How to Crochet a Turkey: Step-by-Step Instructions

You’ll Need:

Yarn:

• Brown worsted (4) weight yarn;
• Orange worsted (4) weight yarn;
• Yellow worsted (4) weight yarn;
• Red worsted (4) weight yarn;

Additional Supplies:

• Crochet hook 4 mm;
• Yarn needle;
• Stuffing;
• 2 safety eyes.

Instructions

Turkey Head

Start with brown yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 1. Sc 6 in mc. Ss. (6 sts)
• Row 2: Ch 1. Sc 2 in each st around. Ss. (12 sts)
• Row 3: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in each st around, sc) repeat around. Ss. (18 sts)
• Row 4: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in each st around, sc 2) repeat around. Ss. (24 sts)
• Rows 5-7: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Ss. (24 sts)
• Row 8: Ch 1. (Sc2tog, sc 2) repeat around. Ss. (18 sts)
• Row 9: Ch 1. (Sc2tog, sc) repeat around. Ss. (12 sts)
• Stuff work and add safety eyes.
• Row 10: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. Ss. (6 sts)
• Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Turkey Body

Start with brown yarn.

• Row 1: Sc 6 in mc. Ss to first st. (6 sts)
• Row 2: Ch 1. Sc 2 in each st around. Ss to first st. (12 sts)
• Row 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next st, sc), repeat around. Ss to first st. (18 sts)
• Rows 4-6: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Ss to first st. (18 sts)
• Row 7: Ch 1. (Sc2tog, sc), repeat around. Ss to first st. (12 sts).
• Stuff work.
• Row 8: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. Ss to first st. (6 sts)
• Row 9: Ss in each st around.
• Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew hole closed.

Turkey Wings

Make 2.

Start with brown yarn.

• Row 1: Sc 2 in mc. Ss. (2 sts)
• Row 2: Ch 1. Sc 2 in each st around. Ss. (4 sts)
• Row 3: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in st, sc) repeat around. Ss. (6 sts)
• Row 4: Ch 1. (Sc2tog, sc) repeat around. Ss. (4 sts)

Turkey Feet

Make 2.

Start with yellow yarn.

• Row 1: Sc 6 in mc. Ss. (6 sts)
• Row 2: (Ch 3, ss in same st, ss in next st) repeat a total of 3 times.
• Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Turkey Beak

Start with yellow yarn.

• Row 1: Sc 4 in mc. Ss. (4 sts)
• Row 2: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in st, sc) repeat around. Ss. (6 sts)
• Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Ss. (6 sts)
• Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Turkey Beak Red Detail

Start with red yarn. Ch 5. Bind off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Turkey Feathers

Make 2 in red, 2 in orange, and 2 in yellow.

• Row 1: Sc 4 in mc. Ss. (4 sts)
• Row 2: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in st, sc) repeat around. Ss. (6 sts)
• Row 3: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in st, sc 2) repeat around. Ss. (8 sts)
• Row 4: Ch 1. (Sc 2 in st, sc 3) repeat around. Ss. (10 sts)
• Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Ss. (10 sts)
• Row 6: (Sc2tog, sc 3) repeat around. Ss. (8 sts)
• Row 7: (Sc2tog, sc 2) repeat around. Ss. (6 sts)
• Row 8: (Sc2tog, sc) repeat around. Ss. (4 sts)
• Row 9: Ch 1. Sc2tog around. Ss. (2 sts)

Assembly

Sew beak pieces to head, head to body, feet to body, and feathers to body in a fan shape. Weave in all ends.