Kim the Koala – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet this squishy Aussie animal using the free koala crochet pattern.

This free koala crochet pattern makes one adorably squishy amigurumi koala! After recently turning my original intermediate platypus crochet pattern (Phyllis the Platypus) into a quick, easy and cuddly Platypus crochet pattern, I knew I just had to do the same for my original Kira the Koala crochet pattern.

So here it is – the quick, easy and cuddly version of Kira – this is Kim the Koala’s free crochet pattern.

Kim’s crochet pattern is an easy level crochet pattern written in US terms that works up very quickly thanks to the chunky Chenille yarn. To start crocheting Kim, simply scroll on this web page to access the full free koala crochet pattern or if you’d like to avoid the website ads, you can alternatively purchase the PDF pattern from one of my online shops.

I hope you enjoy crocheting Kim the Koala, and don’t forget to share photos of your makes using the hashtag #CillaCrochets and by tagging me @cillacrochets on social media. Happy crocheting!

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If you’d prefer the PDF koala crochet pattern, this is available to purchase in my online shops. You’ll find direct links to these listings below.

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Kim the Koala Crochet Pattern Information

Here you’ll find everything you need to know before you start to make this crochet koala.

Materials needed

• Chunky Chenille yarn in two colours. I used James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky in the following colours. Amounts used are in brackets.
  • Colour A – Silver (70 grams = 122.5 m/ 134 yds)
  • Colour B – Pale Rose (8 grams = 14 m/ 15.3 yds)
• Crochet hook size 4mm (G)
• Stuffing
• Needle
• Scissors
• Pins
• Stitch marker
• Safety eyes 12 mm (Option 1 for eyes)
• Black DK yarn (Option 2 for eyes)
• Optional cotton DK yarn (for sewing chenille amigurumi parts together during assembly)

Koala Plushie Size

Using the yarn and crochet hook specified in this pattern, my Kim turned out to be 27 cm / 10.6 ” high and 18 cm / 7 ” wide (from ear to ear).

Gauge

Gauge is not required for this pattern, however keep tension consistent throughout. For reference, my gauge was as follows:

8 sc stitches on 5 cm / 1.96 “

8 rows on 5 cm / 1.96 “

Crochet pattern abbreviations

This free koala crochet pattern has been written in US terminology.

R# – Row/round number

st – Stitch

ch – Chain

mc – Magic circle

sc – Single crochet

inc – Increase

dec – Decrease

FLO – Front loop only

[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times

(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round

Top tips and additional crochet pattern information

• Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
• Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
• Eyes: In this pattern you have the choice of using safety eyes or embroidered eyes. Please note that safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. You can find a simple eye embroidery tutorial on my blog here if this is your chosen method.
• Working in rounds: All parts within this pattern are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round/row to keep track of the number of stitches.
• Stuffing: Unless otherwise stated, stuff all amigurumi parts firmly as you crochet.
• Decreases: I recommend using invisible decreases for all amigurumi pieces throughout.
• Optional cotton DK yarn: Chenille yarn has a tendency to shed. To avoid shedding during assembly, try using a cotton DK yarn to sew your chenille amigurumi pieces together. You won’t see the cotton yarn when finished and it will ensure the pieces are sewn firmly in place.
• Copyright: You are more than welcome to sell your crocheted Kim the Koala amigurumi using this pattern on a small scale. However, the pattern itself cannot be reproduced, sold, or redistributed in any way without the designers’ consent. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.

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Kim the Koala Crochet Pattern

Head

Using Yarn Colour A (Silver).

Stuff this piece firmly throughout.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [inc] x 6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

R8 – R16: sc around (42) – 9 rounds

If using safety eyes, insert them now between R10 & R11 of the head with 9 sts in between the eyes. Alternatively, wait until the end to embroider the eyes using some black DK yarn.

R17: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

R18: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

R19: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

R20: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

R21: [sc, dec] x 6 (12) – Finish stuffing head.

R22: [dec] x 6 (6)

Cut yarn. Fasten off. Using needle, weave yarn tail through FLO of 6 sc & pull tight to close. Sew yarn tail into head to hide. See completed head in the image below.

Body

Using Yarn Colour A (Silver).

