Crochet Koala Plush – Free Pattern

 This pattern was designed by Madi Paris, exclusively for The Stitchin’ Mommy

All that is missing with this koala is a eucalyptus tree! I decided to make this koala after watching a documentary on native species to Australia and being thoroughly amused by koalas specifically and how cute they are! I wrote this pattern myself so if there are any mistakes, please let me know and I will try to fix and clarify the issues. -Madi

Crochet Koala Plush Pattern

Materials:

• Light Grey Yarn (I used acrylic for all of the yarns)
• Black Yarn
• White Yarn
• Solid Black Eyes – 12 mm
• Fiberfill
• Size G 4 mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends

Abbreviations:

sc – single crochet
inc – sc two times into one stitch
ch – chain
dec – skip one stitch
ss – slip stitch

Gauge:

5 stitches and 3 rows = 1″ x 1″

Finished Size:

2.5″ x 1″ x 1.5″

Instructions:

(Work in rounds unless specified not to)

Nose – (Black)

Ch 3, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in next st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Ears – (Grey)

Row 1: ch 4
Row 2: turn and sc across (4)
Row 3: sc 1 (1)
Row 4: sc 1 and weave in ends

Inner Ear – (White)

Row 1: ch 3
Row 2: sc 2 and weave in ends

Head – (Grey)

Round 1: 5 sc into magic circle (5)
Round 2: inc inc around (10)
Round 3: sc inc around (16)
Round 4: sc sc inc around (20)
Round 5 – 7: sc around (20)
Round 8: sc sc dec around (15)
Round 9: sc dec around (8)
Sew inner ear onto the rest of each ear. Add eyes, ears, and nose to the appropriate positions on the head. Fill head with stuffing and ss bottom of the head until closed. Weave in ends.

Body – (Grey)

Round 1: ch 10 and ss into the first stitch (10)
Round 2-5: sc around (10)
Round 6: sc sc dec around (6)
Round 7: ss until the bottom is closed and weave in ends

Legs – (Grey, make 4)

Round 1: 4 sc into magic circle (4)
Round 2: sc around and then weave in ends (4)
Sew legs onto the body as shown in the pictures in basically a 2×2 block on the front of the body. Add stuffing into the body and sew onto the bottom of the head with the open end of the body attached to the bottom of the head. Weave in any remaining ends.

 

Hi! I’m Madi Paris and I have been a fervent crocheter for the past 6 years! I previously ran Madi P’s Cutie Crochet and mostly do amigurumi/plushes and hats. I also enjoy reading, programming, and playing video games when I’m not crocheting. Email: maditparis@gmail.com