Crochet Turkey Plushie Amigurumi

Looking to add a touch of coziness and charm to your home this Thanksgiving? Why not try your hand at creating a crochet turkey plushie amigurumi? This delightful and fun craft project is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. You can customize the colors and details to match your personal style and create a unique decoration that will be loved by all.

Sup­plies:

G & H hooks
Brown, Red, Yel­low, and Gold Red Heart Yarn.
Yarn nee­dle

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet
dc=double cro­chet
hdc-half dou­ble cro­chet
ch=chain
2sctog=2 sin­gle cro­chet togeth­er decrease
2hdctog=2 half dou­ble cro­chet togeth­er decrease

Body and Head: Brown yarn, G hook
Rnd 1: Chain 2, work 5 hdc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st.
Rnd 2: work 2 hdc in each sc around, sl st.
Rnd 3: work 2 hdc in each sc around, sl st
Rnd 4: Work in con­tin­u­al rounds and use a mark­er, so no slip stitch. hdc in each hdc around.
Rnd 5: *hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc, *Repeat.

Rnd 6: *hdc in the next two hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc, *Repeat around.
Rnd 7: *hdc in the next three hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc, *Repeat.
Rnds 8–17: *hdc in each hdc around. Repeat this 7 times in total
Start to stuff the turkey with stuff­ing or yarn to fill it up.
Rnd 18: *2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 4 hdc, *Repeat.
Rnd 19: *2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 3 hdc, *Repeat around.
Rnd 20: *2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 2 hdc, *Repeat.
Rnds 21–26: * hdc in each hdc around, *Repeat this round 6 times.
Eyes: With black yarn and yarn nee­dle sew on some eyes on the top cen­ter of the head. Sew on the eyes by sewing a few ver­ti­cal lines. Twice, Fas­ten off. Con­tin­ue Stuff­ing the Turkey.

Rnd 27: *2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 3 hdc, *Repeat around.
Rnd 28: *2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next 2 hdc, *Repeat around.
Rnd 29: *2hdctog decrease, hdc in the next hdc, *Repeat around.
Rnd 30: 2hdctog decrease in each hdc around until the head clos­es. sl st to fas­ten off.

Arms: H hook, Brown yarn. Make 2.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook.
Rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around. sl st
Rnds 3–7: *sc in each sc around, Repeat 5 times. sl st across to close the top.
Sew the arms on both sides of the body of the turkey. Sew the arms where the head begins.

Legs: Make 2, H hook, Yel­low yarn.
Rnd 1: Chain 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. sl st
Rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st
Rnd 3: Toes: ch 2, work 2 dc in the same stitch, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch, Work 3 dc in the next sc, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch, Work 3 dc in the next sc, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch, sl st in the next 5 sc, chain 4, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each sc across, sl st.
Attach the feet to the bot­tom of the body of the Turkey.

Beak: Yel­low Yarn, H hook.
Rnd 1: chain 4, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each sc across, turn
Rnd 2: sc in each sc across, turn
Rnd 3: 2sctog decrease, sc in the next sc, turn
Rnd 4: 2sctog decrease.
Sew the Beak below the eyes about .25 inch in the cen­ter and below the eyes.

Wad­dle: Red yarn, H hook.
Chain 4, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st.
Attach the wad­dle below the beak in the cen­ter, about .25 inch below.

Feath­ers: H hook, Brown, Red, Yel­low, and Gold Red Heart Yarn.
Rnd 1: Start with Brown yarn, Ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st.
Rnd 3: *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 4: *sc in the next two sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 5: *sc in the next three sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 6: *sc in the next four sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 7: *sc in the next five sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 8: *sc in the next six sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 9: *sc in the next sev­en sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 10: *sc in the next eight sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 11: Switch to Red yarn with a sl st. *sc in the next nine sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 12: *sc in the next ten sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 13: *sc in the next eleven sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 14: *sc in the next twelve sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 15: Switch to Yel­low yarn with sl st, *sc in the next thir­teen sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 16: *sc in the next four­teen sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 17: *sc in the next fif­teen sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st.
Rnd 18: Switch to Gold Yarn, Fold the Col­ored Cir­cle in half. Place the hook in both sc when its fold­ed, So the Shell will be placed in both sc since its fold­ed. ch 2, work 2 dc in the same sc, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch, *Work 3 dc in the next sc, ch 2, sl st in the same stitch *Repeat across. Fas­ten off. Weave in the ends.

I sewed the fold­ed feath­ers on the back with the shells on top, as seen in the pic­ture above.