Crochet Amigurumi Koala

Create your very own handmade plush toy by crafting a charming amigurumi koala using the art of crochet. This adorable project involves using various colors of yarn to bring this cuddly creature to life. With just a crochet hook and some basic stitches, you can work up this cute koala in no time. The intricate details of the koala's face, ears, and limbs can be easily achieved through the use of different crochet techniques. This DIY project allows you to personalize your koala by choosing the colors and size that best suit your style. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, crafting an amigurumi koala is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your skills. Let your imagination run wild as you crochet each stitch with care, resulting in a one-of-a-kind koala that will surely become a cherished keepsake.

Materials:

• Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Yam Art Jeans (for a nose and eyebrows)
• Hook: 4.0 mm and 3.0 mm for a nose
• 9 mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• White sewing thread and needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…) * 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
F.o. = finish off

Free amigurumi koala pattern

Arms (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
R 3-5: 9 sc (3 rows)
R 6: 7 sc, dec (8)
R 7: 6 sc, dec (7)
Stuff arm ¾ full.
Fold top of arm flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o.

Belly (heart)
With white yarn:
R 1: make 3 ch, in the 1st ch: 3 dc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 ch, sl st in the beginning of the 1st row
R 2: 2 sl st in 2 ch, 3 inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, 1 ch, 1 sc – in one st), 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sl st
F.o.

Legs, body and head (one piece)
Stuff as you go.

Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3-5: 12 sc (3 rows)
F.o.
Don’t cut the yarn when you’ll finish the second leg!

Make 2 ch on the second leg and join to the first leg with sl st.

Continue crocheting the body in the round:
R 6: 12 sc on the 1st leg, 2 sc in next 2 ch, 12 sc on 2nd leg, 2 sc in next 2 ch (opposite side) (28)
R 7: 12 sc, 2 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc (32)
R 8: 6 sc, inc, 15 sc, inc, 9 sc (34)
R 9-11: 34 sc (3 rows)
R 12: 7 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec (30)
R 13: 30 sc
R 14: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 15: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
In the R 16 attach the arms with single crochet.
R 16: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
R 17: (inc) * 12 (24)
R18: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
R 19: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
R 20: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
R 21-25: 42 sc (5 rows)
R 26: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
R 27: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
R 28: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 29: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
R 30: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
R 31: (dec) * 6 (6)
F.o.

Ears (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18).
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 4, 3 sc only (not the whole row)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Nose
With black yarn:
R 1: make 4 ch, from the 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 3 sc in one st, turn (on the opposite side): 1 sc, inc (8)
R 2: inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)
R 3: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, sl st (not the whole row)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly
Sew the ears on the head. Sew the belly to the body using a white thread.
Sew the nose on the face vertically between the eyes.
Embroider eyebrows using a black yarn.