls, dampen it lightly, flatten it with your fingers, and let it dry naturally.

For display, place the turtles on a shelf with the accessories arranged in front, just like a small picnic and garden scene. Keep the fishing rod line untangled and avoid pulling on the purse straps or overall straps.