A mug of hot chocolate, a warm meal, and a cheerful turkey peeking out from beneath. Your cup can instantly make your table feel ready for the season. This crochet turkey coaster is a small piece with plenty of personality. The crochet pattern is easy to follow, making it a fun choice whether you’re decorating for Thanksgiving or creating handmade gifts.
Crochet Turkey Coaster Pattern
Each section builds the coaster step by step, from the round base to the colorful tail. Feathers and tiny finishing details bring the crochet turkey coaster to life. The instructions rely on simple stitches, so the crochet piece stays enjoyable without feeling overwhelming. Pick your favorite fall shades, keep scrolling, and watch a handful of yarn transform into a decoration you’ll want to use year after year.
Credit Raji’s Craft Hobby
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Medium-weight yarn in three colors:
- Base color (e.g., brown)
- Accent color 1 (e.g., yellow)
- Accent color 2 (e.g., orange)
- Crochet Hook: Size 4mm (or as per your yarn’s recommendation)
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors
Finished Size & Customization Ideas
- Finished Size: Approximately 4–5 inches in diameter (depending on yarn and hook size).
- Customization Ideas:
- Experiment with bright, bold colors to fit your festive theme.
- Add embellishments, such as eyes or a small beak, to make the coaster even more “turkey-like.”
- Increase or decrease the number of rounds to adjust the coaster size.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
The pattern uses US crochet terms:
- ch: Chain
- dc: Double Crochet
- sc: Single Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- pc (picot): Chain 3, slip stitch in the base of the chain
- st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
- mc: Magic Circle
- sp: Space
- yo: Yarn Over
Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions
The coaster is worked in several rounds, starting with the base and moving to decorative accents.
Base of the Coaster
Round 1:
- Create a magic circle.
- Chain 2 (ch 2) – this does not count as a stitch.
- Work 12 double crochets (dc) into the magic circle.
- Pull the loop tightly to close the circle and slip stitch (sl st) into the first double crochet.
- Stitch Count for Round 1: 12 sts
Round 2:
- Ch 2 (not counted as a stitch).
- Work 2 dc in each stitch around (starting in the same stitch as the chain).
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet to join.
- Stitch Count for Round 2: 24 sts
Round 3:
- Ch 2 (not counted as a stitch).
- Work 1 dc in the next stitch, then 2 dc in the following stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet to join.
- Stitch Count for Round 3: 36 sts
Round 4:
- Ch 2 (not counted as a stitch).
- Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, then 2 dc in the following stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
- Slip stitch into the first double crochet to join.
- Stitch Count for Round 4: 48 sts
Round 5:
- Ch 2 (not counted as a stitch).
- Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, then 2 dc in the following stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
- While joining with a slip stitch into the first double crochet, change to your first contrasting color.
- Stitch Count for Round 5: 60 sts
Tail Feathers
Round 6:
- Ch 5, skip 2 sts, and sc in the next stitch. Repeat this process around.
- You’ll end up with 20 chain-5 spaces.
- Join with a slip stitch into the first chain space.
Round 7:
- Slip stitch into the first chain-5 space and chain 2 (not counted as a stitch).
- Work 7 dc into the chain-5 space.
- In the next chain-5 space, work 1 sc.
- Continue alternating 7 dc in one chain space and 1 sc in the next chain space.
- As you finish each section of 7 dc, change yarn colors for the next section.
- Alternate colors for every 7-dc section to create a striped feather effect.
- Join with a slip stitch into the first double crochet after completing the round.
Final Edge with Picot Points
Round 8:
- Ch 1 (not counted as a stitch).
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts.
- Make a picot stitch (pc): Chain 3, slip stitch into the base of the chain.
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts.
- Slip stitch into the next space.
- Repeat this sequence around: 4 sc, 1 picot, 3 sc, sl st.
- Join with a slip stitch into the first single crochet after completing the round.
Finishing Steps
- Fasten off the yarn.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in all the loose ends.
- Shape the coaster gently with your hands if needed.
Important Notes
- The chain stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as stitches.
- Make sure to pull your magic circle tightly to avoid a hole forming in the center.
- Alternate colors evenly to maintain the symmetry of the turkey feathers.
