This amigurumi turkey is simply the most adorable bird to adorn your Thanksgiving Day table. No wonder he’s the first featured crochet pattern design from our Best of 30 Days of Cozy series. You can find the free crochet pattern, below!.
Timmy Turkey is designed by Bethany of Bela Crochets. He and his girl Tammy are the perfect cuddle-sized stuffed turkeys to adorn your home this holiday season. They’ll make wonderful cuddle partners for your younger guests at your Thanksgiving feast, or they’ll look fantastic on the shelf.
Although you can make the basic turkey pattern for free below without any extras, it’s not a good idea to dress up as a turkey in November. As a result, I highly suggest that you upgrade to the premium pattern, which comes with instructions for making your turkey buddy a little disguise. The premium pattern includes instructions for a head dress and Pilgrim hat. So, you can help Timmy and his friend, Tammy, Turkey get through Thanksgiving without becoming the main course.
Get ready to gobble up some yarn and create a Thanksgiving centerpiece that’s as cute as it is cozy! This guide will walk you through the process of crocheting a charming turkey complete with fluffy feathers, a bright red wattle, and a cheerful smile. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting your yarn journey this project is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decor.
Gather your supplies and let’s get crocheting!
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in brown, orange, red, yellow, and black (or any colors you like!)
- Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size to match your yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Safety eyes (optional)
- Scissors
Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
Pattern:
This pattern is based on the adorable turkey amigurumi by @HookedByRobin, You can find the full pattern with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos on her website: https://hookedbyrobincom/crochet-turkey-pattern/
Let’s break down the process into bite-sized steps:
- Start with the body. Using brown yarn, crochet a magic ring and work in rounds, increasing and decreasing stitches to create a rounded shape.
- Add the head. Attach orange yarn and crochet a smaller sphere for the head. Don’t forget to leave an opening for stuffing later.
- Give your turkey some personality. Embroider or attach safety eyes and stitch a cute little beak using yellow yarn.
- Craft the wattle and snood. These distinctive features are made with red yarn and attached beneath the beak.
- Time for feathers! Using orange and brown yarn, crochet small, flat ovals and stitch them around the turkey’s body to create a fluffy plumage.
- Don’t forget the tail feathers! Crochet longer, pointed ovals in brown and orange and attach them to the back of the turkey.
- Stuff and close. Fill the body and head with fiberfill, then carefully stitch the openings closed.
- Add the finishing touches. Attach small black yarn feet and wings, and maybe even give your turkey a cute little hat or scarf for a festive touch.
Congratulations! You’ve just crocheted a charming turkey that’s sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces this Thanksgiving,
Here are some additional tips and tricks to make your crocheted turkey even more awesome:
- Get creative with colors! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different yarn colors to create a truly unique turkey.
- Add some personality! Give your turkey a silly name, a funny expression, or even a little backstory to make it even more special.
- Make it a family affair! This project is perfect for crocheting with kids or friends. It’s a fun and rewarding way to spend time together and create something special.
- Share your creation! Post pictures of your finished turkey on social media or tag @HookedByRobin on Instagram. We love seeing your amazing creations!
Now go forth and crochet some turkeys! This project is a great way to practice your crochet skills, unleash your creativity, and add a touch of handmade charm to your Thanksgiving celebrations. Happy crocheting!
Timmy Turkey: Free Crochet Pattern for Thanksgiving
Are you ready to make your own?
3.75 mm Crochet Hook
Worsted weight yarn in brown, red, orange, yellow, and black
Polyfil or your favorite stuffing
- SK: skip a stitch
- CH: chain
- SC: single crochet
- HDC: half-double crochet
- 2HDC: make two half double crochets into the same stitch
- DC: double crochet
- 2DC: make two double crochets into the same stitch
- BLO: back loop only
- ST(S): stitch(es)
- SL ST: slip stitch
- INC: increase
- DEC: decrease
- MC: main color
- CC: contrast color
- Foundation half double crochet, or FHDC, is a stitch that can be substituted if you are not familiar with it.
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- US Terminology
- Gauge: is not important in this pattern
- I always recommend reading the pattern through from beginning to end before beginning any work, regardless of experience level, to make sure you don’t have any questions that could cause frustration mid-project.
- The body, head, arms, and hat of this pattern are worked in the round. Do not ch1 at the end of these rounds. Using a stitch marker, identify the initial stitch in every round. This pattern’s feet and tail are worked in rows. You will ch1 and turn your work after each row.
- Instructions in *asterisk* are repeated as indicated.
- Shell: sl st into the following st, skip two stitches, and 6 DC into the following st
Free Amigurumi Turkey Crochet Pattern (Timmy the Turkey)
RND 1: Ch5, working into back of ch, sc next 2 sc into end, 3 sc into second ch from hook Work into the next st on the front side of your ch by turning your work sideways. Sc next 2, sl st to first st to join. (10).
