Designer: Olesya Podgornova
VK: @olesya_amitoys
Ready to crochet some magic?
If you’ve been searching for a sweet, pocket‑sized marsupial to add to your menagerie of handmade toys, look no further than this Amigurumi Koala Free Crochet Pattern by the ever‑creative Olesya Podgornova. Designed with both beginners and seasoned amigurumi lovers in mind, the project uses soft, versatile YarnArt Jeans for the body and cuddly Gazzal Baby Cotton XL to give the collar a gentle pop of texture and drape. Grab your 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm hooks, and in just a few cozy sessions you’ll have a koala that stands about 17 cm / 6.7″ tall (ears not included)—the perfect size for playrooms, nurseries, or your own “kawaii” shelf.
Along the way you’ll practice clean color changes, invisible decreases, and simple shaping that brings this iconic Aussie to life—from its round tummy and stubby limbs to the classic fluffy ears. Whether you choose classic gray or experiment with pastel shades, the sturdy stitch definition of YarnArt Jeans keeps details sharp while the cotton‑rich collar yarn stays soft against tiny hands.
Huge thanks to Olesya Podgornova for generously sharing this delightful pattern with the crochet community! And be sure to scroll to the very end of the tutorial—you’ll find a gallery of inspiring amigurumi koala ideas that will spark your creativity and help you customize your new koala friend. Happy hooking and enjoy every cuddly stitch!
Materials:
• Yarn YarnArt Jeans and Gazzal Baby Cotton XL for collar
• Hook size: 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm
• Black beads for eyes
• Black embroidery floss for eyebrows
• Sewing needle and scissors
• Fiberfill
Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
F.o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…) * 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
AMIGURUMI KOALA FREE PATTERN
Legs-body-head
With 2.5 mm crochet hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn:
Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18
R 4-7: 18 sc (4 rows)
R 8: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
F.o.
Don’t cut the yarn when you’ll finish the second leg!
From the second leg: 5 ch, join with sl st to the first leg.
Continue crocheting the body in the round:
R 9: 24 sc on the first leg, 5 sc in 5 ch, 24 sc on the second leg, 5 sc in 5 ch (opposite side) (58)
R 10: 26 sc, inc, 28 sc, inc, 2 sc (60)
R 11: (9 sc, inc) * 6 (66)
R 12-16: 66 sc (5 rows)
R 17: (10 sc, inc) * 6 (72)
R 18-19: 72 sc (2 rows)
R 20: (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66)
R 21-23: 66 sc (3 rows)
R 24: (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60)
R 25: 60 sc
R 26: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
R 27: 54 sc
R 28: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
R 29: 48 sc
R 30: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
R 31: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
R 32: BLO (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
R 33: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 34: (inc) * 24 (48)
Now you can start to crochet a collar or make it later.
R 35: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
R 36: (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60)
R 37: (4 sc, inc) * 12 (72)
R 38: (11 sc, inc) * 6 (78)
R 39: (12 sc, inc) * 6 (84)
R 40-42: 84 sc (3 rows)
R 43: (12 sc, dec) * 6 (78)
R 44-46: 78 sc (3 rows)
R 47: (11 sc, dec) * 6 (72)
R 48: 72 sc
R 49: (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66)
R 50: (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60)
R 51: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54)
R 52: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
R 53: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
R 54: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
R 55: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
R 56: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 57: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
R 58: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
R 59: (dec) * 6 (6)
F.o.
Collar
With 3.0 mm crochet hook and Gazzal Baby Cotton XL yarn:
Attach the yarn to the remaining front loops of the row 31.
1: FLO 3 ch, 2 dc in every st to the end of row, sl st
2: 1 ch, inc in every st to the end of row, sl st
F.o.
Nose
With 3.0 mm crochet hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn:
Make 4 ch.
Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: 2 sc, 3 sc in one st, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain: 1 sc, inc (8)
R 2: inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)
R 3: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc (20)
R 4: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sl st
F.o.
Arms (make 2)
With 2.5 mm crochet hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (5 sc, inc) * 3 (21)
R 5-6: 21 sc (2 rows)
R 7: (5 sc, dec) * 3 (18)
R 8-9: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 10: (4 sc, dec) * 3 (15)
R 11: 15 sc
R 12: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
R 13: 12 sc
Fold top of the arm and sc through both sides across.
F.o.
Belly
With 3.0 mm crochet hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn (white):
Make 4 ch.
Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: 2 sc, 3 sc in one st, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain: 1 sc, inc (8)
R 2: inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)
R 3: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc (20)
R 4: 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (26)
R 5: 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (32)
R 6: 2 sc only, sl st
F.o.
Ears
With 3.0 mm crochet hook and YarnArt Jeans yarn:
Inner part (make 2)
WIth white yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
F.o.
Outer part (make 2)
With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Don’t cut the yarn!
Put out white ear and grey ear together with inner part (wrong side to wrong side) and through both parts 25 sc with grey yarn.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
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