Crafty Corner
by Pepper Mint
Gobble, gobble, y'all!
November is definitely one of my favorite months, and no, it's not because Daylight Savings Time happens to be on November 2nd this year… though it is awesome to get that extra hour of sleep. Nope, I love November because November means Thanksgiving!
Now, I should be a good little girl and say that Thanksgiving truly means more to me than just turkey. It's a holiday to celebrate family, to celebrate friends, to celebrate the bounty of a fruitful harvest and…
Yeah, well… Thanksgiving means turkey. And for this month's edition of the Crafty Corner, Thanksgiving also means:
Turkey Placemats!
Of course, if you're feeling lazy from all the turkey-goodness and only want to make one of these bad boys, it could serve as a decorative centerpiece for your delicious-food-laden table. Each completed place setting will measure about 18 inches (45.5 cm) in diameter. For supplies, you will need:
* Main Color (MC) (01130 Warm Brown) 1 ball
* A (02013 Terra Firma) 1 ball
* B (01612 Country Yellow) 1 ball
* Size 5 mm (U.S. H or crochet hook
* Small amount of black yarn for eye embroidery.
I used the "Sugar ’n Cream Brand" of yarn, but you can use anything that suits your fancy.
INSTRUCTIONS
Body
*With MC, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
* 1st rnd: Ch 3. (Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd or row counts as dc.) 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 12 dc.
* 2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 24 dc.
* 3rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 36 dc.
* 4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 48 dc.
* 5th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 60 dc.
Continue as established, inc 12 dc each rnd to 108 dc. Join A with sl st to top of ch-3 at end of last rnd.
***Beg working in rows now.***
* 1st row: With A, ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each of next 8 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * 6 times more. Turn. 72 dc. Leave remaining sts unworked.
* 2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in first dc. *1 dc in each of next 9 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 80 dc.
* 3rd row: Ch 4 (counts as tr). *1 tr in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3. Rep from * to last 4 dc. 1 tr in each of last 4 dc. Turn.
* 4th row: Ch 1. Ship first tr. 1 sc in each of next 3 tr. *(3 dc. Ch 4. Sl st in first ch – picot made. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Skip next tr. 1 sc in next tr. Skip next tr. Rep from *, ending with 1 sc in top of ch-4. Fasten off.
Beak
* With B, ch 14.
* 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch across. Turn. 13 sc.
* 2nd row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc. Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 11 sts.
*3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row 3 times more. 3 sts.
* 4th row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts. Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook – sc3tog made. Fasten off.
Feet (make 2)
* With B, ch 2.
* 1st row: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
* 2nd row: Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 3 ch. (1 sc in next sc. Ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 5 ch) twice. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 3 ch. Sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Sew Feet and Beak in position (see picture).
With black yarn, embroider eyes (see picture).
ABBREVIATIONS
* ch = chain
* cm = centimeters
* dc = double crochet
* rep = repeat
* rnd = round (to work in a round, or in a circle)
* sc = single crochet
* sc2tog = decrease by one single crochet
* sc3tog = decrease by two single crochet
* sl st = slip stitch
* sp = space
* st(s) = stitch(es)
* tr = treble crochet
* * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
I hope you enjoy this festive pattern as much as you enjoy your dinner!
Happy crafting!