Did you know that koalas can sleep up to 18 hours a day? Their diet of eucalyptus leaves are low in nutrients and take a long time to digest.

Kenny here is a quick and easy project for any level of amigurumi skill that you are in. His legs, body and head are made in one piece. Sewing is at a minimum with his arms and ears.

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Materials -

• Size 4 worsted weight yarn (100 yards in light grey; small amount of dark grey and white)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 12mm safety eyes
• Black crochet/embroidery thread for eyelashes/eyebrows
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers

 


Abbreviations: US terminology

MC- Magic circle

SC- Single crochet

DC – Double crochet

SC INC- Single crochet increase

INV DEC- Invisible decrease

Sl St – Slip stitch

Rep - Repeat

St(s)- Stitch(es)

NOTES -

- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

- Completed mini koala measures approximately 10 inches tall.

- The legs, body and head will be made as one piece.

- Yarn used is Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek in the shades Silver Grey, Dark Grey and White.



Nose –

With dark grey

Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 4: 3 sl st, 3 SC, 6 DC, 3 SC, 3 sl st (18)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

 


Legs - Make 2

With light grey

Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Rounds 4-12: SC around (18)

Fasten off on the first leg only. When you complete the 2nd leg continue to round 13 to join the legs.


Round 13: Chain 3 and attach to the first leg with a SC. SC in the remaining stitches around the leg. When you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains. SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains again. You will have crocheted on each side of the chain. (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start to form the body.

 

Rounds 14-24: SC around (42)

Round 25: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)

Round 26: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Round 27: SC around (30)

Round 28: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)

Round 29: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Here is where we will start the head.

Round 30: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)

Round 31: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Round 32: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)

Round 33: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)

Round 34: *SC in the first 6 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (48)

Round 35: *SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (54)

Rounds 36-43: SC around (54)

NOTE: Here is where we will attach the facial features. Place the safety eyes 8 stitches apart between rounds 40 and 41. Add eyebrows/eyelashes to your liking before securing the backs of your safety eyes.

 
Nose - Sew the nose centered between the eyes.




Round 44: *SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (48)

Round 45: *SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (42)

Round 46: SC around (42)

Round 47: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)

Round 48: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)

Round 49: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)

*Continue to stuff the head and neck firmly to avoid a wobbly head*

Round 50: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 51: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)

Round 52: INV DEC around (6)

Fasten off and sew remaining hole closed, weave in your end.



Ears- Make 2 of each

Outer Ear –

With light grey

Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)

Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)

Round 5: *SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (27)

Rounds 6-8: SC around (27)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.



Inner Ear –

With white

Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC

Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.


With your tapestry needle sew the inner ear onto the outer ear making sure to only pass through the top portion.