Crochet Adorable Goat
Crocheting an adorable goat can be a delightful and rewarding project for anyone who enjoys working with yarn and creating cute animals. By following a crochet pattern and using soft, fluffy yarn in the color of your choice, you can bring this lovable creature to life stitch by stitch. The process of forming its tiny ears, endearing face, and charming little legs can truly be a heartwarming experience. Whether you're making the goat for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend, each stitch you crochet adds personality and charm to your handmade creation. So grab your crochet hook and let's get started on crafting your very own irresistibly cute goat!
Materials:
- Size G crochet hook
- Scraps of black and peach yarn.
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
Body: With grey, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (mark ends of rnds, do not join rounds). (6 sc.)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: (sc in 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: (sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around (24 sc).
Rnds 5 — 18: Sc even around. (24 sc).
Begin stuffing body
(Dec Rnds) Rnd 19: ( sc in 2 sc, sc 2 tog) around (18 sc).
Rnd 20: (sc in 1 sc, sc 2 tog ) around (12 sc).
Rnd 21: Stuff firmly before closing (sc 2 tog) around (6 sc). Sl st every 2nd st to close, end off.
Legs: (make 4) With black start at hooves, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc).
Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around (6 sc). Change to grey.
Rnds 3 — 8: Sc even around (6 sc). Stuffing as you go. At end of rnd 8, end off leaving a length of yarn to sew legs to body.
Neck: Ch 8, sl st tog to form a ring. Ch 1, sc in each ch around (8 sc).
Rnd 2: sc in each sc around (8 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around (8 sc).
Rnd 4: sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice (10 sc).
Rnd 5: Sc in 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice (12 sc).
Rnd 6: sc in 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, twice (14 sc). End off leaving length to sew onto body. Stuff neck
Head: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc).
Rnd 2: Sc in 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, around (9 sc).
Rnd 3: sc even.
Rnd 4: Sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (12 sc)
Rnds 5 — 7: Sc even (12 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in 4 sc, 2 sc in each of next 4 sc, sc in last 4 sc. (16 sc).
Rnds 9 — 11: Sc even (16 sc). Begin stuffing head.
Rnd 12: Sc in 3 sc, 2 sc tog, 3 times, sc in last sc. (13 sc).
Rnd 13: Sc in 2 sc, 2 sc tog, 3 times, sc in last sc (10 sc).
Rnd 14: Sc in 1 sc, sc 2 sc tog, 3 times, sc in last sc (7 sc). Sl st every st tog. Break off, sew head to top of neck. Sew legs onto body.
Tail: At top rear of goat make 3 sc into body, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 3 sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Dec, sc in next sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Dec and end off.
Udder: with Flesh or light peach, ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each around (12 sc).
Work 2 rnd even, end off leaving long tail for sewing.
Teats: (make 2) Attach peach yarn to one inside part of udder with sl st, ch 5 and sl st into same place. End off.
Hide ends, attach yarn to other side and repeat for 2nd teat. Stuff udder and sew in place.
Omit udder if making Billy Goat.
Ears: (make 2): Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end, going down opposite side of ch, sc in each ch to end. End off leaving length for sewing. Sew ears to top of head.
Horns: (make 2) Ch 2 with black. 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (4 sc). Sc around 3 rows even. End off and sew to top of head.
Features: With black yarn (0r use small black beads) embroider eyes, pulling slightly to indent face to make more narrow. Embroider nose and mouth.
If making a Billy goat omit udder and place several body colored strands under chin for goatee.