Crochet Tutorial: Garden Goose in Striped Sweater and Blue Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern.

This garden goose crochet pattern creates a tall, sweet amigurumi goose with a long white neck, oversized round eyes, an orange beak, a red head patch, and tiny flower decorations. The outfit includes a green and yellow striped sweater, blue overall shorts with buttons and flower embroidery, red sneakers, a brown chest backpack, a straw hat with a blue bow, a picnic basket with gingham cloth, and a sunflower accessory.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The goose is worked mostly in continuous rounds with tight amigurumi tension. The clothing is partly crocheted directly onto the body and partly added as separate detail pieces, which helps the finished doll look layered like the photographed design.

The finished goose has a tall neck, a rounded body, short blue overall legs, dangling orange legs, red sneakers, and soft striped sleeves. The head is intentionally large and expressive, with two raised eye domes sewn onto the face instead of flat eyes.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Finished size: About 11 to 12 inches tall when made with DK or sport weight cotton yarn.
• Main method: Amigurumi in continuous rounds.
• Important texture: Firm stuffing, tight stitches, clean color changes, and neat sewing.

Materials

• DK or sport weight cotton yarn in white, red, orange, green, yellow, blue, tan, brown, cream, light blue, black, pink, and small amounts of flower colors.
• 2.25 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook for the goose and clothing.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the hat brim and basket if you want a slightly softer accessory shape.
• 10 mm black safety eyes for the eye domes, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small beige buttons, or crocheted buttons made from tan yarn.
• White yarn or embroidery floss for sneaker laces.
• Black embroidery thread for sneaker sole lines.
• Optional: fabric glue only for securing tiny knots, not for main assembly.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• sts: stitches
• Rnd: round
• Row: row

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not critical, but the stitches must be tight enough so stuffing does not show through. For a neat doll similar to the image, crochet 8 single crochet stitches and 8 rounds to about 1 inch using your chosen yarn and hook.

If your stuffing shows between stitches, use a smaller hook. If your pieces feel stiff and difficult to shape, loosen your tension slightly. The goose should be firm enough to hold the long neck upright, but not so hard that the head cannot be shaped.

Important Construction Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless the instruction says to turn or join.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the neck very firmly so the large head stays lifted.
• Stuff the shoes and body firmly, but keep the arms and sleeves lightly stuffed.
• For the best photographed shape, sew the head to the neck at a slight forward angle.
• The eye domes should touch each other in the center front and sit high above the beak.
• The sweater stripes are worked directly into the body and sleeves.
• The bib, backpack, hat, basket, flowers, and sunflower are added after the goose body is finished.

Part 1: Red and White Sneakers

Make two sneakers. Each sneaker starts with a white oval sole, then changes to red for the upper. The front is shaped into a rounded toe, matching the playful red sneakers in the image.

Sneaker Sole and Upper

1. With white yarn, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, 2 sc in first ch, sc in next 4 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. You have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, inc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts, inc in next 2 sts. You have 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 2 times: sc in next st, inc. Sc in next 4 sts. Repeat 4 times: sc in next st, inc. Sc in next 4 sts. Repeat 2 times: sc in next st, inc. You have 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: BLO, sc around. You have 32 sts.
6. Rnd 5: With white yarn, sc around. You have 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Change to red yarn, sc around. You have 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Sc in next 8 sts, dec 8 times, sc in next 8 sts. You have 24 sts.
9. Rnd 8: Sc in next 7 sts, dec 5 times, sc in next 7 sts. You have 19 sts.
10. Rnd 9: Sc in next 5 sts, dec 4 times, sc in next 6 sts. You have 15 sts.
11. Rnd 10: Sc around. You have 15 sts. Fasten off only if making the leg separately. If you want a seamless leg, continue with orange yarn in the next section.

