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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute black cat 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 black cat, ready for both Fall and Halloween trick or treaters. It’s the perfect quick project to brighten up your porch, entryway, or school goose mascot!
Whether you’re dressing your goose for spooky season, adding a whimsical touch to your collection, or just want a fun weekend make, this autumn cat 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 black
- Fiber Fill
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Measurements:
- Dress Length: about 11″
- Dress Width: about 13″ at bottom, 9.5″ middle, and 4″ at neck
- Tail: about 5.5″ length
- Hat Length: 4″
- Hat Width: 6″
- Hat Ties: 8″
- Ears: about 2″ tall, about 2″ width at base
- Cape Width: about 12.5″ at widest, 4″ at neck
- Note: Outfit designed to fit 23″ porch goose.
Gauge:
- 2″ x 2″: 6 sc sts x 8 rows
- 4″ x 4″: 12 dc sts x 8 rows
- 4″ x 4″: 12 hdc sts x 10.5 rows
- 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 (US):
- Single Crochet
- Single Crochet Increase
- Single Crochet Decrease
- Double Crochet
- Double Crochet Increase
- Slip Stitch
- Chain
Abbreviations (US):
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- slst = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
Pattern:
Cat Dress:
Note: ch 2 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.
Tail:
Note: ch 1 counts as a st.
With black, ch 8, slst into 1st ch to join.
Round 1: ch 1, sc in each ch, slst into ch 1. (8)
Rounds 2-22: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (8)
Round 23: ch 1, sc2tog to last st, sc, slst into ch 1. (5)
Tie off yarn, cinch remaining sts closed. Weave in ends.
Sew tail to the bottom of the back of the cat dress. Optional, fill tail with fiber fill.
Hat:
Note: ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
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, 2 sc in each st around, slst into ch 1. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (20)
Round 4: ch 1, (sc, 2sc in next st), rep () around, slst into ch 1. (30)
Round 5: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (30)
-Switch to rows-
Row 6: ch 1, sc 20, ch 1, turn. (20) This row is the set up for the back of the hood. The 10 stitch gap is the front of the hood.
Row 7: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (20)
Row 8: sk 1st sc, sc across to last 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 9-13: sc across, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 14: sc across, ch 1. (18)
Do not turn; instead, ch 30, tie off. Insert hook into the other edge corner, ch 30, tie off.
Ears:
Make 2.
With black, ch 9.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 4, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 7: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 9: sc2tog. (1)
Tie off yarn, weave in ends.
Sew ears to either side of hat, bending the bottom row into a slight C shape.
As always, I hope you enjoy this pattern! Please feel free to leave any questions in the comments or e-mail me.
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Happy Making! xoxo
