Crochet Koala in Worker Costume

Hey there, I’m beyond excited to share a super fun and unique project with you—a crochet koala in a worker costume! If you’ve been on the lookout for an adorable and charming “crochet koala,” you’ve come to the right place.

This little guy combines the cute and cuddly nature of a koala with the hardworking spirit of a dedicated worker, making it an absolute must-have for your collection.

In this post, I’ll be guiding you through the entire process with a detailed “crochet koala pattern free” of charge. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for everyone.

Pattern Notes

Here are the abbreviations and stitch terminology used in this pattern:

So, grab your hook (Hanamaka 2.5 mm) and yarns (gray, blue, yellow, black, cream), and get ready to bring this delightful crochet koala to life!

• Sc: Single crochet stitch
• Inc: Single crochet increase stitch
• Dec: Single crochet decrease stitch
• Dc: Double crochet stitch
• Hdc: Half double crochet stitch
• Inc(dc): Double crochet increase stitch
• Inc(hdc): Half double crochet increase stitch
• Dec(dc): Double crochet decrease stitch
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• Slst: Slip stitch

If you’re new to crochet, these abbreviations and stitch terminology might be unfamiliar to you. But don’t worry! Each of these stitches is easy to learn and can be used to create a wide variety of amigurumi designs.

If you’re interested in learning more about crochet and amigurumi, check out my post about basic stitches for beginners. This post provides a step-by-step guide to the most common crochet stitches, including chain stitches, single crochet stitches, and half double crochet stitches.

If you’re looking for more in-depth instruction, consider signing up for one of my amigurumi courses for beginners. These courses cover all the basics of amigurumi, from choosing the right yarn and hook to creating complex designs. With these courses, you’ll be able to take your amigurumi skills to the next level and create even more adorable designs!

Crochet Koala Free Pattern

[Copyright Notice] This pattern was written, designed, and copyright held by, Lennutas. You are not permitted to copy, share, edit, upload or redistribute this pattern in any way, this includes making video tutorials or translating into other languages. Personal use only.

By the way, if you’re searching for more free patterns, make sure to check out my other creations. But for now, let’s focus on creating this adorable crochet koala. Let’s dive in and get crocheting!

ARMS (x2)

Start with grey yarn

• 1: sc 6 into MR (6)
• 2: inc 6 (12)
• 3-4 (2 rounds): sc 12 (12)

Change to yellow yarn, leave a 40cm tail to make the cuff (or you can join yarn later)

• 5: sc 12 (12)

Place the yellow yarn tail at the front to make the cuff.

• 6: BLO sc 12 (12)
• 7: dec, sc 10 (11)

* Stuff the arm lightly, continue to stuff as you work.

• 8-10 (3 rounds): sc 11 (11)
• 11: dec, sc 9 (10)
• 12-14 (3 rounds): sc 10 (10)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

* To make the cuff: use the yellow yarn tail (or join the yarn to the remaining loops of round 5), make sure gray part is facing you and do: FLO sc 12 (12)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

LEGS (x2)

* Second leg: do not fasten off.

Start with gray yarn

• 1: sc 6 into MR (6)
• 2: sc 2, inc 2, sc 2 (8)
• 3: sc 3, inc 3, sc 2 (11)
• 4: sc 3, [inc, sc] 3 times, sc 2 (14)

Change to blue yarn, leave a 60cm tail to make the hem (or you can join yarn later)

• 5: sc 4, [inc, sc 2] 3 times, sc (17)

Place the blue yarn tail at the front to make the hem.

• 6:  BLO sc 17 (17)
• 7: sc 5, [inc, sc 3] 3 times (20)

Fasten off.

* To make the hem: use the blue yarn tail (or join yarn to the remaining loops of round 5), make sure gray part is facing you and do: FLO sc 17 (17)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

BODY

* Continue from the second leg

• Ch 7, join to the first leg
• 8: sc 20 (first leg), sc 7 (on chain), sc 20 (second leg), sc 7 (on chain) (54)
• 9: [inc, sc 8] 6 times (60)
• 10-11 (2 rounds): sc 60 (60)
• 12: [inc, sc 9] 6 times (66)
• 13-15 (3 rounds): sc 66 (66)

Change to black yarn

• 16: sc 66 (66)

Change to blue yarn

• 17-19 (3 rounds): sc 66 (66)

* Mark the 23th stitch of round 19 to make the front flap.

Change to yellow yarn

• 20: BLO sc 66 (66)
• 21-22 (2 rounds): sc 66 (66)
• 23: [dec, sc 9] 6 times (60)
• 24-27 (4 rounds): sc 60 (60)
• 28: sc 11, (adapt the left arm and crochet on 3 layers) sc 5, sc 24, (adapt the right arm and crochet on 3 layers) sc 5, sc 15 (60)

* Place the yellow yarn tail at the front to make the collar.

