Our Headless Goatman crochet pattern is a delightful Halloween twist on a spooky classic, inspired by the eerie Legend of Sleepy Hollow — but with a whimsical goatish spin!

This intermediate-level pattern will put your skills to the test, introduce you to Loop Stitch, and leave you with a perfectly charming and slightly spooky character. Whether you’re a fan of Halloween, goats, or both, this pattern brings a humorous take to the season’s frightful fun!

The Headless Goatman crochet pattern uses the following crochet techniques:
• Magic ring (MR)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Loop stitch (LP)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Increase (inc)
• Invisible decrease (invdec)
• Decrease (dec)
• Change color
• Back/front loops only (BLO/FLO)
• Invisible join
• 3-step bobble / 4-step bobble (3-bob/4-bob)
• Work in the bumps on the back of the chain (Work in BB)

Finished Size: Varies based on yarn and hook size.

What’s included:
A PDF download with step-by-step instructions
Stitch explanations for beginner-friendly learning
Beautiful images to guide you through the process

Materials you’ll need:
Yarn of your choice (pattern recommends sport weight, but dk or worsted will also result in a great amigurumi using the appropriate size hook!)
Crochet hook matching your yarn (We recommend 2mm with sport weight)
Stuffing
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Bead headed straight pins