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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute USA bikini 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 beach babe, complete with a patriotic bikini top and bucket hat. It’s the perfect quick project to brighten up your porch, entryway, or school goose mascot!
Whether you’re dressing your goose for summer, adding a whimsical touch to your collection, or just want a fun weekend make, this cute bikini 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!)
- Less than 1 skein (198g / 7 oz, 333 meters / 364 yards) of Redheart Super Saver in Blue, Hot Red, and White
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Measurements:
- Bikini Top without ties: about 3.5” wide, tapering to less than 1” at the top point; about 3.5” height
- Skirt: 3” height, about 12”
- Hat is 4” long, 3” wide at crown, and 6” wide at brim
- 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
- Slip Stitch
- Chain
Abbreviations (US):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- dc = double crochet
- blo = back loop only
- flo = front loop only
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- slst = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
Pattern:
Bikini Top:
Right cup:
With blue, make a slip knot, ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch 1, turn. (10)
Row 2: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 7: sc across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 8: sc2tog twice, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 9: sc across, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 10: sc2tog. (1)
Do not tie off; ch 40 to make bikini string. Tie off, weave in ends.
With white, make small stitches as evenly spaced as you’d like. I made 16 small stitches total to look like stars.
Left cup:
With red, make a slip knot, ch 11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, ch 1, turn. (10)
Row 2: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog, switch to white, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: sc across ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog, switch to red, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog, switch to white, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 7: sc across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 8: sc2tog twice, switch to red, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 9: sc across, ch 1, turn. (2)
Row 10: sc2tog. (1)
Do not tie off; ch 40 to make bikini string. Tie off, weave in ends.
Join bottom of cups/bottom ties:
With right sides facing out, insert hook into the bottom left corner of the right bra cup. With white, pull up a loop and ch 5. Slst into the bottom right corner of the left cup.
Insert hook into the bottom left corner of the left cup, ch 60. Tie off. Weave in ends. Repeat in the bottom right corner of the right cup.
Skirt:
Ch 2 counts as a st.
With blue, make a slipknot. Ch 70. Slst into 1st ch to make a loop.
Round 1: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (70)
Round 2: ch 2, dc around, switch to red, slst into top of ch 2. (70)
Round 3: ch 2, (2dc in next 2 sts, switch to white, 2dc in next 2 sts, switch to red), rep () around, alternating colors every 2 sts. Make 1 dc in the last st, switch to red, slst into top of ch 2. (138)
Round 4: ch 2, dc around following the established color change pattern; switch to blue at the end of the last st, slst into top of ch 2. (138)
Round 5 (scallop edge): with blue, sk 2, 5dc in next st, (sk 2, slst, sk 2, 5dc in next st), rep () around, slst into last st. Tie off yarn, weave in ends.
Bucket Hat:
Ch does not count as a st.
With blue, make a magic ring.
Round 1: in ring, ch 1, 10 sc, slst into ch 1. (10)
Round 2: ch 1, 2sc in each st around, slst into ch 1. (20)
Round 3: ch 1, sc around, slst into ch 1. (20)
Round 4: ch 2, dc blo around, slst into top of ch 2. (20)
Round 5: ch 2, (dc, 2dc in next st), rep () around, switch to red, slst into top of ch 2. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, sc around, switch to white, slst into ch 1. (30)
Round 7: ch 1, sc around, switch to red, slst into ch 1. (30)
Round 8: ch 1, sc around, switch to blue, slst into ch 1. (30)
Round 9: ch 2, (dc flo, 2dc flo in next st), rep () around, slst into top of ch 2. (40)
Round 10: ch 2, dc around, slst into top of ch 2. (40)
Tie off yarn, weave in ends.
On the inside of the hat, insert hook into any st in row 8 (the last red row), pull up a loop with white. Ch 31, tie off, weave in ends.
Repeat on opposite side of hat to make the ties.
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
