I wanted to make a cute and colorful turkey to add to my Thanksgiving table so I designed this adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Crochet Pattern. I made his body and sweet little face but couldn’t think of how I wanted to make the wings. Then it came to me … granny squares!! I am so happy with how he came out. Hope you enjoy making Mr. Gobble too!
Thanksgiving Turkey Crochet Pattern
Here’s what you will need:
- worsted weight yarn in brown, yellow, tan, and orange or 4 coordinating colors of your choice
- a small amount of red, white, and black worsted weight yarn for the face
- US G-6 / 4.0mm crochet hook
- fiberfill stuffing or yarn scraps
- stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, How to Make a Magic Ring {photo & video tutorial}.
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Body
Body is worked in unjoined rounds. You may find it helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
With brown, make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in furthest chain from hook to form a ring).
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 6 sc in ring — 6 sts.
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around — 12 sts.
Round 3: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, rep from * around — 18 sts.
Round 4: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around — 24 sts.
Rounds 5 through 8: Work 1 sc in each st around — 24 sts.
Round 9: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around — 18 sts.
Rounds 10 through 12: Work 1 sc in each st around — 18 sts.
Round 13: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around — 24 sts.
Round 14: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around — 30 sts.
Round 15: *Work 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around — 36 sts.
Rounds 16 through 21: Work 1 sc in each st around — 36 sts.
Round 22: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around — 30 sts.
Round 23: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around — 24 sts.
Round 24: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around — 18 sts.
Round 25: *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next st, rep from * around — 12 sts.
Fill body with fiberfill stuffing or yarn scraps taking care not to overstuff.
Round 26: Sc2tog around — 6 sts.
Fasten off leaving approximately a 6-in. tail. Using a tapestry needle and the tail, weave opening closed.
Beak
With yellow, ch 4.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn — 3 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), skip 1st st, sc2tog — 1 st.
Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew beak to the face.
Eyes
With white, ch 7.
Row 1: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, work 1 sc in next st, ch1, work 2 dc in next st, ch 2, Sl st in next.
Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew eyes to the face. Using a tapestry needle and black yarn, make a french knot in the center of each eye for pupils.
Snood
(or “the red thingy” as I was calling it until I Googled it)
With red, ch 8.
Row 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across — 21 sts.
Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew the red thingy to the face.
Finishing the Face
Using a tapestry needle and long tails left, sew the eyes, beak, and snood to the turkey’s head as shown below …
Wings
Make 5 granny squares in all. Make 3 squares following the color sequence below; make 2 squares using CC for Round 1 and CA for Round 3. These granny squares are also a great opportunity to practice those standing stitches I showed you how to do in my post here.
CA = yellow; CB = tan; CC = orange; CD = brown
With CA, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as st), work 2 dc in ring, ch 3, *3 dc in ring, ch 3, repeat from *twice more, join in top of beg ch, fasten off — 12 sts.
Round 2: Join CB in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as st), 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, ch 2, *[3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, rep from * twice more, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp as first st of round, ch 3, join in top of beg ch, fasten off — 24 sts.
Round 3: Join CC in any ch-3 corner sp, ch 3 (counts as st), 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-3 corner sp, rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-3 corner sp as first st of round, ch 3, join in top of beg ch, fasten off — 36 sts.
Round 4: Join CD in any ch-3 corner sp, work 3 sc in same ch-3 sp, *work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, work 3 sc in ch-3 corner sp, rep from * twice more, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, work 2 sc in next ch-2 sp, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, join, fasten off — 64 sts.
Finishing
Take 2 of the 3 A-B-C-D color sequence granny squares and slip stitch or sew together on one edge as shown below.
Take the 2 C-B-A-D color sequence grannies and lay them on top as shown below. Sew a stitch or two to each to secure in place.
Take the last A-B-C-D color sequence granny square and lay on top as shown below. Sew a stitch or two to secure in place.
Lay the turkey body on the granny squares.
Roll the bottom squares around the bottom of the turkey body and stitch into place. Check the wings and stitch where necessary to make secure.
The red thing on the turkey is called a WATTLE.
How do you sew in the eyes, beak, and neck thing? I’m new to this sewing stuff. Everything else I’m done with but the face on your pattern here. Do you have a tutorial video showing this procedure?
This is just the sort of project I was looking for…something simple and cute.
I hope to start it this evening once the chores are completed…my “reward” time.
Thanks for sharing.
How tall is the finished product?
I would like to make it with potholder instead of single layer granny square.
Cute little fella 🦃
Made this and added strong magnets of the tail and granny squares. Places on the table and used the “squares as hot pads”. ❤️
I gotta give this turkey gobbler a try. Looks easy.
Another darling pattern! I was just going through the entire collection of free patterns and realized I’ve probably made a dozen of these. You are so wonderful to put these out there for all us crocheters! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I made this last year for one of my families and they love getting it out again this year. It turned out perfect.
Loved the pattern. Featured it on my website where I collated the best turkey patterns for Thanksgiving.
Is it okay to sell turkeys we make using this pattern?
