Meet Joey the Firefighter Koala - a brave baby koala who fights fires to save the homes of his friends.

Getting an exact gauge is not important for this project.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• This item is a PDF that you download through Ravelry
• The finished koala ends up approximately 12cm tall when sitting down (including hat) using similar yarn and hook size. Thinner yarn and a smaller hook size will produce a smaller toy and vice versa
• Gauge is not important - just make sure the stitches are tight enough so that the stuffing doesn’t show through
• The pattern is available in both UK terminology and US terminology (separate files)
• The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for sewing

SKILLS

• Suitable for advanced beginners
• Magic circle, double crochet (US - single crochet), half treble crochet (US - half double crochet), treble crochet (US - double crochet), increase, invisible decrease, crocheting around a chain, continuous rounds, crocheting in rows, colour change, front loop only, back loop only

MATERIALS

• Head, body, arms, legs, and outer ears: 8 ply (DK) cotton in grey - approx. 23g / 56m / 61yd
• Body and arms: 8 ply (DK) cotton in navy - approx. 7g / 17m / 19yd
• Inner ears, jacket, and hat: 8 ply (DK) cotton in white - approx. 5g / 12m / 13yd
• Nose: 8 ply (DK) cotton in black - approx. 2g / 5m / 5 yd
• Jacket and hat: 8 ply (DK) cotton in yellow - approx. 14g / 34m / 37 yd
• Black thread to embroider eyes
• 3mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Please tag me on Instagram @handmade__byani as I would love to see your creations!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Happy crocheting!

Anika

*** DISCLAIMER ***
Please do not redistribute or claim this pattern (whole or in part) as your own.
You may sell finished items handmade by you in limited quantities from this pattern using your own photos. If you do, please credit Handmade by Ani (Anika Kam) as the designer.