When it comes to decorating your Thanksgiving table, nothing adds more warmth and personality than a handmade touch. The Let’s Talk Turkey Silverware Holder is not just a fun crochet project it’s a charming way to celebrate gratitude, color, and creativity all at once.
Imagine your guests sitting down to dinner and finding their silverware tucked inside a cute little crochet turkey complete with colorful feathers, a bright beak, and cheerful buttons for eyes! This project instantly transforms your table setting into a festive display that sparks conversation and admiration.
Crocheted with Red Heart Super Saver yarn, this easy-level pattern by designer Michele Wilcox is both practical and delightful. It’s a great stash-busting project because each part of the turkey (head, body, feathers, wings, and legs) uses small amounts of yarn in different colors. Whether you’re making a set of four, six, or twelve, each turkey will have its own unique personality!
✨ Crochet Details
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Skill Level: Easy
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Finished Size: 7¾” (19.5 cm) from top of feather to bottom of body
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Designer: Michele Wilcox
🧶 Materials
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Yarn: Red Heart® Super Saver®
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1 skein each of:
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Buff (A – 334)
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Gold (B – 321)
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Cherry Red (C – 319)
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Charcoal (D – 3950)
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Carrot (E – 256)
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Medium Purple (F – 528)
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Hook: 4mm [US G-7]
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Other supplies: Yarn needle, stitch marker, two ⅜” (9.5mm) round buttons
Gauge: 6 sc = 1½” (4 cm); 6 rounds = 1½” (4 cm)
🧵 Pattern Instructions
Head
With A, ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sc.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc—12 sc.
Round 3: Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat—18 sc.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat—24 sc.
Round 5: Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat—30 sc.
Round 6: Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat; join with sl st—36 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body (make 2)
Work as head for Rounds 1–6.
Round 7: Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat—42 sc.
Round 8: Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat—48 sc.
Round 9: Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat; join with sl st—54 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Beak
With B, ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 5 hdc in last ch.
Working in opposite side of foundation ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Wattle
With C, ch 6.
Sc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in each remaining ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Wing (make 2)
With D, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across—8 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sc; turn—6 sc.
Row 3: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, sc in each sc—8 sc.
Rows 4–7: Repeat Rows 2–3 twice.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through ends and pull tight to gather.
Leg (make 2)
With B, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across—8 sc.
Row 2: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, sl st in end of Row 1; repeat twice.
Working in opposite side of foundation ch, sl st in each ch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Tail Feather (make 5)
With B, ch 12.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, hdc in next 5 ch, dc in next ch, 6 dc in last ch.
Working in opposite side, dc in next ch, hdc in next 5 ch, sc in last 4 ch; change to E—26 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 6 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, sc in last 6 sts; change to F—30 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, 2 dc in next 6 sts, sc in last 12 sts—36 sts.
Fasten off.
🪡 Finishing
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Sew beak slightly above center of face.
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Attach wattle above beak and add buttons for eyes.
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Overlap head on first 4 rounds of one body piece and sew.
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Sew wings and legs in place.
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Fan feathers together and attach to back.
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With wrong sides together, sew both body pieces, leaving an opening between 3 center feathers for silverware.
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Weave in ends neatly.
🎨 Suggested Yarn Colors
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Traditional: Buff, Gold, Cherry Red, Carrot, and Charcoal
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Rustic Modern: Beige, Mustard, Terracotta, Plum, and Warm Gray
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Playful Thanksgiving: Cream, Pumpkin, Olive, Wine, and Lilac
🧾 Free PDF Download
At the end of this article, you can download the free PDF pattern of the Let’s Talk Turkey Silverware Holder and start crocheting your festive flock today!
These crochet turkeys are a wonderful way to decorate your Thanksgiving table. Use them as silverware holders, napkin pouches, or even treat bags for kids and guests. Handmade touches like this make your celebration even more special.
