Amigurumi Koala Crochet Free Pattern

Amigurumi Koala Crochet Free Pattern

Designer: Elle’s Crochet
Instagram: @ellescrochet

Hello Amigurumi Lovers,
One of the free amigurumi crochet patterns we will share today is the amigurumi koala, the mini Helium, whose photos and design belong to Dielle Loris. You can learn how to crochet this koala using the free amigurumi pattern. Thanks to Elle’s Crochet for this cute koala.

Materials List:

  • Amigurumi yarn in the colors:
  • Quarry (8008)
  • Black (8990)
  • Mustard (7030)
  • Eyes with safety lock no. 09
  • Crochet hook compatible with the chosen yarn
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing

Final size: 15 cm (size may vary based on material used and stitch tension)

Abbreviations:

  • MR – Magic ring
  • sc – Single crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • ch – Chain stitch
  • [ ] – Repeats
  • ( ) – Number of stitches at the end of the row

Head and Body

Start with amigurumi yarn in the color stone.

  • R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  • R2: 6 increases (12)
  • R3: [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
  • R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
  • R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
  • R6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
  • R7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42)
  • R8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48)
  • R9-16: sc all around (48) – 8 rows

Eye position: The safety eyes should be positioned between rows 12 and 13, with 9 stitches between them.

  • R17: [6 sc, dec] x6 (42)
  • R18: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)
  • R19: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)
  • R20: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

In row 21, you will work with the reinforcement of the Koala’s neck. Pay attention, as we will change colors in row 21-b.

  • R21-a: Make sl st all around, picking up only the back loop of the stitches (this sl st sequence is not considered a row).
  • R21-b: Change to mustard-colored yarn and work single crochet stitches, taking the front loop of the stitches (24)

Fill the Koala head with silicone fiber.

  • R22: sc all around (24) – 1 row
  • R23: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
  • R24-25: sc all around (30) – 2 rows
  • R26: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
  • R27-28: sc all around (36) – 2 rows
  • R29: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42)

Switch to amigurumi yarn in quarry.

  • R30: sc in each row (42) – 1 row
  • R31: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)
  • R32: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)
  • R33: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
  • R34: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

Fill the Koala body with silicone fiber.

  • R35: [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)
  • R36: 4 decreases (8)

Finish the piece with an inverted magic ring and hide the excess yarn in the work.

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