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
Meet your new cuddly friend — this adorable amigurumi koala is the perfect handmade companion! With its big fluffy ears, round nose, and sweet little foot pads, it makes a wonderful gift for kids or a charming piece of nursery décor. Let’s bring this cozy koala to life!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and adding yarn fringe for the ears.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (Category 4):
- Light Grey – Main body
- White – Belly patch & inner ears
- Black – Nose
- Light Peach or Beige – Foot pads
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 10 mm (dark brown or black)
- Safety nose: black oval (or embroider with yarn)
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
🧵 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 (Grey)
- 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)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) – Insert safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, closer together near the nose.
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly.
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Nose (Black)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
Shape into an oval by slightly flattening. Stuff lightly and sew centered between the eyes.
👀 Eyes
- Insert 10 mm safety eyes close to the nose for a cuter look.
🧸 Body (White & Grey)
Start with White (belly):
- 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)
7–10. sc around (36)
Switch to Grey:
11–18. sc around (36)
19. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
20. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
21. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly.
22. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
23. dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💪 Arms (x2 – Grey)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–12. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to sides of body.
🦶 Legs (x2 – Grey + Peach)
With Peach:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Switch to Grey:
4–6. sc around (18)
7. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
8–9. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. FO and sew to body bottom.
👂 Ears (x2 – Grey + White)
Outer Ear (Grey):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
FO, leave long tail.
Inner Ear (White): repeat same as Outer Ear. Sew white circle onto grey circle. Do not stuff.
Fringe (Ear Fluff)
- Cut Grey yarn into 3-inch strands.
- Fold and attach around the edge of each ear using lark’s head knots.
- Trim to even length for a fluffy look.
Attach ears to sides of head.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach arms and legs in seated position.
- Attach ears with fluff facing outward.
- Add eyebrows or mouth embroidery if desired.
- Weave in all ends neatly.
🌟 Your Koala is Ready!
Now you have a sweet, huggable koala with big fuzzy ears and cozy details. Perfect as a nursery gift, a handmade keepsake, or simply a cuddly friend for yourself. 🐨💕
