Welcome to the cuddly and charming world of amigurumi! 🐨✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Koala—a sweet and gentle companion perfect for nature lovers, wildlife-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable plush animals! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up cozy creatures, enjoy making expressive and lovable designs, or simply want to add an irresistibly cute koala to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush friend with fluffy ears, a round belly, and that signature koala charm! 🤎
This design embraces soft textures, soothing gray tones, and relaxed shaping to bring a heartwarming touch to your crochet creations! 🧶🌱 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Koala turns out just right—ready to snuggle into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out gentle grays, soft whites, and let’s stitch up an adorable koala friend! ✨
🐨 Amigurumi Koala – Free Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi koala is the perfect cuddle buddy with its big ears, fuzzy details, and friendly face! Great for forest animal lovers and as a sweet handmade gift for kids.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and adding yarn fringe.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight/Category 4):
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Light Grey (Main Body)
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White (Inner Ears & Belly)
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Black (Nose)
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Light Peach or Beige (Foot Pads)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Black safety nose or embroidery yarn
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off
(…) – Repeat instructions in brackets
[…] – Total stitch count for round
🐨 Head
With grey yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
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(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–16. sc around [42] -
(5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
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(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
— Stuff head firmly — -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close and weave in tail.
👃 Nose
With black yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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2 sc, 5 hdc, 1 sc, 5 hdc, 5 sc [18]
FO with tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew centered on face between eyes.
👀 Eyes
Insert 10 mm safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, about 8 stitches apart.
🐨 Body
Start with white yarn for belly:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–10. sc around [36]
Switch to grey:
11–18. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🐨 Arms (x2)
With grey yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–12. sc around [9]
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body sides.
🐨 Legs (x2)
With peach:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
Change to grey: -
sc around [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
6–8. sc around [12]
FO, stuff and sew to bottom of body.
🐨 Ears (Make 2)
Outer ear (grey):
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
FO with long tail for sewing.
Inner ear (white):
Repeat same as outer ear. Sew inner ear to outer ear and lightly stuff. Sew to head sides.
Fringe (Ear fluff):
Cut grey yarn into 3-inch strands. Fold and attach to outer edges using lark’s head knots. Trim evenly for fuzzy fringe.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing
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Attach head to body.
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Sew arms and legs securely.
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Attach ears with fluff facing outward.
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Embroider eyebrows or small mouth if desired.
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Weave in all ends.
Your cuddly amigurumi koala is ready to hug! This soft friend is perfect for nurseries, handmade gifts, or keeping you company on a cozy shelf. 🐨💛