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Sneaker Details

• Use black embroidery thread to sew one curved line around the front edge where the white sole meets the red upper.
• Use white yarn to embroider two short horizontal lace bars across the red top of the shoe.
• Make a small bow on each shoe with white yarn. Tie securely and trim the ends evenly.
• Add a few white stitches at the toe front to create the rounded white sneaker tip visible in the image.

Part 2: Orange Goose Legs

The orange legs are narrow and straight, showing between the blue shorts and red sneakers. Make two legs. If you continued from the sneaker, begin with orange yarn directly at the shoe opening.

1. Rnd 1: With orange yarn, sc around the sneaker opening. You have 15 sts.
2. Rnd 2 to Rnd 12: Sc around. You have 15 sts each round.
3. Stuff the leg firmly but do not stretch it.
4. Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg the same way, but do not fasten off if you are joining directly into the shorts.

Part 3: Blue Overall Shorts and Body Base

The blue overall shorts are crocheted around the top of the legs and joined at the center. They should look like roomy short overalls, with a small gap at the crotch and rounded lower edges.

Blue Shorts Around Each Leg

1. Attach blue yarn to the top of one orange leg.
2. Rnd 1: Repeat 3 times: sc in next 4 sts, inc. You have 18 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. You have 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 3 times: sc in next 5 sts, inc. You have 21 sts.
5. Rnd 4 to Rnd 5: Sc around. You have 21 sts each round.
6. Fasten off the first shorts leg. Make the second shorts leg the same way, but do not fasten off.

Join the Shorts

1. With the second shorts leg still on your hook, ch 3.
2. Join to the first shorts leg with a sc. This begins the hip round.
3. Rnd 6: Sc around the first leg, sc in each of the 3 chains, sc around the second leg, then sc in the opposite side of the 3 chains. You have 48 sts.
4. Rnd 7 to Rnd 10: Sc around. You have 48 sts each round.
5. Rnd 11: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 6 sts, dec. You have 42 sts.
6. Rnd 12 to Rnd 15: Sc around. You have 42 sts each round.

Lightly stuff the shorts area. The shape should be rounded but not stretched. The finished shorts should cover the upper legs and sit low enough that the orange legs are visible, just like the garden goose in the photo.

Part 4: Green and Yellow Striped Sweater Torso

The sweater begins at the top of the blue shorts. It is worked directly into the body, with green and yellow stripes. The stripes should be visible across the belly and shoulder area, while the blue bib will cover part of the center front later.

1. Rnd 16: Change to green yarn. BLO, sc around. You have 42 sts.
2. Rnd 17: With green yarn, repeat 6 times: sc in next 5 sts, dec. You have 36 sts.
3. Rnd 18: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. You have 36 sts.
4. Rnd 19: With yellow yarn, sc around. You have 36 sts.
5. Rnd 20: Change to green yarn, repeat 6 times: sc in next 4 sts, dec. You have 30 sts.
6. Rnd 21: With green yarn, sc around. You have 30 sts.
7. Rnd 22: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. You have 30 sts.
8. Rnd 23: With yellow yarn, sc around. You have 30 sts.
9. Rnd 24: Change to green yarn, repeat 6 times: sc in next 3 sts, dec. You have 24 sts.
10. Rnd 25: With green yarn, sc around. You have 24 sts.
11. Rnd 26: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. You have 24 sts.
12. Rnd 27: Change to green yarn, sc around. You have 24 sts.
13. Rnd 28: BLO, sc around with green yarn to create a raised collar base. You have 24 sts.

Stuff the body firmly before closing the sweater section. The torso should taper from the blue shorts to the collar. This narrowing helps the long white neck stand in the correct tall goose shape.

Part 5: Long White Neck

The neck is a long white tube. It must be firm, straight, and slightly flexible. In the photo, the neck rises out of the green sweater collar and supports the large head at a slight forward tilt.

