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Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful Mommy Kangaroo and Baby pattern brings the Australian outback to your crafting table! The design features authentic kangaroo proportions with distinctive long legs, a curved tail for balance, and a functional pouch that actually holds the baby joey. Working with DK weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook creates a firm, huggable texture that's perfect for both display and play. The pattern includes clever construction techniques like working in back loops for the feet and special shaping for the characteristic kangaroo posture.

Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Both characters are complete with security eyes, embroidered noses, and carefully positioned ears that give them personality and charm. The baby is perfectly sized to nestle into mommy's pouch, creating an interactive element that delights children and collectors alike.

Why You'll Love This Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the tender bond between mother and baby in such a sweet, tangible way! The functional pouch is genius – watching the baby joey peek out or tuck inside brings such joy every time. I appreciate how the pattern guides you through creating realistic proportions without being overwhelming, and the finished result is truly impressive. The size is perfect for display, and working with the combination of increases and careful shaping taught me so much about sculptural amigurumi. Plus, there's something magical about creating two characters that belong together!

Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this kangaroo pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! You could switch up the color palette completely - imagine a pastel pink mommy with a cream belly, or even a rainbow kangaroo for a whimsical nursery piece. The belly and pouch colors offer endless possibilities for creating unique combinations.

For a different look, I sometimes add a small bow between the ears or create a tiny joey blanket to tuck into the pouch alongside the baby. You could also embroider eyelashes on mommy to give her more feminine features, or add small felt paw pads to the feet for extra detail.

If you want to make this pattern your own, consider adjusting the size by using fingering weight yarn with a 2mm hook for a miniature version, or bulky yarn with a 4mm hook for an extra-large huggable kangaroo. I've even seen crafters add wire armature to the tail and arms for poseable features, though this works best for display pieces rather than children's toys.

The functional pouch is my favorite feature to customize - you could line it with fabric for a softer interior, add a small button closure, or even crochet multiple baby joeys in different poses. Some makers create seasonal accessories like a tiny scarf for winter or a flower crown for spring to dress up their kangaroos throughout the year!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to pull out the long tail before closing the leg's magic ring, which is needed for attachment later ✗ Not stuffing the head and body firmly enough, resulting in a floppy kangaroo that won't stand properly ✗ Placing the legs incorrectly without checking balance first, causing the mommy to tip forward when baby is in pouch ✗ Skipping the step of working round 30 of the legs in back loops only, which creates important shaping ✗ Overstuffing the baby's tail making it stiff instead of bendable for fitting into the pouch properly ✗ Not pinning all pieces before sewing, leading to misaligned features and poor overall proportions

Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable Mommy Kangaroo standing 30.5 cm tall with her sweet baby joey tucked safely in her pouch! This charming amigurumi set features detailed construction with realistic proportions, including long kangaroo legs, a functional pouch, and expressive faces. The pattern guides you through crafting both characters with clear round-by-round instructions, complete with assembly guidance to bring these lovable marsupials to life. Perfect for gifting or displaying as a heartwarming nursery decoration that celebrates the special bond between mother and child.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Soft Fun DK weight yarn (cotton and acrylic blend) - approximately 2.5 skeins for main color
  • 02
    Scheepjes Soft Fun in Cedar (2631) for grey-brown kangaroo or Tawny (2633) for light brown
  • 03
    Scheepjes Soft Fun in Wheat (2533) or Tortilla (2632) for belly and pouch - at least half skein
  • 04
    Scheepjes Soft Fun in Pecan (2491) for nose - small amount or leftover yarn

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Security eyes 11 mm (for mommy kangaroo)
  • 03
    Security eyes 7 mm (for baby kangaroo)
  • 04
    Fibrefill or toy stuffing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Embroidery needle
  • 08
    Pins (for positioning parts before assembly)

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— MOMMY KANGAROO —

— Head :

Info :

Work with Brown color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

1 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, 1 sc (24)

Rnd 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Rnd 6 :

30 sc (30)

Rnd 7 :

2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x 5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 8-11 :

36 sc - 4 rounds (36)

Rnd 12 :

18 sc, inc, 17 sc (37)

Rnd 13 :

18 sc, inc, 18 sc (38)

Rnd 14 :

19 sc, inc, 18 sc (39)

Rnd 15 :

19 sc, inc, 19 sc (40)

Rnd 16 :

20 sc, inc, 19 sc (41)

Rnd 17 :

20 sc, inc, 20 sc (42)

Rnd 18 :

3 sc, inc, [6 sc, inc] x 5, 3 sc (48)

Info :

