Samuel the Koala has been a much loved member of Kerry Lord’s animal menagerie for more than ten years, and this pattern a great way to level up your crochet skills by learning some new techniques like ‘loop stitch’ for his fluffy ears. These Australian marsupials are known for their appetite for eucalyptus leaves, and can eat up to 1kg of them each day. Samuel the Koala sits a little smaller than his real life cousins, but he’s just as cuddly and perfect for your crochet soft toy collection.

This soft toy will look at home in the nursery, sitting on the shelf or lovingly gift-wrapped for the loved ones in your life. Once you’ve finished crocheting Samuel the Koala, you’ll be ready to start the next animal in the collection with this addictive new hobby!

TOFT’s Edward’s Menagerie collection is a series of crochet amigurumi toys designed by Kerry Lord. This crochet animal kit contains TOFT’s quality pure wool yarn and an easy-to-follow downloadable pattern. There are video links for all the crochet stitches and techniques used in the pattern to get you started and help you complete your toy. Share your progress with the TOFT community on Instagram @toft_uk using the #edsanimals hashtag.

YOU WILL NEED: To complete your crochet animal you will need a few added extras including a 3mm crochet hook, toy stuffing and a wool needle. Find everything you need in our haberdashery section or upgrade to a complete kit which includes all of the above!

MEASUREMENTS: When finished your Koala will be approximately 26cm tall from feet to top of head.

SKILL LEVEL 3: This kit is more suitable for those with some crochet experience.

IT WILL TAKE: Approximately 1-5 hours crochet time.