C2C Crochet Square Pattern Cool Ocean Sea Turtle (free)

Bring the beauty of the sea to your crochet projects with my Sea Turtle C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This pattern is easy to follow and perfect for all skill levels. The square is just the right size for small projects like pillows and tote bags, but you can also combine it with other sea creature squares to create something bigger.

This lovely sea turtle design will add a peaceful ocean vibe to your crochet work, making it a wonderful addition to any project! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free C2C Crochet Square Pattern

The Sea Turtle C2C crochet square is a versatile pattern that can be used in many creative ways. On its own, it’s perfect for making a cozy pillow, a stylish tote bag, or a piece of wall art that brings a touch of the ocean to your space.

For larger projects, combine it with other sea creature squares to create an ocean-themed blanket, a double-sided tote bag, or a reversible pillow. This pattern is great for adding a calm and peaceful ocean feel to your crochet projects and is perfect for both personal creations and gifts!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in black, white, yellow, green, and dark green. My square weighs 335 grams/11.8 ounces.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Printable PDF Version

View this pattern in my Etsy shop: Sea Turtle C2C Crochet Square Pattern

C2C Crochet Square Pattern Information

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. The square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.

Finished Size

22 inches by 22 inches

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
You can follow the picture graph or the written instructions.
The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C Crochet Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in US terms.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.

C2C Crochet Square Pattern Instructions

Download the crochet sea turtle pattern graph.

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: white x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: white x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: white x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: white x 8 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: white x 1, green x 1, white x 7 (9 squares)
↗ Row 10: white x 7, green x 2, white x 1 (10 squares)
↙ Row 11: white x 2, green x 2, white x 7 (11 squares)
↗ Row 12: white x 7, green x 3, white x 2 (12 squares)
↙ Row 13: white x 3, green x 2, white x 8 (13 squares)
↗ Row 14: white x 8, green x 2, white x 4 (14 squares)
↙ Row 15: white x 4, green x 2, white x 1, green x 1, white x 7 (15 squares)
↗ Row 16: white x 7, green x 4, white x 2, dark green x 2, white x 1 (16 squares)
↙ Row 17: white x 2, dark green x 2, green x 3, white x 1, green x 2, white x 7 (17 squares)
↗ Row 18: white x 7, green x 6, dark green x 3, white x 2 (18 squares)
↙ Row 19: white x 2, dark green x 4, green x 2, white x 1, green x 2, white x 8 (19 squares)
↗ Row 20: white x 8, green x 3, white x 1, yellow x 1, dark green x 4, white x 3 (20 squares)
↙ Row 21: white x 3, dark green x 5, yellow x 1, white x 1, green x 2, white x 9 (21 squares)
↗ Row 22: white x 9, green x 4, dark green x 6, white x 3 (22 squares)
↙ Row 23: white x 4, dark green x 6, green x 3, white x 10 (23 squares)
↗ Row 24: white x 11, green x 2, dark green x 7, white x 4 (24 squares)
↙ Row 25: white x 5, dark green x 7, yellow x 1, white x 12 (25 squares)
↗ Row 26: white x 7, green x 1, white x 4, yellow x 1, dark green x 8, white x 5 (26 squares)
↙ Row 27: white x 5, dark green x 9, yellow x 1, white x 3, green x 2, white x 7 (27 squares)
↗ Row 28: white x 7, green x 2, white x 3, yellow x 1, dark green x 9, white x 6 (28 squares)
↙ Row 29: white x 6, dark green x 10, yellow x 1, white x 2, green x 3, white x 7 (29 squares)
↗ Row 30: white x 8, green x 2, white x 2, yellow x 1, dark green x 10, white x 7 (30 squares)
↙ Row 31: white x 7, dark green x 11, yellow x 1, white x 2, green x 2, white x 8 (31 squares)
↗ Row 32: white x 7, green x 1, white x 1, green x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, dark green x 11, white x 8 (32 squares)
↙ Row 33: white x 8, dark green x 12, yellow x 1, white x 1, green x 4, white x 7 (33 squares)
↗ Row 34: white x 7, green x 2, white x 1, green x 3, dark green x 12, white x 9 (34 squares)
↙ Row 35: white x 10, dark green x 12, green x 6, white x 7 (35 squares)
↗ Row 36: white x 8, green x 2, white x 1, green x 2, dark green x 13, white x 10 (36 squares)
↙ Row 37: white x 11, dark green x 13, yellow x 1, white x 1, green x 3, white x 8 (37 squares)
↗ Row 38: white x 9, green x 2, white x 1, yellow x 1, dark green x 13, white x 12 (38 squares)
↙ Row 39: white x 13, dark green x 13, green x 4, white x 9 (39 squares)
↗ Row 40: white x 10, green x 3, dark green x 13, white x 14 (40 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↙ Row 41: white x 14, dark green x 13, green x 2, white x 10 (39 squares)
↗ Row 42: white x 11, dark green x 13, white x 14 (38 squares)
↙ Row 43: white x 14, dark green x 12, green x 1, white x 10 (37 squares)
↗ Row 44: white x 9, green x 1, dark green x 12, white x 14 (36 squares)
↙ Row 45: white x 14, dark green x 11, green x 1, white x 9 (35 squares)
↗ Row 46: white x 8, green x 2, dark green x 10, white x 14 (34 squares)
↙ Row 47: white x 14, dark green x 8, white x 1, green x 2, white x 8 (33 squares)
↗ Row 48: white x 7, green x 2, white x 4, dark green x 4, white x 15 (32 squares)
↙ Row 49: white x 21, green x 3, white x 7 (31 squares)
↗ Row 50: white x 6, green x 5, white x 19 (30 squares)
↙ Row 51: white x 18, green x 6, white x 5 (29 squares)
↗ Row 52: white x 5, green x 6, white x 17 (28 squares)
↙ Row 53: white x 16, green x 3, dark green x 4, white x 4 (27 squares)
↗ Row 54: white x 3, green x 8, white x 15 (26 squares)
↙ Row 55: white x 14, green x 8, white x 3 (25 squares)
↗ Row 56: white x 2, green x 9, white x 13 (24 squares)
↙ Row 57: white x 13, green x 8, white x 2 (23 squares)
↗ Row 58: white x 2, green x 5, white x 1, green x 2, white x 12 (22 squares)
↙ Row 59: white x 12, green x 1, white x 2, green x 5, white x 1 (21 squares)
↗ Row 60: white x 1, green x 4, white x 1, black x 1, white x 1, green x 1, white x 11 (20 squares)
↙ Row 61: white x 11, green x 1, white x 2, green x 4, white x 1 (19 squares)
↗ Row 62: white x 1, green x 4, white x 1, green x 1, white x 11 (18 squares)
↙ Row 63: white x 11, green x 5, white x 1 (17 squares)
↗ Row 64: white x 1, green x 4, white x 11 (16 squares)
↙ Row 65: white x 11, green x 3, white x 1 (15 squares)
↗ Row 66: white x 14 (14 squares)
↙ Row 67: white x 13 (13 squares)
↗ Row 68: white x 12 (12 squares)
↙ Row 69: white x 11 (11 squares)
↗ Row 70: white x 10 (10 squares)
↙ Row 71: white x 9 (9 squares)
↗ Row 72: white x 8 (8 squares)
↙ Row 73: white x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 74: white x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 75: white x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 76: white x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 77: white x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 78: white x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 79: white x 1 (1 square)

Border for the C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing the C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

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What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.

They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!

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