[Finished Product] Kangaroo Crochet Toy

$35.39

Description

how to crochet a cute Kangaroo – crochet patterns, tutorial and guides

Crocheting a cute kangaroo is such a fun and creative project! This amigurumi involves making both the mother kangaroo and her baby, along with a scarf for added detail. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to crochet this adorable pair.

Materials:

  • Yarn: Grey (for the kangaroo’s body and baby), white (for the belly and pocket), a color of your choice for the scarf
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm to 3.0mm (depending on your preferred size)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
  • Black yarn or safety eyes: For the eyes and nose
  • Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds
  • Scissors
  • Embroidery thread (optional): For baby’s eyes and nose

Basic Crochet Stitches:

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

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Kangaroo Body (Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Start with a 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. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Rounds 6-14: Sc around (30) for 9 rounds to build up the body.
  7. Round 15: 3 sc, dec around (24).
  8. Round 16: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  9. Round 17: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  10. Round 18: Dec around (6), fasten off and stuff the body.

2. Kangaroo Head (Grey 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) for 6 rounds.
  6. Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 13: Dec around (6), fasten off and stuff the head lightly.

Sew the head onto the top of the body.

3. Ears (Make 2, Grey 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) for 3 rounds.
  4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the ears onto the top of the head, slightly pointed outward.

4. Legs (Make 2, Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Rounds 3-7: Sc around (12) for 5 rounds.
  4. Round 8: 1 sc, dec around (8).
  5. Round 9: Sc around (8), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew the legs to the lower part of the body.

5. Arms (Make 2, Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc into the ring (5).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (10).
  3. Rounds 3-6: Sc around (10) for 4 rounds, fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew the arms to each side of the body.

6. Tail (Grey Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
  3. Rounds 3-8: Sc around (6) for 6 rounds, fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the tail onto the back of the body.

7. Kangaroo Pouch (White 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 4-5: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the pouch onto the lower front of the kangaroo’s body, leaving the top edge open to place the baby inside.

8. Baby Kangaroo (Grey Yarn)

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

Lightly stuff the baby and close the bottom. Use embroidery thread to add small eyes and a nose.

Place the baby inside the pouch.

9. Scarf (Color of Your Choice)

  1. Step 1: Ch 50 (or adjust length depending on how long you want the scarf).
  2. Step 2: Sc in each stitch across.
  3. Step 3: Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Wrap the scarf around the kangaroo’s neck.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the head onto the body.
  2. Attach the arms, legs, and tail securely to the body.
  3. Sew the ears onto the head.
  4. Sew the white pouch onto the front lower part of the body.
  5. Place the baby in the pouch.
  6. Wrap and tie the scarf around the neck.

Final Touches:

Your kangaroo amigurumi with her baby in the pouch and a cozy scarf is now complete! This adorable mother-and-baby duo can make a lovely gift or cute decoration. Enjoy your crocheting!

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