Kangaroo with joey by Chrissie Smart

Kangaroo with joey

Crochet
December 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
10 stitches = 2 inches
3.5 mm (E)
109 - 219 yards (100 - 200 m)
UK
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for AU$8.00.

Materials needed:
150gm 8-ply yarn
3.5mm hook
1 x 11mm safety nose, 1 x 8 or 9mm safety nose
2 x 7.5mm plastic safety eyes, 2 x 5mm safety eyes
polyester fibrefill
wool (darning) needle for assembling
Stitch marker

The yarns I most commonly use for my animals are: Panda Magnum 8-ply acrylic or Carnival Yarn 8-ply acrylic.

Completed kangaroo measurements are: adult-18cm/joey-11cm tall, if using the suggested hook & yarn sizes.

Pattern contains some illustrative photos where necessary.

Skill level for this pattern: Intermediate.

Pattern also includes additional step-by-step instructions with photos for making the amigurumi adjustable loop (for a left-handed crocheter).