#1 this weekCrochet
How to Crochet a Turtle: Beginner Amigurumi
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 5 hr 30 min
- 7 steps
Crochet an adorable beginner amigurumi turtle.
Updated weekly · Week of Oct 19, 2026
Top 5 Crochet Animals (Updated Weekly)
These crochet animals are the five patterns crafters opened most on Crafting Step by Step this week. Each one has a photo for every step and a video to crochet along with, so you can follow the pattern at your own pace.
#1 this week
Number 2: Crochet
How to Crochet an Octopus - 7-Step Amigurumi Tutorial
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 3 hr
- 7 steps
Crochet a cute amigurumi octopus in 7 steps.
Number 3: Crochet
How to Crochet a Penguin (Amigurumi Pattern, Step by Step)
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 3 hr
- 7 steps
Crochet a cute amigurumi penguin.
Number 4: Crochet
How to Crochet a Bear (Easy Beginner Amigurumi Pattern)
- Difficulty: Easy
- About 5 hr
- 10 steps
Beginner amigurumi bear: chubby one-piece body from a foundation chain, with safety eyes, a white muzzle, two arms, and two ears.
Number 5: Crochet
How to Crochet a Puppy (Beginner Amigurumi)
- Difficulty: Medium
- About 6 hr
- 10 steps
Crochet a cute puppy amigurumi in 10 steps.
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