Snuggle up with the Amigurumi Koala, a sweet and sleepy crochet companion that’s full of charm and cuddly appeal! 🐨🧶 With its soft gray body, round fuzzy ears, and gentle expression, this little marsupial is perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply adding a touch of Aussie love to your handmade collection. Whether perched on a shelf or nestled in a cozy nook, this koala is sure to bring warmth and smiles wherever it goes.
Ideal for crocheters who enjoy soft textures and expressive details, this pattern invites you to stitch up a lovable friend that radiates comfort and personality. Add a tiny eucalyptus leaf, pair it with other wildlife pals, or customize it with a scarf or bow for extra flair. The Amigurumi Koala Bear is a joyful way to stitch up sweetness, serenity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🌿
🐨 Amigurumi Koala Crochet Pattern
This irresistibly cuddly amigurumi koala brings the charm of the Australian bush right into your home! With its soft round body, expressive eyes, oversized scalloped ears, and plump 3D nose, this little marsupial is a crochet favorite for both display and snuggles.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and layered ear construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Gray – Main body, head, limbs, outer ears (≈ 70 g)
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Beige – Inner ears and belly patch (≈ 25 g)
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Black – Nose and paw tips (≈ 10 g)
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Amber 10–12 mm safety eyes (for a lifelike look)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Optional: wire armature or flexible stuffing blend (for wrapping arms and legs around a branch)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Gray)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7–15 – sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced about 7 stitches apart.
Stuff firmly but evenly.
R16 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R17 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R18 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R19 – (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R20 – dec × 6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Nose (Black – 3D Shape)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3 – (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
R4–5 – sc around (12)
Lightly stuff before sewing to the face for a plump, projecting shape.
Attach centered between the eyes, slightly lower for that friendly koala expression.
🐾 Arms (2× – Gray with Black Tips)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3–4 – sc around (12)
Switch to gray
R5–13 – sc around (12)
Lightly stuff (keep them flexible for posing).
FO and leave long tail for sewing.
👉 Tip: To achieve the relaxed “hugging” position, leave the upper 2 rounds unstuffed so arms can curve naturally.
🦵 Legs (2× – Black → Gray)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4–5 – sc around (18)
Switch to gray
R6–11 – sc around (18)
R12 – (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff the bottom half firmly but keep the top portion softer to allow gentle wrapping around a branch or sitting pose.
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
🧸 Body (Gray)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7–13 – sc around (36)
R14 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R15 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R16 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
FO and stuff firmly.
🩶 Belly Patch (Beige – Oval Shape)
To match the elongated oval belly in the photo:
Ch 9
R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate and work along opposite side: sc 6, inc in last (17)
R2 – inc, sc 6, inc × 3, sc 6, inc × 2 (24)
R3 – sc around (24)
R4 – (1 sc, inc) × 3, sc 9, (1 sc, inc) × 3, sc 9 (30)
FO and sew centered on body from chest to lower abdomen for a natural, vertical oval.
👂 Ears (2 Inner Beige + 2 Outer Gray)
Inner (Beige)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
FO.
Outer (Gray)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – sc 2, (2 dc in next st, sl st in next) repeat around for a scalloped edge.
FO.
Assembly:
Sew beige circle to center of gray piece.
Slightly curve forward before attaching to sides of the head between R6–R9 for the fluffy koala ear look.
🧷 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew head securely to body, slightly forward-tilted.
2️⃣ Attach arms at shoulder level — they should rest along the belly or curve inward naturally.
3️⃣ Position legs to allow sitting or gentle branch-grip poses.
4️⃣ Sew ears symmetrically with slight outward fluff.
5️⃣ Add blush or embroider faint gray eyebrows for expression.
💡 Finishing Tips
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Flexible stuffing mix (half fiberfill, half yarn scraps) gives limbs more movement.
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For a fluffier ear finish, lightly brush gray yarn edges with a pet slicker or Velcro strip.
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Use a touch of blush or fabric paint on cheeks for a gentle warm tone.
🌿 The Result
Your koala will sit naturally with a plump belly, round limbs, and that perfectly iconic koala face — wide, plush ears and a softly projecting black nose that’s just begging for cuddles.
Perched on a branch or snuggled on a shelf, this handmade koala captures everything adorable about the Australian wild. 🐨💞
