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Cute Little Turkeys to Knit

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These cute Thanksgiving turkey knitting patterns are a fun way to use up leftover yarn while creating handmade decorations, seasonal toys and thoughtful fall gifts. From tiny knitted turkeys and felted designs to plump Thanksgiving table decorations, each pattern has its own quirky personality. Add one to your autumn mantel, use it as part of a Thanksgiving centerpiece or knit a cheerful turkey for a child to enjoy during the holiday season.

These small turkey knitting projects are also ideal for using yarn scraps in warm shades of brown, rust, red, orange and gold. Whether you are looking for a quick Thanksgiving knitting pattern or simply want to make something playful between larger projects, this collection is full of charming ideas to inspire your next cast-on.

If you want something a little whimsical to put on your Thanksgiving table or just a fun little fall-themed toy for the kids to play with, check out these adorable free turkey knitting patterns.

Susan B. Anderson designed a turkey for Spud & Chloe that is completely cute.

Kirsten Hipsky made a really wee turkey out of Valley Yarns Northampton for WEBS.

Anita Wheeless from the blog Mummble-Jummble2 designed a felted turkey with a pilgrim hat that is just a little bit irresistible.

Available as a free Ravelry download, Otto the Turkey from Ruth Homrighaus is a great scrap project that uses bulky yarn for the body and is also mostly felted.

Would you ever knit a turkey? I’m kind of considering it now.

Looking for Thanksgiving projects to knit? Check out these patterns we found on Etsy.

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Totoro Knitting Patterns

We’re a big Studio Ghibli household, and while they are sometimes very protective of their copyrights (as evidenced by the number of patterns on Ravelry that were removed from the service when it received a takedown notice back in 2021), there are still a fair number of Totoro knitting patterns (as well as other designs I’m sure we’ll get to someday). Let’s check them out!

Yaya Labs has a cute plush Totoro that looks like it might stand up on its own. The pattern is available on LoveCrafts, and it calls for DK or light worsted weight yarn in four colors. The pattern is considered advanced but it does include a photo tutorial. It stands 10.6 inches or 27 cm tall.

A similar pattern can be found a Shino Craft, which doesn’t have the leaf hat but does include little hands, and the legs aren’t as separate from the body. This one calls for sport weight yarn and is knit flat on two needles. 

All Made Here has a Totoro pouch that is super cute and looks pretty easy to knit. It measures 14 by 18 cm and is rated for advanced beginners. You can get the pattern when you subscribe to updates or follow the designer on Instagram. 

Stitch Totoro on a sweater with the Totorogenseren sweater from Anna-Sofia Vintersol. This free download on Ravelry uses worsted/aran weight yarn in two or three colors. The pattern comes in nine sizes, with a chest measurement ranging from 77 to 149 cm. 

The Forest Spirit Fair Isle Jumper from Kraft with Kindrex features a row of Totoros on the circular yoke, along with other little colorwork designs. The design includes three sizes, with chest measurements ranging from 91 to 101 cm. It calls for 4 ply (that’s fingering/sock weight in other parts of the world). 

Or you can stitch Totoro as part of a project with more Ghibli characters, as on the Magical Anime Knit Sweater (a longtime bucket list item for me) from The Bearded Sewist. This on has a circular yoke and rows of different characters including Totoro, Ponyo, soot sprites, Calcifer and more. The pattern comes in four sizes and is rated intermediate/advanced. It calls for DK weight yarn and you can grab a copy on Ravelry. 

Or try Katharina Kuntz’s Anime Scarf, also on Ravelry. This one is a double knit scarf worked in fingering weight yarn in two colors, with allover designs from Studio Ghibli movies. She started by knitting the movies in chronological order but gave that up after she realized all her favorites would be in the middle and therefore not visible when worn. You can probably rearrange the motifs further somewhat if you want to showcase your favorites.