Turkey

I fell behind in my plans for Thanksgiving Crochet as I was late finishing my Halloween and birthday boxes in October. I decided I wanted to try some new patterns. The first one I purchased was this turkey pattern. He was funny and silly and I felt like I needed a bit of that to get this holiday box started.

This has probably been my most succesful year in shopping from my stash for projects. I've been picking projects to match my stash or adjusting projects so I can use fiber on hand. This fiber change for this project had a dual purpose. First I wanted a slightly smaller turkey. Second, I lacked the suggested yarn and even the colors of my go to substitute for this yarn on hand. With time being a factor and my goal of using up fiber on hand I switched to size 10 thread which I had the colors and my Tulip size 2mm Thread hook.

This is an incredibly detailed pattern that you can purchase here. I chose to not back the eyes and went with special eyes I had on hand. I lacked the white yarn for the top of the tail so I played with the thread to make it stand out of bit more.

At some point I'd like to make one of these for my own decorations. He has such a silly look to him that he makes me smile.

Gobbler Scarecrow

I found this turkey pattern in the October 2020 Crochet World magazine and decided it would be a great addition to the Thanksgiving box. I printed the pattern from my digital account and put it aside as I worked on my Halloween and October birthday boxes. Those finished it became time to take a closer look at this pattern to see what I would need.

The turkey from the pattern is larger than the one I made. It uses Red Heart Super Saver and an H hook and should measure about 11 inches tall. I wanted a slightly smaller turkey, however, even with increasing my sport yarn collection I still didn't have the range of colors I needed for this project on hand so I decided on a compromise. I used a variety of worsted weight acrylic brand yarns and a D hook to bring the size down slightly. I was pleased with the choice. If I was to make one for my own house decorations I think I'd stick with the H hook and make him full size. I'd stick with the range of acrylic brands I used. It was a great way to use up yarn on hand.

Some notes for future projects. I did not stuff the legs and I added a boder to the feet which I think made them stand up better. Instead of sewing the eyes I used saftey eyes. I added a reverse sc edging to the hat which I liked and would do again. I'd work on a better way to join the feathers together the next time I make the turkey. I chose not to add the crow to the hat. I was looking for a friendly fun turkey to add to the Thanksgiving box and the crow just wasn't that friendly looking. Not sure I'd add it to mine if I made it either. While the pattern describes him as a scarecrow I was thinking he looks more like a farmer.

Turkey Legs

I'm continuing work on my Thanksgiving crochet food. DH's favorite part of the Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey legs. It seemed fitting to add some to the Thanksgiving play food part of the package I'm sending out.

I've been having fun looking through AmiguruMe Eatsand this first turkey leg pattern comes from that book. As I've mentioned previously this book does discuss scents but you can easily make these projects as normal amigurumi food projects without the scents if you choose to do so as I have without any issue. For those interested in scents there are directions.

When possible even when making the same item I love to try different patterns. I've never thought items had to be identical. The second pattern is a free pattern you can find here.

While both legs were made with the same worsted weight yarn they are different sizes as the first was made with a D hook and the second with an E hook. The construction styles were different and I enjoyed playing with both designs.

There are larger patterns out there for turkey legs like this free one here that I looked at when thinking about food to include in the Thanksgiving box. However, space can be an issue when kids start acquiring play food. Sometimes small isn't a bad thing.

Crochet Thanksgiving Dinner

I made this turkey dinner pattern about 2 years ago without the salt and pepper shakers do to time issues for the annual toy donation. I added crochet play food to the dolls that year. I always intended to get back to making it to send as part of the Thanksgiving holiday box but as with all things time is a factor and it didn't get finished. This year after I finished the Halloween box it was one of the first patterns I pulled out to work on for the Thanksgiving box. You can purchase the pattern here if you are interested.

For those of you who wonder about my pattern notes they do come in handy. I followed the suggested hook size, e the first time I made this for the donation and left myself a note in the project blog that a g hook would work better. Having tried this the second time through with the g hook I agre. I also reversed direction when making the orange top section of the sweet potato. I liked the look of that better than when I continued in the round in the direction of the bottom of the potato.

This dinner includes the turkey, cranberry sauce, a sweet potato, and asparagus, although I would think they could also pass for green beans.

Crochet Turkey Dinner

My Valentine's post mentioned I received this pattern from my wonderful DH for Valentine's and I've been trying to find a some free time in my crochet schedule to get it made. These are fairly small patterns that work up quickly and give you a fun little crochet meal for your little ones to play with anytime, but especially at a holiday meal when you need distractions. While this one is headed into my toy donation box, I do plan on making one to send with the Thanksgiving holiday box. As I said, play food is a great way to distract the children while the adults are busy actually making the edible stuff.