(You now have an oval and will work the next two rows in the round)
RND 2: Sc into next st and each st around (10)
RND 3: Sc into each st around, sl st to finish (10)
Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to sew beak to face
RND 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6 in the ring, pull tightly to close (6)
RND 2: Inc around (12)
RND 3: *Sc, inc* around (18)
RND 4: *Sc next 2 sts, inc* around (24)
RND 5: *Sc next 3 sts, inc* around (30)
RND 6: *Sc next 4 sts, inc* around (36)
RND 7: *Sc next 5 sts, inc* around (42)
RND 8: *Sc next 6 sts, inc* around (48)
RND 9: Sc around (48)
RND 10: Sc around (48)
RND 11: *Sc next 7, inc* around (54)
RND 12: Sc around (54)
RND 13: Sc around (54)
RND 14: Sc around (54)
RND 15: *Sc next 7, dec* around (48)
RND 16: *Sc next 6, dec* around (42)
RND 17: *Sc next 5, dec* around (36)
RND 18: *Sc next 4, dec* around (30)
Stop to attach eyes and beak. Attach the eyes between the 6th and 7th round from hook with 10 sts in between each eye. Put your beak tip in the center of the eyes, slightly below the seventh round from the hook. Add a little stuffing if you like and sew into place, continue with the head.
RND 19: *Sc next 3, dec* around (24)
RND 20: *Sc next 2, dec* around (18)
Stop to stuff head
RND 21: *Sc, dec* around (12)
RND 22: Dec around (6)
Close to finish, weave in end
RND 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6 in ring, pull tightly to close (6)
RND 2: Inc around (12)
RND 3: *Sc, inc* around (18)
RND 4: *Sc next 2 sts, inc* around (24)
RND 5: *Sc next 3 sts, inc* around (30)
RND 6: *Sc next 4 sts, inc* around (36)
RND 7: *Sc next 5 sts, inc* around (42)
RND 8: Sc around (42)
RND 9: Sc around (42)
RND 10: *Sc next 5, dec* around (36)
RND 11: Sc around (36)
RND 12: *Sc next 10, dec* around (33)
RND 13: *Sc next 9, dec* around (30)
RND 14: Sc around (30)
RND 15: *Sc next 8, dec* around (27)
RND 16: Sc around (27)
RND 17: *Sc next 7, dec* around (24)
RND 18: *Sc next 6, dec* around (21)
RND 19: Sc around (21)
RND 20: *Sc next 5, dec* around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to head. Stuff body and sew head to body.
First row: Cast on 7 stitches. Work into the back of the chain to make 3 sc in the second chain from the hook, 2 sc next st, 3 sc next st, and sl st. (8).
Fasten off, sew snood to the side of your beak, weave in ends.
WINGS (make 2)
RND 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6 in ring, pull tightly to close (6)
RND 2: *Sc, inc* around (9)
RND 3: Sc around (9)
RND 4: Sc around (9)
RND 5: *Sc next 2, inc* around (12)
RND 6: Sc around (12)
RND 7: *Sc, next 2, dec* around (9)
RND 8: Sc around (9)
RND 9: *Sc, dec* around (6)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing to body. Fold wings in half and sew shut with a whip stitch (or preferred stitch). Sew arms to body where the head and body meet.
Begin with a long tail, this will be used to sew the feet to the body.
ROW 1: Ch5, Sc into 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn (4)
ROW 2: Ch1, Sc across, turn (4)
Work *hdc, dc, hdc* into the first st, sl st, next 2, *hdc, dc, hdc* into the last st, sl st into the same st, to finish ROW 3.
Fasten off and sew to body. My feet are sewn in between rounds 5 and 6 from the bottom. They are centered in front with 3 stitches in between each foot. Weave in ends.
-At the start, leave a long tail of yarn; this will be used to sew the turkey tail to the body.
ROW 1: Make a magic circle, hdc 6 in ring. Pull tightly to close, TURN (this will make a half circle instead of a ring) (6).
ROW 2: Ch1, 2Hdc in each st across, turn (12)
ROW 3: Ch1, *Hdc, 2hdc* across, turn (18)
ROW 4: Ch1, *Hdc next 2, 2hdc* across, turn (24)
ROW 5: Ch1, *Hdc next 2, 2hdc* across, turn (30)
ROW 6: Ch1, Hdc across, turn (30)
Repeat * to * five times. ROW 7: Ch1, turn 36, hdc next 7, inc, *hdc next 2, inc*
ROW 8: Turn (42) and repeat * to * five times, then turn and Hdc next 8 inc.
Fasten off brown, attach yellow
ROW 9: Ch1, *Hdc next 6, inc* across, turn (48)
Fasten off yellow, attach brown
ROW 10: Ch1, turn 54, repeat * to * five times, then hdc next 13, inc *hdc next 3, inc*.
ROW 11: Ch1, Hdc across, turn (54)
Fasten off brown, attach orange
ROW 12: Ch1, *Hdc next 8, inc* across making 2hdc into last st, turn (61)
Fasten off orange, attach red
ROW 13: Ch1, shell st across (10 shells)
Fasten off, center the tail in the back of your turkey and sew in place. I left the tail’s remaining length detached from the body after stitching six rows in one direction and then turning around and stitching six more rows in the opposite direction. Weave in ends.
Congratulations, you finished making an adorable Thanksgiving turkey!
No Sew Crochet Turkey Tutorial
FAQ
Can you crochet with one hook?