Take flight with the Amigurumi Flying Goose, a whimsical crochet creation that’s full of charm and gentle motion! 🪶🧶 With its outstretched wings, soft curves, and sweet little beak, this airborne friend brings a sense of freedom and serenity to your handmade collection. Whether you imagine it soaring through a nursery mobile, perched on a shelf, or gliding across a seasonal display, this goose is ready to add a touch of sky-bound magic to your space.
This pattern is perfect for those who love soft textures and expressive shapes—customize your goose with pastel hues, embroidered eyes, or even a tiny scarf for extra personality. It’s a lovely project for gifting, decorating, or simply celebrating the beauty of nature through stitches. Whether you’re crafting a solo flyer or a whole migrating flock, the Flying Goose is sure to lift your spirits—one loop at a time! 🧵💙
🪿 Amigurumi Flying Goose Crochet Pattern
This elegant amigurumi goose is captured in flight, wings wide open and perched on a branch as if ready to take off. With its curved neck, long beak, layered feathers, and webbed feet, this goose makes a stunning décor piece or centerpiece for a farm or woodland collection.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – includes shaping, internal wiring, and layered feather assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30 cm / 12 in tall, wingspan ~25 cm / 10 in using DK or velvet yarn and a 3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
- White – head, neck, body, tail, inner wings
- Medium grey – outer feathers
- Dark grey – wing tips
- Burnt orange – beak, legs, feet
- 3 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm black safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Floral wire for neck, wings, and legs
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
- Optional: real or crocheted branch for mounting
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Invisible Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🕊️ Head & Neck (White)
Head
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – R9 – sc around (30)
R10 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R11 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R12 – (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
Neck
R13–R32 – sc around (12)
Insert wire, stuff lightly, and shape into a gentle “S” curve.
FO leaving long tail for sewing to body.
🧡 Beak (Burnt Orange)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – R6 – sc around (12)
R7 – (sc, dec) × 4 (8)
FO and flatten slightly. Stuff lightly and sew to front of head.
➡ Keep shape short and rounded — not pointed.
👁️ Eyes
Attach 12 mm safety eyes between R5 and R6, spaced 5 stitches apart, aligned slightly forward.
⚪ Body (White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7–R14 – sc around (36)
R15 – (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R16–R19 – sc around (42)
R20 – (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R21 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R22 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R23 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R24 – (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R25 – dec × 6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly to create a pear-shaped body that is wider at the base.
🪺 Tail (White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3–R4 – sc around (12)
R5 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Flatten and sew to back of body angled slightly upward (≈ 15°).
🦶 Legs × 2 (Burnt Orange)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3–R5 – sc around (12)
R6 – (sc, dec) × 4 (8)
R7–R11 – sc around (8)
Insert wire for stiffness.
FO.
🧡 Webbed Feet × 2
Ch 8.
Row 1 – sc in 2nd ch and across (7).
Row 2 – form 3 toes:
Toe 1 – ch 3, dc in same st, sl st back.
Toe 2 – ch 3, dc in next st, sl st back.
Toe 3 – ch 3, dc in next st, sl st back.
FO.
Flatten and sew to legs with toes spread flat to grip branch.
🪽 Wings × 2
Base (White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rows 5–24 – sc back and forth, increasing 1 st every 2 rows on one side to form a tapered triangle.
FO.
Insert wire along outer edge and close.
Outer Feathers (Grey Gradient)
Make 6 per wing.
Ch 14.
Row 1 – sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc × 9, hdc, sc.
FO.
Layer feathers along outer edge, overlapping each by ⅓.
Use medium grey for inner feathers and dark grey for tips to match photo’s gradation.
Sew feathers securely.
Attach each wing at the shoulder line with a 45° upward angle.
Bend wire to spread wings open and slightly curved upward.
🧵 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew neck to front of body, slightly forward-leaning.
2️⃣ Attach beak and eyes.
3️⃣ Sew wings at shoulders and bend symmetrically to form open-flight pose.
4️⃣ Attach legs to underside and sew feet angled downward to grip the branch.
5️⃣ Sew tail to rear.
6️⃣ Insert wire from neck and legs into branch for support if desired.
🌿 Display Base
Mount the goose on a real wooden branch or crocheted brown one.
Ensure both feet sit firmly and the body leans slightly forward as in the photo.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Steam lightly to set wing shape.
- Adjust neck to a gentle “S” curve.
- Keep wing tips slightly raised and symmetrical.
- No color shading required — solid yarns only.
✅ Visual Summary
✔ White body and neck
✔ Grey gradient wing feathers
✔ Short orange beak and broad webbed feet
✔ Upright pose with neck curved and wings fully open
✔ Balanced on a natural branch
Your Flying Goose is ready to soar!
Elegant, balanced, and full of life — a stunning statement piece for any handmade collection. 🪿💨
