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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute, bumblee 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 bumblebee, ready for spring and summer! It’s the perfect quick project to brighten up your porch, entryway, or school goose mascot!
Whether you’re dressing your goose for the spring season, adding a whimsical touch to your collection, or just want a fun weekend make, this bumblebee 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, White, and Yellow
- Floral wire or pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Measurements:
Materials Needed:
- 1 skein each (300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards) of Redheart Super Saver in Black, White, and Yellow
- Size 5.0 mm crochet hook (I use these and these glitter hooks – they’re awesome!)
- Floral wire or pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Fiber Fill
Finished Measurements:
- Dress Height: about 11″ height
- Dress Width: about 12.5″ at widest, 4″ at neck
- Wings: About 6″ at widest
- Antennae: 3.25″ height
- Antennae Headband: 5″ wide
- Antennae Strings: about 8″ long
- Note: Outfit designed to fit 23″ porch goose.
Gauge:
- 4″ x 4″: 12 sts by 8 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:
- Bobble Stitch
- Double Crochet
- Single Crochet
- Slip Stitch
- Chain
Abbreviations (US):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- slst = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
Pattern:
Bee Dress:
Note: ch 2 counts as a stitch at the beginning of each round.
Using yellow, ch 30. Slst to first ch join.
Round 1: ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (30)
Round 2: ch 2, dc around in each st around. When making the last dc, complete the body of the dc stitch in yellow, then switch to black to finish the dc stitch (pulling black yarn through the last 2 loops on your hook). Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (30)
Round 3: ch 2, dc in next st, 2dc in next st. (Dc 2, 2dc in next st), rep () around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (40)
Round 4: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to yellow using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (40)
Round 5: ch 2, dc next 2, 2dc in next st. (Dc 3, 2dc in next st). rep () to end of round. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (50)
Round 6: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to black using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (50)
Round 7: ch 2, dc next 3, 2dc in next st. (Dc 4, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (60)
Round 8: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to yellow using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (60)
Round 9: ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (60)
Round 10: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to black using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (60)
Round 11: ch 2, dc next 4, 2dc in next st. (Dc 5, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (70)
Round 12: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to yellow using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (70)
Round 13: ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (70)
Round 14: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to black using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (70)
Round 15: ch 2, dc next 5, 2dc in next st. (Dc 6, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (80)
Round 16: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to yellow using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (80)
Round 17: ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (80)
Round 18: ch 2, dc in each st around. Before finishing the last dc, switch to black using the same method as round 2. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (80)
Round 19: ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (80)
Round 20: ch 2, dc in each st around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (80)
Round 21: do not ch, (Sk 2, 5dc in next st, sk 2, slst) rep () around. Slst last 2, slst to join. Tie off yarn & weave in ends.
Antennae and Headband:
Make 1 headband and 2 antennae.
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. Slst into next ch from hook, slst back to the first ch. Slst to join. Tie off.
Insert hook into the middle of the stitch at the other end of the row, ch 31. Slst as above. 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.
Wings:
Make 2.
Round 1: Using white, make a magic ring. In ring, ch 2, dc 15. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (15)
Round 2: ch 2, 2dc in each dc around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (30)
Round 3: ch 2, (dc, 2dc in next st) around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (45)
Round 4: ch 2, (dc 2, 2dc in next st) around. Slst to top of ch 2 to join. (60)
Round 5: ch 2, dc 8. Tie off leaving a long tail. Do not weave in ends.
Sew wings to back of bee costume. I sewed mine over the 3rd and 4th rows from the top of the dress. Full disclosure, I just trimmed the ends of the wings and didn’t weave them in since they’re inside the dress. But feel free to weave them in!
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
