G’day mate! When we dream of Australia, we love to think of sunshine, amazing wildlife and happy travels, and this cuddly little koala brings all this to life. Outback Ossie is lots of fun to knit, and his cute accessories and friendly face give him heaps of personality.

If you would prefer not to stiffen the hat, then stuff lightly and sew to head around the base of hatband.
Though the hat is an essential part of the ensemble you could get away with buying a ready-made one and just adding the knitted corks. We think the whole set is adorable, from Ossie’s fluffy ears to his poseable fingers and toes. What a beaut!

Description
“G’day, mate. I’m a fair dinkum bushie!”

Measurements: 9in (23cm) tall, without hat

You will need: Of Hayfield Bonus DK 100g balls: 60g in Silver Grey 838, 22g in Walnut 927, 12g in Grass 825, 6g in Wheat 816, and 4g each in Chocolate 947 and White 961; of Sirdar Funky Fur 50g balls: 6g in Silver 561; 1g of black DK yarn; a 50in (125cm) length of cream DK yarn; pair of 3mm (no.11) knitting needles; 100g of washable toy stuffing; long tweezers; hair spray.