Looking for a little inspiration for turkey day? Check out these free and modern crochet patterns for Thanksgiving and whip something up for the big day.
I love making crochet decorations because they are so durable and they always attract compliments. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show off your crafty side by making a stunning crochet centerpiece, crochet table runner or crochet bunting. These fabulous fall crochet ideas will inspire you to put your own handmade spin on Thanksgiving!
What to Crochet for Thanksgiving?
Most of the time, when people think about crochet patterns for Thanksgiving, they think of the table.
So a good place to start if you are wanting to crochet something for your Thanksgiving festivities is a centerpiece or something that can go at each place setting, such as napkin rings or placemats.
Here are some more ideas: crochet a place holder for your dinner table, some turkey coasters for the living room, a leaf garland for the fall season, a crochet centerpiece Thanksgiving decoration for a festive table, fall decor for the front door, a Thanksgiving turkey purse for fun, a sweet little turkey amigurumi, or how about some last-minute hostess gifts if you aren’t hosting dinner?
These are all so much fun and bring a little bit of handmade to your quality time for the holiday. You can even make a crochet pilgrim gnome or a tiny cute crochet pumpkin as table decorations. SO many ideas!
But don’t just stop there! Here you will find many ideas for Thanksgiving crochet projects, even fun hats and amigurumi. So let your imagination run wild and whip up one of these crochet patterns for Thanksgiving.
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Free and Modern Crochet Patterns for Thanksgiving
You can make a few of these lovely crochet amigurumi sunflowers to serve as a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner. These flowers will never fade and you don’t have to remember to water them! This pattern uses the single, half double, double, treble and double treble stitches.
Designer: Krawka
Yarn: Sport Weight #3
Crochet a gorgeous placemat for the holiday table with this easy pattern for the Fall Decor Autumn Placemat.
Designer: Easy Crochet
Yarn: Cotton Yarn (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
A pumpkin spice sachet is hidden inside this cute little pumpkin pie. These quick single and half double crochet cuties would make great presents for people you won’t get to see during the holidays. I would include a handwritten recipe card for my favorite pumpkin pie!
Designer: Crafty is Cool
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without color-changing leaves. You can use single, double and treble crochet stitches to make a few of these fabulous leaves for a garland or table centerpiece. Warning: they’re addictive!
Designer: The Painted Hinge
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight #4)
This tongue-in-cheek pillow cover is removable thanks to a row of buttons on the back. It works up quick in double crochet and bobble stitches. I just love how colorful and fun it is. You’ll follow a graph for the front and then written instructions for the back.
Designer: Chain 8 Designs
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)
A simple single crochet bag turns into a smiling scarecrow with a little embroidery and a couple of buttons. You can stuff the bag and display it on the mantle or you can smuggle a present inside it and use it as a reusable gift bag!
Designer: Highland Hickory Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight #4)
Thick strokes of elegant black cursive look amazing against the speckled oatmeal background of this crochet Thanksgiving table runner. It couldn’t be easier in all single crochet and it is going to look absolutely stunning on your Thanksgiving table!
Designer: Briana K Designs
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)
A single crochet half circle makes the head of this cute turkey and alternating single and double crochet makes the lovely texture for the rest of the towel. You can hang this towel on your oven handle without worrying about it falling off and it doubles as a decoration!
Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn: Lily Sugar n’ Cream (Worsted Weight #4)
Corner to corner crochet makes quick work of colorful graphs using chain and double crochet stitches. You will build up the image one square at a time in diagonal rows. I would totally use this to make a crochet Thanksgiving throw pillow or table mats!
Designer: Pixel Perfect Crochet
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Add some color and warmth to a blank wall with this rustic acorn garland. You’ll use all the usual crochet stitch suspects: single, half-double, double and treble. What a beautiful and bountiful harvest!
Designer: Simplicity
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
For many people, Thanksgiving and football go together like peanut butter and jelly. This cozy double crochet blanket is worked with sunlight-activated yarn that generates heat. It’s the perfect throw for watching the game or enjoying an outdoor sporting event.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Heat Wave Yarn (Worsted Weight #4)
Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without pie. Apple, cherry, pumpkin...I like ‘em all! Single crochet strips form the crust and two double crochet circles serve as the filling and the base. It looks good enough to eat!
