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Nutcracker Porch Goose Outfit & Imperial Soldier Crown Shako
Universal Wardrobe Spec #021 Viral Holiday Breakout
Imperial Royal Nutcracker Soldier Porch Goose Outfit with crimson gold-braided uniform, brass buttons, and velvet crown shako
SELECTED MODEL MEASUREMENTS: Costco 23.6" Metal
Neck Spec 6.5 in
Chest Girth 18.5 in
Cape Length 13.5 in
Viral Holiday Breakout
Christmas & Winter • Available in 5 Goose Sizes

Nutcracker Porch Goose Outfit & Imperial Soldier Crown Shako

The viral holiday breakout look for your porch goose statue: the imperial Nutcracker porch goose outfit. Features a military soldier uniform jacket with gold bullion epaulets, brass buttons, and tall shako hat tailored for 23.6" Costco metal geese (Giddy the Goose), 23" cement sentinels, and desk geese.

Available Goose Sizes & Models (Click to View Specs):

✓ Multi-Size Graded Pattern

Official Garment Construction & Fit Specifications

Recommended Yardage / Yarn: 1/2 yard imperial crimson outdoor velvet + gold military bullion fringe + 1/4 yard royal blue satin
Windproof Fastener System: Front brass button placket with Velcro inner closure + chin-strap tall shako crown
Master Tailor & DIY Tips:
  • For 23.6" Costco metal geese (Giddy the Goose), sew a small 10mm neodymium disc magnet inside the shako crown brim for instant windproof anchoring.
  • Cut the neck band at 7.0" with 0.5" overlap so it fits both slender steel necks and traditional cast concrete sentinels.
  • Scale pattern down to 35% for the 7" mini magnetic desk goose.
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Reference Spec • Costco 23.6" Metal (6.5 in Neck / 18.5 in Chest)

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Bureau of Pattern Grading • Multi-Size Availability

DIY Sewing & Crochet Pattern Measurements Across All Goose Sizes

Use the table below to grade Nutcracker Porch Goose Outfit & Imperial Soldier Crown Shako across the Costco 23.6" Metal Goose (14.9" L × 7.4" W × 23.6" H), the 23" Classic Cement Goose, the 27" Large Concrete Goose, the 17" Small Goose, and the 7" Mini Desk Goose.

Goose Model Availability Statue Dimensions Neck Opening Chest Girth Back Cape Length Head / Hat Crown Pattern Scaling Note
Costco 23.6" Metal Goose ✓ Available 23.6" H x 14.9" L x 7.4" W 6.5 in 18.5 in 13.5 in 8.2 in Use 6.5" neck elastic and 18.5" chest girth. Steel body accepts magnetic bowties, badges, and hat weights.
23" Classic Cement/Plastic Goose ✓ Available 23.0" H x 15.5" L x 8.5" W 7.5 in 20.0 in 14.0 in 9.0 in Standard commercial 23" goose pattern block (Simplicity 8047 / McCall's 6427 equivalent). Cut neck elastic at 8.0" with 0.5" seam allowance.
27" Large Concrete Goose ✓ Available 27.0" H x 18.0" L x 10.0" W 9.0 in 24.5 in 17.5 in 10.5 in Scale standard 23" patterns up by 120% on your printer, or add a 4.5" ribbon-tie gusset at the back neck and chest.
17" Small Porch Goose ✓ Available 17.0" H x 11.5" L x 6.2" W 5.2 in 14.5 in 10.5 in 6.8 in Scale standard 23" patterns down to 74% when printing, and use 3/8" elastic for neckbands and bonnets.
7" Mini Office Desk Goose ✓ Available 7.0" H x 5.2" L x 3.1" W 2.2 in 6.5 in 4.2 in 3.4 in Best suited for DK/worsted crochet hooks (3.5mm) or felt no-sew patterns. Internal beak magnet holds mini metal keys, clips, and tiny signs.

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