Crochet Turkey Coasters Free Pattern

Pattern Summary:

• Skill Level: Easy (colorwork & simple stitches).
• Size: Approx. 5.5″ x 5.5″.
• Gauge: 4″ x 4″ = 15 sc, 17 rows.

Materials Needed:

• Recommended Yarn: Impeccable by Loops and Threads.

• Yarn Measurement: Worsted weight/medium (size 4) acrylic or cotton.
  • Colors & Amounts:
    • Brown: 10 yds
    • Green: 20 yds
    • Red, Orange, Yellow: 4 yds each
    • Black: 2 ft
• Hook: F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed for gauge.
• Optional Supplies: Felt for coaster backing (5.5” x 5.5” square per coaster) and Fabric Fusion glue.

Terminology & Techniques

• US Crochet Terms:
  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • RS/WS: Right/Wrong Side
• Colorwork Guide:
  • Switch colors when 2 loops remain on the old color’s stitch.
  • Strands stay on the WS.

Preparation:

• Pre-cut yarn for easy switching:
  • Green: 5 yds
  • Red/Orange/Yellow: 2 strands of 2 yds each
  • Black: 2 ft
• Main skeins are used for brown and green.

Stitching Instructions for Making Crochet Turkey Coasters Pattern:

Body of the Turkey (Brown):

• Foundation Row (RS):
  • Ch 16 to create the foundation chain.
  • Begin in the second ch from the hook. Work 1 sc into each ch across (15 sc total). Turn your work.
• Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in each st across the row (15 sc). Turn.
• Rows 2–17:
  • Repeat Row 1 for 16 more rows.
  • Ensure that your edges stay even by consistently working 15 sc in each row.
• Finishing the Body:
  • Fasten off brown yarn after Row 17.
  • Weave in the ends securely using a yarn needle. This creates the main base of the coaster.

Feathers (Colorwork in Green, Red, Orange, and Yellow):

• Preparation for Feathers:
  • Pre-cut your feather yarn into manageable strands as noted in the materials section (5 yds for green, 2 yds each for red, orange, and yellow).
  • Join green yarn with a sl st to the top-right corner of the body (RS).
• Row 1 (Green Feather):
  • Ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the first 3 sts across the top edge of the body (3 sc in green).
  • On the last loop of the 3rd sc, switch to red yarn by pulling the red strand through the last 2 loops of green.
  • Continue by working 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts with red yarn. Turn.
• Row 2 (Red Feather):
  • Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts with red yarn.
  • Switch to orange yarn on the last loop of the 3rd sc.
  • Continue by working 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts with orange yarn. Turn.
• Row 3 (Orange Feather):
  • Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts with orange yarn.
  • Switch to yellow yarn on the last loop of the 3rd sc.
  • Continue by working 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts with yellow yarn. Turn.
• Row 4 (Yellow Feather):
  • Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts with yellow yarn.
  • Switch to green yarn on the last loop of the 3rd sc.
  • Continue by working 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts with green yarn. Turn.
• Repeat Rows 1–4:
  • Alternate between the four feather colors (green, red, orange, and yellow) for a total of 8 rows, keeping color changes consistent.
  • Ensure all unused strands are carried on the WS of the work and neatly secured.

Head (Brown):

• Attach Yarn: Join brown yarn with a sl st to the center top of the turkey body. This is where the head will be built.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the next 5 sts across the middle top of the body. Turn.
• Rows 2–5:
  • Ch 1, sc in each of the 5 sts across (5 sc). Turn.
  • Continue for a total of 5 rows to form a rectangular head shape.
• Row 6 (Shaping the Head): Ch 1, work sc2tog over the first 2 sts, sc in the next st, then sc2tog over the last 2 sts (3 sc). Turn.
• Row 7 (Final Shaping):
  • Ch 1, work sc3tog across all 3 sts.
  • Fasten off brown yarn and weave in ends.

Eyes (Black):

• Placement:
  • Thread a 2 ft strand of black yarn onto a yarn needle.
  • Using French knots, create 2 small eyes on the turkey’s head, spaced approximately 1 st apart.
  • Ensure knots are secure and trim excess yarn.

Beak and Wattle (Orange and Red):

• Beak (Orange):
  • Attach orange yarn to the center of the turkey’s face, directly below the eyes, with a sl st.
  • Ch 2 to form a small triangle.
  • Sl st back into the same starting st to anchor the beak.
  • Fasten off orange yarn and weave in ends.
• Wattle (Red):
  • Attach red yarn to the st directly next to the beak with a sl st.
  • Ch 3 to form a dangling “wattle” shape.
  • Sl st back into the same st to anchor the wattle.
  • Fasten off red yarn and weave in ends.

Optional Backing:

• Cut a 5.5” x 5.5” square of felt to match the coaster size.
• Attach the felt backing using Fabric Fusion glue for added sturdiness and to prevent slipping.
• Allow the glue to dry completely before use.

Your crochet turkey coaster is complete! Repeat the process for as many coasters as desired, making a festive set for your table.

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