NOTE: This pattern has been retired and is no longer available to purchase

Are you looking for a free crochet koala pattern? Then you found it! And oh my days, how adorable is this little guy? Click through for his free pattern!

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CHARITY DONATION

Coco the Koala is very worried about his friends who have been caught up in the forest fires in Australia this summer, so he has decided to donate 50% of the profits from the purchase of this pattern to WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue & Education Service).

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COCO THE KOALA

Coco the Koala loves climbing trees and hanging out with his friends in the Australian outback. His favourite food is of course eucalyptus leaves, but don’t worry if you don’t have any to hand, he’s happy to eat whatever you have available!

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SIZE AND GAUGE

Coco measures approximately 28cm (11”) tall when standing and 18cm (7”) when sitting if made with DK yarn and a 3mm crochet hook.

Gauge - 5cm across over rounds 1-6.

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• 3mm crochet hook
• 3 balls of Ricorumi yarn in shade 004 - Pearl Grey (DK weight, 100% cotton, 25g/58 metres)
• 1 ball of Ricorumi yarn in shade 002 - Cream (DK weight, 100% cotton, 25g/58 metres)
• Small amount of Ricorumi yarn in shade 060 - Black (DK weight, 100% cotton, approx. 5 metres needed)
• Soft toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• A pair of 10mm safety eyes

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SKILLS REQUIRED

This pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters or confident beginners and includes clear instructions for each round as well as 105 step-by-step photos!

The techniques used in this pattern are:

• Magic circle
• Single crochet
• Single crochet increase
• Single crochet invisible decrease
• Chain stitch
• 3 double crochet puff stitch
• Closing up a finished object
• Finishing off an open object

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For a basic free version of this pattern please visit my website at www.clumsyunicorn.com!