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Amigurumi Jumping Kangaroo – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Jumping Kangaroo – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the energetic and playful world of amigurumi! 🦘✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Jumping Kangaroo—a lively and dynamic creation perfect for animal lovers, wildlife-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and movement-inspired plush designs! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up adorable marsupials, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a bouncing kangaroo to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with strong legs, a cozy pouch, and a touch of Aussie charm! 🤍

This design embraces earthy tones, intricate shaping, and fun details to bring a joyful and energetic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶🌾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Jumping Kangaroo turns out just right—ready to hop into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, sandy yellows, or soft grays, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly cute jumping kangaroo! ✨

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🦘 Amigurumi Jumping Kangaroo – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring the bounce into your crochet with this charming amigurumi kangaroo! With its springy legs, oversized tail, and alert ears, this kangaroo looks ready to leap into adventure. A great project for animal lovers or Aussie-themed decor.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and joining parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11”) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted weight / 4)

    • Main (Golden Brown)

    • Contrast (Cream/Beige for belly and tail tip)

    • Accent (Dark Brown or Burgundy for paws/feet)

    • Black (Muzzle)

  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm

  • Safety Eyes: 10–12 mm

  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Stitch Marker

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

🧠 Pattern Instructions

🐨 Head (Golden Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–13. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Insert safety eyes between R8–R9, approx. 6 sts apart.
    Stuff firmly.

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🐽 Muzzle (Cream + Black)

With cream:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to black:
    5–6. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly. FO, sew under the eyes, slightly forward.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Golden Brown & Cream)

Inner Ear (Cream)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)
    FO.

Outer Ear (Brown)
Repeat above.
Place cream ear on brown one and sc around both layers to join. Leave tail for sewing.

🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Dark Brown → Golden Brown)

  1. With dark brown: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to golden brown:
    5–8. sc around (12)

  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    Stuff. FO, leave tail for sewing.

🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Dark Brown → Cream → Golden Brown)

  1. With dark brown: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
    Switch to cream:
    6–8. sc around (18)
    Switch to golden brown:
    9–14. sc around (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff. FO, leave tail.

🐎 Tail (Golden Brown → Cream)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
    7–10. sc around (12)

  4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
    12–18. sc around (15)
    Switch to cream for tail tip:
    19–22. sc around (15)
    Stuff lightly. FO, sew to back of body.

🦘 Body (Golden Brown + Cream)

Start with cream (belly):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    Switch to golden brown:
    7–17. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🪡 Assembly

  1. Attach head to body.

  2. Sew muzzle to lower face, add safety eyes.

  3. Stitch ears to top of head.

  4. Attach arms to sides.

  5. Sew legs to the lower sides of the body (angled forward for sitting/jumping pose).

  6. Attach the thick tail to the lower back for balance.

  7. Embroider small black eyebrows or smile if desired.

This bouncy kangaroo makes the perfect handmade toy or decor piece full of personality. Ready to leap into your collection! 🦘💛


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