Crochet Christmas Cheer Cuddlers Turkey
The Crochet Christmas Cheer Cuddlers Turkey is the cutest addition to any holiday decor! With its cozy yarn and cheerful design, this handmade turkey brings a touch of warmth and charm to your home during the festive season. Whether you place it on your mantel or use it as a playful centerpiece for your holiday table, this cuddly turkey is sure to spread smiles and joy all around. Its soft textures and vibrant colors make it a delightful accent piece that will bring a cozy and inviting vibe to your space. Get ready to add a sprinkle of holiday magic with this adorable crochet creation that will surely brighten up your Christmas celebrations!
Size: approximately 10" tall
Gauge: Not important for this project
Materials:
--4.0mm & 5.0mm hooks
--#4 worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand yarn in Chocolate to make the turkey itself; I then used a variety of #4 worsted weight yarn colors I had on hand to make the remaining features)
--2 black safety eyes (optional); you could opt to make crocheted eyes
--Polyfil
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
SC2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
SC3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together
DC: double crochet
Sk: skip
Rep: repeat
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Directions:
Head/Body Panel (make 2):
1. With Chocolate yarn and 5.0mm hook, Ch15. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (14)
2. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (14)
3. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 12 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (16)
4. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 14 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (18)
5. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 16 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (20)
6-20. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (20)
21. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 16 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (18)
22. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 14 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (16)
23. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (14)
24. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (12)
25. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (12)
26. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 10 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (14)
27. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 12 st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (16)
28-35. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (16)
36. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (14)
37. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (12)
38. SC2tog, 1 SC in next 8 st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (10)
39. 1 SC in each st across. FO and weave ends. (10)
Beak:
1. With Orange yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch6. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch1 and turn. (5)
2. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (5)
3. SC2tog, 1 SC in next st, SC2tog. Ch1 and turn. (3)
4. SC3tog. Ch1 and turn. (1)
5. SC in each st around. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Wattle:
1. With Red yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. DC into each of the next 3 ch. HDC into next ch. Sl st into the last ch. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching. (6)
Feet (make 2):
1. With Orange yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch3. SC in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. Ch1 and turn. (2)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Ch1 and turn. (3)
3-5. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (3)
6. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in last st. Ch1 and turn. (5)
7. 1 SC in each st across. Ch1 and turn. (5)
8. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st, 2 SC in last st. Turn. (7)
9. Ch3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in first st. Sl st into each of the next 2 st. 3 DC into next st. Sl st into each of the next 2 st. 3 DC in the last st. FO and leave and long enough tail for attaching.
Bowtie:
1. With Turquoise yarn and 5.0mm hook, make a MR and Ch3. 3 DC into MR. Sl st into MR. Ch3. 3 DC into MR. Sl st into MR. Pull tail to tighten and wrap around the center several times. FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Feathers (make 6):
For my feathers, I used light purple, red, green, yellow, pink and turquoise colors of yarn.
1. 6 SC into MR. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (6)
2-8. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. At the end of Round 8, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching. (6)
Wings (make 2):
1. With Chocolate yarn and 5.0mm hook, 6 SC into MR. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (6)
2. 2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st. Rep around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. (9)
3-7. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st join to first st and Ch1. At the end of Round 7, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching. (9)
Assembly:
1. You will use one panel to attach the eyes (at Round 34-35), with 6 stitches between them; the beak, wattle, bowtie and feet. (see my pics to help you with placement.
2. I whipstitched my 2 panels together, and pinned/worked the wings and feathers between the 2 panels. Now, you can use the single crochet stitch, if you want, to join the 2. Before you finish up joining the 2 panels, you will want to stuff with polyfil. Remember, don't overly stuff, since this is made in the Rag Doll style.
Backside View
