How can one think of Thanksgiving without thinking of turkey!!! Here is the crochet pattern to make turkey coasters or hang them up as ornaments and decorations. Crochet some to celebrate Thanksgiving with.
I was inspired by a flower potholder found in Pinterest to come up with this turkey coaster crochet pattern. Using some fall color yarns to crochet the base of the turkey, then outline it to give it a magical touch.
The outlining and detailing on the tails really make the difference and brighten-up the whole crochet piece. If you wish to turn the turkey to peacock, just use change the yarn colors to green, light blue, dark blue, black and brown.
Wish you all Happy Thanksgiving…. say “Thank you” in any language you know!!!谢谢 (Chinese), terima kasih (Malay), arigato (Japanese), kamsamnida (Korean), doa jeh (Cantonese Dialect), kamsia (Hokkien Dialect)….
Turkey Coasters Crochet Pattern
Pattern adapted from Jennifer Martin’s pattern in Ravelry after being inspired by 178/365 Flower Potholder.
Dimension:
Finished size: Approximate 6 1/2″ (W) x 5 1/2″ (H)
Gauge: not important as long as the yarn label said it is suitable for 2.5mm to 3.5mm hook.
Materials & Tools:
1. Yarn, acrylic baby yarn, 5 – 6 colors.
2. Crochet hook, 3mm
3. Felt – White, Black, and Red
4. Sewing thread – White, Black, and Red
5. Sewing needle
6. Scissors
Abbreviations:
sl knot = slip knot
st = stitch
slst = slip stitch (to fasten)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
fo = fasten off
Rnd = round
Crochet Pattern:
Work on right side only, unless stated otherwise.
FRONT
Body
sl knot on hook to begin.
Rnd 1 – ch 4, 14dc into 1st ch, slst to the 4th ch at the beginning rnd. This will give you a total of 15 sts in a rnd, counting the 3chs at the beginning rnd as the first 1 dc stitch. (15 sts)
Rnd 2 – ch 3, dc in same st, 2dc in each st around. slst to the 3rd ch at the beginning rnd. fo. (30 sts)
Rnd 3 – New color: ch3, *2dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat * around. slst to the 3rd ch at the beginning round. fo. (45 sts)
Rnd 4 – New color: ch1, sc around. fo. (45 sts)
Tail
Row 1 – New color: ch3, dc in same st, ch1, 2dc in same st, *skip 2 sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, repeat * until you have made 10 sets. fo.
Row 2 – New color: start at the ch1 space of the previous row, ch3, dc in same space, ch1, 2dc in same space, *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1 space, repeat * until you reach to the end. fo.
Row 3 – New color: start at the ch1 space of the previous row, ch3, 2dc in same space, ch1, 3dc in same space, *(3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next ch1 space, repeat * until you reach to the end. fo.
Row 4 – New color: start at the ch1 space of previous row, ch3, 5dc 6dc in same space, *6dc 7dc in next ch1 space, repeat * until you reach to the end. fo.
BACK
Follow the front pattern with 1 color only.
When making the tail, you can either follow the front pattern by working on the right side only, that is fo at every rnd and start at the first ch1 space of the previous rnd.
Or,
Turn your piece to the other side to work without having to fo at each rnd. Make 2 to 3 slst at the beginning of each rnd to get to the ch1 space before beginning the first ch3 for the new rnd. Don’t fo and continue with the next step by joining the front and back pieces up.
Hook Loop: Make a loop at the middle of the tail with ch 10 and slst to the last sc.
Weave in all ends to neaten both front and back pieces.
Joining Front & Back
(Sew facial assemblies on the front before joining the front and back piece. Detail on sewing, please read further down.)
The tail outlining and detailing are made while joining both front and back pieces. All stitches must go through both pieces for joining up.
Place the front piece on top of the back piece, with the wrong side facing each other. Line up edges.
The side edge of the tail: *1sc (at the corner to the tail and go through both layers), ch 1, repeat * until you reach the body.
Body & feet: sc in next 7 sts, [make foot: ch 2, *ch 2, sc on 2nd ch from hook, slst to 2nd next ch, repeat * 3 times, sc on next st, sc in the same st of last sc before making foot], sc in next 4 sts, repeat make foot, sc in next 6 sts.
The side edge of the tail: *ch 1, 1sc, repeat * until you reach the corner of the tail
Tail outline and joining:
* sc in next 7 sts. sc in between the 2 shells.
Ch 1, sc around the row below (in between the same 2 shells you just did, only on row 7).
Ch 1, sc around row 6.
Ch 1, sc around row 5 (there are 2 skipped sts available, 1 sc into the closest one, ch 1, then sc into the other).
Ch 1, sc around row 6.
Ch 1, sc around row 7.
Ch 1, sc around row 8.
Facial Assembly: Do this before joining the front and back piece.
