Crochet Turkey

Looking for a fun fall project? This crochet turkey is a playful amigurumi pattern that's perfect for Thanksgiving decorations or seasonal handmade gifts.

With its round shape and colorful tail feathers, this crochet turkey adds a cozy handmade touch to fall crafting.

Fall is a great time for cozy crochet projects, especially small amigurumi animals that bring a bit of seasonal character to your home.

This crochet turkey is one of those projects that feels festive without being complicated, making it a fun pattern to work on during the lead-up to Thanksgiving.

This little amigurumi bird is worked in separate pieces and then assembled, so there is a bit of sewing involved.

Even so, the shapes are simple and approachable, which keeps the crochet turkey beginner to intermediate friendly.

The rounded body, small wings, and layered tail feathers give it that classic turkey look while still being manageable for most crocheters.

Because it's an amigurumi animal, the project has plenty of personality once finished.

A crochet turkey can be used as a small fall decoration, placed on a shelf or table, or even added to a seasonal display alongside pumpkins and autumn leaves.

It's also a charming handmade gift idea for friends or family who enjoy fall décor.

Deep browns, warm oranges, golden yellows, and rust tones all work beautifully for a crochet turkey, helping the finished piece fit perfectly with Thanksgiving and autumn decorating.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• A fun seasonal crochet turkey project for fall and Thanksgiving
• Great introduction to amigurumi animals
• Small project that works up fairly quickly
• Charming handmade fall decoration
• A thoughtful handmade gift for the autumn season
• Customizable colors for feathers and details

Materials Needed

Yarn

#4 medium acrylic yarn (also known as worsted, Afgan, Aran, or 10 ply) with 11 WPI*

• You will need:
  • Col A = Body color, e.g. brown: 1.20 ounces / 59 yards [34 grams / 54 meters]
  • Col B = Beak color, e.g. yellow: 0.30 ounces / 14 yards [8 grams / 13 meters]
  • Col C = Wattle color, e.g. red: 0.23 ounces / 11 yards [6 grams / 10 meters]
  • Col D = Feather color, e.g. orange: 0.11 ounces / 5.5 yards [3 grams / 5 meters]

Hook

• 4 mm (G / 6) hook
• 3 mm hook (for the tail feathers)

Other

• Yarn needle
• Safety Eyes
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Stuffing (fiberfill)
• Pearl Head Pins

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.

Skill Level

★★☆☆☆ - Beginner to intermediate (basic crochet experience recommended)

Time estimate: This is a great day or weekend crochet project.

Yarn and Hook Information

You can use any yarn type you'd like to make this crochet turkey. Just remember to use an appropriate hook size for the yarn you are using!

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• Ch - Chain
• St/s - Stitch/es
• Col - Color
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Sc2tog - Single Crochet 2 Together (see special stitches below)
• FO - Fasten Off
• Sl st - Slip Stitch
• Hdc - Half Double Crochet
• Tr - Treble Crochet (see special stitches below)
• Dc - Double Crochet
• [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.

Special Stitches

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

1. Insert your hook into the first stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Insert hook into the next stitch.
4. Yarn over and pull up another loop (3 loops on hook).
5. Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops. Completed sc2tog.

Treble Crochet (tr)

1. Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
2. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook).
3. Then, yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over and pull through remaining loops (1 loop on hook).

Gauge

Gauge is not too important for this crochet turkey.

Finished Size

The finished size of this crochet turkey is about 5 inches (13 cm) tall and 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide (not including the width of the tail feathers).

Instructions

• Col A = Body color, e.g. brown
• Col B = Beak color, e.g. yellow
• Col C = Wattle color, e.g. red
• Col D = Feather color, e.g. orange

Making the Head and Body

The head and body of the turkey is worked in one piece, so there is no sewing required in this part.

You will start from the head and work your way down to the bottom.

You will be working in continuous rounds. It can help to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds if you need.

Round 1: Using your 4 mm (G / 6) hook, Col A, make a magic ring, ch1 (not a st), 6 sc into magic ring, pull tail tight to close ring. [6 sc].

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. [12 sc].

Round 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [18 sc].

Round 4: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [24 sc].

Round 5: *1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [30 sc].

Round 6: 1 sc in each st around. [30 sc].

Rounds 7 - 9: 1 sc in each st around. [30 sc in each round].

Round 10: *1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog*, repeat from * around [24 sc].

Round 11: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog*, repeat from * around [18 sc].

Round 12: *1 sc in each of the next st, sc2tog*, repeat from * around [12 sc].

Place your safety eyes between rows 7 and 8, leaving 4 stitches between them.

Begin to fill your turkey with fiberfill and continue to stuff as you make the remaining rounds.

Round 13: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [18 sc].

Round 14: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [24 sc].

Round 15: *1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat from * around. [28 sc].

Round 16: 1 sc in each st around. [28 sc].

Round 7: Fold your wing piece in half, joining the open ends, making sure that your hook and current stitch is on the right, then working through both layers, make 1 sc in each st to join. Turn. [6 sc].

Round 8: Ch1, *sc2tog,* repeat from * 3 times. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. [3 sc].

Repeat instructions to make another wing.

Making the feet

Make 2.

Foundation: Using your 4 mm (G / 6) hook, Col B, ch3.

Row 1: In 2^nd ch from hook make 1 sl st (this is the 1^st toe), ch4, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch (this is the second toe), ch3, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook (this is the third toe). Sl st into 1^st ch (from beginning ch3) to join the toes. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Making the Tail Feathers

Make 5 (2 in col C, 2 in col B, 1 in col D).

Round 1: Using your 3mm hook, Ch17, 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 tr in each of the next 6 sts, 4 tr in next st, rotate your chain because you will now be working on the other side (bottom side of the chain), 1 tr in each of the next 6 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sl st into 1^st ch to join. FO, weaving in any ends.

Repeat instructions so that you have 5 feathers in total.

Making the Tail

Round 1: Using your 4 mm (G / 6) hook, Col A, ch7, 3 dc in 2^nd ch from hook, sl st into next ch, 3 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembling Your Turkey

Take your top feathers, beak, wings, feet, tail feathers, and tail and pin them onto the body of your turkey.

The top feathers should sit on top of the head, in a position you like.

The beak should sit about row 9 and parts of rows 8 and 9 on the body and be between the eyes. When you sew on the beak, make sure to fold it in half first so that it forms a point on one end.

The wings should be sit on opposite sides of the body near the neck.

The feet should be between rows 20 and 21of the body, or as you like.

The tail feathers sit on the back of the turkey about half way up the back (but below the neck). When you position the tail feathers, place the middle feather first, then the feathers that sit on the left and right of the middle one, and finally place the outer left and right feathers.

The tail sits at the base of the feathers (I put mine between rows 16 and 17 of the body).

Once you are happy with the positioning of your parts, sew them in place.

Finally, sew your wattle on top of your beak in a position you like. Sew the thinner end to the beak, leaving the thicker end of the wattle hanging.

Weave in any ends. Complete turkey.

Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration

• Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds
• Stuff the body gradually so the shape stays even
• Sew pieces securely so the turkey keeps its structure
• Try fall-inspired colors for the tail feathers
• Take your time when assembling to get the best finished look

Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft

• Thanksgiving décor
• Fall crochet projects
• Amigurumi animal collections
• Handmade seasonal gifts
• Small shelf or table decorations

FAQ

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