11 DIY Crochet And Knit Projects For Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is coming closer and closer, and everyone around is planning menus, inviting guests and choosing what to wear. Whether you are going to organize a party or not, some decor is important to create that cozy feel in your home. Let me share some cool and unusual decor projects that may be useful for you in case you are familiar with crocheting and knitting techniques.

A crocheted pumpkin garland is a great idea to welcome the fall and Thanksgiving! It looks super cute and can be hung everywhere – on your fireplace, on the window, over the door and so on. The technique is pretty simple and you can rock any colors you like, or even go for an apple garland making the pieces a bit different.

DIY little crochet pumpkin garland (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY little crochet pumpkin garland (via www.shelterness.com)

What would a Thanksgiving be like without some pumpkins? N idea, we all get some for this holiday! But who said that we should take only usual ones? Here is a beautiful pattern for a crochet pumpkin in various sizes. They are super easy to create, so get started!

DIY colorful crochet pumpkins (via craftbits.com)

DIY colorful crochet pumpkins (via craftbits.com)

Such a cute crochet pumpkin coffee cup cozy will be a great gift idea for any fall or Thanksgiving party, and I bet everyone will use it – no unnecessary favors here! Read how to crochet the piece and attach the crochet pumpkin in the source.

DIY crochet pumpkin coffee cup cozie (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY crochet pumpkin coffee cup cozie (via www.shelterness.com)

There’s no Thanksgiving without turkeys, and again – who said it should be real? In case you don’t want a real turkey or you need something to let your kids play with on this day, this cute crochet turkey is right what you need. The tail is made of granny squares, which aren’t difficult to crochet, and the body will be a bit more hard to make.

DIY crochet Thanksgiving turkey (via www.petalstopicots.com)

DIY crochet Thanksgiving turkey (via www.petalstopicots.com)

Make each place setting stand out adding something. This cute turkey makes a festive addition to each person’s place setting at the Thanksgiving feast, it will add a fun touch. Easily made with two circles and four (or more) feathers and finished off with two cute button eyes.

DIY crochet turkey applique for place settings (via www.fiberfluxblog.com)

DIY crochet turkey applique for place settings (via www.fiberfluxblog.com)

There’s no kitchen and no table setting without coasters of some kind. This tutorial will tell you how to make some for Thanksgiving – these are simple knit ones done in a neutral beige color – very fall-like. Make some to make the tablescape cozier or give them as favors to your guests.

DIY knit just coaster set for Thanksgiving (via www.autostraddle.com)

DIY knit just coaster set for Thanksgiving (via www.autostraddle.com)

Here’s one more cute pumpkin tutorial for those who love crocheting. I strongly recommend to choose some colorful yarn to make the pumpkins cooler and eye-catchy. Such little cuties are sure to make a cool centerpiece or just become decorations all around the house.

DIY colorful crocheted pumpkins (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY colorful crocheted pumpkins (via www.shelterness.com)

Acorns are another fall-like thing, and they can be used for Thanksgiving decor, too. Knit some large acorns to use them for decorating indoors and outdoors and you are sure to stand out with such decor when everybody will have pumpkins.

DIY knit acorn decoration for fall and Thanksgiving (via www.triedandtrueblog.com)

DIY knit acorn decoration for fall and Thanksgiving (via www.triedandtrueblog.com)

We need more turkeys for Thanksgiving! If you have already prepared one for cooking, it’s time to make some for decor, too. Here is the crochet pattern to make turkey coasters or hang them up as ornaments and decorations.

DIY turkey coasters and ornaments (via www.craftpassion.com)

DIY turkey coasters and ornaments (via www.craftpassion.com)

A cute crochet pumpkin can be not just a decoration, it can be functional! Make this crochet pumpkin pillow and enjoy it through the whole fall, not only at Thanksgiving. The piece is amigurumi, it’s sure to be super cute!

DIY amigurumi crochet pumpkin pillow (via divinedebris.com)

DIY amigurumi crochet pumpkin pillow (via divinedebris.com)

Here are some more functional pumpkins, these are about planting. These cute crochet pumpkin planter covers are amazing to turn usual small pots into cute pumpkins. Make some and decorate your pots with them, we advise to put them onto succulent planters to make them cooler and cuter.

DIY crochet pumpkin succulent planter covers (via www.1dogwoof.com)

DIY crochet pumpkin succulent planter covers (via www.1dogwoof.com)