Are you looking for a fun and creative way to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor? Look no further than these delightful crochet chicken and turkey coasters! These charming little creations are not only practical for protecting your surfaces from hot and cold beverages, but they also make for a fantastic conversation starter. Imagine setting your cup of coffee or tea on a cute little chicken or turkey coaster. It's sure to bring a smile to your face every time! These coasters also make fantastic gifts for friends and family who appreciate handmade treasures. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast or simply want to add a touch of whimsy to your everyday life, these crochet chicken and turkey coasters are the perfect project for you.
Skill: Easy
Materials:
Crochet Hook – H / 5.00 mm.
Yarn – Med (4) Acrylic or Cotton – Small Amount of red, orange, black
For Chicken – Cream – 1 oz
For Turkey – light brown - .5 oz., Fall Variegated - .5 oz.
Yarn Needle
Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slst)
Single Crochet (sc)
half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Space (sp)
Change to (chgto)
Size: 5.5 X 6 inches
Notes:
Ch1 Does Not Count as a st
Ch3 counts as a dc
Pattern:
R: 1 – R: 3 is stitched the same for both Chicken and Turkey,
use the appropriate yarn color.
R: 1 – With Cream For Chicken, light brown For Turkey,
Ch 5, join in a circle, ch 3, 9 dc in the circle,
Join to the ch3 with a slst, ch 3 (10 dc)
R: 2 – Dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around,
Join to the ch3 with a slst, ch3 (20 dc)
R: 3 - Dc in the same st as the ch3, 2 dc in each dc around,
Join to the ch3 with a slst, (40 dc)
R: 4 – With Cream yarn for Chicken,
Chgto Variegated For Turkey,
Ch1, *sc in the next dc, sk the next dc,
2dc, ch1, 2dc in the next dc, sk the next dc*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times,
Chgto light Brown For turkey only,
Leave The Variegated attached
Sc in the next 4 dc, sk the next dc, 2dc, ch1,
2dc in the next dc, sk the next dc, sc in the next dc,
slst in the next dc, turn, ch1
(4 tail feathers, 1 head)
R: 5 – slst in the sc, 5 dc in the ch1 sp, sk the next 2 dc, slst in the next sc,
Sc in the 1st sc,
Chgto Variegated For the Turkey only,
slst in the next 3 sc, ch1
*5 dc in the next ch1 sp, ch1,
sc in the next sc, ch1*
Repeat From * to * 3 more times, sc in the last sc,
Sc around the bottom of the turkey,
Join to the sc with a slst at the bottom of the head,
Tie off weave in the ends.
Comb – Omit For The Turkey -
Join red yarn to 1 sc at the back of the head,
Sc in the 1st 3 dc, 2 hdc in the next dc,
Tie off weave in your ends.
Wattles - Join Red yarn to sc under the head, 2sc in the sc,
1 slst in the next 2 sc, tie off weave in the ends.
Beak – Join orange yarn to 4th dc on the head, ch 4
Slst in the 2nd and 3rd chs, sc in the 4th ch, join to the next dc,
Tie off, weave in your ends.
Eye – Thread a 8 inch piece of Black yarn in the needle,
Make a French knot or Straight stitch for the eye, tie off to the back.