This is a crochet pattern review of the Toby the Crochet Turkey designed by Crochet 365 Knit Too. Review done by Candace of T&C Crafters for EyeLoveKnots.
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At one of my craft shows last year, a customer asked if I had any turkeys. Unfortunately I did not at the time, but I made sure to find a cute turkey pattern and save it so that I could have one for that same market this year in the event the same customer returns. While there were a few patterns that I found, the Toby the Turkey pattern from Crochet 365 Knit Too was my absolute favorite!
This pattern works up relatively easily in just a few hours and is the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. The design is colorful and cute – exactly what you want in your Thanksgiving decor. I have a feeling that this cute little turkey is going to be a hit at my fall markets, so I’m already planning on making more! If you are looking for cute Thanksgiving decor or working on prepping for fall markets, you should definitely give this pattern a try!
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What Do I Need to Crochet Toby the Turkey?
- Super Bulky (Weight 6) Plush Yarn – I used Bernat Blanket
- K10.5/6.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Stuffing
- Small Amount of Black Worsted Weight Yarn for Embellishments
- Yarn Needle – I recommend using a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle
- 20 mm Black Felt Eyes
- Toby the Crochet Turkey, free crochet pattern by Crochet 365 Knit Too
Material Notes:
This crochet pattern calls for super bulky (weight 6 yarn). The designer used Premier Parfait Chunky, but I chose to Bernat Blanket yarn instead.
For the small details around the eyes, you’ll want a small amount of worsted weight yarn. I used some scraps of black worsted weight yarn to embellish the eyes. This is the perfect opportunity to use up some scraps, otherwise Premier Basix Worsted Yarn or Lion Brand Pound of Love in would be great options.
We have lots of great crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop. The most popular, and preferred by Candace and Emily, are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks with the soft handles and smooth metal hook. Alexandra prefers metal crochet hooks with large, ergonomic clay handles and just loves the fun designs from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! If your preference is wood, the LYKKE brand are lovely, smooth and sturdy.
In addition to the yarn and hook, you will also need stuffing and a tapestry needle to sew on features and weave in ends.
When it comes to a fluffy stuffing, Fairfield brand has been a household favorite for over 80 years as it maintains it’s integrity well through use and washing (including in the washing machine!), and the bonus is that it is also hypoallergenic.
Tapestry Needles with the blunt, round end are essential for sewing and finishing on a number of yarn crafts, including crocheting, knitting as well as needlepointing on fabric and plastic canvas. The blunt, rounded end allows the needle to pass easily through the fabric created by yarn and holes on canvas without snagging (or getting your fingers) in the process. More specifically for crocheting and knitting, a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle makes weaving, grafting and sewing so much easier on the hands. The long oval eye makes threading strands of yarn easier, though you may still want to use a needle threader.
The pattern calls for 10 mm safety eyes. I chose to use 10 mm black felt eyes instead, but you could also embroider eyes. Since felt eyes can be a little flat, I like to add embellishments with worsted weight yarn around the eyes to add more dimension.
How Long Does It Take to Crochet Toby the Turkey?
This pattern works up relatively quickly. It took me about 3 hours total to crochet the turkey, assemble it, and add embellishments. If I were making a large quantity for markets, there are a lot of opportunities for batch-making to help save time.
What Size is a Finished Toby the Turkey?
The finished turkey measures approximately 9 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide.
Gauge (Not Essential):
Gauge is not provided in this pattern and is not critical for making stuffed toys like this. You mainly want to make sure that your hook size is appropriate for your yarn and that your stitches are tight enough together so that your stuffing doesn’t come out through holes between the stitches.
If you want your Toby the Turkey to be the same size as mine, using Bernat Blanket and a K10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook, a magic circle with 6 single crochets should measure just over 1.25 inches in diameter.
All About Crocheting Toby the Turkey:
The Toby the Turkey pattern is a really fun pattern that works up so nicely. I would recommend this pattern for an intermediate crocheter or a very motivated advanced beginner. The body is worked in one piece with the head feathers, wings, feet, beak, wattle, and feathers sewn on. None of the stitches in the pattern are very difficult, but putting it all together without having had amigurumi experience could be a bit tricky.
The feathers of the turkey are made using an African Flower motif. I thought this was such a clever idea and worked up beautifully. It looks great from both the back and the front.
I will definitely be making more of these cute little turkeys before Thanksgiving this year, and I hope you try them out too!
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