1. With white yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. You have 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. You have 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 4 times: sc in next 3 sts, inc. You have 20 sts.
5. Rnd 4 to Rnd 33: Sc around. You have 20 sts each round.
6. Stuff very firmly as you go. Do not wait until the end, because the tube is narrow.
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Insert the lower end of the neck into the green collar opening. Sew around the collar edge using small stitches. For a natural pose, pull the front stitches slightly tighter so the neck leans forward very gently.

Part 6: White Goose Head

The head is a rounded oval, larger than the neck, with a soft front face and enough space for the raised eyes and orange beak. The red patch and flowers are sewn on later.

1. With white yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. You have 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc in next st, inc. You have 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 2 sts, inc. You have 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 3 sts, inc. You have 30 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 4 sts, inc. You have 36 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 5 sts, inc. You have 42 sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 6 sts, inc. You have 48 sts.
10. Rnd 9 to Rnd 15: Sc around. You have 48 sts each round.
11. Rnd 16: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 6 sts, dec. You have 42 sts.
12. Rnd 17: Sc around. You have 42 sts.
13. Rnd 18: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 5 sts, dec. You have 36 sts.
14. Rnd 19: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 4 sts, dec. You have 30 sts.
15. Rnd 20: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 3 sts, dec. You have 24 sts.
16. Rnd 21: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 2 sts, dec. You have 18 sts.
17. Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and crown.
18. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the neck.

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Part 7: Raised Eye Domes

The two oversized white eye domes are one of the most important details. They create the cute, surprised garden goose expression. Make two domes and place the black safety eyes before sewing them to the face.

1. With white yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. You have 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc in next st, inc. You have 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 2 sts, inc. You have 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5 to Rnd 7: Sc around. You have 24 sts each round.
7. Insert one black safety eye between Rnd 3 and Rnd 4, slightly below center. Place the eye toward the outer side of the dome.
8. Rnd 8: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 2 sts, dec. You have 18 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Repeat 6 times: sc in next st, dec. You have 12 sts.
10. Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not completely flatten the dome.

Sew both eye domes to the front of the head with the inner edges touching. Place them high on the face, with the lower edges just above the beak position. The eyes should look rounded and raised, not flat.

Part 8: Orange Beak

The beak is wide, rounded, and slightly flattened. It sits under the eye domes and points forward. Make the upper beak first, then add a smaller lower beak underneath for dimension.

Upper Beak

1. With orange yarn, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, 2 sc in first ch, sc in next 4 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. You have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat 2 times: sc in next st, inc. Sc in next 4 sts. Repeat 4 times: sc in next st, inc. Sc in next 4 sts. Repeat 2 times: sc in next st, inc. You have 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3 to Rnd 4: Sc around. You have 24 sts each round.
5. Rnd 5: Sc in next 4 sts, dec 8 times, sc in next 4 sts. You have 16 sts.
6. Lightly stuff only the base. Flatten the tip gently. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lower Beak

1. With orange yarn, ch 6.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, 2 sc in first ch, sc in next 3 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch. You have 14 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. You have 14 sts.
4. Flatten and fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew the upper beak centered beneath the two eye domes. Sew the lower beak just under the upper beak, using only a few stitches so it creates a soft lower lip. The beak should cover the lower center of the head and look cheerful.

Part 9: Red Head Patch

The red head patch sits on the top of the head and shows between the eye domes, then continues slightly toward the back. It gives the goose the colorful garden character shown in the image.

1. With red yarn, ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, 2 sc in first ch, sc in next 6 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side, sc in next 6 ch, 2 sc in last ch. You have 20 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Sc around. You have 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 5 times: sc in next 3 sts, inc. You have 25 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Sc around. You have 25 sts.
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the patch to the top of the head. Place the narrow front end between the two eye domes and let the wider part curve over the crown. Keep your sewing stitches small and hidden in the red edge.

Part 10: Striped Sweater Sleeves and White Wing Tips

The arms are long striped sleeves with small white wing tips at the ends. The sleeves angle downward, and the right sleeve can be sewn close to the basket handle to look like the goose is carrying it.

Make two arms.

