Kevin Koala knitting pattern 19028

Kevin the Koala Knitting Pattern by Rosie's Design Store

What is Being Made

Kevin the Koala is a small knitted toy designed by Rosie's Design Store. This finished stuffed animal measures approximately 17cm (6¾ inches) when seated, making it an ideal handmade gift or decorative piece. The pattern creates a three-dimensional plush koala suitable for children or collectors of amigurumi-style toys.

Craft and Project Type

This is a knitting project classified as beginner difficulty, making it accessible to newer knitters while still producing a charming finished result. The toy falls under the craft category of knitting and is designed as a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Rosie's Design Store.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. Key methods include working in the round using double-ended needles to facilitate seamless arm and leg attachment, which creates a more polished finished toy. Increases are incorporated using the make one stitch (m1) technique, where a new loop is picked up between stitches and knitted into the back to add stitches without creating visible holes. The pattern also uses basic shaping through strategic increases and decreases to form the koala's body, head, limbs, and facial features.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st st) - The primary stitch throughout the pattern, created by alternating knit rows and purl rows to produce a smooth, classic fabric
• Knit stitch (k) - Basic stitch used in construction
• Purl stitch (p) - Alternated with knit stitches to create stocking stitch
• Make one stitch (m1) - Used for increasing stitches by picking up the loop between stitches and knitting into the back
• Decrease stitches - Used to shape the toy and reduce stitch count as needed

Materials Required

The pattern specifies double knitting (DK) weight yarn, also known as 8 ply or light worsted weight. Approximately 95g of grey yarn forms the main body of Kevin, with an oddment of black yarn used for the nose detail. Knitters will need two 3.25mm (US size 3) knitting needles for the main construction, plus double-ended needles to assist with attaching arms and legs seamlessly. Additional materials include two 12mm safety eyes (if desired for facial features), toy filling for stuffing, a darning needle for seaming and weaving in ends, a long darning needle for assembly, and pins to hold pieces in place during construction.

Pattern Information

This pattern is copyright protected by Rosie's Design Store (2019) under pattern number 19028. The design may not be copied, and the pattern cannot be sold or redistributed in any form, protecting the designer's original work.