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Skip the store-bought decor. These Unique Turkey Free Knitting Patterns bring handmade charm to your Thanksgiving table.
Thanksgiving decor doesn’t have to stop at pumpkins and pilgrim hats. These patterns add a handmade look to the season, whether you’re after a wearable piece, a toy, or a bit of festive decor.
Unique Turkey-Free Knitting Patterns
1. Baby Turkey Hat
This turkey-themed hat made by Abipolz is an adorable, festive photo prop for a baby’s first Thanksgiving. Pick your favorite color, gather all the supplies, and get started before the holiday arrives.
2. Knitted Turkey Gnome
You just need this quirky gnome from Billyandbaa to make your turkey-themed home decor more interesting. So, knit one right away with the help of worsted-weight yarn in different colors, a pom-pom maker, and a few other basic supplies.
3. Knit Flat Turkey Sack Hat
This turkey sack hat is knit flat rather than in the round, making it an easy pattern if you’re more comfortable working with straight needles. And the flat construction also makes it easier to adjust the sizing as you go. Shared by Undergroundcrafter.
4. Turkey Finger Puppet
If you have naughtier kids at your Thanksgiving party, this small turkey finger puppet by Knit Bliss is perfect. It is a quick, low-commitment project that’s perfect for keeping kids busy at the event.
5. Tiny Turkey Toy
This tiny turkey toy is a sweet, portable project by Phia. It works well as a stocking stuffer or a small Thanksgiving-themed gift. Its miniature scale makes it a quick knit even if you’re short on time before the holiday.
6. Otto Turkey Plush
Named Otto, this knitted turkey plush by Ruth Homrighaus offers a more detailed take on the classic Thanksgiving bird. Its fuller shape also makes it a satisfying next step once you’ve tried some of the smaller turkey patterns on this list.