Free Pattern: Spring Goose Dress and Sunhat

Every goose needs a sundress and sunhat for spring and summer. This sweet little set could be made in a variety of colors to create a full vacation wardrobe.

Add some bunny ears and slippers for Easter too.

Watch for more fancy outfits to come each month. You can find the latest “Ducke and Goose” patterns at THIS LINK. See the full list of goose outfits and accessories at THIS LINK.

Where To Get The Goose

This is designed for a 23” goose statue like the one sold by Miles Kimball: https://www.mileskimball.com/buy-large-white-goose-23-h-310493

It is also available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AdRWSP

Spring Goose Dress and Sunhat Crochet Pattern

The pattern is available to view here on the blog. An ad-free, downloadable pdf is also available to purchase: Etsy | Ravelry

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Materials

Yarn: 250 yards ww yarn
- Yarns used in the sample: 200 yds RHSS BonBon yarn, 50 yds Turqua
Crochet Hooks: H (5mm), I (5.5mm)
Supplies: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, small amount of stuffing
Optional: Measuring tape, scissors

Measurements

Finished Measurements: 11” long x 16” wide across bottom edge (measured flat)/ 5.5” wide at neck
Gauge – 2” with an I hook = 6 hdc sts and 5 hdc rounds; 2.5 V st clusters x 3 V st rounds

Tips

First stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain unless noted.
Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to steps and not indicate number of rows.
Stitch count remains the same unless noted at end of row/round.
If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].

Dress

This starts at the neck edge and is worked in rounds to the bottom edge. Substitute colors as desired.

1. With an I hook and ww yarn, ch 40, sl st in the last ch from hook to form a circle. Make sure the chain is not twisted.

2-3. Ch 1, hdc in the same ch and in each ch around, sl st in the first st to join. (40sts)

4. Ch 4, dc in the same st, sk 1, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in the next st, sk 1* repeat to end of round, sl st in the first space to join.

5. Note: For the following steps, the “space” refers to the middle of the V st from the previous round, between the two dc sts. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each V st space to the end of the round, sl st in the first space to join.

6. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 9 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 9 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (22 V sts)

7. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 5 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 9 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 5 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (24 V sts)

8. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 11 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 11 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (26 V sts)

9. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 5 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 12 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 6 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (28 V sts)

10. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 13 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 13 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (30 V sts)

11. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 6 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 14 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 7 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (32 V sts)

12. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 15 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 15 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (34 V sts)

13. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 7 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 16 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 8 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (36 V sts)

14. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each V st space to the end of the round, sl st in the first space to join.

15. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each V st space to the end of the round, sl st in the first space to join.

16. Repeat the previous round.

17. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each V st space to the end of the round, sl st in the first space to join.

18. Repeat the previous round.

19. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 17 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 17 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (38 V sts)

20. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 8 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 18 V st spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next V st space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next 9 V st spaces, sl st in the first space to join. (40 V sts)

21. Ch 4, dc in the same space, (dc, ch 1, dc) in each V st space to the end of the round, sl st in the first space to join.

22. Repeat the previous round.

23. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the same V st space, sl st in the space before the next V st, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the next V st space, sl st in the space before the next V st*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Sunhat

1. With an H hook and worsted weight yarn (Turqua in sample), start with a magic circle of 8 sc sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 8 sc sts), pull closed and sl st in the first st to join. (8sts)

2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st in the first st to join. (16sts)

3. Ch 1, *sc 3, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first st to join. (20sts)

4. Ch 1, *sc 3, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first st to join. (25sts)

5. Ch 1, *sc 4, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st in the first st to join. (30sts)

6-8. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

9. Ch 1, *FPHDC around each of the next 4 posts, 2FPHDC around the next post*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (36sts)

10. Ch 1, *sc 2, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (48sts)

11. Ch 1, *sc 3, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (60sts)

12. Ch 1, sc 2, 2sc in the next st, *sc 4, 2sc in the next st*, repeat until 2 sts remain, sc 2, sl st to join. (72sts)

13. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Inner Circle (optional): I stuffed my hat and added a circle to cover the inside of the hat. This helped the hat sit on top of the goose’ head.

1. With an H hook, attach matching yarn to the ridge created on the inside of the hat from step #9. Ch 1, *sc 4, sc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (25sts)

2. Ch 1, *sc 3, sc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (20sts)

3. Ch 1, *sc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (10sts) Stuff the hat.

4. Ch 1, *sc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (5sts) Finish off, leaving a long tail for closing the circle.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to weave in and out of the remaining sts. Pull to close and secure the yarn.

Chin Strap

Fold the hat in half to find the placement for the ties. With an I hook and ww yarn (turqua in sample), attach the yarn to an inside loop (so it doesn’t show on the outside of the hat).

Ch 30. Finish off and tie a knot in the end of the chain. Repeat for the opposite side.

Flower

2.5” across

1. With an H hook and ww yarn, start with a magic circle of 5sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 5 sc sts), join and pull closed. (5sts)

2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (10sts)

3. *Ch 2, (dc, tr,) in same st, (tr, dc, ch 2, sl st) in next st, sl st in next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

With a yarn needle and matching yarn, sew the middle of the flower to the hat.