This is my all time favorite Thanksgiving pattern. There are plenty of things we can crochet for this holiday. We could make doilies or placemats, ears of Indian corn, wreaths, and pumpkins. But, this one is the absolute best! Unfortunately, there is no picture available with the link. But the pattern is still available on the WayBack Machine online. You can get to the pattern here:
Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving with some more crochet projects? check these thanksgiving projects we found on Etsy.
Crochet Turkey Pin or Magnet Pattern
You Will Need
- Small amount of worsted-weight brown yarn
- Small amount of worsted-weight gold yarn
- Small amount of colorful variegated yarn
- Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
- Safety pin or magnet strip
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Craft glue, if attaching a magnet
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- inc – work 2 single crochet stitches in the next stitch
Body
With brown yarn, leave an 8-inch tail before beginning.
Round 1: Ch 2. Work 6 sc in the second ch from the hook. (6 sts)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in each of the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. (24 sts)
Join with a sl st in the next stitch. Fasten off and weave in the ending yarn tail.
Feet
Cut a 6-inch length of gold yarn.
Thread the yarn through the joining slip stitch on the final round of the body. Tie the yarn into a series of seven knots to create a small textured foot.
Trim the yarn ends to approximately ¼ inch and gently separate the strands to create a frayed appearance.
Repeat in the next stitch of the body to make the second foot.
Tail Feathers
Count five stitches around the body from the second foot. Join the variegated yarn in this stitch.
Feather edging: Ch 8, sl st in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * 13 times.
Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends.
Finishing
Use the beginning 8-inch brown yarn tail to securely sew a safety pin to the back of the turkey.
Alternatively, glue a small magnet strip to the back. Allow the glue to dry completely before using the magnet.
I have a story about the batch of these pins I crocheted some years ago. When my kids were in Youth Group, I learned that one of the moms collected turkeys. When I saw this pattern, I thought she might enjoy having one. So, I grabbed some scraps of yarn, worked one up and gave it to my friend that evening. She laughed so hard her own butt almost fell off! She ‘got it’ right away. Some of the other moms were looking and couldn’t figure out what the ‘joke’ was. So, we told them. Then, of course, everyone wanted one. So, I went home and crocheted about 10 more of them to be adopted by anyone who wanted one.
I think this pattern might have begun life as a fridgie – but it works really well as a pin. I just use a small safety pin to hold it in place. So, get out your yarn scraps and make some of these to give out to your friends and family who appear at Thanksgiving. I promise they’ll be a hit!