Mark where to place the security eyes using a piece of yarn in another color, draw it in the hole under the stitch for each eye

Rnd 19 :

7 sc, inc, 7 sc, mark the hole under next stitch: inc, [7 sc, inc] x 2, mark next stitch same way, 1 sc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc (54)

Rnd 20 :

4 sc, inc, [8 sc, inc] x 5, 4 sc (60)

Rnd 21-28 :

60 sc - 8 rounds (60)

Info :

Place the 11 mm security eyes where you marked with different yarn on round 19

Rnd 29 :

4 sc, dec, [8 sc, dec] x 5, 4 sc (54)

Rnd 30 :

54 sc (54)

Rnd 31 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Rnd 32 :

48 sc (48)

Rnd 33 :

3 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec] x 5, 3 sc (42)

Rnd 34 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Rnd 35 :

2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x 5, 2 sc (30)

Info :

Stuff the head firmly with filling and keep doing as you go

Rnd 36 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Rnd 37 :

1 sc, dec, [2 sc, dec] x 5, 1 sc (18)

Rnd 38 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Rnd 39 :

[dec] x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a small yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Then weave in the yarn end

Optional :

Give the eyes more depth by drawing a piece of yarn from one side to the other. Add white area to the eyes, draw the tails to the bottom of the head where you will place the neck and make a double knot

— Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Do not stuff

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Rnd 3 :

[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Rnd 4 :

[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Rnd 5 :

[5 sc, inc] x 2 (14)

Rnd 6 :

[6 sc, inc] x 2 (16)

Rnd 7 :

[7 sc, inc] x 2 (18)

Rnd 8 :

[8 sc, inc] x 2 (20)

Rnd 9-14 :

20 sc - 6 rounds (20)

Rnd 15 :

[8 sc, dec] x 2 (18)

Rnd 16 :

[7 sc, dec] x 2 (16)

Info :

Fold the piece, and crochet 4 sc across the stitches. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head

— Nose :

Info :

Work with Darkbrown color. This piece will be worked in rows. Chains are not counted in the total

Row 1 :

3 sc in a magic ring (3)

Row 2 :

1 ch, turn the piece, skip ch and start on next st; inc, 1 sc, inc (5)

Row 3 :

1 ch, turn, skip ch and start on next st; inc, 3 sc, inc (7)

Row 4-6 :

1 ch, turn, skip ch and start on next st; 7 sc - 3 rows (7)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the nose to the head

— Body :

Info :

Work with Brown color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

1 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, 1 sc (24)

Rnd 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Rnd 6 :

2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x 5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Rnd 8 :

3 sc, inc, [6 sc, inc] x 5, 3 sc (48)

Rnd 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Rnd 10 :

4 sc, inc, [8 sc, inc] x 5, 4 sc (60)

Rnd 11 :

60 sc (60)

Rnd 12 :

[9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)

Rnd 13-25 :

66 sc - 13 rounds (66)

Rnd 26 :

[9 sc, dec] x 6 (60)

Rnd 27 :

3 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 4, 41 sc (56)

Rnd 28 :

6 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 42 sc (54)

Rnd 29 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Rnd 30 :

2 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 3, 34 sc (45)

Rnd 31 :

45 sc (45)

Rnd 32 :

26 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 13 sc (43)

Rnd 33 :

43 sc (43)

Info :

Stuff the body firmly with filling and keep doing as you go

Rnd 34 :

6 sc, dec, 20 sc, dec, 13 sc (41)

Rnd 35 :

6 sc, dec, 33 sc (40)

Rnd 36 :

6 sc, dec, 32 sc (39)

Rnd 37 :

[11 sc, dec] x 3 (36)

Rnd 38 :

36 sc (36)

Rnd 39 :

2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x 5, 2 sc (30)

Rnd 40-43 :

30 sc - 4 rounds (30)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the body to the head

— Belly :

Info :

Work with Beige color. Worked in rows with hdc. Chains are not counted in the total. Skip the turning chain/s and start on next st. Turn the piece after each row. Make 12 chains, start on the third ch from the hook

Row 1-3 :

10 hdc, 2 ch - 3 rows (10)

Row 4 :

Hdc-inc, 8 hdc, hdc-inc, 2 ch (12)

Row 5-6 :

12 hdc, 2 ch - 2 rows (12)

Row 7 :

Hdc-inc, 10 hdc, hdc-inc, 2 ch (14)

Row 8-9 :

14 hdc, 2 ch - 2 rows (14)

Row 10 :

Hdc-inc, 12 hdc, hdc-inc, 2 ch (16)

Row 11-12 :

16 hdc, 2 ch - 2 rows (16)

