Welcome to the wonderfully whimsical world of hybrid amigurumi! 🌈✨ Today, I’m delighted to share my free crochet pattern for Amigurumi Courage Kangaroo—a delightfully unexpected fusion of our favorite nervous pup and Australia’s most energetic marsupial! This playful mashup brings together the best of both worlds, creating a charming companion full of personality and playful spirit. Whether you love crafting unique character designs, enjoy mixing animal traits, or simply want to add a touch of creative fun to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up an adorably quirky friend with all of Courage’s signature expressions in a delightfully bouncy new form!
This design blends soft curves and playful proportions to capture the essence of both characters in one cuddly creation! 🧶💕 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Courage Kangaroo turns out just right—with his iconic pink fur, oversized feet ready for hopping, and that priceless look of sweet anxiety we all adore. Perfect for display, gifting, or adding a dose of lighthearted joy to your crochet creations! So grab your hooks, pick out the perfect rosy pink yarn, and let’s stitch up a one-of-a-kind friend who’s equal parts lovable and laugh-out-loud funny! ✨
🦘 Amigurumi Courage Kangaroo Pattern
Let this gentle friend remind you and others to be brave! Soft texture, expressive eyes, and a tiny heart on its chest make it extra special.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Simple shaping, some detail work on the face and ears.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–13 inches) tall when using worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧰 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light tan (main body, limbs, tail, ears)
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Black (eyelids, nose, mouth embroidery)
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Gray (cap)
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3.0 or 3.5 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Embroidery needle, black thread
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Stuffing (polyfill)
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Stitch marker
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Optional: iron-on “COURAGE” patch or embroidery for cap
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🧑 Head
With light tan:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (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)
7–13. 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)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 → FO and close
Insert safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, ~8 stitches apart.
Use black thread to embroider sad brows and nose.
👂 Ears (x2)
With light tan:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4–6. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
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(sc, dec) x3 (6)
Flatten and sew to sides of head, slightly tilted.
🧢 Cap (Optional)
With gray:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (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)
6–7. sc around
FO and stitch to top of head.
Add embroidered “COURAGE” lettering or use iron-on label.
🐨 Body
With light tan:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (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)
6–11. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
14–16. sc around (18)
FO and stuff.
Embroider small heart on chest with matching or pink yarn.
✋ Arms (x2)
With light tan:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–8. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly and sew to body sides.
🦶 Legs (x2)
With light tan:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
8–10. sc
Stuff and sew in seated position.
🦘 Tail
With light tan:
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) x2 (6)
3–15. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly and sew to back base of body for balance.
🧵 Final Details
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Add eyebrows and mouth with black embroidery thread
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Sew all parts securely
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Position tail to help seated balance
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Add hat and heart embroidery for emotion
🧡 Your Courage Kangaroo is complete!
Perfect as a gift to encourage a loved one, or to remind yourself that even small ones can be brave.
