Crochet this mini peacock or turkey that will fit in the palm of your hand! At about 3 inches tall in worsted-weight yarn, this bird packs a lot of personality in a small package. The tail stands on its own through unique shaping, so that your little peacock or turkey stands proud with its tail displayed with no additional support or sewing.

This design uses scrap amounts of yarn and involves no sewing for assembly. The turkey pattern follows the peacock pattern for a majority of the time with differences clearly marked, so you can create both with one pattern. The beak and the gobbler (for the turkey) are worked in through crochet stitches, and the tail is worked from unused stitches, so no need to sew on separate pieces!

This pattern is geared towards the advanced beginner and has video support for the more difficult rounds. It incorporates bobble stitches, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, puff stitch, and spike stitch, all of which are covered in the video tutorial.

The optional eye highlights are worked into the face while crocheting and are finished off with two pulls of the needle and a single knot. This pattern includes a video tutorial that walks you through the more difficult parts of the pattern and a 9-page PDF with clear photos.

Guidance on how to crochet this piece in chenille yarn is provided as well.

Pattern Details:
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This pattern assumes basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques (sc, inc, dec, magic ring). It includes bobble stitches, stitches of varying heights (e.g., hdc, dc, tr), working in the front and back loops, and simple color changes, all of which are covered in the video tutorial. Photo and video support is included for more difficult sections of the pattern.

Finished Size: Approx. 3 inches tall using worsted-weight yarn. Size may vary depending on yarn and tension.

Materials Needed:
Worsted-weight yarn in blue, teal, purple, and yellow (peacock) or brown, orange, red, and yellow (turkey) — (1-3g for each color, scrap yarn friendly)
3.5 mm hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors
6 mm safety eyes

⚠️ Safety Note: Safety eyes are not recommended for children under 3. Embroidered features are a safer alternative.

What’s included:

• 9 page print-friendly PDF
• Table of contents to help you navigate the pattern quickly
• 70-minute video tutorial covering the most technical sections (color changes, safety eyes, beak, gobbler, and tail)
• Photo support throughout
• Troubleshooting section

This listing is for a digital PDF pattern — no physical item will be shipped.