1. With white yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. You have 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3 to Rnd 4: Sc around. You have 12 sts each round.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat 2 times: sc in next 4 sts, dec. You have 10 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to green yarn. Repeat 2 times: sc in next 4 sts, inc. You have 12 sts.
7. Rnd 7: With green yarn, sc around. You have 12 sts.
8. Rnd 8 to Rnd 9: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. You have 12 sts each round.
9. Rnd 10: Change to green yarn, sc around. You have 12 sts.
10. Rnd 11: With green yarn, repeat 2 times: sc in next 5 sts, inc. You have 14 sts.
11. Rnd 12 to Rnd 13: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. You have 14 sts each round.
12. Rnd 14 to Rnd 15: Change to green yarn, sc around. You have 14 sts each round.
13. Rnd 16: Change to yellow yarn, repeat 2 times: sc in next 6 sts, inc. You have 16 sts.
14. Rnd 17: With yellow yarn, sc around. You have 16 sts.
15. Rnd 18 to Rnd 19: Change to green yarn, sc around. You have 16 sts each round.
16. Rnd 20 to Rnd 21: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. You have 16 sts each round.
17. Rnd 22: Change to green yarn, sc around. You have 16 sts.
18. Stuff the wing tip and lower sleeve lightly. Leave the upper sleeve almost flat.
19. Flatten the top opening and crochet 8 sc through both layers to close.
20. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the sleeves to the upper sides of the sweater, slightly below the collar. The left arm should rest down along the side. The right arm should angle outward toward the basket, with the white wing tip near the handle.

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Part 11: Blue Overall Bib and Straps

The blue bib sits over the striped sweater, attached to the blue shorts. The overall straps go over the shoulders and are finished with small tan buttons, matching the cute handmade outfit in the image.

Front Bib

1. With blue yarn, ch 17.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in 16 sts. Turn.
3. Row 2 to Row 7: Ch 1, sc across 16 sts. Turn.
4. Row 8: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 12 sts, dec. You have 14 sts. Turn.
5. Row 9: Ch 1, sc across 14 sts. Turn.
6. Row 10: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 10 sts, dec. You have 12 sts.
7. Sc evenly around the entire bib edge, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew the lower edge of the bib to the front top edge of the blue shorts. The upper edge should reach the lower chest area, covering the center stripes but leaving the striped sleeves visible.

Overall Straps

1. With blue yarn, ch 32.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in 31 sts.
3. Fasten off, leaving tails on both ends.
4. Make a second strap the same way.

Sew one strap to each top corner of the bib. Cross or angle them gently over the shoulders and sew the back ends to the blue waistband. Add tan buttons at the front strap corners and two more small buttons near the side front of the shorts.

Crocheted Buttons Option

1. With tan yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR.
3. Sl st to the first sc and fasten off.
4. Sew the tiny circle flat to the bib or shorts.

Part 12: Flower Embroidery on Overalls

The lower front of the blue overalls has small flower embroidery. Keep these details tiny and delicate so they look like stitched garden flowers rather than large patches.

• Use green yarn to sew two short vertical stems on the lower right side of the shorts.
• Use red yarn to make three straight stitches at the top of one stem for a red flower.
• Use pink yarn to make five small petal stitches on the other stem.
• Add one white stitch at the center of the pink flower.
• Use green yarn to add two tiny leaf stitches beside each stem.

Part 13: Brown Front Backpack

The brown backpack rests on the goose chest like a small garden satchel. It has a square pouch, a rounded flap, a top loop, shoulder cords, and a center button.

Backpack Front and Back Panels

1. With brown yarn, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in 12 sts. Turn.
3. Row 2 to Row 12: Ch 1, sc across 12 sts. Turn.
4. Fasten off. Make a second panel the same way.

Backpack Side Strip

1. With brown yarn, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in 3 sts. Turn.
3. Row 2 to Row 34: Ch 1, sc across 3 sts. Turn.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the side strip around the sides and bottom of one panel, then sew the second panel to the other side of the strip. Leave the top open. Lightly stuff the pouch only enough to give it shape.

