Snuggle up with the Amigurumi Koala, a cuddly crochet creation that’s as sweet as eucalyptus tea! 🐨🧶 With its round ears, gentle eyes, and soft, huggable shape, this little koala brings a touch of Aussie charm to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for a nursery, gifting a cozy companion, or adding to your lineup of adorable animals, this sleepy tree-hugger is sure to warm hearts.
Perfect for crocheters who love soft textures and expressive features, this pattern invites you to explore gentle shaping, muted tones, and a sprinkle of woodland whimsy. Add a tiny leaf, stitch on a scarf, or customize the colors to match your favorite plushie palette. The Amigurumi Koala is a delightful way to stitch up calm, cuteness, and a whole lot of handmade love—one loop at a time! 🧵🌿
🐨 Amigurumi Koala Crochet Pattern
This soft, seated koala features a round head, oversized fluffy ears, a bold black nose, and cozy peach foot pads. With its gentle posture and classic proportions, it makes a perfect nursery plush or thoughtful handmade gift.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – comfortable with shaping, color changes, and adding yarn fringe.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8 inches (20 cm) tall
(using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (Category 4):
- Light Grey – main body
- White – belly panel & inner ears
- Black – nose
- Light Peach / Beige – foot pads
Notions:
- 10 mm safety eyes (brown or black)
- Polyester fiberfill
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐨 HEAD (Grey)
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)
Insert 10 mm safety eyes between R9–10, spaced 7–8 sts apart, slightly lower than center.
R14 – (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R15 – (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly, shaping cheeks gently.
R16 – (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R17 – (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R18 – dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 NOSE (Black – Tall Oval)
Ch 7
R1 – sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 4, inc (14)
R2 – inc, sc 4, inc ×3, sc 4, inc ×2 (20)
R3 – sc around (20)
FO.
Flatten slightly into a vertical oval.
Sew centered between the eyes, extending downward.
🧸 BODY (Grey with White Belly Panel)
Start in white.
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)
R6–9 – sc around (30)
Switch to grey.
R10–14 – sc around (30)
R15 – (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R16 – (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly, keeping body round.
R17 – (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R18 – dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👉 Belly panel should appear narrow and centered, not wide.
💪 ARMS (Make 2 – Short & Rounded)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–7 – sc around (9)
Lightly stuff.
FO, flatten slightly.
🦶 LEGS (Make 2 – Compact with Foot Pads)
Start in peach.
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc ×6 (12)
Switch to grey.
R3 – sc around (12)
R4 – (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R5–6 – sc around (18)
R7 – (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R8 – sc around (12)
Stuff firmly, shaping a round foot.
FO.
👂 EARS (Make 2 – Wide & Fluffy)
Outer Ear (Grey)
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)
FO.
Inner Ear (White)
Repeat through R4 only (24 sts).
FO.
Sew white piece centered onto grey piece.
🧶 Ear Fringe (Important Detail)
- Cut grey yarn strands ~8 cm (3 in) long
- Attach ONLY around the outer edge of the ear using lark’s head knots
- Do not fringe the inner edge
- Trim evenly to create a soft halo effect
This creates the fluffy ear look seen in the photo.
✂️ ASSEMBLY
1️⃣ Sew head to body with minimal neck
2️⃣ Attach legs low and forward for seated posture
3️⃣ Sew arms slightly forward on body
4️⃣ Attach ears high on head, angled outward
5️⃣ Sew nose securely
6️⃣ Weave in all ends neatly
🌟 Finished Koala
Your koala is complete 🐨
With its fluffy oversized ears, bold black nose, soft belly, and gentle seated pose, this sweet koala is calm, cuddly, and timeless—perfect for gifting or nursery décor.
