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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. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5–4.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted weight):

  • White (Head)

  • Orange (Beak & Feet)

  • Red (Wattle)

  • Brown (Body & Wings)

  • Olive, Rust, Tan, and White (Feathers)

Other Supplies:

  • 3.5–4.0 mm crochet hook

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🧠 Head (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)
    – Place safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 8–9 sts apart

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Stuff firmly

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🦃 Beak (Orange)

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. sc around (6)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)

  5. sc around
    FO, sew centered below eyes.

❤️ Wattle (Red)

Ch 10, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, sl st
FO and sew draping down side of beak.

🧍 Body (Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 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)
    8–18. 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)
    Stuff firmly

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    8–10. sc around (9)
    FO, stuff lightly, sew to side of body

🐾 Feet (Make 2 – Orange)

Each Foot:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)

  3. ch 4, sl st back to foot (repeat 3x for toes)
    FO, sew feet to base of body

🪶 Tail Feathers (Make 6–7 – Rust, Olive, White, Tan alternating)

  1. Start with color A (e.g., olive) – MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    Change to color B (e.g., rust):

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    Change to color C (e.g., tan):

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    Change to White:

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. sl st around
    FO, shape edges with slight curve, sew all feathers to back of body in a fan shape.

✂️ Assembly & Finishing

  • Sew head to top of body

  • Attach wings slightly downward for a cuddly look

  • Arrange feathers in a semi-circle behind the body

  • Stitch on feet at bottom

  • Optional: Embroider eyebrows or use blush yarn on cheeks

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a pilgrim hat or tiny banner

  • Use pastel colors for a spring bird instead

  • Add wire inside feathers for poseable effect

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


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