Kangaroo Amigurumi Pattern
Level: Intermediate
Size: Approximately 6 inches tall
Materials:
Body (Make 1)
With brown yarn, cast on 6 stitches
Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: Purl across
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 3 inches
Next row: Knit 2 together across (3 stitches remain)
Break yarn, draw through remaining stitches and pull tight. Fold in half and sew side seam.
Legs (Make 2)
With brown yarn, cast on 4 stitches
Work in Stockinette stitch for 1 inch
Decrease row: Knit 2 together, knit 2 (3 stitches remain)
Break yarn, draw through remaining stitches and pull tight. Sew legs to body.
Tail
With brown yarn, cast on 3 stitches
Knit i-cord for 2 inches, bind off. Sew tail to body.
Ears (Make 2)
With brown yarn, cast on 3 stitches
Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: Purl across
Row 3: Knit 2 together, knit 1
Row 4: Purl across
Row 5: Knit 2 together
Break yarn, draw through remaining stitch and pull tight. Sew ears to head.
Finishing
Stuff body firmly and sew closed. Embroider nose with black floss. Cut small oval from white yarn for belly and pink yarn for inner ears, sew in place.