Crochet Koala: An Amigurumi Koala with Fluffy Ears and a Big Nose
A grey koala with a wide head, big round fluffy ears, an oversized black nose and arms that can hug a pencil or eucalyptus stem. A favourite Australian crochet gift; about 5 inches tall.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) acrylic: grey 55 yd, white 8 yd, black 4 yd
- Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Time
- About 3 hours
- Finished size
- About 5 in (13 cm) tall
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) grey — about 55 yd
- White (brushed or fluffy) — about 8 yd
- Black — about 4 yd
- 3.5 mm (E-4) hook
- 9 mm safety eyes
- Fibrefill
- Clothes peg (for a clip-on koala, optional)
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A koala is recognisable from three features: big round fluffy ears, a large oval black nose, and a wide head. The head is a 36-stitch ball (bigger than the body), the ears are flat circles with a white fluffy front, and the nose is a small stuffed oval. Arms long enough to wrap around a pencil make it a hugging koala — or sew a peg between them for the classic Australian clip-on souvenir.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Head
- Rnds 1–6: In grey, 6 sc in a magic ring and increase 6 per round to (5 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
- Rnds 7–12: Sc in each st. Insert the eyes between Rnds 9 and 10, 9 sts apart. (36)
- Rnds 13–16: Decrease 6 per round to (sc, dec) × 6, stuffing firmly. (12)
- Rnd 17: Dec × 6. Close. (6)
Nose and ears
- Nose: In black, ch 4. Sc in the 2nd ch, sc 1, 3 sc in the last ch; along the other side sc 1, 2 sc in the first ch (8). 2 rounds of 8 sc. Stuff a little and sew vertically between the eyes, covering Rnds 9–12.
- Ears (make 2): In grey, 6 sc in a ring; inc in each (12); (sc, inc) × 6 (18); 2 rounds of 18 sc. Flatten.
- Fluff: On the front of each ear, sew loops of white yarn, or brush white acrylic with a pet brush for a fluffy look.
- Sew the ears to the sides of the head, high and sticking out.
Body and limbs
- Body: 6 sc in a ring and increase to 30 (Rnd 5). Rnds 6–12: sc 30. Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24). Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18). Stuff and sew under the head.
- Arms (make 2): 6 sc in a ring; (sc, inc) × 3 (9); 7 rounds of 9 sc. Stuff lightly. Sew to the sides, pointing forward and slightly together.
- Legs (make 2): 6 sc in a ring; (sc, inc) × 3 (9); 4 rounds of 9 sc. Sew to the bottom front.
- Clip-on koala: Sew the inside of each arm to a wooden clothes peg so the arms open when you squeeze it.
Aussie animal set
| Animal | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Koala | This pattern |
| Wombat | Brown, smaller round ears, flat wide nose |
| Platypus | Use the duck bill on a flatter brown body |
| Sea turtle | The crochet turtle for the Great Barrier Reef |
Another cuddly classic: the teddy bear. Farm-animal fans love the highland cow.
Common questions
How do you make a crochet koala nose?
Crochet a small oval around a 4-chain, work 2 rounds, stuff it lightly and sew it vertically between the eyes. It should be big — it's the koala's most recognisable feature.
How do I make fluffy koala ears?
Sew loops of white yarn onto the ear fronts, or use white acrylic and brush it with a pet slicker brush until it fluffs up.
What is a clip-on koala?
A classic Australian souvenir: a small koala with a peg sewn between its arms, so it can hug a pencil, a bag strap or a curtain.
Is your koala hugging a pencil or a eucalyptus branch? 🐨
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