This is Joey and he likes to wear bows. Just because hes a boy kangaroo, doesn’t mean he cant feel cute in a bow.
The bush fires in Australia have been devastating to so many aspects of the country; the people, are agriculture, homes, and especially the animals who inhabit this part of the world. This must all be so confusing to them.
With climate change finally making it’s true appearance that is difficult to ignore, the animals are taking the brunt of the pain with already an estimated loss of 1 billion wildlife.
One family of animals that are involved are the lovely kangaroos! If you would like to learn more about what’s going on in Australia, along with a free Koala pattern as well, head to the Amigurumi Koala Post.
Even if you can’t make a direct impact by being there to volunteer your time, we can raise awareness through our art! Many of the animals need our help and the wonderful WIRES service (click here to learn more and donate!) are helping on the ground level.
I hope creating this project will bring awareness to whats going on and convince others to help out, whether it be with donations or items. Keep the conversation going about what climate change is doing to our world, instead of using the energy to deny it.
So here’s what you’ll need:
Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch (In beige, black, pink, and white)
Dimensions:
Width – 3″ inches
Height – 2.5″ inches
Skill Level:
Easy
Gauge:
Not needed for this project
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Inc – Increase
Dec – Decrease
Sl st – Slip stitch
FO -Finish Off
If you would like for a full body kangaroo, you can always head over to my “Basic Amigurumi Body” post to create your own with your creativity!
Don’t Forget to Pin for Later!
Let’s Begin!
Main body starting in tan/beige
Rnd 1: 6 Sc into Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc 6, Inc* around (48)
Rnd 9-15: Sc around (48)
Rnd 16: *Sc 6, Dec* around (42)
Rnd 17: *Sc 5, dec* around (36)
Rnd 18: *Sc 4, dec* around (30)
Stuff firmly and insert your safety eyes! Which will be placed in round 12, 8 stitches apart.
Rnd 19: *Sc 3, dec* around (24)
Rnd 20: *Sc 2, dec* around (18)
Rnd 21: *Sc 1, dec* around (12)
Nose
Rnd 1: 6 Sc into Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)
Rnd 5 – 7: Sc around (24)
Ears (Make 2)
Rnd 1: 4 Sc into Magic Ring (4)
Rnd 2: Sc around (4)
Rnd 3: *Inc* around (8)
Rnd 4: Sc around (8)
Rnd 5: *Sc, Inc* around (12)
Rnd 6: Sc around (12)
Rnd 7: *Sc 2, Inc* around (16)
Rnd 8: Sc around (16)
Rnd 9: *Sc 2, dec* around (12)
Rnd 10: Sc around (12)
Rnd 11: *Sc 1, dec* around (8)
Finish off
Bow:
Ch 11
Row 1: In second chain from hook, hdc. Hdc across (10)
Row 2 – 3: Ch 1, turn. Hdc across (10)
Finish off.
With your pink yarn, insert through the center. Wrap around for your desired thickness TIGHTLY. Sew on!
For a photo tutorial on how to do so, head to the Crochet Bow Blog Post!
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