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.

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)