1. Cut 2 pcs. of 3/4″ diameter of white felts, 2pcs. of 1/2″ diameter of black felts, 3/4″ red beak and 1 1/4″ long snood.
2. Sew on the front of the turkey with respective color thread.
Get ready some fall color yarns, for example shades of brown, orange, yellow, grey and white.
Cut eyes, beak and snood from felt.
Plan the color combo and arrangement or refer to above photos for suggestion.
Slip knot on crochet hook, crochet 4 chains.
Follow crochet pattern above (rnd 1 to rnd 4) to make the turkey body.
Begin to crochet turkey tail by making 10 sets of “2dc,ch1,2dc” for row 1.
Always begin each row from right hand side with right side facing you.
Follow crochet pattern above (row 1 to row 4) to make the turkey tail.
Once the front is done, weave in all ends to neaten.
Sew facial of turkey to the body.
Crochet the back with single color yarn by repeating the front pattern, except that you can choose to either follow exactly, or, turn your piece as you work on the the tail.
Make a 10 chains hook loop at the middle of the last row.
Place the front piece on top of the back piece, with wrong side facing each other. Line up edges.
Crochet along the edge towards the body. Stitches must go through both layers.
Crochet feet.
Crochet towards the turkey tail.
Single crochet 7 stitches on the shell and 1 stitch between the 2 shells.
Crochet 1 chain, then single crochet again between 2 shell on the following row.
Repeat the stitches until you get to the bottom.
Single crochet in the first skip stitches of round 5, chain 1, single crochet on the second skip stitch.
Go up to the top again.
Continue to crochet by repeating the stitches for the rest of the tail details.
Slip stitch and fasten off the yarn when you reach the first stitch of the joining process.
Weave in the end.
Done!
Hi Joann. These coasters certainly have the Wow! factor for Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern and tutorial. I know our readers will love it 🙂 I’ve included this in our latest Top 10 In Thanksgiving Crafts roundup. https://craftylikegranny.com/thanksgiving/ Cheers Jodie 🙂
Thank you, Jodie, for showing it to your readers.
hi… can i use magic ring instead of slip knot..
Yes, magic ring, follow by crochet 3 chain, then 14dc into the magic ring.
Loved these Crochet Coaster Turkey ornaments. Have listed these in the best crochet turkey patterns for Thanksgiving on my website.
thanks for sharing 🙂
Very adorable! Was looking for crochet patterns for thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing your talents!
It is very beautiful!!!
I saw the Pdf, but no pictures on it.
Please try again later, sometimes the third party service is down. Sorry for the inconvenient caused.
pdf not working,i have tried several times..would really love this pattern. Thank you !
Hi Diana, Sorry to know this but I have no problem with the print/download to pdf document.. If you open this tutorial via the social media, please reopen it in web browser. The social media supported browser won’t let you open any page that need to be open in new tab or window or using the button.
Thank you so much for getting back to me on this .but I have no idea what you mean with social media and all. I have never had a problem like this if it has a pdf button have always been able to click n get. I so appreciate all your help with this. Thank you ! Diana
This is great! My mother recently moved into an assisted living complex, and I’m making one of these turkeys in a larger size to hang on her door as a Thanksgiving decoration! Thanks for the idea!
The instructions are not on page 2 and the print/download PDF button is not working; nothing happens when I click on it.
Hi Phyllis, I have checked the issue…. the instructions are on page 2, there is no problem on it. I have fixed the problem of the PDF button, it is just coding conflict. Thanks for informing 🙂
Hi! I adore this pattern and will be making a few sets to give to friends/family…I do have one complaint, though; when I tried to open a PDF of the pattern, none of the photos show up on it. I do not know why that is, but it is really difficult for me to ensure that I am doing everything right if I can not see the picture while working on the pattern. 🙁
There is no PDF document in this pattern. All details are written in the pattern page (page 2) and it is on the screen of my blog. Please elaborate more so that I can know what is the actual problem. Thank you.
It’s actually very strange–when I first opened this pattern, there was a link to make a PDF of the pattern, but now that is gone. I have made the turkey and he is super adorable!
Ahhh, I found it ! At the very bottom, past the tutorial, and right next to the little box that says “2013 AllFree Holiday Crafts Blogger” there is a printer icon and it says you can print or download PDF . When I try that, the PDF comes up with no images… hope this helps you see what I’m talking about now.
Ah…. I see!!!! It is actually a 3rd party button for the print function, you can either print or save it as PDF document. I suspect that the 3rd party website didn’t work properly during that time. Sorry for the inconvenient but sometimes it is really out of my control.
What a gem! Be sure to try to make! You have a very nice site! Thank you!
I love these. I made some for my granddaughter to play with.