It’s a great pattern! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hi Bethany 🙂 Yes, you absolutely may sell any of the items you make from any of my patterns. Thanks for asking 🙂
I own an Etsy shop (MountainLaurelLynne) and would also like to ask permission to sell items made from your patterns.
Hi Lynne 🙂 Yes, you may sell any finished products made from my patterns. I would love if you could provide a credit line to my site for the pattern. Good luck!!
Great pattern, but you have so many ads on your site the going is very slow! Very cute turkey pattern, however!
What height is the finished product please?
Thank you so much for this awesome pattern. I really loved the use of the granny squares. It was an ingenius idea. My family and I love Mr. Gobble. I just finished making him and he is sitting on my dinner table.
So happy to hear that, Jeanette!! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I just finished making 9 of these guys in about 2 1/2 weeks! I am giving them to friends and family for Thanksgiving gifts this year. I started out thinking I would make 3, then it blossomed into 9. I am now going cold turkey on making turkeys. Loved the pattern, the only change I made was to use size 6/0 black matte seed beads for the pupils. I really am not great at making French knots, and this little change helped!
How big are the granny squares supposed to measure??
Approximately 4 inches 🙂
This is adorable! I made it with a size H hook and a half double crochet stitch and it turned out bigger which I wanted but I was wondering if you never made it in the larger size? I have found that the turkey falls back with the granny square feathers and I didn’t know if you had any suggestions to help it not fall backwards… Thanks again for sharing and can’t wait to make some more!
So glad you enjoyed it, Megan!
Thanks for the tip on the H hoop and double sc. 😉
Going to give this a try….it’s just too darn cute!
Hope you enjoy it!
I just made this. So fun. I will be making a few more. Thanks for a great pattern
I am so happy to hear that, Angela!
I just finished my turkey. I added some feet to it which added a cute touch.
I bet it is sooo cute!
So cute! I was wondering about making some of the tail “granny Suqares” removable to use for coasters? I think if I just sew the first 2 together,and sew it to the body then I could make 4 other tail feather squares and tuck them in to be used as needed? What do you think?
Oooh … that sounds like a fabulous idea!
Thank you for your pattern, I made this yesterday, it took me 3 hours from start to finish, I have never made bodies before just regular crocheting, I was happy with the outcome. Thank you again. This project put a smile on my face.
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you, Frieda 🙂
Thanks so very much!!! I appreciate this Thanksgiving-Christmas gift!!!
Waving from Georgia!!
My pleasure Poppy 🙂
It’s called a wattle…better check my spelling! But yours is just THE cutest!!! 🙂
Lol! Thanks, Nix 🙂
pas graciée mais pinté sur pinterest, merci pour cette belle création.
Thanks for sharing the pattern…I need more thanksgiving decorations husband even told me that as well. Says I have plenty of Christmas need more for other holidays….reason to buy more yarn in my option..lol!
Thanks for sharing the pattern…I need more thanksgiving decorations husband even told me that as well. Says I have plenty of Christmas need more for other holidays….reason to buy more yarn in my option..lol!
thanks soo much for the cute pattern. so easy to do thanks to your great instructions. love, love it!!
Love this so much!
Thanks for making it possible to acknowledge the unusual occurrence this year of the first night of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving falling on the same night. Your special turkey will have this year’s date on it and will be a remembrance for two families. And if they happen to be around in79,000 years when the days coincide again, they can dust it out for another special night.
I am honored. I am so glad it will be a special part of your celebrations 🙂
Thank you so much for the Turkey pattern. Will definitely be on my table!
Kara you are one of the most talented crochet designers……LOVE this guy! He is super cute! I gave it a shout out so hopefully more people will stop by and see it!
http://goo.gl/MvHJqo
Marilyn
Very cute Kara! Thanks for linking up on Hookin On Hump Day!
Thanks again for the pattern. I stayed up until 2 am Saturday just to finish him. He was too cute to leave unfinished for the night! Turned out so adorable.
And he turned out so cute too!!
Thank you so much for the really cute turkey. He was lots of fun to crochet-and turned out GREAT!!!
Yay! So glad to hear it 🙂
What a cute little guy!
Thank you 🙂
OMG this guy is so cute! Is it okay if I include him in a last minute Thanksgiving craft round up with a link back to your blog?
Thanks, Marilyn! Of course you may include him in your round up! Thanks so much 🙂
Elle est vraiment adorable
Merci beaucoup
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for cute pattern . I love it . 🙂
I am so glad 🙂 Thank you!
Thank you for the cute pattern.
My pleasure! So glad you like it 🙂
Very Cute.
This is very cute- going to try it this evening…but don’t you mean “tail” instead of “wings”? LOL
Yes! I obviously don’t know my turkey parts very well 😉
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, I’m going to give it a try!
Hope you enjoy it!
Really cute !
Thanks for sharing the pattern !
Hug
Anna
Thank you, Anna 🙂
What an absolutely cute little turkey – thank you for sharing your pattern with us. 🙂
My pleasure, Debi! Thank you 🙂
Very nice! I intend to try it soon .thank for sharing it