12 Free
Cuddly Crochet Koala
Patterns


The most adorable free amigurumi crochet koala patterns. Make a cuddly koala toy for your little one.

Tiny amigurumi Koala holding a gum leaf.
Photo: supergurumi.com

Amigurumi Koala Crochet Pattern from Supergurumi

This easy-to-make, free, crochet koala pattern utilizes chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet; and sits approximately 4.5 cm high.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Catania Solids from Schachenmayr. You will need just a small amount of yarn in the colours black, grey, eggshell, and green.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyfill, scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers.

Little amigurumi koala in a striped blue and white sweater.
Photo: amigurumi.today

Tiny Amigurumi Koala Pattern from Amigurumi Today

The completed amigurumi koala measures about 4″ (10 cm) high.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt. You will only need a small amount of each colour; grey, blue, white, brown, and bright pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 6 mm safety eyes, polyester fiberfill, scissors, embroidery needle.

Amigurumi koala with a baby koala on her back.
Photo: amigurumi.today

Amigurumi Koala with Baby – Free Pattern from Amigurumi Today

When sitting the finished mother koala is approximately 6″ (15 cm) high.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes for mother koala, 6 mm safety eyes for baby, polyester fiberfill, scissors, embroidery needle.

Video: Odinka Wisanindhi

How to Crochet a Koala from Odinka Wisanindhi

This YouTube tutorial will teach you how to crochet a little amigurumi koala. The video is in two parts and will take you through the pattern step-by-step.

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton yarn in light grey, black, and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, pins, embroidery needle, and glue.

Video: Ami Saigon

Amigurumi Koala from Ami Saigon

This adorable crochet koala pattern is a free video tutorial in four parts. The links to the other parts of the tutorial are all laid out under Part 1.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., 4ply milk cotton. You will need grey, white, and black yarn as well as a contrasting colour for the overalls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill stuffing, scissors, and a needle.

Video: Fancy Lama

Little Koala Tutorial from Fancy Lama

Learn how to crochet a Koala with this beginner-friendly tutorial. This cute crochet koala is key-chain-sized and has a no-sew body.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton Gold from Alize. You’ll need small amounts of grey and black yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: poly-fibre toy stuffing, scissors, and a needle.

Amigurumi crochet koala wearing a green scarf.
Photo: thefriendlyredfox.com

Keith the Koala – Free Crochet Pattern from The Friendly Red Fox

Keith the crochet koala is approximately 12″ (30 cm) tall and perfect for cuddling.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Soft and Sleek Solids from Yarn Bee.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, 12 mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, and polyfill.

Two crochet koalas sitting on a love swing.
Photo: tarturumies.com

St. Valentines Koalas – Amigurumi Pattern from Tarturumies

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn for the koala, #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn for the scarf, and #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight furry/hairy yarn for inner ears.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm, and 4.5 mm crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: decorative heart-shaped button, 10 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, embroidery needle, scissors, pink felt for the cheeks, textile glue.

Two crochet koala softies
Photo: Charlotte Astrup Beck

Little Koala Pattern from Charlotte Astrup Beck

This little koala softie would make a very sweet present for a newborn. It is available as a free Ravelry download.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Organic Cotton from Krea Deluxe. You will need small amounts of yarn in soft grey for the koala itself, dark brown for the nose and eyes, and a contrasting colour for the shirts/scarf.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: toy stuffing, pins, and an embroidery needle.

Two crochet koalas in clothes.
Photo: yarnhild.com

Amigurumi Koala from Yarnhild

You will find a free written pattern and a video tutorial on the Yarnhild website. The pattern is available in both English and German.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Baby Cotton Organic Midi from Hobbii. You will need approximately two 50 g skeins of grey yarn and a small amount in a contrasting colour for the vest and black for the nose.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, 10 mm safety eyes, stuffing, black embroidery thread for facial features, and a tapestry needle.

Video: KnittingKitty

Crochet Amigurumi Koala Tutorial from KnittingKitty

Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to make this cute crochet koala with furry ears.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight, cotton acrylic yarn in grey and black; furry yarn for the ears; and accent yarn of choice for the scarf.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester fiberfill for stuffing, a daring needle, glass head pins, scissors, black thread for embroidering the eyes and mouth, a tiny amount of pink felt for the cheeks, pink sewing thread, scissors, and a sewing needle.

Two crochet koalas with furry ears.
Photo: amigurumitogo.com

Wee Koala Amigurumi from Amigurumi To Go

The fluffy ears in this free crochet koala pattern are cleverly made from ordinary yarn that has been brushed with a steel pet brush/slicker.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Comfort Solids from Red Heart.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester stuffing, 7.5 mm safety eyes, fabric glue, embroidery needle, and scissors.

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