Crochet Turkey Gobble Towel Holder

Imagine a charming addition to your kitchen decor that combines functionality with a touch of whimsy - the Crochet Turkey Gobble Towel Holder. This unique piece features a crocheted turkey design that adds a festive flair to your home, especially during the Thanksgiving season. The towel holder is not only practical for keeping your kitchen towels within reach, but it also serves as a delightful conversation starter for guests who visit your home. Whether you're looking to add a touch of holiday spirit to your home or simply want to infuse some personality into your kitchen decor, this towel holder is sure to delight both you and your guests.

Materials

Size: 9 ½”

Hook: H/5.0mm

Yarn: Red Heart WW in 2 colors: A: Turkey color (.6oz) & B: Variegated in Fall colors (.6oz), Small amount of yellow, red, & black

Additional Materials: Button.

Notes

Abbreviations & Stitches Used

Body (Make 2)

RND 1: W/A, ch4, work 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join in top of ch4. (12dc)

RND 2: Ch3, dc in same st. 2dc in each st around, join. (24dc)

RND 3: Ch3, dc in same st. 2dc in each st around, join. (48dc)

RND 4: Ch3, dc in next 29sts, fasten off, leaving remaining sts unworked. (30dc)

With both pieces together wrong sides facing each other, work through both:

RND 5: W/A, join in 1st dc of rnd 4, ch1, sc in same st, sc in next 29sts, ch1, sc in next 8sts of rnd 3, *ch5, 2hdc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in next 3 chs,* sc in next 3sts, repeat *to* once. Sc in last 7sts, switch to B w/slst to join in first sc.

We are working in rows now.

ROW 6: Ch1, sc in same st, fpdc in dc of rnd 4. [Sc in next st of rnd 5, fpdc in next dc of rnd 4] 29x ending w/fpdc. Ch1, turn. (30sc, 30fpdc)

ROW 7: Ch1, sc in same st. (Ch3, sk-1, sc in next st) Repeat across, slst in last sc, turn. (29lps, 30sc)

Note: This row is worked behind the ch3 lps

ROW 8: (Ch4, sc in the skipped sc of row 7) Repeat across, fasten off. (29lps, 30sc)

Towel Loop

ROW 1: W/B, Ch14, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 12sts. (13sc) Ch1, turn.

ROWS 2-3: Sc in each st across, ch1, turn. (13sc)

ROW 4: Slst in each st across, fasten off & sew to the back of your piece near the bottom.

Hanger Options

There are 2 types of hangers for my design: Hanger with button closure, or tie, both are given below, choose which one you want for your turkey.

Hanger With Button:

Start your row 1 with a long tail to sew onto turkey

ROW 1: W/B, Ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, ch1, turn. (9sc)

ROWS 2-26: Sc in each st across, ch1, turn. (9sc)

ROW 27: Scdec, sc in next 5sts, scdec in last 2sts, ch1, turn. (7sc)

ROW 28: Scdec, sc in next st, ch2, sk-1, sc in next st, scdec in last 2sts, ch1, turn (4sc, 1lp)

ROW 29: Sc in all sts, including lp. (5sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

I attached my hanger to the back of my work, starting at the top of rnd 2. I sewed halfway up. I attached my button on the front of the work, (with face showing) between rows 10-14. This will depend on the size of your button.

Tie Closure:

W/B attach in the 16th lp. *Ch40, slst in 2nd ch from hook & next 38chs*, slst next sc, slst into next lp. Repeat *to* once more, slst in same lp. Weave in your ends.

Additional Details

Eyes (Make 2)

W/black yarn: 10sc in a magic circle, join to first sc. Sew onto turkey

Beak

Ch5: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 2dc in last ch, fasten off, and sew onto turkey.

Wattle

(Crochet version, or you can use felt)