I'm pleased to say I'm adding veggies and full meals along with the fun desserts and junk food I plan on making for the donation project. There really are an increasing variety of toy food patterns out there.

You can purchase this pattern here. The pattern set includes the turkey, asparagus, sweet potato, cranberry sauce, and the salt and pepper shakers I didn't make for this set. I plan on making them when I make a set of condiments.

Now for my notes, the pattern called for an e-hook and since this was my first time trying this I decided I'd go with the suggestion. Next time I'd go with the more traditional g-hook for amigurumi. I think it would have made the overall assembly a bit easier. Don't overstuff, I think this will be less of an issue if I'd had used a larger hook. The pattern calls for red yarn, but the cranberry shade looks better. Maybe it is s a New England thing, but when I pulled the red out to use it I just couldn't do it.

Chester the Turkey Boy

I saw Chester the Turkey Boy while doing a search for Thanksgiving patterns to include in my Thanksgiving box. My husband kindly placed the digital order for him so I would have him in time to complete my Thanksgiving box.

This guy reminded me of the many Thanksgiving pageants I have seen over the years with the child dressed up as the Thanksgiving turkey. I do not know if that was the designer's intent, but it was my motivation for buying the pattern and wanting to make it.

When I approached the pattern I thought the challenge would be the head because it had the cover on it. That proved to be very workable. For some reason what I found hard were the directions for the wings. I suspect there was a disconenct on my part. I put aside the turkey after finishing the head and struggling with the wings and came back to so I could finish up my Thanksgiving box. This time I skipped the wings and went right to the body. The legs and body worked up quickly. The directions and pictures for the tail feathers used a similar technique to those of the wings, but for some reason I found them easier to understand. With the tail feathers completed the wings were no longer a major challenge.

I love this pattern and can see myself returning to make more Thanksgiving turkeys. This one will be headed off in the Thanksgiving box. I at least need one more for my house and I suspect my husband will want one for his office. While not likely to happen in time for this year, there is always next year.

Turkey

I finished the turkey from Crochet Village's Fall Visitors pattern. The turkey was made using Red Heart Super Saver for the body and legs, Bernat Super Value for the hat and bow tie and a variety of scraps for the feathers. I used the colored saftey eyes that I found for the first time at Joann Fabrics. So far I have only been able to get the brown eyes. I am hoping they expand the offerings to other colored eyes in the future.

I am working another turkey pattern. I have hit a snag with the wings. I may just create a solution as I love the rest of the pattern and the wings are not the make or break item for the turkey. I have a couple of Pilgrim items to make and a considerable number of doll clothes to finish this package. I am hoping to have this package ready to mail around Halloween.

If you arrived here looking for free toy patterns please see the following pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

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Turkey Amigurumi

I finished another project for my Thanksgiving project. Gobble Gobble is a free pattern available from the Bitter Sweet Blog.

This pattern had an interesting pattern for the wings that I had not seen before. I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn for the body and Caron One Pound and some scraps for the wings and details.

I started the Turkey from the Fall Visitor’s Pattern from Crochet Village. I like the body of this turkey better than the first one I made. This might be the basis for the combo turkey I want to make.

If you arrived here looking for free toy patterns please see the following pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

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Turkey Finger Puppet

This is the final in my set of finger puppets for Thanksgiving unless I find some new patterns or end up needing to make more. This turkey also comes from Almost Unschoolers. While these are being mailed, I love having child friendly toys and decorations when we are having children over for the holidays or we are visiting others with kids. Holiday toys can always be packed away with the decorations and bring back fond memories when the toys come out again the next year.

I altered this pattern slightly by making the finger slightly larger and using plastic saftey eyes since the head ended up separated from the rest of the puppet. The body is made with Red Heart Super Saver and the details were made from scraps of Caron One Pound.

If you arrived here looking for free toy patterns please see the following pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

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Pilgrim Turkey

Just a reminder if you have not entered the Fashion Doll Leaflet Giveaway for a Leisure Arts crochet leaflet you can enter here.

I finished the Pilgrim Turkey pattern I received in the Crochetville Kit Swap. I mentioned previously that this turkey was not created in the traditional amigurumi circle style. Instead, the pattern directions instruct one to create two pieces and sew the two pieces together. I think I will keep the details for future patterns, but work on a more traditional amigurumi body. I love the hat, the bib, and the other features. I will be including them on future turkeys. I may even try the flat body again.

The turkey was made using Red Heart Super Saver I received as part of the kit swap. They eyes are Darice 9mm Safety Eyes. The turkey is finished with 5/8" black and white ribbon. I might try a narrower ribbon next time to make it easier to tie.

If you arrived here looking for free toy patterns please see the following pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Pictures may not be used without permission.