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Amigurumi Wombat Adult – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Wombat Adult – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Oh, let me tell you about the delightful world of crafting amigurumi wombats! 🐻‍❄️ There’s something incredibly charming about these adorable, squat little creatures, and translating their cuteness into yarn form is pure joy. The art of amigurumi, which originated in Japan, involves crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures, and the wombat, with its plump body and endearing face, is a perfect subject. Creating an amigurumi wombat allows me to capture the essence of this lovable marsupial, and each stitch brings me closer to a cuddly companion that can fit right in the palm of my hand.

Starting an amigurumi project is like embarking on a delightful little adventure. I begin by choosing the softest yarn in earthy tones that mimic the wombat’s natural colors. ✨ As I crochet each part, from its stout little legs to its rounded ears, I can’t help but smile at how the character slowly comes to life. The magic really happens when I stuff each piece, giving the wombat its signature stoutness. Finally, the face is where the personality shines through—embroidering those small features adds a touch of whimsy. The result is a cuddly creation that brings a bit of the wild into my cozy living room, and the process is as enjoyable as the finished product.

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🐾 Amigurumi Wombat Adult Crochet Pattern

Meet this snuggly sleepy wombat—calm, cuddly, and irresistibly huggable. With its soft rounded shape, closed embroidered eyes, and gentle paws, this wombat makes the perfect nap-time buddy or woodland nursery companion.

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Involves basic shaping, color changes, and some simple embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall when made with worsted yarn and a 3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted or DK Weight):

    • Gray (main body)

    • Blush pink (muzzle and belly)

    • Dark brown (nose, eye embroidery)

  • Crochet Hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • 9–10 mm Safety Eyes (optional, or embroider closed eyes)

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Stuffing

  • Stitch Marker

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only

🧠 Head (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–12. sc (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐽 Muzzle (Blush Pink)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)
    – Stuff lightly
    FO and sew to front bottom half of the head

Nose (Dark Brown Yarn):
Satin stitch embroidered oval or triangle on top of the snout
Add a vertical black stitch for mouth

😴 Eyes (Embroidery or Safety Eyes)

  • Closed eyes: Embroider curved lines using black or brown yarn

  • Optional: Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, approx. 10 sts apart

🧍 Body (Gray with Blush Pink Belly Panel)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc (36)
    – Switch to blush pink on the front 12 stitches to make a belly panel for 3 rounds
    15–17. sc (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc (12)

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
    7–10. sc (8)
    – Stuff lightly, FO and sew just below the head/neckline with paws facing inward

🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc (12)

  3. (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)

  4. sc (8), FO
    – Stuff and sew angled to sides at base of body

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Gray Outer + Pink Inner)

Outer (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–4. sc (9), FO

Inner (Pink)
Repeat same steps
– Sew pink inner piece to gray ear and attach to top of head

✂️ Assembly Instructions

  • Sew muzzle to lower center of head

  • Embroider or attach eyes

  • Add arms and legs with slight angle

  • Attach ears toward the sides of the head

  • Embroider eyebrows or eyelids if desired

This sleepy wombat is as serene as they come—ready to curl up with you for a cozy afternoon nap. Whether for a woodland-themed nursery or a thoughtful handmade gift, it’s sure to win hearts. 🌿💤


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