Kimmy Koala

Kimmy Koala Knitting Pattern by Amanda Berry

What is Being Made

Kimmy Koala is a friendly stuffed toy koala character designed by Amanda Berry. The finished toy depicts a koala enjoying a eucalyptus snack, making it an engaging knitted companion. This pattern is ideal for crafters looking to create a quick, charming toy project that works well for using up leftover yarn scraps.

Craft and Construction Method

This is a knitting pattern worked flat using the back-and-forth method on single pointed knitting needles, rather than working in the round. The flat construction approach makes this an accessible intermediate-level project that produces a three-dimensional toy through strategic shaping and seaming.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters:

• Long tail cast on for creating the foundation stitches
• Flat knitting (working back and forth on straight needles)
• Cast off technique using the pull-through method: yarn is cut leaving a 30cm tail, threaded onto a darning needle, sewn through remaining stitches, then pulled tight to secure
• Mattress stitch seaming for joining the knitted pieces together with minimal visible seams

Yarn and Materials

Kimmy Koala is designed using DK weight yarn (also known as double knitting, 8 ply, or light worsted weight). The pattern requires up to 25 grams in each of four coordinating yarn shades:

• Grey
• Cream
• Black
• Green

The photographed sample was knitted in Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK, a 100% acrylic yarn in the Light Grey shade. Crafters will need single pointed knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn, plus a darning needle for seaming and finishing details.

Pattern Format and Availability

This is a free downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Amanda Berry, making it an accessible option for knitters of intermediate skill level seeking an enjoyable toy project.