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Get ready to gobble up some crochet excitement with this free Crochet Turkey Hat pattern! Designed for all sizes and skill levels, this beginner-friendly pattern will have you crafting a whimsical turkey-inspired hat that will turn heads and bring smiles to all.

From Thanksgiving festivities to fall-themed events, this adorable accessory is the perfect way to express your holiday spirit. With clear instructions and helpful tips, you’ll be amazed at how easily you can create a feathered masterpiece.

So grab your crochet hooks, unleash your creativity, and let’s embark on a turkey-filled crochet adventure together!

Also, before you go, be sure to check out my many other free crochet hat patterns!

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Skill Level

Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form. Simple repeats in rounds.

Materials

Gauge

Gauge is very important for this pattern.

15 dc= 4″ and 10 rows= 4″

To check your gauge, make a gauge swatch by crocheting the first five rounds of the the 0-3 Months size hat. It should measure close to 4.5″ across the middle.

If your swatch is larger than 4.5 inches, your gauge is looser than mine. Try using a smaller crochet hook.

If your swatch is smaller than 4.5 inches, your gauge is tighter than mine. Try using a larger crochet hook.

Crochet Turkey Hat Size Chart

Hat SizeCrownCircumferenceHeight
0-3 Months4.5 inches13-14 inches5 inches
3-6 Months5 inches14-15 inches5.5 inches
6-12 Months5.5 inches16-17 inches6.25 inches
Toddler6 inches18-19 inches6.75 inches
Child6.5 inches19-20 inches7 inches
Adult7 inches20-23 inches7.75 inches
Crochet Turkey Hat Size Chart

Pattern Notes

  • This pattern starts with a magic circle (also known as a magic ring or adjustable ring). If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial
  • Leave a long yarn tail for weaving in when you make your magic circle.
  • The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch. 
  • At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
  • You are crocheting in the round.
  • Hat is worked from the top down.
  • If needed, you can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the last row.
  • For a printable copy of this pattern, visit my Etsy shop.
  • Need help? Watch my watch my Turkey Hat tutorial.

Abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase
  • sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
  • sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
  • hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • ch = chain
  • chs = chains
  • rnd = round
  • rnds = rounds
  • rem = remaining
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Crochet Stitches

Slip Stitch (sl st)

  1. Insert hook into next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull the yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook

Double Crochet (dc)

  1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
  3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
  4. Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Single Crochet (sc)

  1. Insert hook in next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
  3. Yarn over and pull through both loops.

Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog)

  1. Insert hook in next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
  3. Insert hook in next stitch.
  4. Yarn over and pull up another loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
  5. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

  1. Yarn over & insert hook in next stitch.
  2. Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
  3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
crochet turkey hat

0-3 Months Size Crochet Turkey Hat Pattern

Crochet hook: I/5.5 mm
Yarn: brown

dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)

Rnds 7– 13: Repeat round 6 (48 stitches)

Scroll down for earflap instructions.

3-6 Months Size Crochet Turkey Hat Pattern

Crochet hook: I/5.5 mm
Yarn: brown

dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (52 stitches)

Rnds 8– 15: Repeat round 7 (52 stitches)

Now, scroll down for earflap instructions.

6-12 Months Size Crochet Turkey Hat Pattern

Crochet hook: I/5.5 mm
Yarn: brown

dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)

Rnds 9– 16: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)

Now, scroll down for earflap instructions.

Toddler Size Crochet Turkey Hat Pattern

Crochet hook: I/5.5 mm
Yarn: brown

dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 10– 18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)

Now, scroll down for earflap instructions.

Child Size Crochet Turkey Hat Pattern

Crochet hook: I/5.5 mm
Yarn: brown

dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Rnds 11– 19: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)

Now, scroll down for earflap instructions.

Adult Size Crochet Turkey Hat Pattern

Crochet hook: I/5.5 mm
Yarn: brown

dc inc = double crochet increase
Make 2 dc stitches in the same stitch.

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnds 12– 21: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)

Now, scroll down for earflap instructions.

Earflap Instructions

Firstly, begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat. Then, refer to the chart and image below for placement of the second earflap.

SizeFront of HatBack of Hat
0-3 Monthsleave 16 stitches in frontleave 12 stitches in back
3-6 Monthsleave 16 stitches in frontleave 12 stitches in back
6-12 Monthsleave 18 stitches in frontleave 14 stitches in back
Toddlerleave 18 stitches in frontleave 14 stitches in back
Childleave 20 stitches in frontleave 16 stitches in back
Adultleave 22 stitches in frontleave 18 stitches in back

0-3 Months Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 10 sts, turn (10 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Repeat for second earflap and continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

3-6 and 6-12 Months Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 12 sts, turn (12 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Repeat for second earflap and continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

Toddler, Child & Adult Earflaps

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)

Repeat for second earflap and continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

Eyes

Make 2
Crochet hook: G/4 mm for sizes 0-3 Months and 3-6 Months
Crochet hook: H/5 mm for sizes 6-12 Months – Adult
Yarn: white 

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc inc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, *dc inc, dc in next st*, join and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto hat (33 stitches)

Scroll down for sewing instructions.

Pupils

Make 2
Crochet hook: G/4 mm for sizes 0-3 Months and 3-6 Months
Crochet hook: H/5 mm for sizes 6-12 Months – Adult
Yarn: black 

Magic circle, 6 hdc, join and fasten off (6 stitches)

Scroll down for sewing instructions.

Beak

Crochet hook: H/5 mm
Yarn: gold

Pattern for Sizes 0-3 Months and 3-6 Months

Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (8 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, and continue to sc around entire beak

Pattern for Sizes 6-12 Months – Adult

Row 1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (10 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)

row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog and continue to sc around entire beak

Scroll down for sewing instructions.

Gobbler

Crochet hook: H/5 mm
Yarn: red

Ch 7, dc inc in 3rd ch from the hook, 3 dc in each rem ch, fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto hat.

Scroll down for sewing instructions.

Corkscrews

Crochet hook: H/5 mm
Yarn: red, orange & gold

Make one of each color.

Pattern for Sizes 0-3 Months and 3-6 Months

Ch 16, dc inc in 3rd ch from the hook, 3 dc in each rem ch, fasten off

Pattern for Sizes 6-12 Months – Adult

Ch 20, dc inc in 3rd ch from the hook, 3 dc in each rem ch, fasten off

Assembly

Position the eyes and beak to determine where you want to attach them to the hat. Make sure they are centered between the ear flaps.

Sew the eyes onto the hat. Make sure they overlap slightly.

Sew the beak onto the hat. The top of the beak should slightly overlap the bottom of the eyes.

Sew the pupils onto the eyes. They should be positioned towards the middle to give the turkey a cross eyed look.

Sew the gobbler onto the side of the beak.

Sew the corkscrews onto the top of the hat.

Braids

Cut five 30” strands of the red, orange & gold yarns (total= 15 strands).

Holding all of the strands, fold in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of the ear flap (use hook to help).

Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to form a knot.

Divide the strands into three sections of 10 strands each and braid.  Repeat for 2nd braid.