The holidays are upon us once again and in our home we celebrate each year by trying to bring some of our ancestors’ traditions into our seasonal decorations and celebrations. I made my first version of this Yule Goat a few years ago and finally got around to polishing him up and revamping him so he could be recreated by others who know and love him as much as I do.

This is my recreation of a Scandinavian holiday straw goat in crochet form. The Yule Goat or Julbock is also known by several other names. Links are provided in the pattern for more information of the tradition as well as information on the Gavle Goat.

Skill level: Intermediate
Gauge: 20 stitches x 21 rows in 4”
Yardage: 210 yards
Finished Measurement: 10” tall x 4.5” long
Materials list:
3.5 mm hook
Worsted/Aran/#4 weight yarn in Light Yellow and Red
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Polyfill or other stuffing material

Stitch Dictionary: US Terms
Sc Single crochet
Sl St Slip Stitch
Ch Chain
FLO Front loop only
BLO Back loop only
MR Magic Ring
Hdc Half double crochet
Sk st Skip stitch/stitches
Inc Single crochet increase
Inv Dec Invisible decrease
* Repeat instructions the required number of times
() Indicates stitch count at the end of each Round and/or repeated Rounds

This is a amigurumi style pattern that is intended for decorative purposes.
This does not teach the absolute beginner how to crochet, you must know how to crochet in the round to be able to complete this project.
This is a pdf version of a digital crochet pattern no physical items will be sent upon purchase.

This is my intellectual property. Please do not copy, sell, redistribute or otherwise share this pattern. This work is copyright protected as an original crochet pattern and property of © Moxie Hooks, and is private property and by purchasing you are agreeing that you are using this pattern for personal use only.