Authentic quokka
I enjoyed knitting this little quokka and liked its accuracy but it was quite tricky at times, especially joining the small quantity of stitches in the round
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The quokka is a small macropod, found only in the southwestern regions of Australia. With its’ splendid smile and congenial charisma this mini-kangaroo is considered Australia’s cutest citizen. And, just for being one of two mammals, that have a name starting with a Q, (together with the slightly less lovable-looking quoll), the quokka deserves to have a knitted double!
This 11 cm quokka has a 9 cm tail and was made on 2.25 mm dpn (UK 13, US 1) in Lana Grossa Silkhair (115) golden brown, Lopi Einband (0885) oatmeal heather, (0887) chocolate and (1038) light beige heather and Rowan Kidsilk Haze (686) lustre. Both the color and texture of your yarns determine the outcome of quokka, so adding a strand of mohair to the base yarn and/or adding a greyish ply of yarn to a brown base will create the rugged, agouti colored coat.
This is an easy to medium project, that asks for flat, in the round and intarsia knitting and short rows.
Enjoy making your own Q-te Quokka! Viv
Quokka
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Quokka Knitted Toy by AnimalKnitdom
What Is Being Made
This is a downloadable knitting pattern for a Quokka, a small marsupial toy inspired by Australia's beloved native animal. The quokka is a macropod—a member of the kangaroo family—native to southwestern Australia and known for its characteristic friendly expression. This knitted version captures the charm of this nocturnal herbivore, making it an ideal beginner-friendly amigurumi-style toy project.
About the Quokka
The quokka (pronounced between "kwo-ka" and "kwah-kah") is one of only two mammals with a name beginning with the letter Q. These small marsupials are primarily nocturnal, spending daylight hours sheltering and resting in dense vegetation such as Acanthocarpus preissii, a prickly plant in the asparagus family. Quokkas are herbivores with selective diets, favoring small shrubs like Guichenotia ledifolia, commonly known as Pink paper bells. Their naturally cheerful appearance has earned them recognition as Australia's cutest citizen.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The construction method creates a three-dimensional toy form through basic knit and purl stitches, likely incorporating increases and decreases to shape the quokka's body, head, and limbs. The pattern uses double pointed needles, which allow for working in the round—a common technique for creating seamless, stuffed toy pieces.
Materials Required
- Needles: 2.25 mm double pointed needles (UK size 13, US size 1)
- Yarn: Varied yarn weights are used throughout the pattern
- Additional supplies: Fiberfill stuffing and yarn needle for assembly and finishing
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it accessible to knitters new to toy construction. The use of small needles and thin yarn creates fine details while remaining manageable for developing knitters.
Pattern Format
This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer AnimalKnitdom, allowing crafters to access instructions immediately and work at their own pace.
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| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Varied |
| Pages: | 19 |
| Designer: | AnimalKnitdom |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Texture and color of your yarns shape the quokka's look. Mixing grey and brown plies and adding a ply of mohair make an agouti colored, rugged coat. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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