Crochet Amigurumi Textures: Mother and Baby Koala Bears Pattern

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Crochet Amigurumi Textures Mother and Baby Koala Bears Pattern

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed animals and characters, has taken the crafting world by storm. Among the many delightful projects you can create, making a mother and baby koala bear is a wonderful addition to your crochet repertoire. Featuring the soft and cuddly texture of Red Heart® Amigurumi Textures™ yarn, this pattern provides a charming outcome that is perfect for gifting or decorating your space. Let’s dive into the materials, designs, and step-by-step instructions for creating these lovely koalas!

Crochet Amigurumi Textures: Mother and Baby Koala Bears Pattern

About the Crochet Project

In this pattern, you will create two adorable koalas: a mother and her baby. The use of textured yarn will give them a fluffy appearance, making them irresistible to touch and hold. The pattern breaks down the project into manageable parts, providing clarity and direction as you crochet each component. You’ll be working in rounds to create both the mother and baby koalas, complete with their unmistakable features like rounded ears, arms, and legs.

Materials

To get started on your koala bears, you will need the following materials:

Yarn

  • Red Heart® Amigurumi Textures™
    • Koala (9470): 1 ball makes 2 koalas (3.5 oz/100 g; 242 yds/221 m)

Crochet Hooks

  • U.S. B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook for smooth yarn
  • U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook for fur yarn (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Safety Eyes

  • 4 black safety eyes ¼” [6 mm]

Notions

  • Stitch marker
  • Fiberfil stuffing
  • Yarn needle

Crochet Abbreviations

Familiarity with crochet abbreviations can help you read the pattern more effectively. Here are some that you will encounter in this project:

Crochet Amigurumi Textures: Mother and Baby Koala Bears Pattern
  • sc: single crochet
  • pm: place marker
  • rnd: round
  • sc2tog: single crochet two together – a decrease stitch
  • hdc: half double crochet

Color Mapping

Mother

  • Dark gray fur = Color 1
  • Light gray = Color 2
  • Pink = Color 3
  • Black = Color 4

Baby

  • Same colors as Mother, except you don’t need Color 2.

Mother Koala Instructions

Head

Begin at the top of the head with the smaller hook and Color 2, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at the end of rnd. PM for the beginning of the rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
  3. 3rd rnd: *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (18 sc)
  4. 4th rnd: 1 sc in each sc around.
  5. 5th rnd: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (24 sc)
  6. 6th rnd: *1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (30 sc)
  7. 7th to 11th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  8. 12th rnd: *1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. (24 sts)
  9. 13th rnd: 1 sc in each sc around. Insert safety eyes between 9th and 10th rnds, 7 sts apart. With Color 4, embroider a triangle satin stitch for the nose, making a long stitch along each of the 3 sides to shape.
  10. 14th rnd: *1 sc in each of the next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. (18 sts)
  11. 15th rnd: *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. (12 sts)
    • Stuff head.
  12. 16th rnd: *Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw yarn through remaining stitches. Pull tightly and fasten securely, leaving a long end of yarn.

Body

With the smaller hook and Color 2, ch 2.

  1. 1st to 11th rnds: Work as given for the Head. (30 sc)
  2. 12th to 14th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  3. 15th to 19th rnds: Work as given for the Head for rounds 12 to 16.
  • Sew Head to Body.

Legs (make 2)

With the smaller hook and Color 2, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at end of rnd. PM for the beginning of the rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
  3. 3rd rnd: *1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (15 sc)
  4. 4th to 8th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
  • Stuff Legs and sew in place. With Color 4, embroider three little straight stitches on each leg for claws.

Arms (make 2)

With the smaller hook and Color 2, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at end of rnd. PM for the beginning of the rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
  3. 3rd to 6th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
  • Stuff Arms. Sew in place. With Color 4, embroider three little straight stitches on each arm for claws.

Ears (make 2)

With the larger hook and Color 1, ch 3.

  1. 1st row: 9 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Turn. (9 hdc)
  2. 2nd row: Ch 1. *1 sc in each of the next 2 hdc. 2 sc in next hdc. Rep from * to end of row. Fasten off. (12 sc)

Inner Ear (make 2)

With the smaller hook and Color 3, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at end of rnd. PM for the beginning of rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
  3. 3rd rnd: *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (18 sc)
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.
  • Sew in place to outer ear.

Baby Koala Instructions

Body

With the larger hook and Color 1, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at end of rnd. PM for the beginning of the rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
  3. 3rd to 6th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end.
  • Stuff lightly. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and gather slightly.

Head

With the larger hook and Color 1, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at end of rnd. PM for the beginning of the rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (9 sc)
  3. 3rd and 4th rnds: 1 sc in each sc around.

  • Fasten off, leaving a long end.

  • Stuff lightly. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and gather neck slightly.

  • Sew Head to Body.

Legs (Make 4)

With the larger hook and Color 1, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join at end of rnd. PM for the beginning of the rnd.
  2. 2nd rnd: 1 sc in each sc around.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end.
  • Stuff lightly. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and gather slightly. Sew in place.

Ears (make 2)

With the larger hook and Color 1, ch 3.

  1. 1st rnd: 9 hdc in 3rd ch from hook.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.

Inner Ear

With the smaller hook and Color 3, ch 2.

  1. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
  • Fasten off, leaving a long end.
  • Sew to outer ear.

Embroidery / Finishing (Baby)

  • Sew the ears in place.
  • Embroider French knot eyes.
  • Embroider satin stitch nose.

Assembly / Finishing (Mother)

  • Sew head to body.
  • Stuff legs and sew in place; embroider claws with Color 4.
  • Stuff arms and sew in place; embroider claws with Color 4.
  • Sew inner ears to outer ears.
  • Insert safety eyes in head (between 9th and 10th rnds, 7 sts apart).
  • Embroider a triangle satin stitch nose with Color 4, making a long stitch along each of the 3 sides to shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

You will use a U.S. B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook for the smooth yarn and a U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook for the fur yarn, or whichever size is needed to obtain gauge.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This project is worked in rounds, which is typical for amigurumi patterns.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, assembly is required to join various parts such as the heads to the bodies and the limbs in their respective places.

Conclusion

Creating your Crochet Amigurumi Textures Mother and Baby Koala Bears not only adds a beautiful piece to your crochet collection but also gives you an opportunity to refine your amigurumi skills. With this detailed pattern, you can bring to life two cuddly characters that are sure to be loved by all. Happy crocheting!

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