Welcome to the cuddly and charming world of amigurumi! 🐾✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Wombat Baby—an irresistibly cute and lovable marsupial perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys stitching up unique handmade companions! 🌿 Whether you adore crafting adorable animal figures, enjoy making soft and huggable designs, or simply want to add an Australian touch to your amigurumi collection, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed wombat baby with its signature stout body and sweet expression! 🤎
This design embraces gentle curves and cozy textures to bring this little burrowing friend to life! 🧶🏞️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi wombat baby turns out just right—ready to snuggle into your collection or become a cherished handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm brown and earthy tones, and let’s stitch up a lovable marsupial friend! ✨
🐾 Amigurumi Wombat Baby Crochet Pattern
Cuddly and sweet, this chunky little wombat baby makes an adorable woodland companion. With its soft tummy patch, big snout, and lovable little paws, this plushy friend is perfect for gifting or hugging!
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and simple embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25 cm (10 in) tall when using super bulky (chenille) yarn and a 5.0 mm crochet hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Super bulky chenille yarn (like Himalaya Dolphin Baby or Velvet yarn):
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Dark brown (main body)
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Cream (belly patch, inner ears, markings)
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Black (nose, eye details, paw pads)
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5.0 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic ring
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sc – Single crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten off
🧸 Pattern Instructions
🧠 Head
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc in each st (12)
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(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)
8–14. 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)
Insert safety eyes between R10–11 about 9 sts apart. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly, FO and close
🐽 Snout
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc in each st (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
FO and stuff lightly.
Use black yarn to embroider an oval nose on the center.
Sew to front of face between the eyes.
🦷 Tooth (make 1)
With white:
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ch 3
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sc in second ch from hook, sc (2), ch 1, turn
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2 sc (2), FO and sew below snout
👂 Ears (make 2)
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around (12)
Change to cream and sc 1 round
Flatten and FO, sew on top sides of head.
🧍 Body
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc in each st (12)
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(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)
7–16. 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 -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close
🍩 Belly Patch (colorwork)
Using cream and brown yarn, create an oval patch:
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Start with cream, ch 7
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sc in second ch from hook and across (6), turn
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inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
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inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
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sc around (10)
With brown, embroider a simple “B” or face symbol in the center.
Sew onto front of body.
🐾 Arms (make 2)
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–8. sc around (9)
Slightly stuff and flatten
Use black yarn to embroider claws
Sew to body sides near R16
🐾 Legs (make 2)
With dark brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc in each st (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
Slightly stuff
Sew to base of body, angled forward
Use black yarn to embroider the paw pads
✨ Finishing Touches
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Use cream yarn to add small dots above eyes
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Embroider mouth using black thread just under the nose
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Add gentle blush if desired with pink yarn or soft paint
Your adorable wombat baby is finished and ready for cuddles! 🦷🌿
