Turkey Leg Cutie

Stuffed into this free crochet turkey leg pattern are all the warming wonders of harvest time gatherings—laughter traveling down a long dinner table, the aroma of warm spices filling your nose, and the allure of warm blankets waiting to welcome you to a post-feast’s nap. While the hearty harvest soups simmer on the stove, how better to pass the time than with this free turkey leg amigurumi pattern! **Pattern Information:** This free crochet turkey leg amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of **intermediate**. The finished dimensions are **4.5 inches (height) by 2.25 inches (width) by 2.25 inches (depth)**.∗ You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively. ∗Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: **18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches**. **Supplies**: * Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook * Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – white (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Aran) * Yarn B – tan (example uses Big Twist Value: Camel) * 10mm black safety eyes (x2) * Black embroidery floss * Pink embroidery floss (example uses DMC 963 Light Dusty Rose) or pink yarn * Polyester fiberfill * Yarn needle * Scissors * Stitch markers **Alternate Yarn Supplies:** Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo): * Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – taupe (example uses Big Twist Value: Khaki) * Yarn B – brown (example uses Big Twist Value: Toffee) Color Variation 3 (chunky version): The chunky example of this pattern measures 6.5 inches (height) by 3.25 inches (width) by 3.25 inches (depth) using the following gauge: 16 sc x 15 rows = 4 inches. All supplies remain the same, except for the following replacements: * Super Bulky (6) weight yarn in 2 colors: * Yarn A – white (example uses Premier Parfait Chunky: Cream) * Yarn B – tan (example uses limited edition Premier Parfait Chunky: Almond Butter, recommended replacement: Premier Parfait Chunky: Teddy Bear) * 14mm black safety eyes (x2) * Pink yarn (example uses Premier Parfait Chunky: Pink Lemonade) * Black embroidery floss (doubled) **Terminology**: This free crochet turkey leg pattern uses English / US terminology: * st (sts) = stitch (stitches) * ch = chain stitch * sl st = slip stitch * sc = single crochet * sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease * SPsc = spike stitch∗ * sk = skip Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch. In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase. ∗Be sure to read through the special instructions for the spike stitch before beginning, as it is unique for this crochet turkey leg pattern. **Follow us for more crochet content and amigurumi adventures!** https://virkadia.com/ | Blog https://virkadia.etsy.com | Etsy https://www.instagram.com/virkadia | Instagram https://www.pinterest.com/virkadia | Pinterest https://www.facebook.com/virkadia | Facebook https://www.tiktok.com/@virkadia | TikTok **Thank you for all of your support!**