[Finished product] Crochet Koala Amigurumi, Soft Handmade Toy

$16.21

Description

how to Crochet a Koala Amigurumi – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a cute Koala Amigurumi is a charming project! Below is a detailed guide to help you create your own adorable koala.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Gray (for the body)
    • White (for the tummy and inner ears)
    • Blue and white striped yarn (for the skirt)
    • Black (for eyes, nose, and shoes)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm (depending on your yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or you can embroider eyes with black thread
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Body (Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-10: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 13: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body firmly.

2. Head (Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Rounds 4-6: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 7: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 8: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head lightly and attach it to the body.

3. Ears (Make 2, Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).

Switch to white yarn for the inner ears: 4. Round 4: Sc in the back loops only around (18), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach the ears to the top of the head.

4. Eyes (Make 2, Black Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Alternatively, you can use safety eyes.

5. Nose (Black Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the nose onto the head.

6. Arms (Make 2, Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-5: Sc around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the arms to the sides of the body.

7. Legs (Make 2, Gray Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-5: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.

8. Skirt (Blue and White Striped Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Attach yarn to the front loops of the body, ch 1, sc around (24).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (36).
  3. Round 3: 3 sc, inc around (48).
  4. Round 4: Change color to white (if using solid blue and white yarn, continue in stripes) and sc around (48).
  5. Round 5: Sc around (48) to create the length of the skirt.

Fasten off, weaving in the ends.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head to the Body: Position the head so it sits securely on the top of the body.
  2. Attach Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head.
  3. Attach Eyes and Nose: Position the eyes and nose on the head as desired.
  4. Attach Arms and Legs: Sew the arms onto the body sides and the legs onto the bottom of the body.

Final Touch:

Your adorable koala amigurumi wearing a blue and white striped skirt is complete! Feel free to customize further by adding accessories or patterns. Enjoy your crocheting!

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