Free Pattern: Goose Tutu

My daughter and grand daughter have always loved tutus so I got thinking… our geese would be super cute in tutus! Ducke (my goose) was not thrilled with modeling this one and decided it is really time to get him a girlfriend. That way each month I can release two different styles.

This looks really cute with my Goose Wigs and Santa Hat too. Think how fun it will be for the fourth of July!

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

Goose Tutu Crochet Pattern

The pattern is available to view here on the blog. An ad-free, downloadable pdf is available to purchase for a small fee from Ravelry | Etsy

Materials

Yarn: 200 yards worsted weight yarn in choice of colors
Crochet Hook: H (5mm), I (5.5mm)
Supplies: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, tulle (I used 6″ x 20 yards tulle in 2-3 colors)
Optional: Measuring tape, scissors

Measurements

Finished Measurements: Dress – 11.5” from top to bottom (long version), 14” across bottom edge
Gauge – 4” with an I hook = 14 hdc sts and 9.5 hdc rounds

Tips

The 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].

This is designed for a 23” goose statue like the one sold by Miles Kimball.

Dress

This starts at the neck edge and is worked in rounds to the bottom edge.
Instructions are written for color changes/stripes as shown in the sample. Substitute colors as desired.

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

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

3. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st around, sl st to join.

4. Ch 1, *hdc 19, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat once, sl st to join. (42sts)

5. Change to white yarn (the unused yarn can be carried on the inside of the tutu to avoid weaving in lots of ends).
Ch 1, *hdc 20, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat once, sl st to join. (44sts)

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

7. Change to red yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 11, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (52sts)

8. Ch 1, *hdc 12, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (56sts)

9. Change to white yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 13, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (60sts)

10. Ch 1, *hdc 14, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (64sts)

11. Change to red yarn. Ch 1, *hdc 15, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (68sts)

12. Ch 1, *hdc 16, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (72sts)

13. Change to white yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st around, sl st to join.

14. Ch 1, *hdc 35, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat once, sl st to join. (74sts)

15. Finish off the white yarn and change to red yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st around, sl st to join.

16. Ch 1, *hdc 36, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat once, sl st to join. (76sts)

17. Finish off the red yarn and change to green yarn. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl
st to join.

18. Ch 1, *hdc 18, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (80sts)

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

Regular, non tutu version: skip to “Dress Version” below.

20. This step creates openings for attaching the netting/tulle for the tutu. Ch 1, *sc 2, ch 2, sk 2*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (20 openings)

21. Ch 1, *sc 2, 2sc in the ch 2 space*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends.

Cut 40 pieces of netting/tulle 20” long. Fold two pieces in half. Pull the center loops through one of the openings from step #20. Pull the ends through the loops until the netting/tull is snug against the dress. Repeat for each opening. Trim the bottom edge of the tutu if needed.

Bow

1. With an I hook and green yarn, ch 31, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (30sts)

2-4. Ch 1, turn, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

5. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing and center of bow.

Fold the rectangle, matching the short ends. With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the ends togehter.

Move the seam so it is center back of the bow. Use the remaining yarn to wrap around the middle of the bow several times, cinching in the center. Sew the middle of the bow to the green section of the dress, right before the tutu begins.

Dress Version (not shown in photos)

Work steps 1-19 from main instructions. Change colors for the bottom “skirt” section if desired.

20-21. Ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st to end of round, sl st to join.

22. Ch 1, *hdc 19, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (84sts)

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

24. Ch 1, *hdc 20, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (88sts)

25. Ch 1, *hdc 21, 2hdc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (92sts)

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

27. Ch 1, *sc 22, 2sc in the next st*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. (96sts)

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