Crochet Turkey Belly Pot Holder

The Crochet Turkey Belly Pot Holder is a delightful addition to your kitchen decor that not only adds charm but also serves a practical purpose. This quirky pot holder features a cute turkey design with its belly acting as a secure spot for you to place hot pans or dishes. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, it brings a touch of whimsy to your cooking routine. The vibrant colors and intricate crochet work make it a standout piece that will surely bring smiles to anyone who sees it in your kitchen. Whether you're an avid chef or just enjoy adding unique touches to your home, the Crochet Turkey Belly Pot Holder is a fun and functional item that will make you feel thankful every time you use it.

Materials

Worsted Weight Cotton (#4)
-Brown [3.5oz/100g]
–Red [1oz/30g]
-Orange
-Yellow [Scraps]
I/9/5.50mm
Yarn Needle
1/4 yd 100% Cotton Batting (Optional, but recommended)
Scissors or Rotary Cutter (For cutting batting)

Stitch Guide

arnd = around
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dec = single crochet decrease
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

Gauge

12 sts x 12 rows = 4″
Gauge is not critical for this project

Finished Measurements

8.25″W x 8.75″H (Without Feathers)
10.5”W x 9.75”H (With Feathers)

Skill Level

Easy

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Batting is used for heat resistance. This will provide more padding and protection from hot surfaces, however, two layers of crocheted cotton is typically thick enough for short term protection (from oven to stove top). Cotton Batting can be found in any store that sells fabric.
• 100% cotton yarn (and batting) is recommended. Acrylics can melt if they become too hot.
• A yard of fabric (batting) = 36″H, 1/4 yard of fabric = 9″H, but the width is 54″ wide and batting doesn’t have a specific cutting direction.
• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• Where parenthesis appears within the instructions, work all of those stitch in one stitch/space.
• For the edging: use a loose tension to avoid pulling and puckering. If you have difficulty loosening your tension, use a J/10/6.00mm crochet hook for these rows.
• Edging instructions can be found in the “finishing” section.

Instructions

LARGE PANEL

With Brown,

R1. Ch 23, sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (22)

R2. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (22)

R3-44. Repeat R2; Fasten at the end of R44. (22)

SMALL PANEL

With Brown,

R1. Ch 23, sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch and in each ch across, turn (22)

R2. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (22)

R3-25. Repeat R2; Fasten at the end of R25. (22)

WINGS (Make 2) (leave long tail for sewing)

With Brown,

R1. Ch 2, sc in back bump of 2nd ch, turn (1)

R2. Ch 1, (sc, dc), turn (2)

R3. Ch 1, (dc, sc), dc, turn (3)

R4. Ch 1, sc, dc, (sc, dc), turn (4)

R5. Ch 1, (dc, sc), dc, sc, dc, turn (5)

R6. Ch 1, *sc, dc* 2X, (sc, dc), turn (6)

R7. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (6)

R8. Ch 1, *sc, dc* 2X, sc, (dc, sc), turn (7)

R9. Ch 1, *dc, sc* 3X, dc, turn (7)

R10. Ch 1, *sc, dc* 3X, (sc, dc), turn (8)

R11. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (8)

R12. Ch 1, *sc, dc* 3X, sc, (dc, sc), turn (9)

R13. Ch 1, *sc, dc* 4X, dc, turn (9)

R14. Ch 1, *sc, dc* 4X, (sc, dc), turn (10)

R15. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (10)

R16-19. Repeat R15; Fasten at the end of R19.

WATTLE/SNOOD (leave long tail for sewing)

With Red,

R1. Ch 10, working in back bump only: sc in 2nd ch, sc in next, 2 sc in next, sc x 2, dec, sc x 3, turn (10)

R2. Ch 1, sc x 3, dec, sc x 2, 2 sc, sc x 2; Fasten. (10)

HANGER

With Any Color,

Ch 16, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and across; Fasten. (15)

Finishing

• Lay large panel flat and lay batting over one edge.
• Lay small panel over the batting, lining up the edges.
• Thread needle with brown yarn and insert needle from front to back, then from back to front one stitch over, close to the upper right corner. Tie tails into a knot. — Repeat this step 8 more times in the following locations: right center, bottom right corner, bottom middle, center, upper middle, upper left corner, left center, bottom left corner. <This step tacks the 3 layers together and holds the batting in place. >
• Insert hook under the small panel and pull the tails and knots to the inside of the pot holder to hide them.
• Fold the remaining portion of the large panel up over the batting and small panel. Pin into place as needed. <Front pocket created>
• Insert hook in bottom right corner, through all 3 layers, and using brown yarn single crochet in the same space and in end of each row up the side, in each stitch across the top, and in the end of each row down the left edge. Fasten. Make sure you’re working through all crochet layers around. Do not crochet across the top of the pocket.
• With Red yarn, attach yarn 10 stitches below the pocket edge (on the right side of the pot holder, and working over to approx. 10 stitch below the pocket edge on the left side of the pot holder: Ch 1, sc x 3, *ch 1, skip 1, sc x 3* across; Fasten.
• With Orange yarn, attach yarn to 1st sc, 3 hdc in middle sc, sl st to next sc, skip ch-1, *sl st in 1st sc, 3 hdc in next, sl st in next* across; Fasten.
• With Yellow yarn, attach yarn to 1st hdc, 5 hdc in middle hdc, sl st in next, *sl st in 1st hdc, 5 hdc in middle hdc, sl st in next* across; Fasten.
• Attach wings by lining up that flat side with the edge of the pot holder and sew into place.
• Attach wattle/snood to top center of pocket, between the wings.
• Attach hanger to upper corner as desired.
• Hide all strings.