Row 13 :

Hdc-inc, 14 hdc, hdc-inc, 2 ch (18)

Row 14-19 :

18 hdc, 2 ch - 6 rows (18)

Row 20 :

18 hdc, 1 ch (18)

Row 21 :

Skip first hdc, 15 hdc, dec, 2 ch (16)

Row 22 :

16 hdc, 1 ch (16)

Row 23 :

Skip first hdc, 13 hdc, dec (14)

Info :

Fasten off and leave an extra long tail to sew the belly to the body

— Pouch :

Info :

Work with Beige color. Worked in rows with dc. Chains are not counted in the total. Skip the turning chain/s and start on next st. Turn the piece after each row. Make 42 chains, start on the third ch from the hook

Row 1 :

40 dc, 2 ch (40)

Row 2 :

40 dc, 1 ch (40)

Row 3 :

Skip first dc, 1 dc, dc-dec, 32 dc, [dc-dec] x 2, 1 ch (36)

Row 4 :

33 dc, dc-dec, 2 ch (34)

Row 5 :

34 dc, 1 ch (34)

Row 6 :

Skip first dc, 31 dc, dc-dec, 1 ch (32)

Row 7 :

Skip first dc, 1 dc, [3 dc, dc-dec] x 6, 1 ch (25)

Row 8 :

Skip first dc, 2 dc, dc-dec, [2 dc, dc-dec] x 5, 1 ch (18)

Row 9 :

Skip first dc, 1 dc, dc-dec, [1 dc, dc-dec] x 4, dc-dec, 1 ch (11)

Row 10 :

Skip first dc, 1 dc, [dc-dec] x 4, 1 dc (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave an extra long tail to sew the pouch to the belly and body

— Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Before you start, leave a long tail to use for sewing the leg to the body

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

1 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, 1 sc (24)

Rnd 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Info :

Insert the crochet hook between round 3 and 4, and pull out the long tail that you left before making the magic ring. This yarn tail is to attach the leg to body

Rnd 6 :

2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x 5, 2 sc (36)

Rnd 7 :

[17 sc, inc] x 2 (38)

Rnd 8 :

[18 sc, inc] x 2 (40)

Rnd 9 :

[19 sc, inc] x 2 (42)

Rnd 10-15 :

42 sc - 6 rounds (42)

Rnd 16 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Rnd 17 :

36 sc (36)

Rnd 18 :

2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x 5, 2 sc (30)

Rnd 19 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Rnd 20 :

[2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Info :

Stuff the leg very lightly with filling so it still looks flat. Press the piece against the body and check how much you want it to stick out, then add filling accordingly. Make 8 ch. Next stitch will be the new beginning for next round, move your stitch marker

Rnd 21 :

Start on the second chain from the hook; inc, 6 sc, continue on the leg, 8 sc, [inc] x 2, 8 sc, continue on the other side of the chain, 6 sc, inc (36)

Rnd 22 :

[Inc] x 2, 5 sc, dec, 8 sc, [inc] x 2, 8 sc, dec, 5 sc, [inc] x 2 (40)

Rnd 23 :

[1 sc, inc] x 2, 12 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 3, 14 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 2 (47)

Rnd 24 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2, 12 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 3, 14 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 2 (54)

Rnd 25-26 :

54 sc - 2 rounds (54)

Rnd 27 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Rnd 28 :

3 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec] x 5, 3 sc (42)

Rnd 29 :

42 sc (42)

Rnd 30 :

Work this round in back loops: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Rnd 31 :

[4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

Rnd 32 :

[dec] x 3, 8 sc, [dec] x 3, 10 sc (24)

Info :

Stuff the foot so it stands steady with filling and keep doing as you go

Rnd 33 :

[dec] x 2, 5 sc, [dec] x 3, 7 sc, dec (18)

Rnd 34 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Rnd 35 :

[dec] x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a small yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Then weave in the yarn end

— Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color. To keep the arms flat, do not stuff. If you still want to add stuffing, add lightly

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[5 sc, inc] x 2 (14)

Rnd 4-10 :

14 sc - 7 rounds (14)

Rnd 11 :

[5 sc, dec] x 2 (12)

Info :

Put the stitches together and make 6 sc across

Rnd 12 :

1 ch, skip ch and start on next stitch; 6 sc in front loops, 6 sc in back loops (12)

Rnd 13-18 :

12 sc - 6 rounds (12)

Rnd 19 :

[4 sc, dec] x 2 (10)

Rnd 20 :

[3 sc, dec] x 2 (8)

Rnd 21 :

