Turkey Bell

This is last in my Thanksgiving bell series from Seasonal Bell pattern from the February 2001 edition of Hooked on Crochet (Number 85). Like the Pilgrim Hat bell this project combined the original pattern with a free Ken Doll Pilgrim pattern(for the turkey) to complete the project.

This project combine scraps that I picked up at various sales and left over Red Heart worsted weight and Caron One Pounder yarn. I am enjoying watching my bag of scrap yarn balls disappear as I work through these projects.

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Pilgrim Hat Bell

This is the second Thanksgiving bell in the set of three I made. This one combines the Seasonal Bell pattern from the February 2001 edition of Hooked on Crochet (Number 85)and a Ken free Pilgrim pattern for the hat.

This has been another project dedicated to using up scraps. The variegated yarn is Red Heart Super Saver left over from an afghan I made a while ago. The black is Caron One Pounder from a current afghan I am making for Christmas.

I made progress on my knitted dishcloth yesterday. I was actually able to pull out a row without having to start over from the beginning of the pattern. This is a rare happening for me. While I can pull out several rows of crochet and correct, one stitch can be the end of me with a basic knitted piece.

I am continuing to make progress on the last of the children's afghans I'm making for Christmas. I finished the chart for the first time through and am a couple of rows into the first repeat of the chart. Mom's suggestion of using yarn bobbins has been a huge help. I am using variety of brands since this afghan has lots of colors. The multiple sizes like the Boye Bulky Yarn Bobbins and the Boye Smaller Yarn Bobbins help to manage tangling and weight. I have picked up a few Susan Bates bobbins as well. I find they all work equally well. The important part is to have enough to make the changes you for the pattern.


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Cornucopia Bell

This is the first bell I made for the Thanksgiving box using the Seasonal Bell pattern from the February 2001 edition of Hooked on Crochet (Number 85). For the first time I did not adapt the pattern very much. I left out a few items and I chose to sew instead of gluing as the pattern suggested.

I have been focusing on using up the small balls of yarn I have accumulated and this was a great project to help with that mission. I finally eliminated one color and several more are on their way out after finishing the other two bells in the set.

The Thanksgiving package finally went out this morning with my husband. I think it will require a rush to get it to its destination on time. I was pushing hard yesterday to finish the last Pilgrim and the 18" doll dress. Skipper, Barbie, and Stacie never did get outfits this year. I need to start those in the summer I suspect if I want to have them ready in time.

Now it is time to finish the race to get the Christmas and December birthday gifts finished I want to finish the adorable tree bell from this pattern set as well.

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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.

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Pilgrim Turkey

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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.

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