Bring the cuddly charm of a Koala Baby to life with this Amigurumi Koala Baby crochet pattern! 🐨✨ With its fluffy ears, tiny paws, and adorable expression, 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 koala-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, ear shapes, and even tiny accessories like embroidered eucalyptus leaves or a miniature tree branch to enhance its personality. Choose classic soft grays and whites for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi koala baby is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little climber to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐨 Amigurumi Koala Baby – Free Crochet Pattern
Snuggle up with this adorable baby koala amigurumi! With oversized fluffy ears, cute rosy cheeks, and soft paw details, this cuddly marsupial makes a perfect handmade gift or nursery decor companion.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and multiple parts to assemble.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light Gray (Main body)
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Pink (Belly, cheeks, paw pads, ears)
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Navy/Dark Gray (Nose, claws)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill
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Safety eyes – 10 mm
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: Fuzzy yarn or pet brush for ear fringe
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 stitch)
dec – Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐨 Head
With light gray 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]
7–12. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, about 10 stitches apart. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🐽 Nose
With navy/dark gray yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–5. sc around [9]
FO, flatten and sew to face between eyes.
🌸 Cheeks (Make 2)
With pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
FO, flatten and sew under eyes.
🐨 Ears (Make 2)
Inner (pink) and Outer (gray):
With pink 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]
FO. Make 1 more in gray.
Sew pink circle onto gray. Optionally brush outer edge for fluff. Attach ears to top sides of head.
🐾 Body
With gray 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]
7–14. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Start stuffing. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
💗 Belly Patch
With pink 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]
FO and sew to front of body.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
With gray yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–6. sc around [12] -
(2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
8–14. sc around [9]
FO, stuff lightly, and sew to sides of body.
Optional: Sew 3 navy yarn claws to end of each paw.
🦶 Legs (Make 2)
With gray 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]
4–6. sc around [18] -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
8–10. sc around [12]
FO, stuff, and sew to bottom sides of body.
Add pink paw pads and navy claws with small circles and stitches.
✂️ Tail (Optional)
With gray yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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sc around [6]
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dec x3 [3]
FO and attach to back.
🧵 Finishing Touches
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Sew the head securely to the body.
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Fluff the ears with a pet slicker brush or use fuzzy yarn.
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Use blush or embroidery for cheek shading.
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Add tiny white eye highlights for extra cuteness.
This cuddly koala baby is the perfect pocket pal or gift for any animal lover. 🐨💕
