A crochet turkey is such a fun way to bring the fall season into your home! Try out one of these fun crochet projects before you start on your Thanksgiving feast.
Whether you’re looking for a cute amigurumi turkey or just come cute crochet patterns to decorate your home for the holiday, you’re sure to find your new favorite pattern here.
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. A warm house with all the smells of fall. Mashed Potatoes. Green Bean Casserole. Cranberry Sauce. Pumpkin pie (or my personal favorite Peanut Butter Pie). And, of course, the most iconic symbol of the Thanksgiving holiday: The Thanksgiving turkey!
So what is a crocheter to do on this happiest of happy days? Why make a crochet turkey, of course! I’m so in love with this collection of patterns, perfect for this special time of year!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get creative and crochet a festive turkey decoration for your home. With the right tips and techniques, crocheting a turkey is fun and easy. In this comprehensive guide, learn how to crochet cute turkey stuffed animals, blankets, bunting, wreaths, and more to celebrate autumn and Thanksgiving in style.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Crochet hook (sizes G, H, I recommended)
- Worsted weight yarn in autumn colors like brown, tan, orange, yellow, red, black
- Stuffing or yarn scraps for filling
- Buttons, felt, safety eyes for decor
- Tapestry needle for weaving ends
- Foam wreath form (optional)
Crocheting Techniques to Know
- Basic stitches: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet
- Changing yarn color
- Sewing crochet pieces together
- Working in the round
- Increasing and decreasing
- Making appliques
10 Creative Ways to Crochet a Turkey
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Stuffed Turkey – Make separate pieces for body, head, wings, tail feathers then sew together and stuff. Add eyes, beak and wattle.
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Granny Square Turkey – Make granny squares in fall colors for body and feathers to form the shape of a turkey.
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Wreath – Crochet a wreath base then add overlapped feathers turkey head, and fall accents. Hang on door.
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Garland or Bunting – Crochet simple turkey heads and alternate with leaf shapes, String together,
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Dish Towel – Applique or surface crochet a turkey onto a crocheted dish towel. Makes a great gift!
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Pillow Cover – Make a crochet pillow cover with a turkey motif using tapestry crochet or intarsia.
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Table Runner – Crochet stripes, then surface crochet turkeys, leaves, pumpkins, etc to decorate
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Blanket – Follow a throw pattern using fall colored yarn. Add an intarsia turkey motif.
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Coasters – Crochet circles, then stitch on turkey head, wattle, feet features. Felt backs.
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Oven Mitts – Crochet standard oven mitts, embroider or applique on turkey design.
Tips for Crocheting the Body
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The body is often made by crocheting a basic oval shape in rows or rounds
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For more 3D shaping, increase regularly at two points to create the breast
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Add an extra increase or two for a fat turkey body!
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Use brown, tan, orange or yellow yarn for the body
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For a patterned turkey, make body in single crochet then change yarn colors randomly or in stripes
Tips for Crocheting the Head
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The head is typically made in tan, brown or orange yarn
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Work in a circle like an amigurumi head or ball shape
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Make the head about 1/3 the size of the body
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Add eyes, beak and snood (dangle from head) after finishing
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For extra detail, surface crochet or embroider the eyes, nostrils, mouth
Tips for Crocheting the Feathers and Wattle
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The tail and wing feathers are made separately then sewn to the body
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Vary the colors – browns, oranges, yellows, autumn shades
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Try varying the stitches – single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet
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For a ruffled look, increase stitches rapidly
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The wattle is usually red or pink and attaches at the neck
Finishing Touches
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Sew or stitch pieces together, weave in ends
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Add details like eyes, beak, wattle, feet
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Insert stuffing into body and head
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Consider buttons, felt, fabric for accents
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Add hang loop or ribbon for ornament
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Block and steam pieces for best presentation
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Display proudly and enjoy for autumn and Thanksgiving!
With so many creative ways to make turkeys, you could crochet an entire flock! Crocheting turkeys is an excellent beginner project but advanced crocheters can also enjoy the endless possibilities. Show off your crochet skills and holiday spirit with a handmade crochet turkey or two. From table toppers to treasured holiday keepsakes, everyone will be impressed with your crafty turkey crochet creations. Gobble gobble!
What You’ll Need for Your Crochet Turkey
Most of these patterns use a variety of basic crochet stitches, so make sure that you know how to work a single crochet stitch, double crochet stitch, and slip stitch (sl st). If you’ll be making a stuffed turkey, you’ll need to know the magic ring too!