Change to gray yarn

• 29: BLO sc 60 (60)
• 30: ss 60 (60)

Do not fasten off.

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COLLAR 

* Use the yellow yarn from round 28, make sure the legs are facing you and do: FLO sc 60 (60)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

HEAD

* Continue from body, work in slip stitches.

• 31: sc 60 (60)
• 32: [inc, sc 9] 6 times (66)
• 33: [inc, sc 10] 6 times (72)
• 34: [inc, sc 11] 6 times (78)
• 35-38 (4 rounds): sc 78 (78)
• 39: sc 15, [dec, sc 2] 3 times, sc 27, [dec, sc 2] 3 times, sc 12 (72)
• 40-42 (3 rounds): sc 72 (72)
• 43: [dec, sc 10] 6 times (66)
• 44: sc 66 (66)

* Place the safety eyes between rounds 38 and 39 with 11 apart. 

Start stuffing

• 45: [dec, sc 9] 6 times (60)
• 46: sc 60 (60)
• 47: [dec, sc 8] 6 times (54)
• 48: sc 54 (54)
• 49: [dec, sc 7] 6 times (48)
• 50: [dec, sc 6] 6 times (42)
• 51: [dec, sc 5] 6 times (36)
• 52: [dec, sc 4] 6 times (30)
• 53: [dec, sc 3] 6 times (24)

End stuffing.

• 54: [dec, sc 2] 6 times (18)
• 55: [dec, sc] 6 times (12)
• 56: dec 6 (6)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

FRONT FLAP

* Join blue yarn to the 23th stitch’s remaining loop of round 19. Work in rows, fasten off at the end of each row, join yarn to the first stitch of the row and ch 1 to make the next row.

• 1-5 ( 5 rs): sc 17 (17)

Left strap

• 6-8 (3 rs): sc 3 (3)

Right strap

* Join blue yarn to the 15th stitch of row 5 and do:

• 6-8 (3 rs): sc 3 (3)

Sc along the edge and into the remaining loops of round 19 of the body.

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the straps to the body at round 27.

NOSE

Use black yarn

• 1: sc 6 into MR (6)
• 2: [inc, sc] 3 times (9)
• 3: sc 9 (9)
• 4: [inc, sc 2] 3 times (12)
• 5: sc 12 (12)
• 6: [inc, sc 3] 3 times (15)
• 7-10 (4 rounds): sc 15 (15)
• 11: [dec, sc 3] 3 times (12)
• 12: [dec, sc 2] 3 times (9)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

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EARS (x2) 

Start with gray yarn

• 1: sc 6 into MR (6)
• 2: inc 6 (12)
• 3: [inc, sc] 6 times (18)
• 4: [inc, sc 2] 6 times (24)

Change to cream yarn on RED stitches

• 5: inc, sc, sc 2, inc, sc, sc 2, [inc, sc 3] 4 times (30)
• 6: inc, sc, sc 3, inc, sc 3, sc, [inc, sc 4] 4 times (36)
• 7: sc 2, sc 10, sc 24 (36)
• 8-9 (2 rounds): sc 2, sc 11, sc 23 (36)
• 10-11 (2 rounds): sc 2, sc 12, sc 22 (36)
• 12: sc 2, sc 13, sc 21 (36)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

HAT 

Use yellow yarn

• 1: sc 6 into MR (6)
• 2: inc 6 (12)
• 3: [inc, sc] 6 times (18)
• 4: [inc, sc 2] 6 times (24)
• 5: [inc, sc 3] 6 times (30)
• 6: [inc, sc 4] 6 times (36)
• 7-11 (5 rounds): sc 36 (36)
• 12: (FLO sc 5, [hdc 2, inc(hdc)] 2 times, dc, inc(dc), dc), (BLO [inc(dc), dc] 3 times, inc(dc)), (FLO dc, inc(dc), dc, [inc(hdc), hdc] 2 times, sc 6) (46)
• 13: ss 46 (46)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

* Join yellow yarn to the remaining front loops of round 11. Work in rows, ch 2 at the end of each row and turn, make sure the inner part is facing you and do BLO: ch 2

• 1: dec(dc), dc 3, dec(dc) (5)
• 2: dec(dc), dc, dec(dc) (3)
• 3-11 (9 rs): dc 3 (3)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

* Sew row 11 to the back of the hat at round 12.

ASSEMBLY

• Sew the ears to the head from round 36 to round 49.
• Sew the nose to the head from round 33 to round 43.
• Sew the hat to the head from round 50
• Use black thread to embroider the eyebrows.
• Use white thread to embroider the highlight on the side of the eyes.

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