[dec] x 4 (4)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Rest of the yarn tail you will use for attaching the arm to the body. Flatten the arms

— Tail :

Info :

Work with Brown color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Rnd 3 :

[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Rnd 4 :

[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Rnd 5 :

[5 sc, inc] x 2 (14)

Rnd 6 :

5 sc, [inc] x 2, 5 sc, dec (15)

Rnd 7 :

6 sc, [inc] x 2, 7 sc (17)

Rnd 8 :

7 sc, [inc] x 2, 6 sc, dec (18)

Rnd 9 :

5 sc, [1 sc, inc] x 2, [inc, 1 sc] x 2, 5 sc (22)

Rnd 10 :

22 sc (22)

Rnd 11 :

5 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 2, [inc, 2 sc] x 2, 5 sc (26)

Rnd 12 :

26 sc (26)

Rnd 13 :

5 sc, [3 sc, inc] x 2, [inc, 3 sc] x 2, 5 sc (30)

Rnd 14 :

dec, 28 sc (29)

Rnd 15 :

4 sc, [4 sc, inc] x 2, [inc, 4 sc] x 2, 5 sc (33)

Rnd 16 :

31 sc, dec (32)

Rnd 17 :

4 sc, [5 sc, inc] x 2, [inc, 5 sc] x 2, 4 sc (36)

Rnd 18 :

dec, 34 sc (35)

Rnd 19 :

3 sc, [6 sc, inc] x 2, [inc, 6 sc] x 2, 4 sc (39)

Rnd 20 :

dec, 37 sc (38)

Rnd 21 :

dec, 15 sc, [inc] x 2, 19 sc (39)

Rnd 22 :

17 sc, [inc] x 2, 20 sc (41)

Rnd 23 :

dec, 16 sc, [inc] x 2, 21 sc (42)

Rnd 24 :

18 sc, [inc] x 2, 22 sc (43)

Info :

Stuff the tail with filling. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the body

— BABY KANGAROO —

— Head :

Info :

Work with Brown color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4-6 :

18 sc - 3 rounds (18)

Rnd 7 :

1 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, 1 sc (24)

Rnd 8 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Rnd 9-11 :

30 sc - 3 rounds (30)

Info :

Place the 7 mm security eyes between round 7 and 8, with 8 stitches on rnd 8 between the eyes

Rnd 12 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Rnd 13 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

Stuff the head firmly with filling and keep doing as you go

Rnd 14 :

1 sc, dec, [2 sc, dec] x 5, 1 sc (18)

Rnd 15 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Rnd 16 :

[dec] x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a small yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Then weave in the yarn end

— Body :

Info :

Work with Brown color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

1 sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x 5, 1 sc (24)

Rnd 5-8 :

24 sc - 4 rounds (24)

Rnd 9 :

2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x 3, 2 sc (20)

Rnd 10-12 :

20 sc - 3 rounds (20)

Rnd 13 :

[3 sc, dec] x 4 (16)

Rnd 14-15 :

16 sc - 2 rounds (16)

Info :

Stuff the body with filling. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head

— Ears (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Do not stuff

Rnd 1 :

4 sc in a magic ring (4)

Rnd 2 :

[inc, 1 sc] x 2 (6)

Rnd 3 :

[inc, 2 sc] x 2 (8)

Rnd 4 :

[inc, 3 sc] x 2 (10)

Rnd 5-6 :

10 sc - 2 rounds (10)

Rnd 7 :

[dec, 3 sc] x 2 (8)

Info :

Fold the piece, take a needle and sew across the stitches. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head

— Arms (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Do not stuff

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2-4 :

6 sc - 3 rounds (6)

Info :

Put the stitches together and make 3 sc across

Rnd 5 :

1 ch, skip ch and start on next stitch; 3 sc in front loops, 3 sc in back loops (6)

Rnd 6-9 :

6 sc - 4 rounds (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Rest of the yarn tail you will use for attaching the arm to the body

— Tail :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Do not stuff

Rnd 1 :

4 sc in a magic ring (4)

Rnd 2 :

[1 sc, inc] x 2 (6)

Rnd 3 :

6 sc (6)

Rnd 4 :

[inc] x 2, 4 sc (8)

Rnd 5 :

1 sc, [inc] x 2, 5 sc (10)

Rnd 6 :

2 sc, [inc] x 2, 6 sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the body. Do not stuff the tail with filling, this is because it should be soft and bendable when you put the baby in Mommy's pouch

— Feet (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Do not stuff

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2-7 :

6 sc - 6 rounds (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of each stitch and pull it tight to close. Insert the needle into the middle of the magic ring and pull it out between rounds 5-6. Do not cut the yarn tail, you will use this to sew to the upper legs

