Crochet Kenny the Mini Koala
Crochet Kenny the Mini Koala is the perfect little companion to brighten anyone's day! With his adorable round ears and fuzzy little nose, Kenny can bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a newbie looking for a fun project, crafting Kenny is sure to bring joy with each stitch. Plus, he makes a great gift for koala lovers of all ages! So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to bring this lovable koala to life with your own hands. Crochet Kenny the Mini Koala is a heartwarming project that is as fun to make as it is to cuddle!
Materials:
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice
- 8mm safety eyes
- Fiber fill
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Pins
Abbreviations:
- mr- magic ring
- st- stitch
- sc- single crochet
- inc- increase
- dec- decrease
- FO- fasten off
This pattern can be made as a keychain or a mini plush! If you decide you want it to be a keychain you will need a keychain and a jump ring!
Head:
Round 1: mr 6 (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 (18)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc)x6 (24)
Round 5: (sc 3, inc)x6 (30)
Round 6: (sc 4, inc)x6 (36)
Round 7-12: Sc around (36)
Between rows 10 and 11 attach safety eyes 6 stitches apart
Round 13: (sc 4, dec)x6 (30)
Round 14: (sc 3, dec)x6 (24)
Round 15: (sc 2, dec)x6 (18)
Round 16: (sc 1, dec)x6 (12)
Round 17: decx6 (6)
Tie off. Hide rest of string. Stuff evenly.
Body:
Round 1: mr 6 (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 (18)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc)x6 (24)
Round 5-6: sc around (24)
Round 7: (sc 2, dec)x6 (18)
Round 8: sc around (18)
Round 9: (sc 1, dec)x6 (12)
Tie off, leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff evenly.
Nose:
Round 1: ch 3
Round 2: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, inc, turn to unworked side of ch and place sc 1, inc (6)
Tie off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Outer Ears (x2):
Round 1: mr 6 (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 (18)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc)x6 (24)
Round 5-6: sc around (24)
Tie off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Inner Ears (x2):
Round 1: mr 3 (3)
Round 2: ch 1, flip work, inc x 3 (6)
Round 3: ch 1, flip work (sc 1, inc)x3 (9)
Tie off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Fold the outer ear in half, so that it now looks like a half-circle and then attach the inner ear by lining up the flat part of both pieces and sewing around the perimeter. I like to use stitch markers to hold the pieces together while I'm sewing rather than using pins. Make sure you leave the tail of the outer ear so you can attach it to the head later.
Tummy Patch:
Round 1: mr 6 (6)
Round 2: sc 2 and tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (6)
Arms (x2):
Round 1: mr 6 (6)
Round 2-4: sc around (6)
Sew opening in half, leaving long tail for sewing.
Legs (x2):
Round 1: mr 8 (8)
Round 2-3: sc around (8)
Fasten off, weave in ends so the hole is closed, pull yarn through middle of piece (round 2), leave extra yarn for sewing. Pinch flat, so the leg is now an oval.
Assembly:
Now that you have all your pieces, it's time to put them all together! Starting with the basics, go ahead and attach the body to the bottom of the head (I like to sew through the front loops of the last round of each piece to that it joins seamlessly). After that's all finished, I like to add all the features to the face, starting with the nose and then moving on to the ears. Then I like to sew on the tummy patch, followed by the arms, and finishing with the legs! After that, your cute little koala is all finished and ready to accompany you on all your adventures in the outback!
