Crochet Turkey Hat – Free Pattern

I’ve been getting requests for this pattern ever since I started selling the finished item in my Etsy shop a few years ago. I have finally decided to sit down and write it all down and put it up for sale. My testers are testing all of the other sizes right now but the completed pattern will be up for sale soon. UPDATE: The other pattern sizes can be found here, for sale on Ravelry. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this “sneak peek” of the pattern in size 0-3 months! Happy Crocheting!

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Crochet Turkey Hat

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Skill Level:

Easy

Materials:

• Approximately 240 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 6 colors:
  • Approximately 120 yds of Color A: I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Warm Brown
  • Approximately 50 yds of Color B: I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Yellow
  • Approximately 20 yds of Color C: I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Hot Orange
  • Approximately 25 yds Color D: I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Red
  • Approximately 5 yds of Color E: I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in Mod Green
  • Approximately 20 yds of Color F: I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream* in White
• Size H 5mm Crochet Hook*
• Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Stitch Markers*
• (2) 3/4” Buttons
• Needle and Thread

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Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half-double crochet
hdc dec – half-double crochet decrease
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tr – treble crochet
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

6 stitches=1” 2 rows=1”

Finished Measurements:

Size 0-3 Months – 12‐13”

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
• The hat portion of this project is worked in a continuous round. Do not join unless otherwise noted. This is where the use of a stitch marker will come in handy. Place the stitch marker on the end of each round to mark your last stitch.

Tutorials:

• Magic Circle

Hat Instructions:

With I Hook and Color A:

Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1: 9 sc into the circle (9)
Round 2: 2 dc into each st around. (18)
Round 3: *1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (27)
Round 4: *1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc into the next st; Repeat from * around. (36)
Round 5-10: 1 dc into each st around. (36)
Round 11: 1 dc into each st around, sl st into the last st of the previous round. (36)

Earflaps:
Ch 1
Row 1: 1 hdc into the first st, 1 hdc into each of the next 8 sts, turn. (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 hdc into each of the next 5 sts, 1 hdc dec over the last 2 sts, turn. (7)
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc into each st across, turn. (7)
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc dec over the last 2 sts, turn. (5)
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc dec over the next 2 sts, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 hdc dec over the last 2 sts. Fasten off, weave ends. (3)

For the second earflap, turn the hat to the front and skip 10 stitches. Join yarn and repeat instructions above.

Finish: To finish off your hat, make sure all ends are weaved in and trimmed. Join your trim color and sc evenly around the entire hat, earflaps included. Fasten off and weave ends.

Eyes (Make 2)

With I Hook and Color F

Magic Circle, ch 2
Round 1: 8 dc into the magic circle; join with a sl st into the beginning dc. (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc into each st around, join with a sl st into the beginning hdc. (16)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Beak:

With H Hook and Color C

Ch 6
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into each remaining st across, turn. (5)
Row 2:  Ch 1, sk 1st sc, 1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, turn. (4)
Row 3: Ch 1, sk 1st sc, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, turn. (3)
Row 4: Ch 1, sk 1st sc, 1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, turn. (2)
Row 5: Ch 1, sk 1st sc, 1 sc into the next st, turn. (1)
Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire beak, placing 2 sc sts in each corner. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Wattle:

With I Hook and Color D

Ch 9
Row 1: Sl st into the 2nd ch from hook, sl st into the next st, 1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts. 7 dc into the last st. (14)
Working down the opposite side of the row, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, sl st into each of the last 2 sts. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. (7)

Feathers (Make 4):

With H Hook and Color B (C, D, E)

Ch 8
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the last st.
Row 1 cont’d: Ch 2, working down the opposite side of the row: 1 sc into the same st as the previous sc, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the last st. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. (14)

Finish:

• Sew buttons onto the eyes with needle and thread or yarn. Position the eyes onto the hat and sew using the long tails (I like to pin them in place using sewing pins to keep them from moving while I attach them.)
• Once the eyes are in place, sew the wattle onto the hat. Then position the beak and sew that over the wattle.
• Position and attach each of the feathers onto the back of the hat making sure they are visible from the front, when the hat is being worn.
• Sew the feathers on using the long tails and a tapestry or yarn needle (Use pins to hold them in place if necessary.)
• For the tuft, cut 8 strands of yarn that measure approximately 6”. Fold in half and pull the strands through the center of the hat. Tie a knot to secure and trim if necessary.
• For the braids, cut 9 strands of yarn for each side of the hat (18 strands in total) measuring approximately 24”. You can make them longer or shorter depending on how long you would like your braids. Fold the strands in half and pull half of the strands through the earflap. Make a knot to secure the braids to the earflap. Braid the strands. When you’ve reached the desired length of your braids, knot the bottom and trim the ends so that they are even. Repeat for the other side.