Backpack Flap

1. With brown yarn, ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in 10 sts. Turn.
3. Row 2 to Row 4: Ch 1, sc across 10 sts. Turn.
4. Row 5: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 6 sts, dec. You have 8 sts. Turn.
5. Row 6: Ch 1, sc across 8 sts. Turn.
6. Row 7: Ch 1, dec, sc in next 4 sts, dec. You have 6 sts.
7. Sc evenly around the flap edge. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew the flap to the back top edge of the pouch and fold it over the front. Add one small tan button to the center front. Make a top loop by chaining 18, working 17 sc back across the chain, and sewing both ends to the top of the backpack.

Backpack Straps

• Ch 28 with brown yarn, fasten off, and make a second strap.
• Sew the straps from the upper back of the bag around the goose shoulders or collar area.
• Keep the straps loose enough that the bag sits flat over the sweater.

Part 14: Straw Hat With Blue Bow

The straw hat is a separate accessory placed beside the goose. It has a round crown, wide brim, blue band, and small bow. Use tan yarn and slightly relaxed tension for a soft woven look.

Hat Crown and Brim

1. With tan yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. You have 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc in next st, inc. You have 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 2 sts, inc. You have 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 3 sts, inc. You have 30 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 4 sts, inc. You have 36 sts.
8. Rnd 7: BLO, sc around. You have 36 sts.
9. Rnd 8 to Rnd 11: Sc around. You have 36 sts each round.
10. Rnd 12: FLO, repeat 6 times: sc in next 5 sts, inc. You have 42 sts.
11. Rnd 13: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 6 sts, inc. You have 48 sts.
12. Rnd 14: Sc around. You have 48 sts.
13. Rnd 15: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 7 sts, inc. You have 54 sts.
14. Rnd 16: Sc around. You have 54 sts.
15. Rnd 17: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 8 sts, inc. You have 60 sts.
16. Rnd 18: Sc around. You have 60 sts.
17. Fasten off and weave in the end.

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Blue Hat Band and Bow

1. With blue yarn, ch 42, or enough chains to fit around the crown base.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc across. Fasten off and sew around the hat crown.
3. For the bow, ch 12, sl st into the first ch to form a loop. Ch 12 again and sl st into the same base to form the second loop.
4. Wrap yarn around the center 5 times and knot securely.
5. Sew the bow to the front of the blue band.

Part 15: Picnic Basket With Red Gingham Cloth

The basket is a small tan rectangle with a handle and a red and white checkered cloth tucked inside. It is held near the goose’s right hand in the finished display.

Basket Base and Sides

1. With tan yarn, ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, 2 sc in first ch, sc in next 8 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on the opposite side, sc in next 8 ch, 2 sc in last ch. You have 24 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc in next 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, inc in next 4 sts, sc in next 8 sts, inc in next 2 sts. You have 32 sts.
4. Rnd 3: BLO, sc around. You have 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4 to Rnd 9: Sc around. You have 32 sts each round.
6. Rnd 10: Sl st loosely around the top edge, or sc around if you prefer a thicker rim.
7. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 34.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in 33 sts.
3. Fasten off, leaving long tails.
4. Sew one end of the handle to each side of the basket.

Gingham Cloth

Use red and white yarn for a small checkered cloth. Carry the unused yarn across the back of the work, or cut and weave ends if you prefer a cleaner but slower method.

1. Ch 13 with red yarn.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 3 red, sc 3 white, sc 3 red, sc 3 white. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 3 red, sc 3 white, sc 3 red, sc 3 white. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc 3 white, sc 3 red, sc 3 white, sc 3 red. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc 3 white, sc 3 red, sc 3 white, sc 3 red. Turn.
6. Repeat Rows 1 to 4 two more times for 12 rows total.
7. Sc evenly around the edge with red yarn. Fasten off.

