How to Crochet an Amigurumi Goat – Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial
Amigurumi Goat
We’ve created this step-by-step tutorial with clarity and care, using US crochet terminology and detailed instructions to guide you through each part—from the head and body to the tail and tiny hooves. You’ll also find tips for adding finishing touches like safety eyes and a brushed-out beard for extra charm.
So grab your favorite yarn, settle into your favorite spot, and let’s crochet something special together. This amigurumi goat crochet pattern is yours to enjoy, share, and make your own. Let’s begin!
🧶 Head (use any color you prefer; we used a sand tone)
01 – 6 sc in a magic ring
02 – 6 inc (12)
03 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (18)
04 – 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (24)
05 – 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (30)
06 – 30 sc (30)
07 – 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (36)
08 – 5 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (42)
09 – 6 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (48)
10 – 7 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (54)
11–14 – 54 sc (54)
15 – 8 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (60)
16 – 60 sc (60)
17 – 9 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (66)
18–19 – 66 sc (66)
20 – 9 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (60)
21 – 8 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (54)
22 – 7 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (48)
23 – 6 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (42)
24 – 5 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (36)
25 – 4 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (30)
26 – 3 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (24)
Stuff firmly, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing to the body.
🧍 Body (same color as the head)
01 – 6 sc in a magic ring
02 – 6 inc (12)
03 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (18)
04 – 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (24)
05 – 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (30)
06 – 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (36)
07 – 5 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (42)
08 – 6 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (48)
09 – 48 sc (48)
10 – 7 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (54)
11 – 8 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (60)
12–13 – 60 sc (60)
14 – 8 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (54)
15–16 – 54 sc (54)
17 – 7 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (48)
18–20 – 48 sc (48)
21 – 6 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (42)
22 – 42 sc (42)
23 – 5 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (36)
24 – 4 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (30)
25 – 3 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (24)
Stuff firmly and fasten off.
👂 Ears (make 2, same color as the head)
01 – 6 sc in a magic ring
02 – 6 sc (6)
03 – 6 inc (12)
04 – 12 sc (12)
05 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (18)
06 – 18 sc (18)
07 – 1 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (12)
08 – 1 sc, 1 dec repeat 4 times (8)
09 – 8 sc (8)
Do not stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to the head.
🐽 Snout (same color as the head)
01 – 6 sc in a magic ring
02 – 6 inc (12)
03–04 – 12 sc (12)
05 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (18)
06 – 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (24)
07 – 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (30)
08 – 30 sc (30)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
🦌 Horns (make 2, choose your favorite color; we used white)
01 – 5 sc in a magic ring
02 – 1 inc, 5 sc (6)
03 – 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (7)
04 – 1 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, 1 dec (8)
05 – 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc (9)
⚠️ From here on, use the first stitch of the previous round to complete the decrease in rounds ending with a dec. Shift the stitch marker accordingly.
06 – 3 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, 1 dec (10)
07 – 3 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc (11)
08 – 4 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc, 1 dec (12)
09 – 4 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc (13)
10 – 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc, 1 dec (14)
11 – 5 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc (15)
12 – 6 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc, 1 dec (16)
Stuff lightly, fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing to the head.
🐾 Legs (make 2)
Start with gray yarn:
01 – 6 sc in a magic ring
02 – 6 inc (12)
03 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (18)
04 – 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (24)
Switch to dark color:
05–08 – 24 sc (24)
Switch to body color:
09 – Working in back loops only: 24 sc (24)
10 – 24 sc (24)
11 – 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (18)
12 – 18 sc (18)
13 – 1 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
💪 Arms (make 2)
Start with gray yarn:
01 – 6 sc in a magic ring
02 – 6 inc (12)
03 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times (18)
Switch to dark color:
04–05 – 18 sc (18)
06 – 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 4 times, 2 sc (14)
07 – 14 sc (14)
Switch to body color:
08 – Working in back loops only: 14 sc (14)
09 – 14 sc (14)
10 – 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 3 times, 2 sc (11)
Stuff lightly.
11–13 – 11 sc (11)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
🐕 Tail (body color)
01 – 4 sc in a magic ring
02 – 4 inc (8)
03 – 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 4 times (12)
04 – 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 4 times (16)
05 – 16 sc (16)
06 – 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 4 times (12)
07 – 12 sc (12)
08 – 1 sc, 1 dec repeat 4 times (8)
Do not stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to the body.
👀 Eyes & 🧔 Beard
• For the eyes: use safety eyes, embroider them, or crochet them—whichever you prefer.
• For the beard: attach several strands of yarn under the snout and brush them out to add volume.
Congratulations on completing your very own amigurumi goat! Whether it’s your first crochet animal or the latest addition to your handmade herd, we hope this project brought you joy, relaxation, and a sense of creative fulfillment.
This amigurumi goat crochet pattern was designed not just as a free gift, but as a way to connect with fellow makers around the world. Each stitch you’ve made is part of a larger story—one of patience, imagination, and the magic of handmade art. We believe that crafting is more than technique; it’s a way to express love, tell stories, and build community.
If you enjoyed this pattern, feel free to share your finished goat on social media or tag us so we can celebrate your creation with you. You can also explore our other free patterns, tutorials, and tips for building your own crochet universe—one stitch at a time.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. May your goat bring smiles wherever it goes, and may your hands always find joy in the yarn. Until next time, keep creating, keep connecting, and keep the spirit of handmade alive.
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