Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip - Free Crochet Pattern

The Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip crochet pattern is a free pattern for a crochet turkey applique that can be used for a hair clip. The pattern was designed by Lou Ann for T&C Crafters.

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If you are looking for a cute accessory to make up quickly for Thanksgiving celebrations, we have you covered! The Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip pattern works up fast and makes the cutest little turkey that can be attached right onto a hair clip or headband! It’s sure to be the talk of your Thanksgiving feast or to fly off the shelves at your fall market!

What Supplies Do You Need to Crochet a Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip?

Sport Weight (#2) Yarn in Brown, Orange, Red, and Yellow – I used Alize Diva Silk Effect in Red Brown, Orange, Red, and Yellow
C 2.5 mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
1/8 inch Black Foam Circle for Eye
Hot Glue and Glue Gun
Alligator Hair Clip
Small Piece of Coordinating Ribbon

Notes about Materials

To make this turkey applique an appropriate size for a hair clip, you will want to use a thin, sport weight yarn. I used Alize Diva Silk Effect which is a soft, 100% Microfiber Acrylic yarn. If you are looking for an alternative that includes cotton, Jody Long My Little Sunshine is another great sport weight yarn. Lion Brand Bon Bons Metallic could also be a good option if you are looking for a shiny option!

This pattern can be made into adorable earrings if you go with a thread-like yarn. You can also make a larger applique with worsted weight or bulky yarn. The options really are endless!

To finish the Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip, you will need to attach an eye. I used a black foam sheet and punched out a 1/8 inch circle using this punch. I attached it with Gorilla Glue hot glue.

You can choose to attach your hair clip directly to a headband or onto a clip. I chose to use an alligator clip. I first cut a small piece of coordinating ribbon to glue over top of the clip so the metal wasn’t showing. You will then glue the applique right onto the ribbon. While this is optional, I think it really helps elevate the look.

What Size is a Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip?

The finished Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip measures 2 1/4 inches wide and 1 7/8 inches tall.

Gauge (Not Essential)

Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook and sport weight (#2) yarn, a magic circle with 6 single crochets should measure 7/16 inch in diameter.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MC – Magic Circle
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
SC INC – SC 2 Times in Same Stitch
DC INC – DC 2 Times in Same Stitch
Sl St – Slip Stitch
FO – Finish Off

Pattern Notes

The turkey applique for the Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip is made in two pieces. You will begin by making the tail feathers of the turkey. This piece is worked in the round to create the brown center and then the feathers are worked in rows on top of the circle.

The body of the turkey is very tiny and made in just one round. Once this part is finished, the two pieces can be sewn together or glued (like I did).

Thanksgiving Turkey Hair Clip Crochet Pattern

Part 1 – Turkey Feathers

Round 1: In MC, 6 SC, Sl St in first SC to join. Pull MC closed. (6)

Round 2: SC INC around. SS to join in top of first stitch. (12)

Round 3: [SC, SC INC] x 6. Sl St to join in top of first stitch (18)

Round 4: [SC 2, SC INC] x 6. Sl St to join in top of first stitch and FO. (24)

You will now be working in rows from the front side only.

Row 1: Join orange yarn. CH 3 (counts as first DC), DC in top of next 19 SC from previous round. FO. (20)

Row 2: Join red yarn in CH of previous row. 3 DC in top of first DC from previous row. Sl St
between first and second DC of previous row. 3 DC in top of next DC from previous row, Sl St between DC of previous row. Repeat around for a total of 9 shell stitches (tops of turkey feathers) with Sl St between every other DC of previous row. FO.

Row 3: Join yellow yarn. SC INC in top of each ST in shell stitch (3 INC per shell stitch). Sl St between shells in same stitch as row 2 Sl St (you will be stitching over the red Sl St). FO.

Part 2 – Turkey Body

With Brown – In MC, 12 SC. Sl St to join in top of first stitch. Pull MC to close. CH 6. Working in the second chain from hook, [SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC all in same stitch]. Sl St in next 4 chains. Sl St in next SC of MC round. FO.