Free Amigurumi Baby Koala Crochet Pattern (Step-by-Step)

ByLina Morgen

Free Amigurumi Baby Koala Crochet Pattern

Looking for a delightfully cute and quick amigurumi project? This free baby koala crochet pattern is the perfect addition to your plushie collection! Standing at approximately 4 inches tall (10 cm), this mini koala features a cozy mustard sweater, floppy textured ears, a tiny green leaf sprout on its head, and a stylish little grey scarf. It makes an adorable pocket-sized buddy, keychain charm, or heartfelt gift for animal lovers of all ages.

Whether you are new to amigurumi or an experienced crocheter searching for a charming weekend craft, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through every round. Grab your hook, pick your favorite yarn shades, and let’s bring this sweet little koala to life!

Materials & Crochet Abbreviations

Supplies Needed

  • Yarn: Sport weight (Category 2) or Fine/Light Worsted yarn in five colors:
    • Light Beige (~30 yards) – Body, head, arms, back of ears
    • Mustard Yellow (~20 yards) – Sweater and sleeves
    • Light Grey (~10 yards) – Front of ears and scarf
    • Dark Brown (Scrap) – Nose and eyes embroidery
    • Green (Scrap) – Leaf sprout
  • Crochet Hook: Size B-1 / 2.0 mm (or size needed to obtain tight stitches)
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Tools: Tapestry needle, sharp scissors, stitch markers, and sewing pins
  • Extras: 1 small decorative button (approx. 0.25 to 0.35 inches)

Crochet Terms & Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • BLO: back loop only
  • MR: magic ring (magic circle)
  • rnd(s): round(s)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Legs and Body (Worked from Bottom Up)

The legs are worked separately first, then joined together in Round 7 to create the lower body and sweater.

First Leg:

Start with Light Beige yarn.

  • Rnd 1: Work 7 sc into a MR (7)
  • Rnd 2: 7 inc (14)
  • Rnd 3: 14 sc (14)
  • Rnd 4: 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc (10)
  • Rnd 5–6: 10 sc (10)

Sl st to the next stitch, fasten off, and weave in the end.

Second Leg:

Repeat Rounds 1 through 6 exactly as done for the first leg, but do not fasten off. Continue directly into joining the legs.

Joining the Legs & Body:

  • Rnd 7: 6 sc on the second leg, ch 3, 10 sc around the first leg, 3 sc along one side of the ch-3 bridge, 4 sc on the second leg (26 sts total).
  • Rnd 8: 6 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc (32). Change to Mustard Yellow yarn on the last stitch of Round 8.
  • Rnd 9–10: 32 sc in Mustard Yellow (32)
  • Rnd 11: (6 sc, 1 dec) 4 times (28)
  • Rnd 12: 28 sc (28)
  • Rnd 13: (5 sc, 1 dec) 4 times (24)
  • Rnd 14: 24 sc (24)
  • Rnd 15: (4 sc, 1 dec) 4 times (20)
  • Rnd 16: 20 sc (20)
  • Rnd 17: (3 sc, 1 dec) 4 times (16). Change back to Light Beige yarn on the last stitch.
  • Rnd 18: Working in BLO, (2 sc, 1 dec) 4 times (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the neck to the head. Stuff the legs and body firmly with fiberfill.

Koala Head

Worked from the top down using Light Beige yarn.

  • Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR (6)
  • Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (18)
  • Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (24)
  • Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (30)
  • Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (36)
  • Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (42)
  • Rnd 8–13: 42 sc across all 6 rounds (42)
  • Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (36)
  • Rnd 15: (4 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (30)
  • Rnd 16: (3 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (24)
  • Rnd 17: (2 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (18)
  • Rnd 18: (1 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (12)

Fasten off and weave in the end. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Light Beige yarn.

  • Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a MR (6)
  • Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Rnd 3: 12 sc (12). Change to Mustard Yellow on the final stitch.
  • Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 dec) 4 times (8)
  • Rnd 5–8: 8 sc across all 4 rounds (8)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment. Stuff only the lower hand portion lightly.

Ears (Make 2)

Each ear consists of two flat pieces—a Grey front piece and a Light Beige back piece—crocheted together for extra stability.

Front Piece (Make 2 in Grey):

  • Row 1: Ch 2, work 5 sc into the 1st chain (5). Ch 1, turn.
  • Row 2: 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, ch 1, sl st (8). Fasten off.

Back Piece (Make 2 in Light Beige):

  • Row 1: Ch 2, work 5 sc into the 1st chain (5). Ch 1, turn.
  • Row 2: 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, ch 1, sl st (8). Do not fasten off.

Joining Front & Back Pieces:

Place the Grey front piece on top of the Light Beige back piece with wrong sides facing together. Ch 1, turn, and crochet through both layers around the curved edge:

  • Row 3: 1 dc, 6 hdc, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Scarf & Head Leaf Sprout

Mini Scarf (Grey):

  • Ch 25.
  • Row 1: Work 1 hdc in the 2nd chain from hook, 23 hdc, ch 1, sl st into the end (24 hdc).

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew a tiny decorative button onto one end of the scarf.

Green Leaf Sprout:

  • Attach Green yarn directly to Round 3 on top of the koala’s head.
  • Leaf 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, sl st.
  • Leaf 2: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, sl st back into the base chain.
  • Sl st into the next 2 stitches on the head to anchor, fasten off, and weave in green ends.

Assembly & Finishing

  1. Attach Head to Body: Using the long beige tail from the body, sew the 12 stitches of the body neck opening (Round 18) directly to the bottom opening of the head (Round 18). Add extra stuffing before closing completely.
  2. Attach Arms: Position the arms on either side of the sweater at Round 3 down from the neck line (Round 16 of the body). Sew firmly in place.
  3. Attach Ears: Pin the ears onto the head. The top edge of each ear should align with Round 4 of the head. Sew securely along the bottom base of each ear.
  4. Embroider Nose: Using dark brown yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a block nose centered between Rounds 11 and 14 of the head (3 stitches wide by 3 rounds tall). Fill in with vertical stitches until thick and smooth.
  5. Embroider Eyes: With dark brown yarn, embroider straight horizontal eye lines on Round 11 of the head, roughly 4 stitches wide each, leaving 1 stitch of space between the eyes and the nose.
  6. Scarf: Wrap the grey scarf around the koala’s neck and overlap the ends, using the decorative button to accent the wrap.

Tips for Amigurumi Success

  • Keep Stitches Tight: Amigurumi requires firm tension so fiberfill stuffing doesn’t show through the gaps. If your stitches look loose, drop down to a smaller hook size (such as 1.75 mm or 2.0 mm).
  • Use Invisible Decreases: When working decreases, insert your hook into the front loops only of the next two stitches. This creates a smooth, almost invisible seam on plushies.
  • Pin Before Sewing: Always use dressmaker pins to hold the ears, arms, and facial features in place before sewing. Step back and check symmetry from the front to ensure your koala has a balanced expression.
  • Customizing Colorways: Feel free to experiment! Swap the mustard sweater for pastel pink, sage green, or baby blue to create a customized mini koala collection.

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