— Upper Legs (Make 2) :

Info :

Work with Brown color

Rnd 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Rnd 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Rnd 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Rnd 4 :

18 sc (18)

Rnd 5 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the upper legs very lightly with filling

Rnd 6 :

[dec] x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the body. Take one of the foot and with its yarn tail, attach it at rounds 3-4 of the leg. Weave in the yarn. Place the feet on each leg on the opposite of each other

Assembly Instructions

  • Optional: Give the mommy's eyes more depth by drawing a piece of yarn from one side to the other. Add white area to the eyes as shown in pattern pictures.
  • Attach the nose to the head between rounds 3 and 7. With the yarn tail make a line under the nose, twice to between rounds 4 and 5.
  • Attach the ears to the head between rounds 25 and 28, aligned above the eyes. The ears should point upwards.
  • Attach the belly on the body's front - top of the belly (the narrow side) should be aligned with the top of the body.
  • Attach the pouch around the lower part of the belly. The pouch should follow the edge of the belly.
  • Attach the head to the body between rounds 18 and 27 of the head. Before closing up, add some filling to the neck so the body and head is steady.
  • Attach the legs on each side of the body. Pin the legs to the body, then pin the tail too to check the overall balance. Make sure that the legs are pointing straight forward. The body should be approximately 3.5 cm (1.5 inch) above the ground. When you sew the legs to the body, press the legs against the body.
  • Attach the tail on the body between rounds 6 and 21, centered between the legs on the back. Before you start to sew, pin the tail to the body and make sure you have correct balance.
  • Attach the arms on each side of the body between rounds 31 and 35.
  • For Baby: Add white area to the eyes if preferred. Embroider the nose as a triangle starting from rounds 2-3 to rounds 4-5 with dark brown yarn. Make a line under the nose.
  • Attach baby's ears pointing upwards at rounds 11 and 12 of the head with 2-3 stitches between the ears.
  • Attach baby's body between rounds 6 and 11 of the head.
  • Place baby's legs on each side of the body between rounds 5 and 9. The body's underside should be aligned with the bottom of the upper legs (not feet).
  • Attach baby's arms on each side of the body between rounds 11 and 12.
  • Attach baby's tail between rounds 3 and 6 centered between the legs on the backside of the body.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially during increases and decreases throughout the pattern
  • 💡Stuff mommy's head and body firmly for best shape and stability, but stuff legs very lightly so they remain flat
  • 💡Before attaching mommy's legs, consider placing something small in the pouch or making the baby first to check balance and prevent tipping forward
  • 💡Remember to pull out the long tail between rounds 3 and 4 of the legs before continuing - this is crucial for attachment
  • 💡Do not stuff the baby's tail - it needs to be soft and bendable to fit properly inside mommy's pouch
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and balance, especially the legs and tail
  • 💡Work round 30 of mommy's legs in back loops only - this creates important shaping for the foot structure

This heartwarming Mommy Kangaroo & Baby pattern was designed to capture the special bond between mother and joey in adorable amigurumi form! The functional pouch that holds the baby makes this pattern truly interactive and special. With detailed instructions for both characters, you'll create a cherished keepsake that celebrates maternal love. The realistic proportions and careful construction techniques result in a display-worthy piece that's also perfect for gentle play. Get ready to hop into your next favorite crochet project! 🦘💕

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, but your finished kangaroos will be a different size. If using a bigger hook and bulkier yarn, you may need 3 or more skeins of the main color instead of 2.5, and adjust the security eye size accordingly to fit your gauge.

Why won't my mommy kangaroo stand up properly?

Make sure you've stuffed the body and head firmly, stuffed the feet so they're stable, and positioned the legs correctly pointing straight forward. The body should be about 3.5 cm above the ground. Also check that the tail is attached correctly for balance.

How do I work round 30 of the legs in back loops?

The pattern includes detailed step-by-step pictures showing how to make decreases in back loops only. Insert your hook in the back loop of the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, then insert hook in the back loop of the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.

Can the baby kangaroo be removed from the pouch?

Yes! The baby is a separate piece that can be tucked into or taken out of mommy's pouch. Just make sure not to stuff the baby's tail so it remains flexible and bendable for easy placement.

What if I forgot to pull out the long tail on the legs?

If you've already closed the magic ring, you'll need to carefully reopen it slightly or attach a new piece of yarn between rounds 3 and 4. The pattern specifically instructs you to pull this tail out at round 5 before continuing, as it's essential for attaching the legs to the body later.