Jocee Inspirations

Yarn size 4 worsted weight, Yellow and Black

Optional:

elastic for the chin strap

Scotch two sided tape to adhere the hat to the head without any straps

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Stitches used:

MR - Magic Ring (can be replaced with chain 3 and work into first chain if you don’t like the

Sl st - Slip Stitch

Sc - Single Crochet

Inc- Single crochet increase

Dec - Single Crochet Decrease

Puff Stitch

Bee Body:
Yellow
R1: ch 16 [16] sl st to join (or MR, 16 sc in MR)
R2: (inc, 3sc) X 4 [20]
R3: 20 sc [20]
R4: (inc, sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, sc)x2 [24] 11cm
Black
R5: sc24
R6: (2sc, inc) x2, 12sc, (2sc, inc)x2 [28] 13cm
Yellow
R7: (inc, 3sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, 3sc)x2 [32] 15cm
R8-10: 32 sc
Black
R11:32sc
R12: (inc, 4sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, 4sc)x2 [36]
Yellow
R13: 36 sc
R14: 12sc, (dec, 2sc) x4, 12sc [32] (stop here for smaller goose)
R15-16: 32sc
Fasten off and weave in ends

Hat Pattern:

R1: MR, 2sc into MR, Chain 5, Puff stitch into 2nd chain from hook, sl st down the chain, 3sc into MR, chain 5, puff stitch into 2nd chain from hook, sl st down chain, sc into MR (6)

R2: Inc X 6 (12)

Fasten off and leave tails to create chin strap or leave tails for tying onto the goose head.

Options:

**If it's easier for you to make the circle and antennae separately, you can do the following

R1: MR, 6sc into MR

R2: inc x6, fasten off, leave tail for chin strap, or weave in ends if you are opting for a non chin strap option

Antennae (make 2):

Chain 5, Puff stitch into 2nd chain from hook, sl st down the chain, leave tails to tie into headpiece.

Slip the tails through the stitches on the head piece, tie off and weave in ends.

**To use elastic for the chin strap, cut a 2-3 inch piece of elastic to make a chin strap. Make a second "hat" round and pull both ends of the elastic to through the second round piece . Tie it firmly with a double knot, then sew the two rounds together. (Pumpkin Pictures for reference)

Bee Wings:

White:

R1: MR sc 3 into MR, ch 2, flip

R2: 2dc into each stitch, 2dc flip,

R3: Dc, ch, (2tc) x 3, dc, ch 2 sl st into same st as the last dc, weave tail down to mr for use in attaching

Sew the wings into the back of the bee body, in the middle yellow round

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Cat in the Hat Desk Goose Costume

Here is one variation of the Desk Goose Sweater that I designed because our school was performing Seussical the Musical. I put together a raffle basket with a variation of seasonal outfits, and Cat in the Hat as the centerpiece of the basket.

This would be a good outfit for a classroom goose for March, Reading Month and Dr. Seuss's birthday! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

Gauge: 4 stitches per inch

Supplies:

Yarn size 4 worsted weight, Red, Black, White

Optional:

elastic for the chin strap

Scotch two sided tape to adhere the hat to the head without any straps

(Amazon Affiliate links: I may someday, actually make a few cents from these links, but these are products I have purchased and use regularly)

Stitches used:

MR - Magic Ring (can be replaced with chain 3 and work into first chain if you don’t like the

Sl st - Slip Stitch

Sc - Single Crochet

Inc- Single crochet increase

Dec - Single Crochet Decrease

Sweater Pattern:

In Black

R1: ch 16 [16] sl st to join (or MR, 16 sc in MR)

R2: (inc, 3sc) X 4 [20]

R3: 20 sc [20]

R3: (inc, sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, sc)x2 [24] 11cm

R4: sc24

R5: (2sc, inc) x2, 12sc, (2sc, inc)x2 [28] 13cm

R6: (inc, 3sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, 3sc)x2 [32] 15cm

R7-10: 32 sc

R12: (inc, 4sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, 4sc)x2 [36]

R13: 36 sc

R14: 12sc, (dec, 2sc) x4, 12sc [32] (stop here for smaller goose)

R15-16: 32sc

(to add ruffles)

Inc in each stitch [64]

Inc in each stitch [128]

Hat Pattern:

Red:

R1: MR 6sc into MR

R2: incX6 [12]

R3: (inc, sc) x6 [18]

R4: 18sc in back loops

R5: sc x2, dec x4, sc x8 [12]

R6: 12 sc

White

R7-8: 12 sc

Red

R9-10: 12sc

White

R11-12 12sc

Red

R13-14 12sc

Stuff lightly

Hat Brim:

(Create separately and sew onto hat afterwards)

White

R1: Mr 6sc

R2: Inc sc x6

R3: Inc 1sc x 6 18

R4: Inc 2 sc x 6 24

Fasten off, weave in ends

Cut a 1.5-2inch piece of elastic. Pull the elastic through stitches between r2-3, knot on the inside. I usually use a fingertip to gauge how big to make the loop, it's better to have it on the smaller side, than to make it too large. You want it to fit snug on your goose and hold the hat in place.

