Koala pocket pal by Kendra Ohern

Koala pocket pal

Crochet
September 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
2.5 mm
50 - 70 yards (46 - 64 m)
US
English
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Koala Pocket Pal is 3.5 to 4 inches tall when made with sport weight yarn.
For Worsted Weight yarn - makes a 5.5 to 6-inch animal with a 2.5 to 3mm hook (more yarn will be needed).
Needed
Yarn - up to 70 yards of sport weight yarn 2.0 to 2.5 mm hook
embroider the eyes or large safety eyes 9mm-10mm
Small amounts of yarn or embroidery floss for facial features
Embroidery needle with eye big enough for yarn
Stuffing
16 stitch markers

Difficulty: Easy

Stitches (US)
ch = Chain
sc = Single crochet
fsc = Foundation single crochet
dc = Double crochet
ss = slip stitch
inc = 2sc in same stitch = Increase
dec = sc two together = Decrease

Animals are mainly single crochet with some colorwork

Add a ribbon or crochet chain loop for tooth fairy pillow or ornament.
Add a keychain/lobster claw to attach to a bag/backpack/purse.
Use the front panels as an applique on a blanket or outfit, etc.

Each Pocket Pal has a small pocket in the back to hold a small item, note, picture, etc.