This pattern will guide you through creating an adorable stuffed koala plushie that is holding a stick. Perfect for koala lovers and crochet enthusiasts!
Materials Needed:
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in gray, white, and black
Crochet Hooks: US G/6 (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stick for koala to hold
Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
inc - increase
dec - decrease
sl st - slip stitch
Pattern:
Head: With gray yarn, start with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring (6)
Rounds 2-6: Inc around (12, 18, 24, 30, 36)
Rounds 7-13: Sc around (36 for 7 rounds)
Rounds 14-15: Change to white yarn, sc around (36 for 2 rounds)
Rounds 16-17: Change back to gray yarn, sc around (36 for 2 rounds)
Rounds 18-19: Change to black yarn, sc around (36 for 2 rounds)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head
Ears (make 2): With gray yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first sc to join, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew ears to head.
Body: With gray yarn, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (10)
Rows 2-15: Sc across, ch 1, turn (10 for 14 rows)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body
Arms (make 2): With gray yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the arms
Legs (make 2): With gray yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the legs
Assembly: Sew the body, head, arms, and legs together. Insert the stick into the koala's hand.