Crochet Beautiful Turkey

Crocheting a beautiful turkey can be such a delightful and fun project! The intricate patterns and vibrant colors can really bring the turkey to life and add a festive touch to your home decor. Whether you're crafting it as a Thanksgiving centerpiece or simply to showcase your creativity, the process of working with yarn and a hook to create such a charming piece is not only relaxing but also rewarding. From the detailed feathers to the adorable beak and wattle, every stitch contributes to the overall charm of the crochet turkey. So grab your yarn, hook, and imagination, and let's get crocheting this lovely turkey together!

SUPPLIES

• Crochet hook G/4.00mm
• Yarn needle (I use Clover Chibi Bent Tip Needle Set)
• Two white buttons
• Two smaller black buttons (optional)
• Any worsted weight yarn in three colors (I used Lion Brand Heartland)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together / sc decrease
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
rep = repeat
* – * = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Turkey Face

With brown yarn, work magic ring, ch 1 to secure ring.

Round 1: Work 6 sc in magic ring, sl st to first sc to join (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (12 sts)

Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st*, rep from * – * around (18 sts)

Round 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts*, rep from * – * around (24 sts)

Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts*, rep from * – * around (30 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Beak

With yellow yarn, ch 5.

Row 1: sc into 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn (4)

Row 2: Skip first st and sc into the next 3 sts. Ch 1, turn (3)

Row 3: Skip first st and sc into the next 2 sts. Ch 1, turn (2)

Row 4: Skip first st and sc into the next st. Ch 1, turn (1)

Finishing: sc around the edges with 2 sc in each corner.

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing onto face.

Wattle

With red yarn, ch 6.

Row 1: Sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, sc in remaining st.

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing onto the face.

Assembly

Sew beak and wattle onto Turkey’s face. Place 2 big white buttons for eyes and sew on face. Place 2 small black buttons for eyeballs and secure on to white button. You may also cut out circles from felt and secure using washable fabric glue. Or omit the ‘eyeballs’