How to Crochet an Adorable Goat
Crocheting an adorable goat can be such a delightful and heartwarming experience! The soft yarn, the rhythmic motions of the crochet hook, and the gradual creation of each cute detail all contribute to a lovely crafting journey. Imagining the endearing look on someone's face when they receive this handmade goat brings a special kind of joy.
Not only does it provide a chance to showcase your creativity and craftsmanship, but it also offers a wonderful opportunity to spread smiles and warmth through your thoughtful handmade gift. So go ahead, pick up your favorite yarn colors, and let's crochet up some cuteness together!You will need:
- cream and brown yarn in worsted weight
- stuffing (polyfill or wool)
- safety eyes
- crochet hook (size A recommended but any hook up to size G will work)
- tapestry needle
Key:
- Ch = chain
- INC = 2 sc into one stitch
- #INC = do # increases in a row
- DEC = invisible decrease turns the next 2 sts into one st
- # or sc# = separate sc stitches (no increasing or decreasing)
- hdc = half double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a stitch, yarn over and pull thru all stitches on hook)
- dc = double crochet (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a stitch, yarn over, pull thru two stitches on hook, yarn over, pull thru remaining stitches)
Begin Here:
Pointy Head (Using Cream):
RND 1: Magic circle with 6 sts in the loop (6)
RND 2: (sc, INC) 3 times (9)
RND 3: (2, INC) 3 times (12)
RND 4: (2, INC) 4 times (16)
RND 5: (3, INC) 4 times (20)
RND 6: (4, INC) 4 times (24)
RND 7: sc around
RND 8: (5, INC) 4 times (28)
RND 9: (6, INC) 4 times (32)
RND 10: (7, INC) 4 times (36)
RND 11: (8, INC) 4 times (40)
RND 12: sc around.
Before continuing, find where you want the face to be and squish the nose area flat. Whip stitch vertically until you have a dense nose (brown yarn).
RND 13: sc around (Insert eyes after this round. For the example, I have placed the eyes between rounds 9 and 10, nine stitches apart.)
RND 14: 38, DEC (39)
RND 15: 25, DEC, 12 (38)
RND 16: 8, DEC, 11, DEC, 10, DEC, 3 (35)
RND 17: 6, DEC, 9, DEC, 9, DEC, 5 (32)
RND 18: 3, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 3 (28) (FILL WITH STUFFING)
RND 19: 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC (23)
RND 20: 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 1 (18)
RND 21: (DEC, 1) repeat around (12)
RND 22: (DEC, 1) repeat around. Fasten off. Weave the loose end through each stitch in the opening. Fill completely with stuffing. Pull tightly to close. Sew in your end.
Ears (Make 2):
RND 1: Magic circle with 6 sts into the loop.
RND 2: INC around (12)
RND 3: (1, INC) around (18). Finish off leaving tail. Fold in half with the wrong sides facing in and attach to the head.
Horns:
These can be a little tricky to do. Fortunately, they are quick enough that if you have to do them again (to make them even more perfect!), it won’t be too much effort.
RND 1: Magic circle with 3 sts into the loop.
RND 2: 2, INC (4)
RND 3: 3, INC (5)
RND 4: 1 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc (7)
RND 5: 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 sc (9). Bind off. Leave tail for sewing, attach to head.
Whiskers:
Wrap brown yarn around your fingers 8 times. Cut at one end so you have 8 “whiskers”. Attach in “latch hook” style to the chin. Trim whiskers.