Thanksgiving decorations don’t have to stay on shelves when they can be part of the table itself. This crochet turkey coaster turns an everyday essential into a cheerful holiday accent.
Bringing playful autumn colors to every cup you set down. Small enough to finish without a huge time commitment, it adds a festive touch that guests are sure to notice.
Crochet Turkey Coaster Pattern
The pattern builds the coaster from a simple circular base before adding the turkey’s signature. Feathers and charming details one crochet coaster step at a time. Warm seasonal shades help the design stand out, but you can easily personalize the colors to match your holiday décor. Keep reading to see how each section comes together into a Thanksgiving coaster that’s as fun to crochet as it is to display.
Credit 2C Easy crochet
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Medium worsted weight (cotton preferred) in:
- Main Body Color: Tan or light brown
- Feather Colors: Orange, red, and yellow
- Face Details: Small scraps of yellow, red, and black
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4) or 4.0 mm (US G/6)
- Yarn Needle: For embroidery and weaving in ends
- Scissors
Finished Size & Customization
- Approximate Diameter: 4 to 4.5 inches (10–11 cm) (perfect for standard mugs).
- Customization Ideas:
- Use warm autumn tones, such as mustard yellow, burgundy, and burnt orange.
- Add a hanging loop by chaining 10 stitches at the top to create wine-bottle tags or ornaments.
US Pattern Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- Ch: Chain
- Sl St: Slip Stitch
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Inc: Increase (2 sc in a single stitch)
- Dc: Double Crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Rnd: Round
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
Part 1: The Main Coaster Body (Tan Yarn)
Worked in continuous joined rounds. Each round is closed with a slip stitch.
- Round 1:
- Make a MR. Work 10 sc into the ring.
- Pull the tail tight to close the center.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. (10 stitches)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1. Work 1 inc in each stitch around.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. (20 stitches)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1. [Work 1 sc in the next stitch, then 1 inc in the next] × 10.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 stitches)
- Round 4:
- Ch 1. [Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then 1 inc in the next] × 10.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. (40 stitches)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each of the 40 stitches.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Fasten off tan yarn and weave in the ends. (40 stitches in total)
Part 2: The Scalloped Feathers (Orange, Red, & Yellow)
Note: The feathers are worked along the top rim of the finished body using a scallop/shell stitch technique.
- Feather 1 (Orange):
- Insert hook into any stitch on Round 5.
- Pull up orange yarn, ch 1.
- Skip 1 stitch, then work 5 dc into the next stitch.
- Skip 1 stitch, then sl st into the next stitch.
- Feather 2 (Red):
- Pull up red yarn through the previous sl st. Ch 1.
- Skip 1 stitch, work 5 dc into the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, then sl st into the next stitch.
- Feather 3 (Yellow):
- Pull up yellow yarn through the sl st. Ch 1.
- Skip 1 stitch, work 5 dc into the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, then sl st into the next stitch.
- Feather 4 (Red): Same steps as Feather 2.
- Feather 5 (Orange): Same steps as Feather 1.
- Finishing:
- Fasten off feather colors, weaving in loose ends securely at the back.
- Use small, secure knots for each color to prevent unraveling.
Part 3: Adding the Face Features
Use a yarn needle and scraps of yarn to embroider the face:
- The Beak (Yellow Yarn):
- Identify the center (Round 1) of the coaster.
- Sew a small downward-pointing triangle “V” shape using satin stitches to fill in the beak area.
- The Wattle (Red Yarn):
- Stitch 2–3 small vertical loops starting from the top sides of the yellow beak.
- Allow the loops to dangle slightly lower than the beak.
- The Eyes (Black Yarn):
- Position eyes slightly wider than the beak.
- Sew small French knots (wrap yarn 2–3 times around your needle) or two overlapping vertical stitches for each eye.
- Finishing Touches: Tie off and trim all yarn ends on the back of the coaster.