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn: Lily Sugar n’ Cream (Worsted Weight #4)
Gather together (in person and in spirit) with this simple single crochet throw pillow. You will use the tapestry crochet technique to switch between the two colors and spell out the fabulous cursive letters. There is also a version that says “blessed”!
Designer: Lee Lee Knits
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy (Worsted Weight #4)
Colorful stripes of varying sizes are whipped up with single crochet in a long rectangle. The rectangle is then sewn onto a wreath form and decorated with tiny pumpkins, delicate leaves and a big ol’ bow. It’s an absolutely fabulous wreath that’s perfect for Thanksgiving!
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Liven up your zoom meetings with this hilarious turkey hat just in time for Thanksgiving. This pattern is available in all sizes from newborn to adult. Don’t be chicken, it’s not too tricky to make. You only need to know how to single and half double crochet.
Designer: Snappy Tots
Yarn: Red Heart Soft (Worsted Weight #4)
You can make one of these double crochet chestnut leaves for each seat at your Thanksgiving table or sew a few together to make this wonderful table runner. This pattern features both written and charted instructions.
Designer: ABC Knitting Patterns
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
Add a handmade touch to your Thanksgiving table with these quick little acorns and leaves. The acorns are made with single crochet stitches and the leaves use a combination of single, half-double, double and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Yarncraft Ltd (DK Weight #3)
Organize your Thanksgiving seating plan in style with these darling little pumpkin place cards. This pattern features both video and written instructions and you only need to know how to do single and half double crochet.
Designer: Handy Little Me
Yarn: Rico Creative Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
Put a new spin on an old tradition by filling your cornucopia with colorful buttons instead of vegetables. Either way, this single, half double, double and half treble crochet make is going to look great as the focal point of your Thanksgiving table.
Designer: Lotus Designs
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore (Worsted Weight #4)
Grab some leftover yarn and whip up a few of these cuties to send to friends and family as quick “thankful for you” gifts. No fancy stitching here, just single, half double, double, half treble and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Stacey McGraw Designs
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
You can make these calorie free treats in a snap using just single and double crochet stitches. Buntings are my go-to for last minute decorations because they work up quickly and they make a big visual impact.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)
Rustic speckled yarn really shines in these simple but elegant single crochet cutlery pouches. You may choose to follow along with the graph or the written instructions. A set of these would be the perfect gift for the Thanksgiving hostess, don’t you think?
Designer: Sincerely Pam
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)
This C2C table runner uses half double crochet stitches instead of the traditional double crochet to keep the runner a manageable size. My favorite part is the colorful oak leaves on each end. What a creative touch!
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (Worsted Weight #4)
If you’re handy with a needle, you can make this clever fall craft that combines single crochet rectangles with simple cross stitching. Choose your colors carefully to match your home decor and you’ve got yourself a show-stopping centerpiece for your table!
Designer: Highland Hickory Designs
Yarn: I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
Turkey Napkin Ring & Flatware Holder - Free Crochet Pattern
These Thanksgiving napkin rings are both cute and functional. You can make these using just single, half double and double crochet stitches and very small amounts of scrap yarn. Children and adults alike will be delighted to see these little cuties at their place settings.
Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn: Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Our Thanksgiving Crochet Patterns
Thanksgiving might not be your favorite holiday but there are still so many things to be thankful for. I’m thankful for my crochet family and all the amazing free crochet Thanksgiving patterns that are out there!
Any of these patterns would make a beautiful gift or be a cute addition to your holiday festivities. From pot holders to amigurumi turkey patterns to the perfect decoration for your table, you’re bound to find it here in our collection of free Thanksgiving crochet patterns!
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I hope you enjoyed this roundup of my favorite Free and Modern Crochet Patterns for Thanksgiving!
Happy Crocheting and Happy Thanksgiving!
Amanda
Amanda, so many great ideas, what I don’t have ready for this holiday I will make for next year! Loved the ombré baby blanket especially the colors you used and the border which I may put on a blanket I am about to finish! You do a great job instructing and great camera angles! Hope you and your family have a lovely holiday season!