Bring the adorable charm of a Kangaroo to life with this Amigurumi Kangaroo crochet pattern! 🦘✨ With its strong legs, cozy pouch, and expressive ears, this design captures the essence of this beloved marsupial in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love kangaroo-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in pouch details, ear shapes, and even tiny accessories like embroidered markings or a miniature joey to enhance its personality. Choose classic warm browns and creams for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an Australian wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi kangaroo is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this bouncy little friend to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶🦘✨
🦘 Amigurumi Kangaroo – FREE Crochet Pattern
Meet this elegant kangaroo amigurumi! Designed with stitched seams and realistic proportions, it’s perfect as a unique handmade gift or a statement plush for your animal collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, sewing, and embroidery detail.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 30 cm (12 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Beige (main body)
- Brown (paws, feet, nose)
- Black (for embroidery details)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Embroidery needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🦘 Head
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Place safety eyes between R10–11, about 8 sts apart - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff and close.
🐽 Nose Patch
With brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail to sew. Stitch black triangle over the top and down to form the nose.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
5–9. sc around (15) - (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
- (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Flatten and FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
Start with brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
Change to beige:
4–10. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and FO.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Start with brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
Change to beige:
6–12. sc around (18)
Stuff firmly, FO leaving tail.
🐨 Tail
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9) - (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
7–11. sc around (12) - (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
13–18. sc around (15)
Stuff lightly, FO.
🐨 Body
With beige yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
16–18. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
20–21. sc around (24)
Stuff well and FO.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew head to body at an angle for forward lean.
- Attach legs symmetrically on both sides of the lower body.
- Sew arms at mid-body height, resting them in a curved pose.
- Sew tail slightly behind for balance.
- Stitch ears to the top of the head.
- Embroider black “seam lines” around ears, arms, legs, and chest with backstitch to mimic stitched patchwork.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Add vertical belly seam in black yarn with visible backstitches.
- Add one line under the eyes, near snout.
- Optionally: Add small fabric pouch or a baby joey for a fun kangaroo mama version!
This kangaroo plush brings a hand-stitched look and cuddly personality together with charming detail and structure. A proud symbol of Australia — and now your next crochet masterpiece!
