Lennon the Koala by Anika Kam

Lennon the Koala

Crochet
May 2023
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
0 repeats = 4 inches
in Getting an exact gauge is not important for this project
3.0 mm
164 - 186 yards (150 - 170 m)
US
English
This pattern is available for AU$5.00 AUD buy it now

Meet Lennon the Koala - a sweet little koala who loves flowers and lady bugs! Her favourite hobby is making flower headbands from pink and white roses for her and her 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 20cm tall 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 US terminology
  • The 19 page pattern includes step-by-step instructions for assembling your koala

SKILLS

  • Suitable for intermediate crocheters
  • Magic circle, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, increase, invisible decrease, crocheting around a chain, continuous rounds, crocheting in rows

MATERIALS

  • Head, body, arms, legs and ears: 8 ply (DK) cotton in grey - approx. 52g / 126m / 138yd
  • Inner ears: 8 ply (DK) wool in pink - approx. 2g / 4m / 5yd
  • Nose: 8 ply (DK) cotton in black - approx. 1g / 3m / 3yd
  • Cheeks: 8 ply (DK) cotton in pink - approx. 1g / 3m / 3yd
  • Flowers: 8 ply (DK) cotton in pink and white - approx. 3g / 8m / 9yd
  • Leaves and collar: 8 ply (DK) cotton in mint - approx. 4g / 10m / 11yd
  • Black thread to embroider eyes
  • 3mm crochet hook for 8 ply (DK) cotton
  • Yarn needle
  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing
  • Optional Pet brush slicker, 8mm safety eyes

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.