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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute strawberry 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 strawberry, complete with a leaf hat and strawberry blossom. 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 strawberry 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, scraps of Yellow, and Citron (or green of your choosing)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
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
- Single Crochet Decrease
- Double Crochet
- Double Crochet Increase
- Double Crochet Decrease
- Slip Stitch
- Chain
Abbreviations (US):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together
- dc2tog = double crochet two stitches together
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- slst = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
Pattern:
Body:
With red, 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.
With scraps of yellow, stitch short vertical lines to make seeds staggered around the dress.
Leaf collar:
With green, pull up a loop at the beginning of the round at the neck of the dress.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc around. (30)
Round 2: ch 1, sc 5, slst, (sc 6, slst), rep () 3 times, slst last 2, slst into ch 1. (leaf set-up round, making 4 leaves)
Switch to rows –
Row 3: ch 2, dc 1, 2dc in next 2, dc 2, ch 2, turn (8)
Row 4: dc across, ch 2, turn.
Row 5: dc 2, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 2, ch 2, turn (6]
Row 6: dc 2, dc2tog, dc 2, ch 2, turn. (5)
Row 7: dc2tog, dc, dc2tog, ch 2, turn. (3)
Row 8: dc3tog. Tie off, weave in ends.
Rep rows 3-8 in the remaining 3 leaf set up stitches.
Hat base:
With green, make a magic ring.
Round 1: ch 1, sc 10, slst into ch 1. (10)
Round 2: ch 1, 2sc in each st, slst into ch 1. (20)
Round 3-5: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (20)
Ch 31. Tie off. Count 10 stitches away from ch, insert hook, ch 31, tie off.
Hat Leaves:
With green, make a magic ring.
Round 1: in ring ch 1, sc 10, slst into ch 1. (10)
Round 2: ch 1, 2sc in each st, slst into ch 1. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, (sc 4, slst) rep () x3, slst last st, slst to ch 1 to join.
Switch to rows
Row 4: ch 2, dc 1, 2dc in next 2, dc, ch 2, turn (6)
Row 5: dc 2, 2dc in next 2, dc 2, ch 2, turn (8)
Row 6: dc 2, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc 2, ch 2, turn (6)
Row 7: dc 1, dc2tog, dc 2tog, ch 2, turn (4)
Row 8: dc2tog. Tie off, weave in ends.
Rep rows 4-8 in the remaining 3 leaf set up stitch segments.
Attach to hat so that center of magic rings align.
With green, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. Tie off. Attach to the center of the top of the hat.
Flower:
With yellow, make a magic ring,
Round 1: in ring, ch 1, 10 sc, slst into ch 1. (10)
Round 2: with white, ch1, (2sc in next st, slst) rep ().
Round 3: ch 1, (dc 2, slst) around. Tie off, leave a long tail to attach to dress.
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
