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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute Highland Cow 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 highland cow, complete with a fluffy fringe. 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 highland cow 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 Bernat Super Value in Walnut or color of your choosing, scraps of a beige shade (oatmeal) for the horn. I used Bernat for all parts of this pattern.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Slicker Brush
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.
- The fur texture is created by cutting the loops and brushing the fiber with a slicker brush.
- I made each loop about 1.5 to 2 inches long, and trimmed where necessary after.
Stitches Used:
- Single Crochet
- Single Crochet Decrease
- Loop Stitch
- Loop Stitch Increase
- Double Crochet
- Slip Stitch
- Chain
Abbreviations (US):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- slst = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
Pattern:
Body:
With brown, ch 30. Slst to join.
Round 1: ch 1, loop stitch around. Slst into ch 1. (30)
Round 2: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (30)
Round 3: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (30)
Round 4: ch 2, dc, 2dc in next st, (dc 2, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst into top of ch 2m (40)
Round 5: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (40)
Round 6: ch 2, dc 2, 2dc in next st, (dc 3, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst into top of ch 2m (50)
Round 7: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (50)
Round 8: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (50)
Round 9: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (50)
Round 10: ch 2, dc 3, 2dc in next st, (dc 4, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst into top of ch 2. (60)
Round 11: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (60)
Round 12: ch 2, dc 4, 2dc in next st, (dc 5, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst into top of ch 2m (70)
Round 13: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (70)
Round 14: ch 2, dc 5, 2dc in next st, (dc 6, 2dc in next st), rep () to end of round. Slst into top of ch 2. (80)
Round 15: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (80)
Round 16: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)
Round 17: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (80)
Round 18: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)
Round 19: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (80)
Round 20: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)
Round 21: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (80)
Round 22: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)
Round 23: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (80)
Round 24: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (80)
Round 25: ch 1, loop st around, slst into ch 1. (80)
Round 26: scallop row – (Sk 2, 5dc in next st, sk 2, slst), rep () around. Slst last 2. Tie off, weave in ends.
Cow Bonnet:
With brown, make a magic ring. Ch 1, 10 sc in ring. Slst into ch 1 to join.
Round 2: ch 1, 2 loop st in each st around, slst into ch 1 to join. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, sc around, slst to join. (20)
Round 4: ch 1, (loop st, 2 loop st in next) rep around, slst to join. (30)
Round 5: ch 1, sc around, slst. (30)
Switch to rows
Row 6: ch 1, loop st 20, ch 1, turn. (20)
Row 7: sc across, ch 1, turn (20)
Row 8: sk 1st sc, loop st across to last 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 9: sc across, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 10: loop st across, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 11: sc across, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 12: loop st across, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 13: sc across, ch 1, turn (18)
Row 14: sc across, ch 1. (18)
To make the ties:
Ch 31. Tie off.
Insert hook into opposite corner of bonnet, ch 31. Tie off. Weave in ends.
Ears:
Make 2
With brown, ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 2: loop st in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 4: loop st in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 5: sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 6: loop st in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 7: sc 2, sc2tog, sc 1, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 8: loop st in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 9: sc2tog, sc2tog. Ch 1, turn (2)
Row 10: sc2tog. Tie off, weave in ends.
Horns:
Make 2.
Ch counts as a stitch.
With beige, ch 8, slst into 1st ch to join.
Round 1: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (8)
Round 2: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (8)
Round 3: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (8)
Round 4: ch 1, sc2tog, sc remaining sts, slst into ch 1. (7)
Round 5: ch 1, sc2tog, sc remaining sts, slst into ch 1. (6)
Round 6: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (6)
Round 7: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (6)
Round 8: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (6)
Round 9: ch 1, sc2tog, sc remaining sts, slst into ch 1. (5)
Round 10: ch 1, sc2tog, sc remaining sts, slst into ch 1. (4)
Tie off yarn, weave in ends.
Assembly & Fur
To make the fur texture, cut the top of each loop stitch loop on the bonnet, ears, and the body. To make this a relatively quick and painless process, I tried to go row by row and gathered 10+ loops on my finger before sliding the scissors through the loops. This makes a fringe effect instead of loops.
Once all loops have been cut, I recommend working in sections and gently brushing the fringes out with the slicker brush. This will separate the yarn strand and also make it fluffy. Make sure to hold the base of the stitches as you brush it out.
Once the fur texture is made, sew the ears and horns to the bonnet on either side. To help me make sure everything is even and will look good, I sew these pieces on while the bonnet is on my goose.
Weave in any loose ends and trim where necessary, like a haircut!
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
