Crocheting an Amigurumi Goat

This fun crochet goat pattern is beginner friendly and quicker than you might think. I’ve written it in simple terms, with explanations for abbreviations the first time they are used. I’ve also included a short video with a clear overview of the design and short tutorials for parts of the pattern that are most unique.

Your amigurumi toolkit.
Notes and tips.
The free crochet goat pattern.

Goats are confident, fun farm animals. And those chunky bodies carry some surprisingly athletic capabilities. I wanted my crochet goat pattern to give off some of that inimitable goaty vibe. From the curly beard to the fine horns and detailed feet, I hope you see something of that charming goat essence in this cute little amigurumi character.

What You’ll Need

Deramores Essentials DK in cream
Deramores Studio Babyluxe Anti-Piling DK* in gray
3.75mm crochet hook
Steel tapestry needle*
Toy stuffing*
Safety eyes*

Pattern Notes and Helpful Information

This pattern is largely built from central magic circles, using single crochet stitches. You’ll also need to be comfortable with chains and a little bit of hand sewing.

You can find a full abbreviation guide here, but I’ll also explain them as we go.

Free Amigurumi Goat Pattern

This amigurumi character is made up in separate sections, which I recommend you hand sew together as you go along.

Crocheting The Goat’s Head

Begin in the cream yarn, using your 3.75mm crochet hook.

Round 1

Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)

Round 2

Put two single crochets into each stitch of the round, doubling the total stitches.

2sc x 6 (12)

Round 3

Make one single crochet in the first stitch, then two in the next. Repeat in this pattern for the duration of the round.

(1sc, 2sc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 – 7

1sc x 18 (18)

Round 8

(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 2, 1sc x 12 (20)

Round 9

(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 2, 1sc x 12 (22)

Round 10 – 11

1sc x 22 (22)

Round 12

(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 2, 1sc x 12 (24)

Round 13

(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 2, 1sc x 12 (26)

Round 14 – 15

1sc x 26 (26)

Round 16

Make a single crochet in the first seven stitches, then color change (cc) to gray yarn. Make four more single crochets, then color change to cream. Put a single crochet into each of the remaining fifteen stitches.

1sc x 7, cc gray 1sc x 4, cc cream, 1sc x 15 (26)

Round 17

1sc x 7, cc gray 1sc x 5, cc cream, 1sc x 14 (26)

Round 18

1sc x 4, cc gray, 1sc x 11, cc cream, 1sc x 11, cc gray

Round 19

Make one single crochet in the first five stitches, then use a single crochet to join the next two together. Repeat this pattern one more time, then put a single crochet in each of the remaining twelve stitches.
(1sc x 5, sc2tog) x 2, 1sc x 12 (24)

Round 20

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 6 (18)

Insert safety eyes into the front of the face.

Round 21

(1sc, sc2tog) x 6 (12)

Round 22

sc2tog to close, then using your needle sew the circle closed and hide the tail of yarn within the head.

Crochet Goat’s Ears

Work the main part of the ears in gray yarn.

Round 1

Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)

Round 2 – 6

1sc x 6 (6)

Details

In your cream yarn, make a chain of five stitches. Sew this chain along one edge of the gray ear piece. Use the end of your hook to push the loose strand of thread inside the ear when you’re finished.

Sew the ears onto the sides of the head, facing out sideways with the line of cream relatively centrally placed.

Crocheting The Goat’s Horns

To crochet your goat’s horns you’ll need the cream yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook. You’ll also need a steel yarn needle.

Make a chain of eight stitches.
Skipping the first stitch, make 1sc into each stitch of the chain.
Chain one as the first stitch, then make 1sc into the next six stitches.
Slip stitch into the final stitch.

Fold the small piece of crocheted fabric in half, and using your yarn needle weave the sides together. Then sew them onto the top of your crochet goat’s head.

Sewing The Nose

Thread your yarn needle with the gray yarn, and make a triangle of stitches on the upper side of the original magical circle of the face. Fill it in with additional stitches, to form a nose.

The Amigurumi Goat Body

For the goat’s body you’ll work entirely in the gray yarn with your 3.75mm crochet hook.

Round 1

Make a magic circle of eight stitches (8)

Round 2

2sc x 8 (16)

Round 3

(1sc, 2sc) x 8 (24)

Round 4 – 5

1sc x 24 (24)

Round 6

(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 8 (32)

Round 7 – 8

1sc x 32 (32)

Round 9

(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 8 (40)

Round 10 – 19

1sc x 40 (40)

Round 20

(1sc x 3, sc2tog) x 8 (32)

Round 21

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 8 (24)

Fill with toy safe stuffing

Round 22

(1sc, sc2tog) x 8 (16)

Round 23

sc2tog to close, and sew tight with a yarn needle if required.

Attaching The Body and Head

Using your gray yarn and a steel needle, sew the goat’s head onto the body. Weave in and out, angling the head forwards slightly. Remember the further forward you place the head, the less balanced your amigurumi figure will be.

Crocheting The Legs

Begin with cream yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook.

Round 1

Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)

Round 2

2sc x 6 (12)

Round 3

Working into the back loop only (BLO)

1sc x 10, sc2tog (11)

Round 4

1sc x 11 (11)

cc gray

Round 5 – 9

1sc x 11 (11)

Fill the leg with toy stuffing. Slip stitch and leave a long end ready for sewing.

Joining The Legs Together

Before attaching the legs to the underside of your goat, pair them up. Put two pairs underneath the head and the other as far back as they can naturally sit on the body. This will give him the most stability.
Hand sew them securely to each other, then weave them directly onto the belly of the goat.

Crocheting The Tail

Work with your gray yarn and the 3.75mm crochet hook.

Round 1

Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)

Round 2 – 6

1sc x 6

Round 7

2sc x 4 (10)

Making An Amigurumi Goat Beard

Your crochet goat’s beard is made with the 3.75mm crochet hook and gray yarn.

Make a chain of 12 stitches
Skipping the first loop, single crochet once into each stitch.

Allow the single crocheted chain to curl up. Tie a knot in the end, and with a yarn needle sew it onto the underside of your goat’s chin.