Bring the adorable charm of a Kangaroo with Pouch to life with this Amigurumi Kangaroo crochet pattern! 🦘✨ With its long ears, strong tail, and cozy pouch, this design captures the essence of this beloved marsupial in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love kangaroo-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters who enjoy shaping intricate details, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, pouch size, and even tiny accessories like embroidered joey features or a miniature eucalyptus leaf to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy browns for a realistic look or experiment with soft pastels for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of an Australian-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi kangaroo is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this bouncy little friend to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦘 Amigurumi Kangaroo with Pouch Crochet Pattern
This adorable kangaroo is the perfect project for wildlife lovers and handmade gift enthusiasts. With its big ears, long tail, and cozy pouch, it makes a delightful companion for nurseries, playrooms, or simply as a charming display piece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires shaping, attaching limbs, and simple embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Stands about 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall when made with DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
- Light beige (main body)
- Dark brown (nose)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle & scissors
- Stitch marker
- Optional: small felt or artificial eucalyptus leaf for the pouch
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐨 Head
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Place safety eyes between rounds 10–11, 6–7 stitches apart.
👉 Stuff the head firmly. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
🐽 Nose
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
- sc around (8), FO. Flatten and sew between the eyes.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
5–8. sc around (15) - (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
FO, flatten, and sew to the top sides of the head.
🧸 Body
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–17. sc around (36) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (30)
19–22. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
24–26. sc around (24)
👉 Stuff the body firmly. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO.
🦘 Arms (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–10. sc around (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
12–15. sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew at the sides of the chest.
🦶 Legs (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) - (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
9–12. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
14–17. sc around (18)
FO, stuff firmly, and sew to the lower body.
🐾 Tail
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–16. sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly, and attach at the back for balance.
👜 Pouch
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc around (24)
FO, flatten the top, and sew onto the belly just above the legs.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Embroider a small smile under the nose.
- Add vertical stitches for nostrils.
- Slightly bend the ears forward for a natural look.
- Optional: tuck in a felt eucalyptus leaf or crochet a tiny joey for the pouch.
🎉 Final Result
Your kangaroo will have long ears, a sturdy tail, strong legs, and a rounded pouch, just like the real cutie in the photo. It’s the perfect combination of cute and realistic, ready to hop into someone’s heart.
