Adorable Free Koala Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Welcome to the world of creativity and crochet! If you’re a crochet enthusiast, or even if you’re just starting out, we have an exciting treat for you. We’re thrilled to offer a free, step-by-step amigurumi crochet pattern that will help you create an irresistibly adorable koala amigurumi. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, our easy-to-follow guide will ensure you craft your very own cuddly koala friend in no time. So, grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and let’s embark on this fun and rewarding crochet journey together!
Materials needed:
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (for the body) and Gazzal Baby Cotton XL (for the collar)
Crochet hooks: 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm
Beads for the eyes
Thin black thread for eyebrows
Needle and scissors
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc2tog)
(…) * 6: Repeat the actions in parentheses 6 times
(…) at the end of the row: The number of stitches at the end of the row
Pattern:
Legs-Body-Head:
Use a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Legs (Make 2):
1st round: 6 sc in MR.
2nd round: (inc) * 6 (12)
3rd round: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4th to 7th rounds: 18 sc (4 rounds)
8th round: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Finish the first leg with a sl st and cut the yarn.
After making the second leg, create a chain of 5 stitches, join it with the first leg, and begin crocheting the body.
9th round: 24 sc around the first leg, 5 sc in the chain, 24 sc around the second leg, 5 sc in the chain (58)
10th round: 26 sc, inc, 28 sc, inc, 2 sc (60)
11th round: (9 sc, inc) * 6 (66)
12th to 16th rounds: 66 sc (5 rounds)
17th round: (10 sc, inc) * 6 (72)
18th to 19th rounds: 72 sc (2 rounds)
20th round: (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66)
21st to 23rd rounds: 66 sc (3 rounds)
24th round: (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60)
25th round: 60 sc
26th round: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
27th round: 54 sc
28th round: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
29th round: 48 sc
30th round: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
31st round: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
32nd round: Work in the back loops only (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
33rd round: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
34th round: (inc) * 24 (48)
Now you can make the collar.
35th round: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
36th round: (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60)
37th round: (4 sc, inc) * 12 (72)
38th round: (11 sc, inc) * 6 (78)
39th round: (12 sc, inc) * 6 (84)
40th to 42nd rounds: 84 sc (3 rounds)
43rd round: (12 sc, dec) * 6 (78)
44th to 46th rounds: 78 sc (3 rounds)
47th round: (11 sc, dec) * 6 (72)
48th round: 72 sc
49th round: (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66)
50th round: (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60)
51st round: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
52nd round: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
53rd round: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
54th round: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
55th round: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
56th round: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
57th round: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
58th round: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
59th round: (dec) * 6 (6)
Fasten off, secure the thread, and cut it.
Collar:
Use a 3.0 mm crochet hook and Gazzal Baby Cotton XL yarn.
Row 31 of the body forms the basis for the collar. Crochet along the front loops only.
1st round: Ch 3 for a turning chain, 2 sc in the same loop until the end of the row, sl st.
2nd round: Ch 1, inc in each loop until the end of the row, sl st.
Fasten off.
Ears (Make 2):
Use a 3.0 mm crochet hook.
White Part (2 pieces):
With white yarn:
1st round: 6 sc in MR.
2nd round: (inc) * 6 (12)
3rd round: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4th round: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5th round: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Fasten off.
Grey Part (2 pieces):
With grey yarn, continue without fastening off:
1st round: 6 sc in MR.
2nd round: (inc) * 6 (12)
3rd round: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
4th round: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5th round: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Fold the white and grey circles together with the wrong sides facing and crochet 25 sc around the edges to join them. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
I hope this helps you with your amigurumi koala project!