Sew white round to bottom on hat, using BLO of the red hat to attach.

Bow:

R1: Ch 36, turn

R2: Sc into 2nd ch from hook SC the rest of the way down the chain 35

Fold strip in half.

Cross the ends ⅓ up from either end,

pull the top of the loop down to meet the cross

wrap middle with yarn

Tie off the yarn in the back of the bow, use the tail to attach the bow onto the black sweater.

And that's it! Put it all together and you have the Goose in the Hat! Thank you for following along, feel free to like, share and follow for more goose outfit updates!

© 2025 All rights reserved. This pattern, including all text and images, is the exclusive property of Jocee Inspirations and may not be copied, sold, or distributed. You have permission to sell finished products made from this pattern. Credit to the original designer is appreciated.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Desk Goose Pumpkin Costume

One of the many variations of the basic sweater pattern is the pumpkin costume!

This is pretty easy to work up and is great as a fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving costume.

Gauge 4 stitches per inch

Supplies:

Yarn size 4 worsted weight

Optional:

elastic for the chin strap

Scotch two sided tape to adhere the hat to the head without any straps

(Amazon Affiliate links: I may someday, actually make a few cents from these links, but these are products I have purchased and use regularly)

Stitches used:

MR - Magic Ring (can be replaced with chain 3 and work into first chain if you don’t like the

Sl st - Slip Stitch

Sc - Single Crochet

hdc -Half Double Crochet

Inc- Single crochet increase

Dec - Single Crochet Decrease

Sweater Pattern:

R1: ch 16 [16] sl st to join (or MR, 16 sc in MR)

R2: (inc, 3sc) X 4 [20]

R3: 20 sc [20]

R3: (inc, sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, sc)x2 [24] 11cm

R4: sc24

R5: (2sc, inc) x2, 12sc, (2sc, inc)x2 [28] 13cm

R6: (inc, 3sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, 3sc)x2 [32] 15cm

R7-10: 32 sc

R12: (inc, 4sc) x2, 12sc, (inc, 4sc)x2 [36]

R13: 36 sc

R14: 12sc, (dec, 2sc) x4, 12sc [32] (stop here for smaller goose)

R15-16: 32sc

Hat Pattern:

R1:MR 6 sc into MR [6]

R2: Inc x 6 [12]

R3: 12sc [12]

fasten off and weave in ends, leaving one out

Stem:

Chain 7, 2sc into the 2nd chain from hook 2sc into the next 3 stitches (this makes it curly), hdc in last 2 stitches, fasten off

instead of weaving in ends, use the tails to attach to the top of the hat. I pull each tail through a different hole in the top of the hat and double knot them underneath.

At this point you have a couple options to keep the hat on the goose's head. You can take the loose tail and create a chin strap, fasten off, and weave in the ends.

Or you can take a 3-4 inch piece of elastic to make a chin strap. Make a second "hat" round and attach the elastic to that piece with a double knot, then sew the two rounds together.

The last option is to go without a chin strap and use double sided tape to hold the hat on. The downside to this is that you need a new piece of tape every time you change the hat.

Leaves:

Chain 3, dc into 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, picot, dc into same chain, chain 2, sl stitch into same chain, repeat to add another leaf.

To add a curly vine, chain 10, 2sc into 2nd chain from hook, 2sc into next 7 chains, sc into the next chain, fasten off, use ends to tie onto sweater at collar.

Monday, October 20, 2025

Desk Goose Wreath Costume

I love the simplicity of this pattern. It can also be made as an ornament. I made dozens of these last year to give away at Christmas, so it only made sense that I adorn my goose with one this year! If my other patterns intimidate you with all the magic rings and decreases, this one should look a whole lot less complicated!

Gauge 4 stitches per inch

Supplies:

Yarn size 4 worsted weight

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Stitches used:

ch - Chain

dc - double Crochet

Start with 12 inch tail Ch 62,

Sk first 2 ch, 3dc into the 3rd chain from hook.

Continue down chain with 3dc into each stitch, fasten off, leave decent tail for closing the wreath.

Run one tail through the center of the spiral and back through the first 3-5 spirals to close.

Run second tail in the opposite direction of first tail, through the first few spirals. Adjust spirals and overall size/look of wreath then tie off tails and weave in.

Add a bow, or ornaments, or whatever you want. Dollar Tree usually has a pack of glitter bows that I love to use for this :

Or you can make your own bow as pictured!

Bow Pattern:

R1: Ch 36, turn

R2: Sc into 2nd ch from hook SC the rest of the way down the chain 35

Fold strip in half:

Cross the ends ⅓ up from either end, pull the top of the loop down to meet the cross.

Wrap the middle with yarn and tie in the back of the bow, use tails to tie to wreath.

Desk Goose Costume - Sweater

This pattern is a basic sweater pattern to fit the gooses snuggly. There are so many different variations

that can start with this pattern, pumpkin, strawberry, bumblebee, Varsity sweater, Cat in the Hat, etc.

I will share my variations as I'm able and link the posts here soon.

Gauge 4 stitches per inch

Supplies:

Yarn size 4 worsted weight