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Amigurumi Koala Fridge Magnet – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Koala Fridge Magnet – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring a touch of adorable Aussie charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Koala Fridge Magnet pattern! Inspired by the lovable koala, this miniature creation captures its fluffy ears, sweet expression, and iconic gray fur in every stitch. With its compact size and delightful details, this crochet koala magnet is perfect for adding a playful accent to your fridge, workspace, or magnet board. Whether you’re crafting for animal lovers, decorating a cozy space, or simply enjoy making fun amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny koala bursting with personality! 🐨✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of gray, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature eucalyptus leaf for extra charm. Craft a classic koala magnet with its signature look, create a pastel version for a whimsical aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of animal-inspired amigurumi for a lively display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a cheerful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Koala Fridge Magnet is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade wildlife magic to every stitch! 🧶💖

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🐨 Amigurumi Koala Fridge Magnet Crochet Pattern

Make your fridge the cutest spot in the kitchen with this tiny amigurumi koala! With fuzzy ears, a rounded nose, and chubby limbs, this koala clings adorably to metal surfaces thanks to hidden magnets. 🧲

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Includes color changes and light shaping.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK yarn in:

    • Gray (Main Body)

    • Cream (Belly)

    • Black (Nose, Paw Tips)

  • 2.5 mm crochet hook

  • 6 mm safety eyes

  • Small magnets (2–4 pieces, optional)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Optional: Black embroidery thread for toes

🧵 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 & Body (worked as one piece)

Start with Gray

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  7. Switch to Cream for belly – (see note below)
    12–15. sc around (12)

  8. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff well. FO, close, and weave in.

🔄 Color Change Tip:
At the end of round 10, when completing the last sc, pull through with cream yarn instead of gray to begin the next round with a new color cleanly. Always change colors on the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.

🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Gray & Black)

  1. MR, 5 sc (5)

  2. sc around (5)

  3. Change to Black, sc around (5)

  4. FO. Lightly stuff and sew angled to body.

🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Gray & Black)

Same as arms, but make 6 sc in round 1 for slightly larger limbs. Sew to bottom sides.

🐽 Nose (Black)

  1. Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, 2 sc, 3 sc in last, rotate: sc in next 2, inc (10)

  2. sc around (10)
    FO and sew centered on face between eyes.

👀 Eyes

Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 5–6 of head, spaced 5–6 stitches apart.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Gray + Cream inner)

Outer (Gray):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO, leave tail for sewing.

Inner (Cream):
Same as above, but FO and do not sew yet.

Assembly:
Layer the inner cream onto the gray outer piece. Sew together just around the center. Optionally, add looped fringe with gray yarn on outer edge by pulling through and snipping short for fluffy effect. Attach to top sides of head.

🧲 Magnet (Optional)

  • Stitch or glue small neodymium magnets securely into the back of the body before closing. You can also insert one inside each paw if you want it to “cling” to the fridge!

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Use black thread to embroider small toe lines (optional).

  • Add a little blush with fabric paint or soft pencil.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add eucalyptus leaf in its paw 🌿

  • Embroider a tiny smile or sleeping eyes

  • Make a koala family using different sizes!

This cute koala magnet is a quick and fun make—perfect for gift toppers, fridge buddies, or an Aussie-themed set! 🐨💕


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