Crochet Porch Goose Easter Dress and Bunny Ears

 Gustafer's Easter Dress & Bunny Ears

A Free Crochet Pattern for Porch Goose Statues

 

 

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I had to jump on the viral porch goose trend — and honestly, the moment I got my goose (meet Gustafer!), I knew I couldn't just leave him standing there undressed. With spring around the corner and Easter on my mind, I set out to make him the most festive goose on the block. The result? A pastel hdc dress with a ruffled hem and a matching set of bunny ears. He is absolutely precious!

 

This pattern is sized for a standard porch goose statue approximately 23" tall with a 7" neck circumference and 24" belly circumference. The dress is worked in joined rounds from the neck down, so it slips easily over your goose's head and drapes over his body.

Update 3/28/26: Thank you all for your support! I've updated the bunny ears for an accounting mistake, as the stitch counts were off. After reviewing the pattern, I found that Rows 2–5 did not have enough stitches written to account for the full round of the oval. Please see the updated pattern below.

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Materials

Dress

Yarn: Baby Bee Soft + Snuggly in Flaminglow (or any aran/worsted weight yarn in your preferred color)

Hook: I (5.5 mm)

Gauge: 3 hdc/in; 2.5 rnds/in

Notions: Scissors

 

Bunny Ears (Corrected 3/28/26)

Yarn: Any scrap yarn — aran or worsted weight.

Hook: H (5.0 mm) hook

Notions: Yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

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The Dress

Pattern Notes

•       This pattern is worked in joined rounds (not turned). You may work continuously if you prefer — stitch counts remain the same.

•       Ch 1 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch.

•       Inc = 2 hdc in one stitch.

•       The ruffle edging is optional — finish with any edging you like, or simply sl st to close.

•       To adjust neck size, increase or decrease your starting chain in increments of 6.

Foundation

Setup: Ch 18, join being careful not to twist.

 

Neck Rows

Rows 1–2: Ch 1, hdc around, join with sl st. (18)

 

Body Increases

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first two stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (2 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (24)

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in the first three stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (3 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (30)

Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the first four stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (4 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (36)

Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in the first five stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (5 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (42)

Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in the first six stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (6 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (48)

Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in the first seven stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (7 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (54)

Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in the first eight stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (8 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (60)

Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in the first nine stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (9 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (66)

Row 11: Ch 1, hdc in the first ten stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (10 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (72)

Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in the first eleven stitches, then 2 hdc in one stitch (11 hdc, inc) × 6. Sl st. (78)

 

Body

Row 13: Ch 1, hdc around, sl st.

 

Repeat Row 13 until desired length. I worked 21 rows total (Rows 13–21).

 

Ruffle Edging

Final Row: Ch 3, 4 dc in same stitch, 5 dc in each stitch around. Sl st. Finish off and weave in ends.

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The Bunny Ears (Updated 3/28/26)

 

Make 2. The ear is worked into both sides of the starting chain and worked in rounds. Do not turn after joining.

 

With pink yarn, ch 10.

 

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across. Rotate work so the unworked side of the chain is on top. Sc across the other side of the chain. (18)

Row 2: Join white yarn, ch 1, sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 8 sts, sl st to the first st. (20)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 9 sts, sk the sl st, sl st to the first sc. (22)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 10 sts, sk the sl st, sl st to the first sc. (24)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 11 sts, sk the sl st, sl st to the first sc. (26) Finish off, leaving a tail.

 

Joining the Ears

With white yarn, sc across the bottom of both ears. Ch 1, turn.

Next row: Sc across. Finish off.

 

Using a tapestry needle, sew the gap between the ears closed (approximately 2 sts) to help the ears stand upright.

 

Chin Ties

At each end of the joining row, attach yarn and ch 25. Finish off and weave in ends. Tie under your goose's chin to secure.

 

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Happy crocheting, and Happy Easter from Gustafer! 🐣

 

If you make this pattern, I'd love to see your goose! Share your finished project and tag me.