$ 5.00

US English pattern by Irene Strange. Includes step-by-step pictures.

I just can’t get enough hugs from George The Koala, he is so squishy and fluffy!

This amigurumi is a very nice cuddly toy size, and works up very quickly with a 4.5mm hook and baby blanket yarn. When made with same yarns as the sample (details below) he will measure 27 cm / 11 inches tall and 23 cm / 9 inch wide at the ears. Mixing the different textured yarns for the body, tummy and ear trim creates an unusual and super-huggable toy.

The pattern is written in US crochet terms with added charts for the flat elements. The main body, head, legs and arms are worked in a round and joined seamlessly to minimise the sewing. There are lots of step by step photos detailing how to make the pieces and sew together the toy.

To make a grey koala you will need:

1 ball (about 210m/230 yards or 70gr) Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny - Gray Owl colour
20g King Cole Cuddles Chunky - White
5g Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK Elephant Grey
5g DMC Natura Just Cotton Noir (4-ply)
4.5mm hook
3.5mm hook
4 black koala claws (look for them on Etsy or Ebay or make in black yarn instead)
10mm black safety eyes
LOTS of Toy Stuffing
4 Stitch Markers or Safety Pins
Darning Needle
Sewing Needle
Scissors
Wire brush to fluff up the textured yarn at the end
Alternative colourway details are included in the materials list on the pattern.

I would love to see your koala - tag with #irenestrange and #amigurumihugs to share the hugs on Instagram!

Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, magic ring, single crochet, increase, (invisible) decrease, half double crochet, back loops only, front loops only, starting an oval piece with a foundation chain, crochet into a ring
Measurement: 27 cm by 23 cm / 11 x 9" when made with 4.5mm hook


This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern provided you credit the original designer.