Crochet Koala With Fuzzy Ears, 21 cm Handmade Nursery Soft Toy

This crochet koala has round fuzzy ears, a soft grey brushed coat and arms curved so they sit round a branch, a shelf edge or a finger. It is about 21 cm tall and it sits upright on its own. It is bought for nurseries, for anyone with a soft spot for Australian animals, and as a gift that posts easily.

How the crochet koala is shaped

The ears are worked as double discs and stuffed lightly, then brushed, which is what gives them that round fuzzy edge instead of a flat circle. The arms are shaped with a curve built into the stitching rather than bent into place, so there is no wire anywhere in the piece.

1. Choose the grey. Standard soft grey, or a warmer stone shade.
2. Choose the face. Embroidered as standard, safety eyes if you prefer.
3. Approve the photo. We send a picture of the finished koala before packing.

Why the brushed coat suits this animal

Koalas look wrong in a hard, shiny yarn. The brushed coat softens the silhouette and gives the ears their weight, while the cotton underneath keeps the body firm enough to sit square. The nose is embroidered in a dark thread over several passes, which builds up a slightly raised shape without using any felt or glue.

A crochet koala works as a shelf piece and as a hold-in-the-hand toy, which is unusual in one object. The body is small enough for a child to carry, the seat is weighted so it stays put on a nursery shelf, and the ears take a squash and come back. It also fits in a padded envelope, so postage stays sensible.

Crochet koala specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Each koala takes 5-10 working days to crochet before it is posted. Every parcel is tracked, and you can follow it on our order tracking page.

Care

Hand wash your crochet koala in cool water with a mild soap, press the water out in a towel, reshape the ears and arms while damp and air dry away from direct sunlight. Brush the coat gently once it is dry to lift the fibres again. The amigurumi care guide sets it out step by step.

Questions people ask

Is the crochet koala safe for a baby?

With the embroidered face there are no hard parts and no wire. Use it under supervision, as you would with any handmade toy.

Do the ears stay fluffy?

Mostly. Brushed yarn sheds a few fibres early on and flattens where it is held, but a soft brush lifts it again after a wash.

Can you make a matching animal?

Yes. Pairs and small sets are common, and sets take 7-12 working days. Start with a custom crochet order.

What if the colour is not quite right?

Message us with a photo. Our return and refund policy covers what happens next.

If you are sending it abroad, our notes on handmade gifts from Vietnam explain how we pack for a long journey.