The Turkey Tail Mushroom Crochet Pattern highlights the striking, layered textures of this unique mushroom. Perfect for creating eye-catching crochet, this design comes together super quick is a joy to make. It’s just one of 9 mushroom varieties included in the Mushroom Harvest bundle, offering 21 patterns in total.

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Just so you can appreciate crocheting this little fungi even more:

The Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a striking fungus known for its fan-shaped, multicolored appearance that resembles turkey feathers. While not typically eaten in culinary dishes, it is commonly used in teas and extracts. It is celebrated for its immune-boosting properties and is studied for potential benefits in cancer support. Turkey Tail mushrooms grow on decaying logs and stumps in forests worldwide.

Its vibrant, banded caps make it one of the most visually appealing fungi.

Interesting Facts:

• This mushroom is a staple in many traditional medicines and health supplements.
• Its vibrant, banded caps make it one of the most visually appealing fungi.

I’ve created a helpful video tutorial for this pattern bundle as well. The video will demonstrate for you how to crochet the gills used in this chanterelle mushroom crochet pattern. You can find that further down in this post or access it straight away on YouTube here.

Are you embarking on a crochet mushroom-foraging adventure?

You can download this turkey tail mushroom crochet pattern as part of the Mushroom Harvest Crochet Pattern Bundle here. This ad-free, printable PDF conveniently includes all 9 mushroom varieties in one place for some seriously cozy couch crocheting!

With all the different sizes included in the written pattern, that’s actually 21 (yes, TWENTY-ONE) mushrooms all in one pattern. I guess it’s sort of a crochet mushroom e-book, really!

The mushroom varieties included in the Mushroom Harvest are:

• Morel (3 sizes)
• Fly Agaric (3 sizes)
• Verdigris Agaric (3 sizes)
• Chanterelle (2 sizes)
• Indigo Milk Cap (2 sizes)
• Button (1 size)
• Turkey Tail (3 sizes)
• Porcini (3 sizes)
• Oyster (1 size)

This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.

Turkey Tail Mushroom Crochet Pattern Guide:

Size & Gauge:

Size: Small – 2.75″ | Medium – 3.5″ | Large – 4.5″

Gauge: N/A

Policies & Disclaimers:

This crochet pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. This pattern or parts of it may not be reproduced, resold, distributed, published, altered, translated, posted or shared without authorization. You can sell your finished items provided that you credit Off the Beaten Hook as the designer using this verbiage, “This pattern was designed by Lindsey Roe and Off the Beaten Hook.” Thank you for your respectfulness!

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What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?

THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% cotton yarn yarn for this pattern.

THE STUFFING: I used a variety of recycled materials to stuff these mushrooms, including recycled polyester, recycled cotton and yarn scraps.

THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.

If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!

Materials you will need:

Yarn:

100% Cotton | 3/DK/Light Worsted

I used yarn from my stash for this mushroom, which I always encourage you to try first! If you don’t have anything that will work, you’re sure to find a suitable color using one of the following collections:

• Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK – I recommend the colors Taupe, Soft Fudge, Champagne White, Vanilla Cream, Light Caramel, and Coffee Bean for these Turkey Tail mushrooms
• The yardage for this mushroom is small enough (under 1 ball), so the quantities are not specified.

If you would like to explore other yarn options, here are some that would work well for this pattern:

DK Weight (use a hook sized somewhere between 2.50 mm and 3.00 mm)

• Paintbox Yarns Simply DK (Acrylic)
• Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (Cotton)

Worsted/Aran Weight for a larger mushroom (use a hook sized somewhere between 3.50 mm and 4.50 mm)

• Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (Acrylic)
• Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Cotton)

Other tools and materials needed:

• Crochet Hook Size: 2.75 mm
• Tapestry Needle (bent tips make all the difference!)
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Stuffing

Abbreviations/Skills:

ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo reference number

The Turkey Tail Mushroom Crochet Pattern:

NOTES:

• These are worked in turning rows beginning with a mc
• Ch 1 and turn after every row (not specified below) – turning chains never count as a st. There is no defined right or wrong side.
• Color changes occur during the last st of the previous row (or your preferred color changing method including simply fastening off one color, turning, and adding the next color afresh)
• Color changes are specified after the Row number like this: Row 1 (Color)
• To define the turkey tail’s distinguishing wave, I recommend wet blocking the mushrooms upon completion. To do so, soak in cold water for 15 minutes, squeeze out the water, and shape into the wave while pinning to a blocking mat. Allow to dry completely.

Turkey Tail Mushroom #1 (small)

Turkey Tail Mushroom #2 (medium)

Turkey Tail Mushroom #3 (large)

Are you read to make your next mushroom?

You can find the individual free patterns to each of the varieties found in my Mushroom Harvest bundle here:

• Morel (3 sizes)
• Fly Agaric (3 sizes)
• Verdigris Agaric (3 sizes)
• Chanterelle (2 sizes)
• Indigo Milk Cap (2 sizes)
• Button (1 size)
• Turkey Tail (3 sizes)
• Porcini (3 sizes)
• Oyster (1 size)

Or snag all 21 mushrooms (9 varieties) in the Mushroom Harvest Pattern here:

Mushroom Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial:

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I can’t wait to see your beautiful Turkey Tail mushrooms! Be sure to tag me on social media @offthebeatenhook or use the hashtag #offthebeatenhook so I can admire your makes. ❤️

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