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Amigurumi Turkey – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Turkey – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Gobble up some crochet fun with this Amigurumi Turkey pattern! Whether you’re crafting for festive decor, seasonal gifts, or simply love adorable feathered friends, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming turkey full of personality. With its plump body, vibrant tail feathers, and cheerful expression, this little turkey is ready to bring warmth and whimsy to your handmade collection. Perfect for autumn celebrations, Thanksgiving centerpieces, or just a fun addition to your crochet lineup, this project is a delightful mix of tradition and creativity.

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with rich autumn hues, playful textures, and cute embroidered details to make your turkey uniquely yours. Add a tiny pilgrim hat for a festive touch, craft expressive eyes for extra charm, or even make an entire flock in different colors! Whether displayed on a holiday table, gifted as a seasonal keepsake, or simply crafted for the joy of it, this amigurumi turkey is a rewarding project full of cozy, handmade magic—one stitch at a time! 🦃🧶✨

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🦃 Amigurumi Turkey – FREE Crochet Pattern

Celebrate autumn with this adorable amigurumi turkey, perfect as a Thanksgiving decoration or seasonal gift! With a charming wattle, bright beak, striped tail feathers, and stubby wings, this cozy bird is full of fall spirit.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, multiple parts (feathers, feet, beak), and assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches tall when using worsted yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

🧵 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • White (head)

    • Brown (body & wings)

    • Dark brown, olive green, and rust (feathers)

    • Orange (beak & feet)

    • Red (wattle)

  • 3.0 mm crochet hook

  • Black safety eyes (12 mm)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle & scissors

  • Optional: floral/craft wire (24–26 gauge) + tape to wrap ends (for display version)

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = magic ring

  • SC = single crochet

  • INC = increase (2 SC in one stitch)

  • DEC = decrease (SC two stitches together)

  • SL ST = slip stitch

  • CH = chain

🧩 Pattern

Head (white)

  1. MR, 6 SC (6)

  2. INC around (12)

  3. (SC, INC) x6 (18)

  4. (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)

  5. (3 SC, INC) x6 (30)

  6. (4 SC, INC) x6 (36)
    7–15. SC around (36)

  7. (4 SC, DEC) x6 (30)

  8. (3 SC, DEC) x6 (24)

  9. (2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
    👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, 6 sts apart.

  10. (SC, DEC) x6 (12)

  11. DEC around (6), fasten off, weave tail.

Body (brown)

  1. MR, 6 SC (6)

  2. INC around (12)

  3. (SC, INC) x6 (18)

  4. (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)

  5. (3 SC, INC) x6 (30)

  6. (4 SC, INC) x6 (36)

  7. (5 SC, INC) x6 (42)
    8–15. SC around (42)

  8. (5 SC, DEC) x6 (36)

  9. (4 SC, DEC) x6 (30)

  10. (3 SC, DEC) x6 (24)

  11. (2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)

  12. DEC around (9), fasten off.

Beak (orange)

  1. MR, 4 SC (4)

  2. SC around (4)

  3. (SC, INC) x2 (6)

  4. SC around (6)
    Stuff lightly, sew to face.

Wattle (red)

CH 8, SC in each chain. Fasten off, sew below beak.

Feet (orange, make 2)

  1. MR, 6 SC (6)

  2. INC around (12)

  3. (SC, INC) x6 (18)
    4–5. SC around (18)
    Make 3 “toes” from CH 6, SC back. Sew to base.

Wings (brown, make 2)

  1. MR, 6 SC (6)

  2. (SC, INC) x3 (9)

  3. (2 SC, INC) x3 (12)

  4. (3 SC, INC) x3 (15)
    5–8. SC around (15)
    Flatten, stuff lightly, sew to body.

Tail Feathers (multicolor, make 6–8)

Soft Version (no wire):

  1. MR, 6 SC (6)

  2. INC around (12)

  3. (SC, INC) x6 (18)

  4. (2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
    5–12. SC around, changing colors every 2–3 rows to mimic stripes.

  5. Flatten, crochet across with SC to close. Fasten off.

Display Version (with wire):

  • Crochet feather as above until R12.

  • Before closing, cut floral wire slightly shorter than feather length. Wrap ends with tape.

  • Insert wire along feather’s edge, sandwich with stuffing.

  • Flatten, crochet across with SC to close, locking wire inside.

Sew feathers in layered rows (3–4 front, 3–4 back). Bend slightly outward for fan effect.

🧷 Assembly

  1. Attach head to body.

  2. Sew beak and wattle.

  3. Add safety eyes.

  4. Attach wings at sides.

  5. Sew feet at bottom for balance.

  6. Arrange feathers in semicircle – overlap edges for a full tail.

🌟 Tips

  • For child-safe version, avoid wire and secure all parts tightly.

  • For display version, use wire for feathers so you can bend and spread them like in the photo.

🎉 Final Touch

Your amigurumi turkey is ready to gobble up the spotlight! Whether you make the soft toy version for little hands or the wired version for a centerpiece, it’s sure to be a festive hit.

This amigurumi turkey makes the cutest Thanksgiving guest—perfect for your mantel, gift basket, or festive table setting! 🦃🍂🧡


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