How To Crochet Turkey Pocket Pouches

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing (optional)
• Fringe (optional)
• Safety eyes (optional)

Abbreviations:

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single crochet
• Dc: Double crochet
• Sl st: Slip stitch

Pattern:

First, make the basic body of the pouch, which is the same pattern as the bunny pouch. You can find the pattern on repeatcrafterme.com and a video tutorial on YouTube.

• Next, make the beak by chaining 3 and then single crocheting in the second chain from the hook and double crocheting in the last chain.
• Then, make the waddle by chaining 4, single crocheting in the second chain from the hook, and then slip stitching in the last two chains.
• Attach the beak and waddle to the right side of the pouch.
• Add safety eyes or stitch them on with black yarn.
• Weave in any loose ends.
• Stuff the head of the turkey if desired.
• Add fringe to the top of the turkey if desired.
• You can use these pouches as place cards, treat pouches, or napkin rings.

Body:

Chain 24.

• Sc in the second chain from the hook.
• Sc in the next chain, dc in the next chain. Repeat from * to ** until you have 16 stitches.
• Sl st in the last chain.
• Ch 1, turn.
• Sc in the next chain, dc in the next chain. Repeat from * to ** until you have 16 stitches.
• Sl st in the last chain.
• Repeat rows 5-7 until the pouch is the desired length.
• Fasten off.

Beak:

Ch 3.

• Sc in the second chain from the hook.
• Dc in the last chain.
• Fasten off.

Waddle:

Ch 4.

• Sc in the second chain from the hook.
• Sl st in the last two chains.
• Fasten off.

Assembling:

• Attach the beak and waddle to the right side of the pouch.
• Add safety eyes if desired.
• Weave in any loose ends.
• Stuff the head of the turkey if desired.
• Add fringe to the top of the turkey if desired.

Finishing:

Block the pouch if desired.