Cute Characters, DND, Dragons and Fantasy Creatures
Tuttle the Turtle Shoulder Buddy
$6.00
Tuttle Turtle quiet and shy, but he has a secret. He’s musically talented. His secret, can I keep it? (Story continues in the pattern)
Tuttle is not just a shy turtle. He turns into a bard to sing at Renaissance Festivals! The turtle is itself is NO SEW. The hat and mandolin have minimal sewing. You can make him a fun plushie by not adding the magnets.
Difficulty: advanced beginner
Format: Downloadable, printable pattern with pictures.
Materials: Yarn Bee Adore-A-Ball, Bulky weight (5), [100% polyester; 92 yards/85 m per 100 g/3.5 oz skein], I Love This Yarn, medium weight (4), [100% acrylic; 355 yards/325 m per 199 g/7 oz skein], Yarn Bee Yarntopia, Fine weight (2), Cotton Thread, US size g (4 mm), stitch markers, scissors, 18 mm safety eyes, stuffing, 1 cotton swab (Q-tip), 4 circular and 1 rectangular magnets.
This pattern is a copyright © 2026 of Lauren Giller of Fiber and Fables. Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes. Distribution in part or in whole of this pattern is strictly prohibited. Any turtle shoulder buddy created using this pattern may be sold, but please remember to give credit to Fiber and Fables.
Chrissy P –
Life needs theme music, so why not have a turtle bard along for the ride, ready to sing ballads of your adventures. I can’t wait to wear mine to a music festival or ren faire!
laurenmaegiller –
So what is your theme music? Looking forward to seeing you wearing him to the ren faire!
Jessica Townsend –
I love making this adorable little turtle bard! He’s the perfect buddy to join in on adventures with and he’ll play you a little tune as you go.
laurenmaegiller –
Do you have any musical requests for Tuttle?
Krista –
I’m absolutely in love with this series! Tuttle the Shoulder Turtle is a bard, so he’s ready to accompany you on all your adventures… or at least serenade your crochet sessions from your shoulder. 😂 The pattern is easy to follow and works up into an adorable shoulder companion. If you’re looking for a functional accessory-style plushie with a ton of personality, I highly recommend this one. It was such a fun make from start to finish and is definitely a pattern I’d make again!
laurenmaegiller –
Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed making him.
Cindy Colvin –
Only the second in a series of must have shoulder pals. Pattern easy to follow and results are never a disappointment. I will be wearing my Tuttle to the Faire. Lauren’s patterns are always clever and fun to make. Check out her other patterns.
Samantha –
Can you think of a more fitting buddy to have ride around with you!? This little guy is sooo adorable and as usual Lauren has come up with an absolutely genius pattern! He works up surprisingly quick and is super fun to wear. I think he’d be a huge hit at Ren Faires or for DND night
Jennifer B. –
I love this little shoulder turtle bard. He works up quickly. And, he is sooooo adorable riding around on your shoulder. ❤️