The Turkey Squish is a tasty addition to our big amigurumi family! Featuring Bernat Blanket, this cuddly amigurumi softie is perfect for vegans and carnivores alike - young and old. Get the free crochet pattern here on Moogly!
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What are the "Squishes?"
The Squishes are a series of big round crochet softies, aka amigurumi, that I have designed here on Moogly. They are all 10" across, and feature Bernat Blanket! And there are more to come!
These are an amazing way to learn how to crochet stuffed animals, softies, and amigurumi! The large yarn and hook size means they work up quickly and the stitches are easy to see. Assembling 3D objects can be tricky, but doing it on this large scale makes it a whole lot easier! Of course, if you love the look but prefer something more pocket sized, you can just use a thinner yarn and smaller hook!
Made in Quick and Easy Bernat Blanket!
As mentioned above, Bernat Blanket is my choice for the Squishes, our new turkey softie included. In addition to being thick and easy to use, it's also available in dozens of colors! You can pick it up on Yarnspirations.com or at your local craft store, and it's machine washable and dryable! (If you do intend to wash it, make sure to use washable stuffing. Otherwise, you can spot clean it!)
While Thanksgiving might not get as many dedicated crochet patterns, this Turkey Squish is a fun way to add extend the autumn holidays, and sure to put a smile on everyone's face!
Cute and Cuddly for Kids and Adults
This crochet turkey pillow is fun to make - and pet and squeeze! I used safety eyes, but this pattern has not been "tested for safety for children under 3 years of age." If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, you may wish to embroider on the features and make sure that the pieces are sewn on quite securely - especially the tail feathers! If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.
Turkey Squish
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US-L, 8.0 mm hook, Susan Bates
340 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
A: Taupe – Brown (1 full ball)
B: Sunsoaked - Yellow (approx 40 yds)
C: Crimson - Red (approx 40 yds)
D: Orange Leaf - Orange (approx 40 yds)
10" Microbead Pillow Ball or fiberfill
Gauge: 5"/10cm across after Rnd 3
Size: approx 10" across/tall excluding feet and feathers
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Special Stitch:
CSDC/dc2tog - Pull loop on hook up to the height of a dc, yo with the loop itself, insert hook into first st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through loop and behind yarn over, yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first two loops on hook, yo and pull through 3 rem loops on hook.
NOTES:
All Body Rounds are worked in a spiral. Do not ch 1 at the beginning of a rnd or join any rnds with a sl st unless specifically directed in the pattern.
Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.
TURKEY SQUISH INSTRUCTIONS:
BOTTOM HALF OF BODY - COLOR A (Brown)
Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)
Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)
Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)
Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)
Rnd 7: Hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (66 hdc)
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 17 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 9 sts rem, hdc in last 9 sts. (76 hdc)
Rnd 10 - 11: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 12: Hdc in the next 17 sts, [2 ldc in the next st, 3 ltr in the next st, 2 ldc in the next st], hdc in the next 35 sts, rep from [ to ], hdc in the last 18 sts. (84 sts)
Rnd 13: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, break yarn and seamless join to next st. Weave in ends and set piece aside.
TOP HALF OF BODY - COLOR A (Brown)
Rnds 1 - 11: Repeat Rnds 1 - 11 of Bottom Half of Body.
Rnds 12 and 13: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 14: Hdc in the next 17 sts, [2 ldc in the next st, 3 ltr in the next st, 2 ldc in the next st], hdc in the next 35 sts, rep from [ to ], hdc in the last 18 sts. (84 sts)
Rnd 15: Sc in the next st, sl st in the next st, break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing, and seamless join to next st. Set piece aside. Weave in first end (at magic circle). Set piece aside.
BEAK INSTRUCTIONS: Make 1, with Color B (Yellow)
Row 1: Ch 6, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in each remaining ch; turn. (5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in the next st, sc2tog; turn. (3 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc3tog; break yarn leaving long tail for sewing. (1 st)
WATTLE INSTRUCTIONS: Make 1, with Color C (Red)
Row 1: Ch 9, skip the 2 chs closest to the hook, dc in next 3 chs, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch; break yarn and finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
FEET - MAKE 2 COLOR B (Yellow)
1 Weird Row: Ch 10, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in the next 7 chs, [turn, loosely sl st in first 3 sts, ch 5, skip the first ch, sc in the next 4 chs, sc in the next 3 sl sts, sl st in the next ch] twice; break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Set pieces aside.
TAIL FEATHER INSTRUCTIONS: Make 5 total
- 1 with Color B
- 2 with Color C
- 2 with Color D
Rnd 1: Leaving a long tail, ch 2, skip the ch closest to the hook, 6 dc in last ch, join with sl st. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 2 sts; join. (8 sts)
Rnd 3: (CSDC, dc) in first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next each of next 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts; join. (12 sts)
Rnds 4 – 7: CSDC in first st, dc in each rem st around; join.
Rnd 8: CSDC/dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog twice, dc in last 2 sts; join. (8 sts)
Rnd 9: CSDC/dc2tog, dc2tog thrice; join. (4 sts) Break yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Use this tail to cinch the top of Rnd 9 closed, bringing tail out in center of feather.
TURKEY SQUISH ASSEMBLY:
1. Add the Safety Eyes to the Top Half of the Body centered between the wings, opposite Rnd 15, as shown.
2. Sew the Feet to the Bottom Half of the Body, leaving the toes loose. Be sure to position them facing away from Rnd 13. Flip one over so that they are mirrored.
3. Sew the small end of the Wattle to the last round of the Bottom Half of the Body, slightly to the right of center (marked with st marker), in the front of the feet, as shown.
4. Sew the Tail Feathers to the Top Half of the Body, right above the last round. Be sure to position opposite the eyes, centered between the wings. Sew color B feather straight up in center, sew color C feathers along either side of B feather, and then sew color D feathers straight out along side, as shown below.
5. Use the long tail on the Top Half of Body to whip stitch the Top and Bottom together JUST OVER HALF WAY around. Be sure to match up the wings, and wattle the eyes and feet in the same direction. Stop just a few stitches past the second safety eye, and pin this sewing end out of the way.
6. Sew the Beak to the front, between the eyes, overlapping the top of the Wattle.
7. Insert the pillow ball or fill with fiber fill. Finish using the long tail on the Top Half of Body to whip stitch the Top and Bottom together.
Now that the main dish is covered...
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