Fold the cloth in half and tuck it into the basket so a red checkered corner shows over the rim. Add a few hidden stitches to hold it in place.

Part 16: Head Flowers

The goose has small flowers on top of the head near the red patch. Make one cream flower, one blue flower, and one small orange side flower to match the colorful garden look.

Small Five-Petal Flower

1. With the flower center color, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. Sl st to the first sc.
3. Change to petal color.
4. In each stitch around, work: sl st, ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st.
5. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail.

• Make one flower with cream petals and a yellow center.
• Make one flower with blue petals and a cream or yellow center.
• Sew the cream flower slightly left of the red patch.
• Sew the blue flower slightly right of the red patch.

Orange Side Flower

1. With orange yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. Sl st to close.
3. In each stitch, work: ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st into the same base stitch.
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Sew the orange flower near the side of the head, slightly behind one eye dome. It should look like a small side blossom peeking out from the red crown patch.

Part 17: Sunflower Accessory

The sunflower is a separate garden prop placed beside the goose. It has a brown center, bright yellow petals, and green leaves, matching the small flower accessory shown near the right side of the image.

Sunflower Center

1. With brown yarn, make a MR.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. You have 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc around. You have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat 6 times: sc in next st, inc. You have 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat 6 times: sc in next 2 sts, inc. You have 24 sts.
6. Fasten off if you want a flat center, or make a second circle and sew them together with light stuffing for a raised center.

Yellow Petals

1. Attach yellow yarn to any front loop of the brown center.
2. Repeat around the 24 sts: sl st in next st, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next brown stitch, sl st in next stitch.
3. You will have 12 pointed petals.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Green Leaves

1. With green yarn, ch 8.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Working on the opposite side of the chain, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Make two leaves.

Sew the leaves behind the sunflower center so they peek out from the lower left and lower right sides.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head to the top of the neck. Angle the head slightly forward so the goose looks curious and friendly.
2. Sew the eye domes firmly to the face. The inner sides should touch or nearly touch.
3. Sew the beak under the eyes, centered and slightly flattened at the tip.
4. Sew the red patch to the top of the head, then add the three small flowers around it.
5. Sew both striped sleeves to the shoulders. Angle the right arm toward the basket handle.
6. Sew the blue bib to the front of the body and attach the straps over the shoulders.
7. Add tan buttons to the bib corners and shorts front.
8. Sew the brown backpack onto the chest, letting it rest over the striped sweater.
9. Place the hat and sunflower beside the goose, or sew them lightly in place for a fixed display.
10. Position the basket near the right wing tip and stitch the wing to the handle if you want the goose to hold it securely.

For facial balance, check the face from the front before tying final knots. The black eyes should sit at the same height. The beak should be centered below the domes, and the red patch should show clearly between the eyes.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used safety eyes, buttons, or glued knots.
• Press gently with a towel after cleaning and reshape by hand.
• Let the goose air dry completely before storing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The neck is firmly stuffed and stands upright.
• The eye domes are even and securely sewn.
• The orange beak is centered below the eyes.
• The sweater stripes line up neatly around the torso and sleeves.
• The blue overall bib, straps, and buttons are attached firmly.
• The backpack sits flat on the chest.
• The sneakers have white laces and black sole lines.
• The basket has a handle and visible gingham cloth.
• The straw hat has a blue bow.
• The sunflower has yellow petals and green leaves.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the finished goose away from direct sunlight for long periods, because bright red, blue, and green yarn can fade. Store it in a dry place with enough space around the neck and head so the shape is not bent.

If dust gathers on the doll, use a soft brush or lint roller with very gentle pressure. For small stains, dab the area instead of rubbing. Rubbing can lift fibers and make the stitches look fuzzy.

When storing the accessories, keep the hat brim flat and place the basket upright. If the sunflower petals curl, dampen your fingers slightly, shape the petals, and let them dry flat overnight.