The feet are so happy! And because of how they are assembled the placement is a little bit of a surprise every time. The little differences are extra sweet when you’re making a whole flock. Which of course you should. Your people need happy geese.
Plus they are easy and quick. And kind of shockingly cute, if I do say so myself, and apparently I do.
let’s make a whole bunch of happy geese
You can sew by hand or machine- I’ve done both and prefer to hand stitch them. If you’re new to sewing find some tips for small hand stitching right here.
Please read through the steps before beginning.
**download the pattern**
You will also need:
- fabric scraps – light cotton or linen
- felt
- embroidery thread
- stuffing
- a basic sewing kit
- pencil
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1. Pin the body pattern to 2 layers of fabric with the right sides together and cut out.
2. Mark the wings, eye, and the two small dots on the bottom on the right side of the fabric. You can also skip the wings if you like- it’s cute without them too.
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3. Mark your seam allowance on the wrong side of one piece. Note where to leave open. Your seam line should be precisely at 1/4 inch for the best result.
4. Cut out one beak and two feet from felt.
5. On the piece without the seam line place the beak and feet as shown on the right side of the fabric. The feet go between the dots, they can overlap a little. Make a couple little stitches very close to the edge to tack the beak and feet to the fabric.
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6. Pin the other piece over- right sides together. Catch the beak and tips of the feet with the pins.
7. Stitch around the goose with small straight stitches. Leave open as indicated.
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8. Clip little triangles from the seam allowance around the curves.
9. Use your chopstick to turn the goose right side out.
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10. Stuff- start with very little bits- all the way up into the head.
11. Fold the edges of the body opening in and whipstitch closed.
12. Use this method for hiding your knots for adding the details. I added a couple little stitches on each side for eyes.
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13. These details are so optional- it’s cute with or without. The wing line is back stitched with a light tan embroidery thread.
14. For the tail I stitched through both sides with straight stitches. The last stitch is knotted at the seam.
15. For extra happiness use sharp little scissors to split the beak.
To finish add hanging string from the head and optional scarf. If you’re doing the scarf you need a scrap thats about 3/4 inch wide. Add the scarf before the hanging string so you can balance him properly. Happy Geese would also make a super sweet garland. Just saying…
These are precious! I am always inspired by your creativity. Geese have certainly made a comeback this year. I remember them from the 80’s!
I need to know what you consider your 3 greater gifts to humanity!! Delightful!!
Thank you! I’m going to try and make a gaggle of happy geese.
eeee! thank you, ann!!!
Ann, I was going to first read through the instructions, but before I do that, I just want to say Thank you for sharing this cute goose. I think I will make 4 of them and deliver them to my 4 grand children that I have not seen in over 3 years… even though they live right down the road 35 minutes away.
Thank you for coming up with this cutie idea.
Thank you Ann for this cute pattern and the many others you’ve created for our happy stitching time!
So adorable Ann! Thanks so much for sharing!!
thank you, so cute
I just made my mom one of your chicken ornaments and now I think I am going to have to make her a goose too! They definitely are the fourth greatest gift to humanity!
They’re vety cute! I’ve just finished your needle book from another free pattern if you want to take a peek, Ann.
https://www.ihanna.nu/blog/2025/12/the-worlds-sweetest-needle-book-process-videos/
Wishing you a merry December!
Tomorrow’s project…thank you.
I will be making some … they are adorable and I look forward to gifting them generously to friends and co-workers. Thank you kindly for gifting us your pattern and expertise. Enjoy the season and each hour of each day. Sending you kind regards always!!
Thank you, as always, for sharing the sweetest patterns!
I’ve been admiring your patterns for awhile and decided to jump in and try this adorable goose.
So much fun! Certainly more to come.
Thank you!
I always tell my team at work that they are golden geese and they must treat themselves well! Even though their gifts are all wrapped and ready to give, I might have to make a gaggle of these to attach to their gifts! Adorable!