How to Crochet a Delightful Turkey for Thanksgiving

Crocheting an adorable turkey can be such a delightful and heartwarming project! Not only does it showcase your creativity and crafting skills, but it also adds a touch of festive charm to your home decor. From selecting the perfect yarn colors to intricately creating each little detail, the process of crocheting a turkey can be both soothing and rewarding.

Head and Body

Using an F hook and dark brown worsted weight, sc 5 into a circle.
Sc twice into each stitch.
Sc 1, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 2, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 3, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc even for 4 rounds.
Sc 3, sc 2tog * around.
Sc 2, sc 2tog * around.

-Insert eyes-

Sc even for 1 round.
Sc 2, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc even for 1 round.
Sc 3, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc even for 1 round.
Sc 4, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc even for 5 rounds.
Sc 4, sc 2tog * around.
Sc 3, sc 2tog * around.
Sc 2, sc 2tog * around.
Sc 1, sc 2tog * around.
Sc 2tog * around.
Break yarn, stuff, and secure bottom.

Wing (Make 2)

With the same colored yarn as the body, ch 6.
In second ch from hook, sc 1.
Sc 1 into next ch.
Dc 1 into each of the next 2 ch.
Into final ch, tc 6 times.
Dc into back of 2 sc.
Sc once more into next stitch.

Beak

In yellow yarn, sc 3 into a circle.
Sc 2 into 1 stitch, 2 sc, 2 sc into 1 stitch (5).
Sc 2, sc 2 into 1 stitch, 2 sc (6).
Beak yarn, leaving a couple of inches to sew with.

For the snood, simply ch 4 in red and attach.

Tail

Beginning with the same dark brown yarn, sc 5 into a circle.
Sc twice in each stitch.
Sc 1, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 2, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 3, sc twice into next stitch * around.

-Switch to rust-colored yarn-

Sc 4, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 5, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 6, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 7, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 8, sc twice into next stitch * around.

-Switch to red yarn-

Sc 9, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 10, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 5, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 6, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sc 7, sc twice into next stitch * around.

-Switch to orange yarn-

Sc 8, sc twice into next stitch * around.
Sk 1, tc 5 into next stitch, sk 1, sl st (halfway around, or 12 x).
Break yarn, leaving a very long tail.

To Assemble

Determine proper placement and sew both wings to the sides, and the beak between the two safety eyes. The only semi-challenging part is the tail, which is to be folded in half so that all of the scalloped edge is in front. Sew the two sides together so that the second to last row matches up on both pieces and the scallops protrude. Sew to the back using matching yarn. Bury in ends and start preparing for Thanksgiving!