Say hello to the Amigurumi Koala Baby, a cuddly little friend that’s full of sweetness and charm! 🐨🧶 With its soft grey fur, round fluffy ears, and gentle expression, this tiny koala is the perfect project for anyone who loves adorable animal designs. Whether it’s nestled in a nursery, gifted to a loved one, or simply perched on a shelf, this baby koala brings a touch of warmth and joy to any space.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy creating soft, huggable companions, this pattern invites you to stitch up a little treasure that’s both playful and comforting. Add a pastel bow, a tiny leaf, or pair it with other animal pals for a delightful display. The Amigurumi Koala Baby is a joyful way to crochet coziness, cuteness, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🌿
🐨 Amigurumi Baby Koala Crochet Pattern
This chubby little koala is ready for hugs! With oversized fluffy ears, a soft pink tummy, big glossy eyes, and detailed paw pads, this baby koala makes a perfect gift, nursery decor piece, or cozy friend for your amigurumi collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – you’ll work in the round, shape separate pieces, add simple embroidery, and assemble multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26–30 cm (10–12 in) tall when made with 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, head, limbs, outer ears (80–100 g)
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Soft pink – belly, inner ears, cheeks, paw pads (25 g)
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Dark navy or charcoal – nose, claws, toe beans (10 g)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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10 mm black safety eyes (2)
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Yarn needle & scissors
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Stitch marker for rounds
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Pet slicker brush or similar (for fluffing ear edges – optional)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
🐨 Head (Large & Slightly Oval)
Light gray
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
R9–16: sc around (48)
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 10–11 stitches apart.
R17: (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
R18: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Start stuffing firmly and continue as you decrease.
R20: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R22: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R23: dec × 6 (6)
FO and close the opening. Shape gently to keep the head slightly taller than it is wide.
🐽 Nose (Tall Oval)
Dark navy / charcoal
R1: Ch 5
R2: Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 3, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of chain, sc 2, 2 sc in last st (10)
R3: sc around (10)
R4: (3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc) (12)
R5: sc around (12)
FO, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff for a soft, raised shape and sew centered between the eyes, with the bottom of the nose sitting just above cheek level.
🌸 Cheeks (Make 2)
Pink
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
FO, flatten slightly with your fingers. Sew one cheek under each eye, snug up to the bottom corners of the nose.
🐨 Ears (Make 2 – Inner Pink + Outer Gray)
Inner Ear (Pink)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
FO.
Outer Ear (Gray)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)
FO.
Place each pink circle centered on a gray circle and sew together.
Optional fluff: very gently brush the gray edge with a slicker brush to create a soft halo of fur.
Fold the bottom of each ear slightly and stitch to the sides of the head between R4 and R9, angled a little forward.
🐾 Body (Short & Chubby)
Light gray
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7–13: sc around (36)
R14: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Begin stuffing firmly as you shape.
R16: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R17: (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R18: dec × 6 (6)
FO and close. The body should be shorter than the head, with a soft cylindrical shape.
💗 Belly Patch (Tall Oval)
Pink
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)
FO, leaving a long tail. Gently stretch the patch into a tall oval. Sew centered on the front of the body from just under the neck down toward the lower belly.
🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Long & Slim)
Light gray
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3–10: sc around (12)
R11: (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)
R12–17: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly (more at the paw end, less near the top so they can sit close to the body). FO.
Sew arms to the sides of the body at shoulder level so they fall straight down the front.
Claw Embroidery (Optional)
Using dark navy yarn, embroider three small vertical stitches at the end of each arm to suggest claws.
🦶 Feet & Legs (Make 2 – With Paw Pads and Toes)
Foot Base (Gray)
R1: Ch 7
R2: Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc 5, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of chain, sc 4, 2 sc in last st (12)
R3: (sc 4, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2) (15)
R4: sc around in BLO (15) – forms the edge of the sole
R5–6: sc around (15)
R7: (3 sc, dec) × 3 (12)
R8: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff the foot; leave the top open to join to the leg.
Leg (Continue from Foot)
R9: (1 sc, dec) × 4 (8)
R10–13: sc around (8)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Paw Pad (Pink – Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
FO. Sew centered on the sole of each foot.
Toes (Dark Navy – Make 8)
R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2: sc around (5)
Stuff with a tiny bit of fiberfill, FO, leaving tails. Sew four small toe “beans” evenly spaced around the front edge of each paw pad.
Attach legs to the lower sides of the body so the feet point outward and the paw pads face slightly forward when the koala is sitting.
🧵 Assembly
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Join Head and Body
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Pin head to body, making sure the belly patch is centered under the face.
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Sew around the neck opening, adding a little extra stuffing into the neck area for stability.
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Attach Arms and Legs
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Sew arms close to the front of the body so they hang straight down.
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Sew legs on either side of the bottom, angled forward in a seated pose.
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Attach Ears, Nose, Cheeks
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Sew ears securely to the top sides of the head.
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Sew the oval nose between the eyes, then cheeks just below it.
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Details & Finishing
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Add tiny white stitches or a small dab of fabric paint on the eyes for highlights.
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Lightly brush the gray edges of the ears to make them fluffy.
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Smooth the stuffing and adjust limbs until your koala sits nicely.
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✨ Finished Koala
You now have a sweet, softly textured baby koala with:
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a large round head and petite body
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fluffy round ears with pink centers
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a soft pink tummy and cheeks
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detailed paw pads and toe beans
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shiny eyes and a big oval nose
Perfect for gifting, decorating a nursery shelf, or adding to your amigurumi menagerie.