Stuff this piece firmly throughout.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [inc] x 6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

R7 – R16: sc around (36) – 10 rounds

R17: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

R18: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

R19: sc around (24)

R20: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

R21: sc around (18) – Finish stuffing body.

Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (Make 2)

Using Yarn Colour A (Silver).

Stuff this piece firmly throughout.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [inc] x 6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

R4 – R6: sc around (18) – 3 rounds

R7: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Stuff foot firmly.

R8 – R13: sc around (12) – 6 rounds

Stuff leg firmly.

R14: Ch 1, hold sides together and join with 6 sc (6)

Cut yarn leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Repeat steps to make a second leg. See completed legs in the image below.

Arms (Make 2)

Using Yarn Colour A (Silver).

Stuff this piece firmly throughout.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [sc, inc] x 3 (9)

R3: [2 sc, inc] x 3 (12)

R4 – R5: sc around (12) – 2 rounds

R6: [2 sc, dec] x 3 (9)

Stuff hand firmly.

R7 – R15: sc around (9) – 9 rounds

Stuff arm firmly.

R16: ch 1, hold sides together and join with 4 sc leaving one st unworked (4)

Cut yarn leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Fasten off. Using a needle, weave yarn tail through FLO of 6 sc and pull tight to close. See two completed koala arms in the image below.

Outer Ears (Make 2)

Using Yarn Colour A (Silver). Do not stuff.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [inc] x 6 (12)

R3: [2 sc, inc] x 4 (16)

R4: [3 sc, inc] x 4 (20)

R5: [4 sc, inc] x 4 (24)

R6 – R9: sc around (24) – 4 rounds

R10: [4 sc, dec] x 4 (24)

Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing and fasten off. Repeat steps above to make a second outer ear. See completed Outer Ears in the image below.

Inner Ears (Make 2)

Using Yarn Colour B (Pale Rose). Do not stuff.

R1: mc with 6 sc (6)

R2: [inc] x 6 (12)

R3: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing and fasten off. Repeat steps above to make a second Inner Ear.

Nose

Using Yarn Colour B (Light Rose). Do not stuff.

The nose is made by crocheting a chain, then crocheting around both sides of the chain. Sl sts are not counted in the total st count of each round.

Start: Ch 6

R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in last st, working on other side of ch sc in next 3 sts, inc in last st, sl st to 1st sc in round to join (12)

R2: ch 1, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, sl st to 1st sc in round to join (14)

Cut yarn leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Fasten off – I recommend using an invisible fasten off for this piece.

Sew in short yarn tail from starting chain to hide. The end yarn tail will be used for assembly.

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Assemble Kim the Koala

Follow the steps below to assemble your crocheted Kim the Koala. Remember you can use a DK cotton yarn or similar as an alternative to the chenille yarn tails to sew amigurumi parts together. This will help minimise the shedding of the chenille yarn, however this is completely optional.

Step one: Sew inner ears to outer ears

Place the inner ear at the bottom and in the middle of the outer ear. The inner ear will sit over R6 – R10 of the ear. Use the long yarn tail from the inner ear to sew the inner ear to the outer ear. Ensure you are only sewing the inner ear to one side of the outer ear (the back stitching should be inside the outer ear piece). Repeat this assembly step for both ear pieces so you have to completed ears.

Step two: Sew ears to head

Pin ears to either side of the head in preparation for sewing. The top of the ears sit between R5 & R6 of the head with approximately 14 sts between the top of the ears at the front of the head. The bottom of the ears sit between R12 & R13 of the head with 20 sts in between the bottom of the ears at the front. Sew ears into place by sewing R10 of the ear to the head using the yarn tails from the outer ears. Don’t forget to keep the inner ears facing forward.

Step three: Sew nose to head

Using the yarn tail from the nose, sew the nose to R10-R15 of the head in the middle of the eyes.

Step four: Sew body to head

Using the yarn tail from the body, sew body to R20-21 of the head.

Step five: Sew arms to body

Using yarn tail from the arms, sew arms to between R19-20 of the body on either side. There are approximately 8 sts between the arms at the front of the body.

Step six: Sew legs to body

Using yarn tail from the legs, sew legs to between R6-R7 of the body at the front. There are approximately 2 sts in between the legs at the front of the body.

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Congratulations, you’ve finished crocheting Kim the Koala!

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