Free Cute Turkey Crochet Pattern



Simply Cute Turkey
 crochet pattern by Teri Crews Designs

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Materials:
~Worsted Weight Yarn
2 oz light brown, small amounts of dark brown, orange and red.  Sample made with Red Heart yarn.
Size G (4mm) crochet hook, fiberfill, tapestry needle and 1 pair of black 9mm safety eyes (if you are unable to find safety eyes at your local craft store, 6060.etsy.com has a large selection to choose from)
 Optional Materials:
powder blush and small (about 1 inch) piece of white felt for under eyes      
 Finished measurements: approx. 6 inches tall from top of head to bottom, 4 inches long.
 Abbreviations and Stitches Used:
ch=chain                                              fo=fasten off                           hdc=half double crochet
rnd= round                                           sc=single crochet                     sl st = slip stitch                                              
st(s)=stitch or stitches                           2sctog = sc 2 stitches together 
beg=beginning                                     ( ) or [ ] = repeat enclosed, number of times indicated after
Notes and Tips:
Helpful to read these before starting and maybe even again when it's time to put your softie together
~Do not join pieces that are crocheted in the round unless otherwise indicated
~A stitch marker will come in handy when repeating rounds or another helpful way to keep track of your rounds is to, start all pieces with a long tail, pull the tail through the beginning stitch of each round.
~Use a tiny piece of felt under eyes to help them stand out. Cut two small circles (tracing around a button, just slightly bigger than your eyes will help make a nice circle). Cut a small slit in the center of the circle, insert eye stem and attach to head. Important note: Do not close head/body, until you have secured safety eye fasteners. 
~Separate yarn into two plies for eyebrows and to make sewing on the beak and gobbler easier.
~Hair cut several 4 inches long pieces of yarn, separate into 2 plies. Thread tapestry needle with one piece of yarn, insert needle under one single crochet stitch on top center of head, pull yarn halfway through, tie a small tight knot in the center, spread yarn into single ply. Repeat for each piece. Adding as much or as little hair as you like. Trim to desired length.
~After your turkey is all put together. Add a little blush to his cheeks.  Be careful, start out lightly, it's easy to add more blush, but a bit tricky trying to get it off.
 Head and Body
starting at top of head with light brown
1:         ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2:         2 sc in each sc (12)
3:         (sc in next sc, sc 2 in next sc) around (18)
4:         (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc 2 in next sc ) around (24)
5:         sc in each sc (24)
6:         (sc in each of the next 3, sc 2 in next) around (30)
7-8:      sc in each sc (30)
9:         (sc in each of the next 3, sc2tog) around (24)
10-11:  sc in each sc (24)
12:       (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc2tog) around (18)
13:       sc in each sc (18)
14:       (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around (12)
15:       sc in each sc (12)
16:       [sc 2 in next sc] 3 times, sc in each remaining sc (15)
17:       [sc 2 in next sc] 3 times, sc in each remaining sc (18)
18:       [sc 2 in next sc] 3 times, sc in each remaining sc (21)
19:       [sc 2 in next sc] 3 times, sc in each remaining sc (24)
20:       sc in each sc (24)
21:       (sc in each of the next 3, sc 2 in next) around (30)
22:       [sc 2 in next sc] 6 times, sc in each remaining sc (36)
23:       hdc in each of the next 12 sc, sc in each remaining sc (36)
24:       (sc in each of the next 5, sc 2 in next) around (42)
25:       sc in each sc (42)
26:       (sc in each of the next 5,  sc2tog) around (36)
27:       sc in each sc (36)
28:       (sc in each of the next 4, sc2tog) around (30)
29:       sc in each sc (30)
30:       (sc in each of the next 3, sc2tog) around (24)
31:       (sc in each of the next 2, sc2tog) around, join last with sl st. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.  Position and secure eyes (refer to notes). Stuff. Thread tapestry needle with ending yarn. Weave through remaining stitches, pull tight to close.
 Tail
starting at bottom with dark brown
1:         ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, turn (6)
2:         ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (6)
3:         ch 1, 2 sc in each sc, turn (12), change to orange
4-5:      ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (12)
6:         ch 1, (sc in next sc, sc 2 in next) to end, turn (18) change to dark brown
7-8:      ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (18), change to red
9:         ch 1, sc in each sc turn (18)
10:       ch 1, (sc in each of the next 2, sc 2 in next) to end, turn (24) change to dark brown
11:       ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (24)
12:       ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in first sc, sc in next, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, sl st in next, sc in next) to end, FO, weave in ends. Bend in slightly. Sew along bottom of turkey's backside. Keep stitches in first half circle dark brown area. 
  Wings (make 2)
starting with dark brown, top of wing
1:         ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch, turn (4)
2:         ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (4), change to orange
3:         ch 1, sc 2 in first sc, sc in each of the next 2, sc 2 in last, turn (6)
4:         ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (6) change to dark brown
5:         ch 1, sc 2 in first sc, sc in each of the next 4, sc 2 in last, turn (8)
6:         ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (8)
7:         ch 1, sc 2 in first sc, sc in each of the next 6, sc 2 in last, turn (10)
8:         ch 3, sl st in first sc, sl st in next, (ch 3, sl st in same, sl st in next) to end, Do Not Turn
9:         working down sides and along bottom, sl st in each st, join with sl st in first ch of ch 3 from round 8. FO, weave in ends. Bend in slightly and sew to sides of turkey along the top, do not sew bottom of wing.
Gobbler 
with red
1:         ch 7, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in next ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in each of the last 3 chs. FO, weave in ends, sew to center of face, sew beak slightly over gobbler.  
 Beak
starting at bottom with orange
1:         ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2:         sc 2 in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (5)
3-5:      sc 2 in first sc, sc in each remaining sc (6), (7), (8), FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten beak, thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, whip stitch closed. 

Happy crocheting, I hope you enjoy creating your turkey.

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3 comments:

  1. I believe there is an error in the 1st round of the head & body. You say to do 9 sc in the 2nd ch. But you say you end up w/ 6 sc in the end?

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  2. Thanks Angie,

    You are correct, it should be ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. I've revised it and apologize for the error. Teri

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  3. Thank You for crafting this adorable turkey. I can't crochet very well but it was the cutest one I found on the web.

    I shared the photo on my blog and linked it back to this page.www.joyofcrafting.blogspot.com

    Thank you for sharing!

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