So fun! I featured a link to your pattern on Moogly this morning, thanks for sharing it! http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-crochet-turkey-patterns/
Thank you, Tamara, for sharing it with your readers 🙂
Sorry….I think I put the wrong link…you can see it here…http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/sew-thankful-series-house-day-3/. 🙂
Marti.
I love this! I shared it this week at my Thanksgiving 30 Days of Gifts. You can see it here…http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/sew-thanksful-series-pin-cushions-day-2/. 🙂
Marti
I am very frustrated because I cannot copy this Turkey Coaster pattern! I copy half of it and then it quits. When I go back to copy what I didn’t get, it won’t work. Is there any way I can get this pattern in it’s entirety?
Thanking you in advance for your assistance.
Dee
Hi Dee, Why do you need to copy? There is a print function (green icon) after the post (before the comment section), that icon will generate an editable pdf document so you can choose what do you want to print or save by deleting the unnecessary content.
Thank you so much for this pattern. I love these turkeys. Definitely have to make them! Happy Thanksgiving.
Hello, has anyone adapted this coaster pattern to a larger size for a hotpad or trivet use? If so, please email me at [email protected]. I know my sisters and I would get a lot more use of the larger size, and they are so adorable.
Thank you,
Linda
I almost fell out of my chair, these are the cutest crochet turkeys I’ve ever seen. I’m going to try making this into a pot holder instead of coasters. Hoping I just need a slightly larger yarn & hook.
I love your work. They are so cute. How I wish I’m good at crochet so I can make my own turkey coaster or yet, I can make a coaster with other animal design like dog or cat.
Adorei Vou fazer um íma para geladeira.
Translation (by Google):
I loved making a magnet for the fridge.
trabalhos lindos adorei
Translation (by Google):
loved beautiful work
Thanks for the pattern correction. The finished turkey is absolutely gorgeous. Perfect for the Thanksgiving season. I’ll be looking forward to more of your ideas.
The last row of the tail has a total of 6 double crochet shells, but later on-crocheting around the tail or outlining it, it says to crochet in 7 double crochet of the shell. Is this a mistake in the pattern ?
Should be 7 dc for the each shell, thanks for asking and informing. I amended the pattern.
I am not the best crocheter, but I will definitely be giving these a try! They are SO cute! I shared them on my Some Kind of Wonderful Saturday Party and would love if you stopped by to share some more. I know I will definitely be back. You have a great compilation of ideas!
hi, my name is oana, i sow this beautiful turkey coster on a fb page of one of my followers and I instantly shared it on my page, my follwers asked my if I could make a tutorial on my italian youtube channel with it and now I kindly ask you the permission to make it, we all thank you if you accept
These are not only cute they are just the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I love,love,love these turkeys.
thank you for sharing you are awesome.
I love your pattern! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
your turkey you made very lovely ♥♥♥ thank you very much…
OMG…wonderful! I must do them as soon as possibile!
Hello,
I was wondering do u sell the turkey coasters? I would b willing to buy some.? I seen them on craft passion! Please reply to me as I am very interested in them for gift!
Thank you,
Laura Slocum
Hey, I’m a boy, and I’m from Romania. I first learned crocheting in the 5th grade. And now, at 28, I bought my first magazine on crocheting last week – it looks like I do learn fast, even though I do not find the time to practice that much.
I was really interested to see what people do with their yarns and crochets, and I really am amazed of the ideas and the results.
I am delighted to see your work.
My best regards! 🙂
Creativity and the wonderful work of nice thank you.
thank you for the tut, I could not wrap my brain around the joining on the original pattern for the flower and this has helped:)
your turkeys are super cute!
Thank you, Amy, and you are most welcome.
Not sure if this is the proper place to ask, but LOVE the turkeys! You obviously have to make several color changes. I am a beginner and am trying to find the best (easiest) way to do so. Any suggestions?
thanks so much! I envy your talent!
Cara
You are a good teacher. Thanks for sharing. May GOD bless you with more great ideas.
Wow. You are AMAZING. So creative with your crochet. These are terrific!
these are soo cute. thanks for sharing
Awwwhhh I love those. Thank you so much for the pattern.
I have done my first turkey shape 🙂 It is easy and cute 🙂
Thank you again …
… Yeeeeeeees, I know that there is no Thanksgiving in France :-))
Heidy, you are fast in trying the pattern, thanks!!!
Cindy, I hope you see this as they certainly make me think of you!!
LOL Darlene, it only took me a year to find this 😉
Hi Cindy, glad that you finally found it. Thank you, Darlene, for showing to Cindy 🙂 You both ladies are lovely!!!
I simply love these turkeys …. Must do one!
Thank you soooooooooo much for the pattern : -)
this is adorable…! will give it a try. walaupun i didn’t celebrate thanksgiving, i do crochet things – preferably fancy things like this. thanks for sharing
Those are so cute!