You’re absolutely going to gobble up these stunning crochet turkey patterns! So, take a look and find the perfect one for you. 1
Terrence the Turkey is such an adorable amigurumi crochet turkey! The way the feathers just stick out from the back is just too cute! I also love that the designer includes video tutorials to help with some of the more difficult amigurumi pieces in the pattern! 2
My turkey wallhanging is just so fun for Thanksgiving season! I mean, just look at those little turkeys! How can you resist this cutie on your door or wall? This pattern is made with worsted weight yarn and the turkey feathers are achieved with a variegated yarn. I love that this pattern looks great in so many different fall colors! 3
I kind of love the eyebrows on this crochet turkey pattern. So, so cu te! Something about eyeballs on amigurumi always seems to give them a little extra personality in my opinion. Of course, if you don’t want to use safety eyes (or if you are making for a young child, you can certainly embroider eyes instead). 4
The Little Gobbles crochet pattern is so cute and round! Personally, I am a big fan of the traditional brown yarn for turkeys, but in the photos for this pattern, there is a cute multicolor yarn choice as well. And dont those feet just make you smile? 5
Who doesn’t love a chunky turkey? Nugget the Turkey is absolutely adorable. Just grab a bulkier yarn of your choice and you’re ready to go! I am also personally a big fan of the removable hat included in this pattern. This hand sized turkey head is perfect for turkey day! 6
This crochet turkey coaster pattern is the perfect way to use up some of your yarn scraps this fall. Plus they make a perfect autumn gift as they don’t take too long to work up. And lets face it, we can all use more coasters! 7
I really love the hyper-realistic turkey body on this amigurumi pattern. I also really like that the 3D beak in this pattern. And that hat is also such a fun touch. Would this look so cute on your Thanksgiving table? 8
This crocheted turkey wreath by is just so adorable. I love all the yarn colors in this wreath, it just brings in so many good fall vibes. Be sure to check out my fall crochet wreath pattern too! 9
This turkey Applique is just so cute! I love the small patches of color on top of the brown yarn feathers. it gives it a hint of color without going over the top! Im also a fan of the googly eyes on the turkeys head on this cute pattern! 10
A Turkey Gnome was not something I thought I needed in my life, but this adorable crochet pattern is a show stopper! I mean, just look at this little guy! I really love that he’s wearing a turkey hat and the yellow yarn really makes the turkey stand out. Plus I love the colorful turkey feathers. What a great pattern! 11
If you’re a big fan of the C2C technique, you’re going to love this turkey afghan pattern. I love the variety of colors that are in this pattern as well as just how much the crochet turkey takes up the entirety of this blanket. 12
Whether you’re making a calendar afghan or you’re just in need of a turkey granny square, this pattern is perfect! I love that one leg is kicked off to the side like this turkey is doing a little dance. So fun! 13
Heres another insanely adorable granny square! I really love the yellow yarn and orange yarn border around this turkey, I think it really gives this turkey a fun retro vibe. 14
If you’re looking for decorative turkey crochet patterns for your tablescape, this pattern is super cute. It can be used as either a placemat on your dinner table or a pot holder! Also, I may be crazy, but I think this would make a super cute pillow as well. 15
I love this turkey legs wine cozy basket. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a hostess gift this holiday season. 16
When youre decking out your home in Thanksgiving decor, dont forget this adorableI turkey crochet kitchen towel. The button beak on this towel is super cute. Useful and adorable! Such a fun pattern!
If you’re looking to learn how to make the best amigurumi, be sure to check out my Amigurumi: A Beginner’s Guide. It’s a massive 165 page ebook of detailed tutorials, tips and tricks (plus exclusive patterns). You’ll learn everything you can think of from the magic ring and working in continuous rounds to invisible decreases and other pro tips. .
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FAQ
Are triple crochet and treble crochet the same thing?
Can you make a crochet Turkey for Christmas?
Dress up your dinner table, home, or desk for the holidays with a little amigurumi crochet turkey. These 10 free crochet turkey patterns each have their little sense of style! Of course, you can also enjoy these patterns throughout the year. They make great gifts for kids. The feathers stand out on this crochet turkey.
Are there free Turkey crochet patterns?
There are turkey crochet patterns for amigurumi and stuffed animals as well as blanket squares and bunting. Make your turkey silly or more traditional. Here are ten free turkey crochet patterns for you to enjoy. The first five turkey crochet patterns here were included in the original post, which was written here on the blog in 2017.
Can You crochet a turkey leg?
If you don’t feel like making a whole crochet turkey, then try something different by making just a turkey leg! This free crochet pattern from NyanPom is for a tiny turkey leg worked using an F size crochet hook . In addition to Thanksgiving decor, this is a great pattern for a crochet food playset for children.
Can You crochet a Turkey hat?
Get in the Thanksgiving spirit by sporting this fun crochet turkey hat! This turkey hat features a turkey head on the front, turkey feathers on the back, and – my favorite part – the ends of the hat tails have turkey feet on them! Wearing this hat will be sure to turn heads no matter where you go. The free crochet pattern is AVAILABLE ON THIS BLOG.