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Gobble Up the Joy: The Perfect Hostess Gift or Place Setting for Thanksgiving or Christmas

‘Tis the season of giving, and what better way to express your gratitude and spread holiday cheer than with a festive Turkey Gift Bag! Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas, our Turkey Gift Bag Crochet Pattern is the perfect choice for your gift-giving moments.

Crochet a few different colors and fill with candy for unique place settings for your Thanksgiving table. If you’re a guest at Thanksgiving dinner this year, crochet a turkey and fill with tiny soaps for an adorable hostess gift.

These turkeys are quick and easy to make – I actually timed myself last night and got one done in only an hour!

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

30 yards MC

4 yards red

2 yards yellow

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Googly eyes

Finished bag measures approximately 3” diameter.

Gauge: 9 rows = 2”, 4 sc = 1”

STITCHES:

Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share

Directions:

Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnds 8-13: Sc in each st.

Rnd 14: *Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 15: *Dec, sc in each of next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 16: *Dec, sc in each of next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 17: Sc in each st. Join with sl st.

Rnd 18: *Sc in next st, sk next st, ch 1,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off MC.

Drawstring:

Using red yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 18 of turkey.

Beak:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 3 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).

Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st.

Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew beak to Rnds 10-12 of head.

Waddle:

With red yarn, ch 8, sl st in 2^nd ch and each remaining ch. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Wrap across top of beak and sew in place with half of the waddle hanging down on one side.

Glue (or sew) eyes in place above beak.

Weave in all ends.

PDF download is available at: Turkey Gift Bag Crochet Pattern