Crochet Turkey Granny Square Pattern for Thanksgiving
If you’re looking for a fun crochet pattern to celebrate the fall season, this Crochet Turkey Granny Square Pattern is perfect! The thanksgiving turkey design is cute and festive, and it’s a great project for beginners.
The pattern is free, easy, and quick to make, so you’ll have your squares finished in no time. Plus, the 3D effect really makes the turkey stand out! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Granny Square Projects Ideas
Granny squares are so versatile! You can use them alone or combine them with other motifs to create larger projects. Make a square blanket, cozy afghan, or even a fun cardigan for the season.
These squares can also be turned into a cute bag, or stitched together for a garland to hang on your front door. They’re a great way to add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving decor, whether it’s a throw pillow, blanket, or even a cozy sweater or top.
Crochet Turkey Granny Square Pattern Information
This free pattern is perfect for any skill level, from beginner to experienced. The 3D turkey gives the design a unique twist and makes it stand out in your projects.
Whether you’re using it for small ideas like coasters or bigger fall-themed items, this square will fit right in. Add some personality to your crochet this season with this cool pattern!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Crochet Turkey Granny Square Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight yarn #4. You will need brown, red, orange, yellow, black, and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle/yarn needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Pattern
This great pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: crochet turkey granny square pattern
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet stitch
- SC = single crochet stitch
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
- HDC = half double crochet stitch
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- SL ST = slip stitch
- flo = front loops only
- blo = back loops only
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the turkey parts.
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- The granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Turkey Granny Square Pattern Instructions
You will make the granny square first and then add the turkey parts.
Crochet Turkey Granny Square
Brown yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next stitch*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with white yarn (44 stitches)
White yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join
Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Turkey Head Pattern
Brown yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join and fasten off (22 stitches)
Sew the head to the turkey body.
Turkey Eyes Pattern
Make 2 using black yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ch 2, make 6 SC in the 2nd ch from hook, fasten off
Tie some black yarn scraps into small knots and attach to the center of each eye. Sew the eyes to the turkey’s head.
Turkey Beak Pattern
Yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 4, SC in the 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (3 stitches)
Row 2: sc3tog and fasten off
Sew the beak to the turkey head.
Turkey Gobbler Pattern
Red yarn
Ch 4, 2 SC in the 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (6 stitches)
Sew the gobbler to the bottom side of the beak.
Turkey Feathers Pattern
Make 5 turkey tail feathers using red (2), yellow (1), and orange yarn (2).
Ch 11, TC in the 5th ch from hook, in next 6 chs work (TC, DC, DC, HDC, HDC, SC), ch-1 and turn to continue working in the backside of the chs, in next 7 chs work (SC, HDC, HDC, DC, DC, TC, TC), join and fasten off
Sew the feathers to the turkey.
Turkey Legs Pattern
Make 2 using brown yarn.
Ch 7, SC in the 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, SL ST in next ch, ch 3, SC in the 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, SL ST in next ch (same ch that you previously made a SL ST in), SC in 3 rem chs, fasten off.
Sew each turkey leg to the bottom of the turkey body.
Finishing the Crochet Turkey Granny Square
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this cute turkey pattern, you may also like my basic beanie, sunflower bag, bulky yarn hat, crochet granny squares apron, puff stitches beanie, and my crochet turkey hat.
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