After a terrible bushfire season in Australia that reduced the koala population significantly, Kiki the koala welcomes a newborn joey bringing hope and joy back to the local community.
Dressed in native flowers and leaves, Kiki is a glowing new mother, celebrating new life and her new love.

This PDF crochet Pattern contains 8 pages of information and photos.

** PATTERN DETAILS **

• This pattern uses US crochet terminology
• The pattern is worked in rounds & rows.
• Skill level is beginner - intermediate

** MATERIALS **

I have used DMC Natura Just cotton yarn with the colours:

003 - Sable - light grey
039 - Ombre - dark brown
083 - Ble - yellow
079 - Tilleul - light green
081- Acanthe - light orange
006 - Rose Layet - light pink

1 ball of grey, and less than 50g of each other colour will be enough.

I have used DMC Happy Chenille yarn for the fluffy white part of the Koala’s ear:
020 - Snowflake - white

Alternatively, you can use white DMC natura cotton yarn (001 - Ibiza - white)

Black embroidery thread
A 2.25 mm crochet hook // 3.00 mm for chenille yarn
Safety eyes (8 mm)
Toy stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch Markers
Pins
Scissors

You can use any yarn of your choice, just adjust your crochet hook according to the yarn fibre.

** MEASUREMENTS **

Kiki measures approximately 16 cm // 6.5 inches, when made with the above materials. Baby Joey measures approximately 7 cm // 3 inches.

** COPYRIGHT **

You may sell items (in small quantities only) created from this pattern, provided credit is given in any listings or advertising as per below:
“Pattern designed by Blue Sparrow Handmade @bluesparrowhandmade”