Koalas are an easy thing to love, round ears, big nose, sleepy face, and they make great crochet subjects. This roundup gathers 13 free koala patterns from around the web, each credited to its designer, covering home decor, accessories, baby gifts, and more.
If you love making cute animal projects, be sure to explore our amigurumi toy patterns collection and our chick crochet pattern for more adorable ideas. And for even more free designs, browse our complete free patterns hub.
1. Koala Coasters
Ling Ryan of Hooked on Patterns offers these koala shaped coasters free on her blog. Simple stitches worked in the round make them a good beginner project for practicing tension and counting. Round ears, a little nose, and sleepy eyes finish the look.
Tight single crochet makes a thick, absorbent pad that guards your table against heat and rings. Cotton works best here, since it holds up to washing. You can finish a full set in an afternoon for a quick gift.
Get the pattern: Free Koala Coasters pattern at Hooked On Patterns, pattern and photos by Hooked On Patterns.
2. Koala Keychain
Fay of Stitch by Fay builds this tiny koala keychain from chains, single crochet, and increases. Front loop only work adds texture, and beaded eyes sit under big round ears.
Clip it to your keys, a backpack, or your hook case. Scrap yarn works fine here, and the small size builds practice for tight, neat stitches before bigger amigurumi. If you like small makes, see our devil eye granny square.
Get the pattern: Koala Keychain pattern at Stitch by Fay, pattern and photos by Stitch by Fay.
3. Roblox Koala Hat
Noetic Arts designed this Roblox inspired koala hat. If your kid plays the game, it brings the in game koala accessory to life as a real hat, with big ears, a face panel, and earflaps to keep little heads warm.
Worked in the round from the top down, it adds ears and features afterward by sewing them on. Color changes and a bit of embellishment make this an intermediate project, and kids genuinely love wearing them. For another wearable, see our granny stitch bucket hat.
Get the pattern: Koala Kid hat pattern at Noetic Arts, pattern and photos by Noetic Arts.
4. C2C Graphgan Blanket
Nana’s Crafty Home designs this corner to corner graphgan blanket, showing a big pixel style koala in a eucalyptus tree worked in C2C squares. The result makes an oversized throw that suits a kid’s room or nursery.
C2C construction moves diagonally from one corner, increasing to the middle then decreasing back down to build a tapestry like image. It takes time, but the finished blanket becomes an heirloom piece. If you like graphgan work, see our butterfly granny square and rainbow granny square.
Get the pattern: Koala C2C blanket pattern at Nana’s Crafty Home, pattern and photos by Nana’s Crafty Home.
5. Koala Keychain
The Loopy Lamb uses faux fur yarn on a 5.5mm hook for the body, with a small bit of black worsted weight on a 3.5mm hook for the nose. It’s a good starter project if you’ve never worked with faux fur yarn before, finishing at about 2.5 inches tall.
Get the pattern: Koala Keychain pattern at The Loopy Lamb, pattern and photos by The Loopy Lamb.
6. Koala Eye Glass Holder
My Fingers Fly built this koala glasses holder: rest the glasses’ arms over the ears, and the nose holds the bridge in place. It stays cute and genuinely useful on a nightstand or desk.
Ears sized to cradle the arms keep the glasses steady, and a weighted base holds it in place. This small project makes it easy to match colors to someone’s desk or style, a nice gift for anyone who wears glasses. For another functional make, see our mesh tote bag.
Get the pattern: koala patterns at My Fingers Fly, pattern and photos by My Fingers Fly.
7. Koala Bag
Hi Sheep created this koala bag to work as a backpack or crossbody, depending on how you set the straps. A koala face sits on the front with pompom ears, embroidered eyes, and a little nose.
It fits the everyday stuff: phone, wallet, keys, a small bottle, and the pompom ears give it real character. This ranks among the more involved makes here, but confident beginners can still manage the steps. More bags in our tote bag designs.
Get the pattern: Koala Bag pattern at Hi Sheep, pattern and photos by Hi Sheep.
8. Koala Mug Sleeve
BeckySaurusRebs made this koala mug sleeve, or cup cozy, to slide onto a standard mug with little ears poking up over the rim.
Mug sleeves stay about as practical as it gets, finishing in under an hour with barely any yarn, great for scraps. Kids love having their own, and these make cheap, cheerful gifts for teachers or coworkers. For another quick make, see our 3D flower granny square.
Get the pattern: Koala Mug Sleeve pattern on Ravelry, pattern and photos by BeckySaurusRebs.
9. Koala Pot Holder
Jess McCaughey shapes this pot holder like a koala face, one that still does its job gripping and protecting your hands from hot pans.
Use 100 percent cotton, since it will not melt on hot cookware, and hold two strands together for thickness and insulation. This builds good single crochet and increase practice for beginners, and it makes a nice housewarming gift. More in our free patterns.
Get the pattern: Koala Potholder pattern on Ravelry, pattern and photos by Jess McCaughey.
10. Mini Koala Bucket
Crocheting with White Owl put together this mini koala bucket, a small, structured container with a koala face good for trinkets, hair clips, craft bits, or a little plant.
A YouTube video tutorial walks through it stitch by stitch. It works in the round with a reinforced base and appliqué features, so a stiffer yarn or a fabric lining helps with structure. Keep it handy on a desk, a dresser, or in the bathroom. Similar build to our bucket hat.
Get the pattern: Mini Koala Bucket video tutorial on YouTube, pattern and photos by Crocheting with White Owl.
11. Koala Teether
Not 2 Late to Craft made this koala teether: a crocheted koala head with a little ochre bow tie on a wooden ring. Soft yarn paired with smooth wood gives babies different textures while soothing sore gums.
Safety matters most here: crochet the head tightly with no gaps, embroider every feature instead of using safety eyes, use unfinished food grade wood for the ring, and pick washable 100 percent cotton. This makes a thoughtful baby shower gift. More baby makes live in our crochet booties, and our calculators help with yarn amounts.
Get the pattern: Koala Teether pattern at Not 2 Late to Craft, pattern and photos by Not 2 Late to Craft.
12. Koala Pillow
Adrienne Brigham crocheted this koala throw pillow with a detailed face: shaped ears, a sculpted nose, and expressive eyes on the front, with a plain panel on the back.
A handmade pillow is one of the fastest ways to change a room, and this one works as a real conversation piece. It sits at an intermediate to advanced level, with shaping, color changes, and careful feature placement, and it finishes generously sized. For more decor, see our tulip granny square and hexagon granny square.
Get the pattern: Kelly Koala Pillow pattern on Ravelry, pattern and photos by Adrienne Brigham.
13. Koala Purse
Crafting With Missy shares a video tutorial for this koala faced kids’ purse, a small structured purse with a koala flap, fuzzy ears, embroidered eyes, and a button or snap. It fits little treasures.
Kids love animal accessories, and the video format lets you follow at your own pace. Basic stitches and simple construction make this a good first shaped project, so making a few in different colors works well for party favors. More fun makes: our dinosaur granny square and the rest of our free patterns.
Get the pattern: Koala Purse video tutorial on YouTube, pattern and photos by Crafting With Missy.
