Free Crochet Goose Fridge Magnet Pattern

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Basic crochet skills are required, including working with small details and assembly.

Finished Size

Approximately 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) depending on your yarn and tension.

Materials Needed

1. Yarn:
   • White yarn: Main color for the goose body (Tex 288 or similar).
   • Pumpkin/Orange yarn: For beak and feet details.
   • Black yarn: For the eye (optional; movable eyes can be used instead).
2. Crochet Hook: 1.75 mm hook (or size appropriate for the yarn used).
3. Magnet: Small flat magnet to attach to the back.
4. Ribbon: 12 cm piece of decorative ribbon in a color of your choice (optional, for adding a bow).
5. Glue: Hot glue gun (for attaching the magnet and optional details).
6. Sewing tools:
   • Tapestry needle for attaching pieces.
   • Scissors to cut yarn/thread.
   • Lighter to seal yarn and ribbon ends.

Key Abbreviations

• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• Floats: Use floating stitches for attaching details.

Special Techniques

1. Magic Circle (MC): This technique creates a tight, closed center for circular crochet.
2. Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds seamlessly or to create decorative edging.
3. Shaping with Increases and Decreases: Necessary to form specific contours, like for the neck and feet.

Pattern Instructions

1. Creating the Goose Base

Yarn Color: White

1. Begin by attaching yarn to the sardine seal's larger edge:
   • Insert your hook and ch 1.
   • Round 1: Crochet 20 sc evenly spaced across the larger edge. Then, move to the smaller side of the seal and crochet 12 sc around. Join with a sl st in the first sc. (32 sts total)
2. Round 2:
   • Ch 1, sc in each st around (32 sts total).
   • Work around evenly until you reach the thinner part of the seal, where you will make 5 sc to shape the curve.
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3. Feather Detail Shape:
   • In the next st, yarn over and make 1 dc, repeat in the same st to make 3 dc total.
   • Ch 2 after the third dc, sl st into the top of the last dc to form a small "picot" point.
   • Finish this decorative feather detail by adding 3 dc into the same st.
4. Continue to the End of the Row:
   • Return to single crochet in each st until you’ve completed the seal. Join with a sl st, cut the yarn, and weave ends in with a tapestry needle.

2. Forming the Neck Base and Head

1. Attach White Yarn to Create the Neck:
   • Locate the fifth sc from the larger part of the base. Start sc in this st to create the neck. Tip: Ensure that your stitching aligns with the center of the body for symmetry.
   • Row 1: Crochet 3 sc evenly in a straight line.
   • Rows 2–6: Repeat 3 sc back and forth to form the neck's height.
2. Head:
   • After completing the last neck row, ch 1, and turn your work.
   • Work 6 dc into the center st of your last row to form the head. (This creates a semi-circle shape).
   • Finish by joining with a sl st into the next st. Cut the yarn and weave in any excess yarn.
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3. Goose Wings (Make 2)

Yarn Color: White

1. Wing Base:
   • Ch 8 and turn. Starting from the second ch from your hook:
     • Work 2 sc into the first 2 ch.
     • Work 2 half double crochet (hdc) into the next 2 ch.
     • Work 3 dc into the last ch.
2. Shape Wing:
   • Rotate your work to the opposite side of the starting chain, ensuring symmetry.
     • Work 3 dc into the curve.
     • Complete the other side by adding 1 hdc and 2 sc down the chain.
3. Edging:
   • Work a decorative edge all around the wing using picots:
     • (sl st, ch 1) in each stitch.
   • Secure your yarn and weave any ends.

4. Beak and Feet

Yarn Color: Pumpkin/Orange

Beak:

1. Position on the head, working into 2 central stitches.
2. Ch 4. Sl st into first st to form a loop, then sc into the next 2 sts.
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Feet:

1. Locate two base stitches where you will attach the legs.
2. For each foot, start by ch 5.
   • Work sl st back across the five chains for the toes.
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5. Adding Details

1. Eye:
   • Use black thread or movable eyes and attach near the head. If using yarn, embroider the eye with a tapestry needle.
2. Bow (Optional):
   • Use 12 cm of ribbon to form a bow, and glue or sew it below the neck.
3. Magnet:
   • Secure a flat magnet to the back of the sardine seal with hot glue.
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Final Words

Congratulations! You’ve now completed your Goose Refrigerator Magnet. This unique and whimsical design is perfect for kitchen decor or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Tips for the Pattern

• Use tight stitches to create a neat and sturdy structure.
• Sew all details securely for durability, especially if gifting or selling.
• Feel free to customize the colors or add embellishments like beads for extra charm!