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Koala Knitting Pattern

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At a Glance

  • Yarn: Double knitting. 25g grey, blue. Oddment of white and black.
  • Finished Size: Approx. 16cm tall.
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
  • Published: 16 November 2018
  • Pattern Number: KBP-286

A koala-ty project for your knitting needles! This quick-knit soft toy pattern is too cute to resist.


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Needle Size

3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language

UK English
Knitting Skills

Cast on
Knit – k
Purl – p
Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc
Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog
Cast off
Sewing Pieces Together
Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight

This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials

Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment

Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft

Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by

Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media

A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag
OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension

26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character

Animals
Knitting Style

All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour

Grey

12 reviews for Koala Knitting Pattern

  1. Gillian Jones
    Loved knitting this koala, I'm knitting another in pink this time, it's so cute & the pattern is really easy to follow
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    Joani Miller
    Brilliant ! Clear instructions, easy and quick to knit. I made 2 as gifts.
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    Cheryl
    Really enjoyed knitting the koala and decided to do it in pink for my granddaughter who is 3 tomorrow 7/10/20
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    Beverley
    Very good knitting patterns and so easy to do
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    Lynn
    Quick to do, one of my favs to knit so far. Used my own colours and he looks really cute.
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    Tina
    Very easy to follow and knits up quick
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    margaret norman
    I am half way through knitting the Koala.. All patterns I have purchased from Knitting by Post have been amazing.. My favourite is the Alpaca, which I...More
    I am half way through knitting the Koala.. All patterns I have purchased from Knitting by Post have been amazing.. My favourite is the Alpaca, which I am about to make a second one..
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    Jenny Storey
    lovely easy pattern to follow as are all the patterns from knitting by post
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    Karin norris
    Fantastic. Easy pattern. Very interesting to do.
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    Mrs R Fretwell
    Nice pattern and easily downloaded. Not knitted it yet but looking forward to doing so.
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    Debbie
    Lovely pattern once again. Just love kbp patterns. Very easy to follow. Haven't had a chance to knit this one yet but getting through all the others f...More
    Lovely pattern once again. Just love kbp patterns. Very easy to follow. Haven't had a chance to knit this one yet but getting through all the others first. Thank you.
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    Pat Burley
    Lovely little character to knit, easy to follow pattern, only took a couple of days to knit. Very cute, will have to stop my springer spaniel puppy f...More
    Lovely little character to knit, easy to follow pattern, only took a couple of days to knit. Very cute, will have to stop my springer spaniel puppy from getting it.
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