
Tuck the Giant Tortoise
In this amigurumi crochet pattern we'll be crocheting a tiny Giant Tortoise! There are many subspecies of giant tortoises found on different islands in the Galápagos, and they can live in the wild for over 100 years! With this crochet pattern, you can create your own cute tiny version of these amazing endangered giants that can actually tuck into its shell like a real tortoise!
What you'll create
What you'll learn
What you'll need

Cotton Yarn
Weight

Colors
Green (Body)
Jute (Bottom Shell)
Warm Brown (Top Shell)

Crochet Hook
G6 / 4.00 mm

Safety Bead (x2)
6 mm
Black Embroidery Thread

Stuffing

Darning Needle
Abbreviations
ch
Chain Stitch
st
Stitch
slst
Slip Stitch
sc
Single Crochet
inc
Increase
invdec
Invisible Decrease
FLO/BLO
Front / Back Loops Only
hdc
Half-Double Crochet
dc2tog
Double Crochet 2 Together
WO
Working Over the current round and into the FLO from the Rnd before
Other Useful Info
Gauge
5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Size
Finished piece is about 5 inches long
Worked
In the Round (unless otherwise stated)
Useful Tutorials
The Pattern
01Legs
[All in Green]
Magic loop
Rnd 1: sc 6 into the magic loop (6)