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Turkey Crochet Coaster Pattern (Cute Thanksgiving Crochet Project)

This adorable turkey crochet coaster is the perfect way to add a handmade touch to your Thanksgiving table and fall crochet decor.

Made with #2 fine yarn and simple stitches, this beginner-friendly crochet pattern creates a fun seasonal coaster in about 40 minutes.

Featuring layered turkey feather details and warm autumn tones, these crochet turkey coasters are ideal for Thanksgiving place settings, handmade hostess gifts, and cozy fall decorating.

Turkey crochet coaster on a table with a mug.

Looking for more fun quick coaster ideas check out our full collection of crochet coaster patterns.

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Why You'll Love This Turkey Crochet Coaster Pattern

  • Fun and festive Thanksgiving crochet project
  • Beginner-friendly construction
  • Perfect for fall crochet decor
  • Great for Thanksgiving table settings
  • Cute handmade hostess gift idea
  • Small project perfect for scrap yarn
  • Cozy autumn color possibilities
  • Works up in approximately 40 minutes
  • Adds playful seasonal charm to your home

These turkey coasters are a fun way to bring personality and warmth to your autumn crochet collection.

Quick Pattern Details

Skill level – easy/beginner friendly

Time to make – about 40 minutes

Construction Notes - The coaster base is worked first, followed by decorative turkey details and layered feather elements to create the finished design.

Perfect For

  • Thanksgiving crochet decor
  • Fall crochet projects
  • Autumn table settings
  • Handmade seasonal gifts
  • Craft fairs and fall markets
  • Cozy crochet home decor

Cozy Fall Color Ideas

Traditional autumn shades work beautifully for turkey crochet coasters.

Try combinations like:

  • Rust, gold, and brown
  • Burnt orange and cream
  • Deep red and mustard
  • Sage green and walnut brown
  • Warm neutral fall tones

Mixing feather colors is a great way to make each turkey unique.

Materials

Yarn

#2 fine (sports, fingering, baby, 4ply), 100% cotton or cotton blend yarn with about 16 wpi*

  • Color A, body (brown) – 5.5 yards (5 meters)
  • Color B, inner feathers (orange) – 2.2 yards (2 meters)
  • Color C, outer feathers (gold) - 1 yard (1 meter)
  • Color D, head (blue) - 1 yard (1 meter)
  • Color E, beak, legs (light yellow) - 1 yard (1 meter)
  • Color F, wattle (red) – 1 yard (1 meter)

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - measures yarn thickness by counting how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. More wraps thinner yarn, while fewer wraps thicker yarn.

Hook Size

  • 3.5mm
  • 3mm

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

  • ch – chain stitch
  • col – color
  • dc – double crochet
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • hk – hook
  • rnd – round
  • rpt – repeat
  • sc – single crochet
  • sk – skip
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sp/sps – space/spaces
  • st/sts – stitch/stitches
  • tr – treble crochet
  • [ ]  - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Gauge & Finished Size

Turkey crochet coaster.

Finished size:

  • Coaster center is about 3.5 inches (9cm) in diameter.
  • At its widest point (head to tail feathers) it is about 5.5 inches (13cm) in diameter.

Gauge - Rather than a traditional gauge swatch, use the finished coaster dimensions to determine gauge accuracy.

Instructions For Crochet Turkey Coasters

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Foundation, col A, 3.5mm hk – ch3 sl st into 1st st to make a ring.

Rnd 1 – ch1 (not counted as a st), 12hdc into ring, sl st into 1st hdc to join. [12hdc]

Rnd 2 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-1, 2hdc in each st, sl st into 1st hdc to join. [24hdc]

Rnd 3 – ch1 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next st, *2hdc in next, 1hdc in next, rep from * 11 times, sl st into 1st hdc to join. [36hdc]

Rnd 4 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 2-sts, *2hdc in next, 1hdc in next 2-sts, rep from * 11 times, sl st into 1st hdc to join. [48hdc]

Rnd 5 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 2hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 3-sts, *2hdc in next, 1hdc in next 3-sts, rep from * 11 times, sl st into 1st hdc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [60hdc]

Five round crochet circle.

Tail

Rnd 1, col B – sl st new col into any st,1sc in same sp as sl st, *sk 3-sts, (2dc, 3tr, 2dc) in next st, sk 3-sts, 1sc in next st, rpt from * 3 times, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Rnd 2, col C, 3mm hk  – sl st new col into st on coaster just before the 1st st previous rnd, sl st into the sc, *(1sc, ch3) in next 6-sts, 1sc in next st, sk next st (the sc), (1sc, ch3) in next st 5-sts, 1sc in next st,, sk next st, (1sc, ch3) in next 6-sts, 1sc in next st, sk next st, sl st into next st on the coaster, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off weave in ends.

Crochet circle with orange and gold crochet edging.

Head

Coaster right side up, tail on the right, count and mark the 5th stitch from the last stitch made on the tail,

Rnd 1, col D, 3.5mm hk – sl st new col into marked st, ch1 (not a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 4-sts, turn. [5hdc]

Rnd 2 – ch1 (not a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 4-sts, turn. [5hdc]

Rnd 3 – ch1 (not a st), 1hdc in same sp as ch-1, 1hdc in next 4-sts, make 2sc down the side then sl st into the same sp as the 5th st of col D on the crochet circle, cut yarn fasten off, weave in end.

Image showing and incomplete crochet turkey coaster.

Beak

3 mm hk, sl st col E into the 5th st counted from the right corner of the rnd 3 of head, ch5, sl st back into same sp, cut yarn, fasten off, weave in end.

Turkey coaster step by step image.

Wattle

3mm hk, sl st col F - into the last st of the 1st row of the head on the coaster, ch5, sl st into 2nd from hk, sl st into next 4-sts, sl st back into coaster, cut yarn, fasten off weave in ends.

Leg (make 2)

3mm hk, col E - ch9, sl st into 4th ch from hk, ch3, sl st into same sp as 1st sl st, ch3, sl st into same sp, sl st into next 5-sts, cut yarn fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Turkey crochet coaster.

Finish

Place the legs at the bottom of the coaster in a position you like and sew into place.

Turkey Coasters FAQ's

Is this turkey crochet coaster beginner friendly?

Yes! This pattern uses beginner-friendly stitches and simple construction techniques.

How long does it take to make?

Each turkey crochet coaster takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.

Is this a good scrap yarn project?

Absolutely. The smaller details and feather sections make this a great project for using leftover yarn.

Are these suitable for Thanksgiving decor?

Yes! These coasters are perfect for Thanksgiving tables, autumn gatherings, and seasonal home decor.

Turkey Crochet Coaster Pattern Summary

These turkey crochet coasters are a playful and cozy addition to your fall crochet projects.

The layered feather details and warm autumn styling make them perfect for Thanksgiving decorating, seasonal gifting, and adding handmade charm to your table settings.

Because they are small and relatively quick to make, they’re also a fun way to experiment with different fall color combinations while creating a festive seasonal crochet collection.

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