Christmas Cheer Cuddlers - Turkey

With all the Fall decorations, I've been working on that's been more geared toward Halloween, I decided to make a "Turkey Pal."  He makes a great little snuggle buddy, cuddler, toy or throw pillow/shelf sitter.  He measures approximately 10" tall from the top of his head to the bottom.

The Turkey Cuddler is made Rag Doll style so it's not overly stuffed with Polyfil.  It's more flat style.  

Christmas Cheer Cuddlers - Turkey Pattern

Size:  approximately 10" tall

Gauge:  Not important for this project

Materials:
--4.0mm & 5.0mm hooks
--#4 worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand yarn in Chocolate to make the turkey itself; I then used a variety of #4 worsted weight yarn colors I had on hand to make the remaining features)
--2 black safety eyes (optional); you could opt to make crocheted eyes
--Polyfil
--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch:  chain
Sl st:  slip stitch
St:  stitch(es)
SC:  single crochet
SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together
SC3tog:  single crochet 3 stitches together
DC:  double crochet
Sk:  skip
Rep:  repeat
MR:  magic ring
FO:  fasten off

Directions:
Head/Body Panel (make 2):
1.  With Chocolate yarn and 5.0mm hook, Ch15.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
2.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
3.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 12 st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
4.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 14 st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)
5.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 16 st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)
6-20.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (20)
21.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 16 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (18)
22.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 14 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
23.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
24.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
25.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
26.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 10 st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
27.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 12 st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
28-35.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (16)
36.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 12 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (14)
37.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 10 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (12)
38.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 8 st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (10)
39.  1 SC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (10)

Beak:
1.  With Orange yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch6.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
2.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
3.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next st, SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
4.  SC3tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)
5.  SC in each st around.  FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.

Wattle:
1.  With Red yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch7.  Sl st in 2nd ch from hook.  DC into each of the next 3 ch.  HDC into next ch.  Sl st into the last ch.  FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.  (6)

Feet (make 2):
1.  With Orange yarn and 4.0mm hook, Ch3.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and next ch.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)
2.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
3-5.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)
6.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in last st.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
7.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (5)
8.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 3 st, 2 SC in last st.  Turn.  (7)
9.  Ch3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in first st.  Sl st into each of the next 2 st.  3 DC into next st.  Sl st into each of the next 2 st.  3 DC in the last st.  FO and leave and long enough tail for attaching.

Bowtie:
1.  With Turquoise yarn and 5.0mm hook, make a MR and Ch3.  3 DC into MR.  Sl st into MR.  Ch3.  3 DC into MR.  Sl st into MR.  Pull tail to tighten and wrap around the center several times.  FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.

Feathers (make 6):
For my feathers, I used light purple, red, green, yellow, pink and turquoise colors of yarn.
1.  6 SC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (6)
2-8.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  At the end of Round 8, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.  (6)

Wings (make 2):
1.  With Chocolate yarn and 5.0mm hook, 6 SC into MR.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (6)
2.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Rep around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  (9)
3-7.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  At the end of Round 7, FO and leave a long enough tail for attaching.  (9)

Assembly:
1.   You will use one panel to attach the eyes (at Round 34-35), with 6 stitches between them; the beak, wattle, bowtie and feet.  (see my pics to help you with placement.

2.  I whipstitched my 2 panels together, and pinned/worked the wings and feathers between the 2 panels.  Now, you can use the single crochet stitch, if you want, to join the 2.  Before you finish up joining the 2 panels, you will want to stuff with polyfil.  Remember, don't overly stuff, since this is made in the Rag Doll style.

Backside View

How cute is my Turkey Pal?  I think he's adorable and looks so cute beside my Scarecrow.  I'd love to see pictures of your finished projects.  PIN now and make later if you're pressed for time...

Happy Crocheting...

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