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Crochet turkey hat pattern

This playful crochet turkey hat is made for Thanksgiving fun. Big eyes, a bright beak, colorful corkscrews, cozy earflaps, and braided ties turn a simple hat into a festive turkey that’s perfect for family photos, holiday outfits, fall events, or handmade gifts.

It’s a fun seasonal project to make for kids or create as matching Thanksgiving hats for the family.

Quick answer

This beginner-friendly crochet turkey hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the main hat. The pattern includes six sizes from 0–3 months through adult. Earflaps and braided ties are added to the hat, while the turkey face and colorful corkscrews are crocheted separately and attached. Additional G-6 (4 mm) and H-8 (5 mm) crochet hooks are used for the smaller pieces as noted in the instructions.

Crochet turkey hat pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner. This crochet turkey hat uses basic stitches and simple repeats worked in the round. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial to help you along the way.

Materials needed

  • I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the main hat (all sizes)
  • G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook for the eyes and pupils (0–3 and 3–6 months)
  • H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for the eyes and pupils (6–12 months through adult), beak, gobbler, and corkscrews (all sizes)
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) in brown, black, white, red, orange, and gold
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Finished sizes

Hat SizeFits Head CircumferenceHat Height
0–3 months13–14 inches (33-36 cm)5 inches (13 cm)
3–6 months14–15 inches (36-38 cm)5.5 inches (14 cm)
6–12 months16–17 inches (41-43 cm)6.25 inches (16 cm)
Toddler18–19 inches (46-48 cm)6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child19–20 inches (48-51 cm)7 inches (18 cm)
Adult20–23 inches (51-58 cm)7.75 inches (20 cm)

Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide to measure head circumference, use negative ease, and adjust crown diameter and hat height for the best fit.

Gauge

15 stitches and 9 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

  • If you have too many stitches, use a larger hook.
  • If you have too few stitches, use a smaller hook.

My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. 
  • 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.
  • You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
  • The ch 1 at the beginning of the earflap and beak rows does not count as a stitch.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.

Crochet turkey hat video tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial to see how to crochet the turkey hat, add the face details, attach the colorful corkscrews, and finish the earflaps and braids.

Youtube video

Free crochet turkey hat pattern instructions

Using brown yarn, follow the step-by-step instructions below to make your crochet turkey hat in any of the six included sizes. Jump to size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, adult

0-3 months baby size hat

  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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 the earflap instructions.

3-6 months baby size hat

  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
  • Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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)
  • Scroll down for the earflap instructions.

6-12 months baby size hat

  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
  • Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
  • Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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)
  • Scroll down for the earflap instructions.

Toddler size hat

  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
  • Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
  • Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
  • Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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)
  • Scroll down for the earflap instructions.

Child size hat

  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
  • Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
  • Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
  • Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
  • Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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)
  • Scroll down for the earflap instructions.

Adult size hat

  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
  • Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
  • Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
  • Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
  • Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
  • Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
  • Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
  • Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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.
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How to add earflaps to your crochet turkey hat

Begin the first earflap where you finished the last round of the hat. Use the chart below to place the second earflap evenly on the opposite side.

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 size earflap instructions

Leave 16 stitches in the front of the hat and 12 stitches in the back.

  • 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 then continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

3-6 and 6-12 months size earflap instructions

3-6 Months: Leave 16 stitches in the front of the hat and 12 stitches in the back.
6-12 Months: Leave 18 stitches in the front of the hat and 14 stitches in the back.

  • 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 then continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

Toddler – adult size earflap instructions

Toddler: Leave 18 stitches in the front of the hat and 14 stitches in the back.
Child: Leave 20 stitches in the front of the hat and 16 stitches in the back.
Adult: Leave 22 stitches in the front of the hat and 18 stitches in the back.

  • Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14 sts, 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 then continue to single crochet around entire hat and both ear-flaps.

How to add braids to your Thanksgiving crochet hat

For each braid, cut five 30-inch strands of red, orange, and gold yarn, for a total of 15 strands.

  1. Fold the 15 strands in half and pass the folded loop through the bottom of one earflap.
  2. Pass the strand ends through the loop and pull tight to secure them to the earflap.
  3. Divide the 30 working strands into three equal sections of 10 strands each.
  4. Braid the three sections together to your desired length.
  5. Tie a knot at the end of the braid to secure it.
  6. Trim the ends evenly.
  7. Repeat for the second earflap.

How to crochet the turkey face

Crochet the eyes, pupils, beak, and gobbler separately, then sew them onto the front of the hat to create the turkey face.

Eyes pattern

  • Make 2
  • White yarn
  • 0-3 & 3-6 months: Use a size G-6 4 mm crochet hook
  • 6-12 months – adult: Use a size H-8 5 mm crochet hook
  • Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
  • Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
  • Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join and fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto hat (33 stitches)
  • Sew the eyes onto the hat. Make sure they are centered between the ear flaps. They should overlap slightly.

Pupils pattern

  • Make 2
  • Black yarn
  • 0-3 & 3-6 months: Use a size G-6 4 mm crochet hook
  • 6-12 months – adult: Use a size H-8 5 mm crochet hook
  • Magic circle, 6 hdc, join and fasten off (6 stitches)
  • Sew the pupils onto the eyes. They should be positioned towards the middle to give the turkey a cross-eyed look.

Beak pattern information

  • Gold yarn
  • Crochet hook: H-8 5 mm

0-3 and 3-6 months size beak pattern

  • 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, 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. Continue to sc evenly around the entire beak. Join, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

6-12 months – adult size beak pattern

  • 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. Continue to sc evenly around the entire beak. Join, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Position the beak below the eyes so the top edge slightly overlaps the bottom of the eyes. Using the long yarn tail, sew the beak securely to the hat. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Gobbler pattern

  • Yarn: red
  • Crochet hook: H-8 5 mm

Ch 7, 2 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, 3 dc in each rem ch, fasten off leaving a long tail. Sew the gobbler onto the side of the beak.

How to crochet the colorful corkscrews

Use an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook and red, orange, and gold yarn to crochet three colorful corkscrews for the top of the turkey hat. Make one corkscrew in each color.

0–3 and 3–6 months size corkscrews

Ch 16, 2 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, 3 dc in each remaining ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

6–12 months through adult size corkscrews

Ch 20, 2 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, 3 dc in each remaining ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using the long yarn tails, sew the corkscrews securely to the top of the hat. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing your crochet turkey hat

Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends. Once the turkey face and colorful details are attached, your crochet turkey hat is ready to wear for Thanksgiving, fall photos, or gifting.

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