Amigurumi Aussie-Themed Set – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Celebrate the beauty of Australia with this Amigurumi Aussie-Themed Set crochet pattern! Featuring a delightful mix of iconic wildlife and cultural symbols, this charming collection brings together a cuddly kangaroo with its joey, tree-hugging koalas, a vibrant cockatoo, boomerangs, the Aussie flag, and a lush eucalyptus tree. Each piece is designed with intricate details and playful charm, making this set perfect for adding a touch of Down Under magic to your handmade creations. Whether you’re crafting for nature lovers, showcasing Australian pride, or simply enjoy making themed amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a lively and heartwarming tribute to the Land Down Under! 🇦🇺✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of earthy browns, soft grays, and bright yellows to bring each character to life. Add embroidered details, tiny accessories like a miniature pouch for the joey or a delicate eucalyptus leaf for the koalas, or even stitch up a full Aussie-inspired display for a stunning showcase! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a joyful accent, or made simply for the love of crafting, this Amigurumi Aussie-Themed Set is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade Australian charm to every stitch! 🧶💖

Crocheted kangaroo with a joey, surrounded by crocheted animals including koalas and a cockatoo, on a tabletop featuring a small Australian flag and trees.

🦘 Amigurumi Kangaroo & Joey Crochet Pattern

Create a heartwarming kangaroo mama and her sweet joey, complete with a soft pouch, expressive face, and lifelike proportions. This detailed pattern captures every cozy, gentle feature of the beloved Australian marsupial — from her round snout to her upright ears and snuggled baby.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, soft sculpture assembly, and surface detailing.

📏 Finished Size

Mama Kangaroo: approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall
Joey: approx. 10 cm (4 in) tall

🧶 Materials

Light Brown (Body & Head): 120 g
Cream (Face, Belly, Pouch, Inner Ears): 60 g
Dark Brown (Feet, Hands, Nose): 40 g
Safety Eyes: 12 mm (mama), 8 mm (joey)
Crochet Hook: 3.0 mm
Polyfill Stuffing
Tapestry Needle & Scissors
Optional: Blush powder for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🦘 Mama Kangaroo

🧠 Head (Light Brown + Cream)

With cream:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)

Switch to light brown:
15–18. sc around (36)
19. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
20. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
21. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
22. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
23. dec ×6 (6), FO and close.

✅ Adjustment Tip: The cream area should cover at least ⅔ of the head, forming the entire front face. The light brown serves only as the back and side edges. Stuff firmly for a perfectly rounded head.

🟤 Muzzle (Dark Brown)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff tightly for a compact shape. FO.
Sew low on the cream section of the face so it sits prominently but not oversized.
Embroider a small triangular or heart-shaped nose at the top edge and a short curved smile beneath.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Outer (Light Brown):

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
sc around (24), FO.

Inner (Cream):
Repeat R1–R4 only (ends at 18 sts). FO and sew flat to the center of the brown ear for a raised oval look — not chain-based.

Slightly pinch base and sew to top sides of head at a forward angle.

🧍‍♀️ Body (Light Brown + Cream)

With light brown:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42)
(5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
20–22. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
24–26. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff well.
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12), FO and close.

✅ The shape should be slightly pear-like — wider at the hips with a gentle taper toward the neck.

🩶 Belly Patch (Cream – Oval)

To achieve a natural rounded oval:

Ch 10
sc in 2nd ch, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, continue on opposite side, sc 7, inc in last st (20)
(8 sc, inc) ×2 (22)
(9 sc, inc) ×2 (24)
(10 sc, inc) ×2 (26)
(11 sc, inc) ×2 (28)
FO, leaving long tail.
Sew to front of body, slightly overlapping lower belly.
It should extend from upper chest to near the leg line.

🧺 Pouch (Cream – Deep U Shape)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24)
FO.
Flatten top edge into a semicircle and sew onto belly patch, leaving upper edge open.
Add light stuffing at base for rounded look.

🦶 Legs (Dark Brown → Light Brown)

With dark brown:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24)

Switch to light brown:
11–22. sc around (24)
23. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Sew to front lower body — the dark brown feet should sit flat and large to support sitting posture.

✋ Arms (Dark Brown → Light Brown)

With dark brown:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to light brown:
5–11. sc around (12)
(2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew above pouch edge, angled inward.

🐕 Tail (Light Brown)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
4–25. sc around (15)
(3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
27–30. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, taper, and sew to lower back as a support prop for balance.

🦘 Joey

Head & Body (Light Brown + Cream)

Head:
MR, 6 sc → inc ×6 (12) → (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18) → (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24) → sc ×3 rounds.
Add small cream oval face patch and dark brown muzzle (MR 6 → inc ×6 → sc ×2 rounds).
Add 8 mm eyes and embroider tiny smile.

Body:
MR, 6 sc → inc ×6 (12) → (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18) → sc ×5 rounds.
Add cream belly patch.
FO.

Arms & Legs:
MR, 6 sc → sc ×4–5 rounds.
Attach arms to body sides and legs slightly forward.

Ears:
Outer brown circle (MR 6 → inc ×6 → 12 sts), inner cream (MR 6 → 9 sts).
Sew together and attach to head.

Place securely inside pouch with a few stitches or a small dab of glue.

🧷 Assembly & Finishing

Sew head to top of body.
Attach ears, slightly angled forward.
Sew arms high on body, resting near the pouch.
Attach legs flatly for sitting stability.
Secure tail behind for balance.
Insert joey into pouch.
Embroider nostrils and smile details.
Optionally brush cheeks with a touch of blush.

🌸 Final Notes

Your kangaroo now perfectly captures the soft, friendly expression from the photo:

Cream face dominates with subtle brown edging
Small, rounded muzzle and bright, centered eyes
Oval cream belly and deep, realistic pouch
Chubby feet and tail give a natural seated posture

Display her proudly with her joey tucked snugly inside — a true crocheted tribute to the Australian outback. 🦘💗