Free Crochet Pattern: Ladybug Porch Goose Outfit - Sarah Faith Crafts

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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute ladybug porch goose costume! Scroll down for design notes and the free pattern, as well as an option to purchase the AD-FREE PDF download.

If you’ve been looking for a way to give your porch goose a little extra personality, you’re in the right place. This free crochet pattern transforms your goose into the cutest little ladybug, complete with legs and cute spots. It’s the perfect quick project to brighten up your porch, entryway, or school goose mascot!

Whether you’re dressing your goose for spring, adding a whimsical touch to your collection, or just want a fun weekend make, this ladybug outfit is an easy and quick project to spruce up your goose.

Scroll down for the free version of this pattern with visual aids, or click here to purchase an AD-FREE and printable PDF pattern from my Etsy shop!

Materials Needed:

Size 5.0 mm crochet hook (I use these and these glitter hooks – they’re awesome!)
1 skein (198g / 7 oz, 333 meters / 364 yards) of Redheart Super Saver in Red and Black, and scraps of white
Scissors
Yarn needle
Floral Wire
Fiber Fill (optional)

Finished Measurements:

Height: about 10.5″
Width: about 13″
- Note: Outfit designed to fit 23″ porch goose.

Gauge:

Varies for this project.
You may have to go up or down a hook size to obtain finished measurements. I recommend maintaining semi-loose/medium tension throughout.

Pattern Notes:

This pattern was designed to fit a 23″ goose.

Stitches Used:

Single Crochet
Single Crochet Increase
Double Crochet
Double Crochet Increase
Slip Stitch
Chain

Abbreviations (US):

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
slst = slip stitch
rep = repeat

Pattern:

Dress Base:

Ch counts as a st.

With black, ch 30, slst into 1st ch to join.

Round 1: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (30)

Round 2: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (30)

Round 3: ch 2, dc, 2dc in next st. (Dc 2, 2dc in next st), rep () around, slst into top of ch 2. (40)

Round 4: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (40)

Round 5: ch 2, dc 2, 2dc in next st. (Dc 3, 2dc in next st), rep () around, slst into top of ch 2. (50)

Round 6: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (50)

Round 7: ch 2, dc 3, 2dc in next st. (Dc 4, 2dc in next st), rep () around, slst into top of ch 2. (60)

Round 8-10: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (60)

Round 11: ch 2, dc 4, 2dc in next st. (Dc 5, 2dc in next st), rep () around, slst into top of ch 2. (70)

Round 12-14: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (70)

Round 15: ch 2, dc 5, 2dc in next st. (Dc 6, 2dc in next st), rep () around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)

Round 16-20: ch 2, dc in each st around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)

Round 21: scallop edge row – (Sk 2, 5dc in next st, sk 2, slst), rep () around. Slst last 2, slst to join. Tie off, weave in ends.

Legs:

Make 6

Ch counts as a st.

With black, make a slipknot leaving a long tail, and ch 8. Slst into 1st ch to make a loop.

Round 1: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (8)

Round 2-14: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (8)

Round 15: ch 1, sc2tog three times, sc last st, slst into ch 1. (5)

Tie off yarn, leaving a tail. Sew tail through the sts in round 15, then pull to cinch shut, weave in ends.

Wings:

Make 2.

Ch does not count as a st.

With red, make a magic ring.

Row 1: In ring, ch 2, dc 8; do not join. ch 2, turn. (8) note: stitches should be flat with a straight edge as opposed to a circle.

Row 2: dc 3, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc 3, ch 2, turn. (10)

Row 3: 2dc in each st, ch 2, turn. (20)

Row 4: dc across, ch 2, turn. (20)

Row 5: (dc, 2dc in next st), rep () ch 2, turn. (30)

Row 6: dc across, ch 2, turn. (30)

Row 7: (dc 2, 2dc in next), rep () around, ch 2, turn. (40)

Row 8: dc across, ch 2, turn. (40)

Row 9: (dc 3, 2dc in next), rep () around, ch 2, turn. (50)

Row 10: dc across, ch 2, turn. (50) Tie off, leaving a tail to attach to dress.

Wing Spots:

Small – Make 10

With black, make a magic ring. In ring, ch 1, 10 sc, slst into ch 1 to join. Tie off. Leave tails to attach each spot to the wings.

Big spots – make 4

With black, make a magic ring.

Round 1: In ring, ch 1, 10 sc, slst into ch 1 to join. (10)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2sc in each st around. Slst into ch 1. (20) Tie off. Leave tails to attach each spot to the wings.

Sew spots to wings, weave in ends.

Attach wings to the back of the dress as pictured.

Attach all 6 legs to the front of the dress as pictured.

Headband:

With black, ch 18, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across. (16) At the end of the row, insert hook into the middle of the last dc stitch, ch 31. Tie off.

Insert hook into the middle of the stitch at the other end of the row, ch 31. Tie off. Weave in ends.

Antennae:

Using black, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (10)

With white, insert hook into the ch at the end of the antenna opposite to where the tails are, pull up a loop. Make a bobble with 5 dcs. Tie off, weave in ends.

Tie antenna to headband on the 6th stitch in from either side of the headband, or spaced to your preference. Weave in ends.

Run floral wire or a black pipe cleaner through each to make them bendable and for support.