How to Create a Crochet Turkey Plushie for Thanksgiving

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
• 2sctog = 2 single crochet together decrease
• 2hdctog = 2 half double crochet together decrease

Body and Head

Materials: 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.
RND 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.
RND 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

Materials: 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
RND 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

Materials: 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

Materials: 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

Materials: 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

Materials: 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 it's folded, so the Shell will be placed in both sc since it's 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.