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Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

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 pattern teaches you how to crochet a charming Mommy Kangaroo and a tiny Baby Kangaroo that fits in her pouch. It includes written rounds, row counts, and step-by-step photos to guide you through shaping and assembly. You will create head, body, limbs, tail, pouch and finishing details with clear placement instructions.

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

Perfect for intermediate crocheters, the pattern uses DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook for a firm, compact result. Detailed photos and tips help with eye placement and finishing for a professional look.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a sweet design with clever shaping that brings the kangaroo to life. I enjoy how the pouch becomes a playful feature that holds the tiny baby, making it a two-in-one project. The pattern has clear photos and step notes that make sculpting the snout and body very satisfying. I love that you can customize colors and make a set of kangaroos to match your decor or gift them to someone special. Making both mommy and baby in one project gives a delightful sense of completion that I always enjoy.

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 easy it is to customize this pattern by changing the color palette; try pastel tones for a nursery-friendly look or bright shades for a playful toy.

You can make a mini version by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook, or a jumbo cuddly version by using a bulkier yarn and larger hook.

I often add embroidered facial expressions to personalize the character; small changes in eye placement or mouth embroidery can change the personality completely.

Try using safety eyes of different sizes to give a different scale of features between mommy and baby or substitute embroidered eyes for a softer toy suitable for small children.

For a sturdy, posable version, I sometimes insert a small wire in the tail or use wire inside the limbs before stuffing to create a bendable posture.

Want a themed pair? Add tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf, hat, or a small blanket for the pouch to match seasonal decorations.

I recommend experimenting with textured stitches for the belly or pouch edge to add visual interest and a tactile contrast that children love to touch.

To make a keepsake, use a yarn with a soft sheen or a cotton blend for a more heirloom feel, and consider attaching a small fabric tag with the year or child's name.

If you plan to sell finished toys, consider grading up materials (safety eyes rating, toddler-safe yarn) and include a small care label with washing instructions.

Finally, make a whole family set by varying sizes and colors — siblings, a mama and papa, and a group of babies make an adorable display and great gift set ideas.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can cause you to lose track of the beginning of each round; use a marker at the start of every round and move it as you go. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually results in lumps or collapsed shapes; stuff the piece little by little and shape as you fill to get smooth contours. ✗ Not marking eye placement before inserting security eyes can lead to uneven facial features; use a contrasting yarn to mark eye holes and check placement from different angles before securing. ✗ Pulling your yarn too tight when closing rounds can distort the shape and create puckers; keep moderate tension and weave the tail through front loops as instructed to close neatly. ✗ Attaching limbs without pinning first may give an unstable or crooked placement; always pin and check balance and symmetry before sewing parts to the body.

Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable Mommy Kangaroo with a tiny baby in her pouch using this detailed crochet pattern. You will enjoy step-by-step instructions, clear photographs, and tips for assembly so your amigurumi turns out neat and sturdy. The pattern uses DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook for a compact, cuddle-ready toy. Perfect for gifting or adding to your handmade toy collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Mommy Kangaroo & Baby Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Soft Fun DK weight yarn - approx. 2.5 skeins main color (for Mommy)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Soft Fun DK weight yarn - at least 0.5 skein for belly and pouch
  • 03
    Leftover yarn for nose - small amount (Pecan 2491 suggested)
  • 04
    Grey-brown color set: Main color Cedar (2631), Belly & pouch Wheat (2533), Nose Pecan (2491)
  • 05
    Light brown color set: Main color Tawny (2633), Belly & pouch Tortilla (2632), Nose Pecan (2491)
  • 06
    Small amounts of contrasting yarn for eye white detail and embroidery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Fibrefill / toy stuffing
  • 03
    Security eyes 11 mm (mommy) and 7 mm (baby)
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Embroidery needle / yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Head :

Info :

Work with Brown color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc (30)

Round 7 :

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

Round 8-11 :

36 sc - 4 rounds (36)

Round 12 :

18 sc, inc, 17 sc (37)

Round 13 :

18 sc, inc, 18 sc (38)

Round 14 :

19 sc, inc, 18 sc (39)

Round 15 :

19 sc, inc, 19 sc (40)

Round 16 :

20 sc, inc, 19 sc (41)

Round 17 :

20 sc, inc, 20 sc (42)

Round 18 :

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

Info :

Now we will mark where to place the security eyes. Take a piece of yarn in another color and draw it in the hole under the stitch. Use another piece of yarn for the other eye.

Round 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) See picture 01.

Round 20 :

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

Round 21-28 :

60 sc - 8 rounds (60)

Info :

Now place the security eyes where you marked with different yarn on round 19. Use 11 mm security eyes (if using 2.5 mm hook, otherwise use what fits the gauge best).

Round 29 :

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

Round 30 :

54 sc (54)

Round 31 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 32 :

48 sc (48)

Round 33 :

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

Round 34 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 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.

Round 36 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 37 :

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

Continue :

Continue on next page.

Round 38 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 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. (Head finished, see picture 02 and 03.)

Info :

Give the eyes more depth by drawing a piece of yarn from one side to the other. Optional: add white area to the eyes as shown on the pictures. A tip is to draw the tails to the bottom of the head where you will place the neck and make a double knot so you don't need to weave in tails.

— Ears :

Info :

Make 2. Work with Brown color. Do not stuff.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Round 3 :

[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Round 4 :

[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Round 5 :

[5 sc, inc] x 2 (14)

Round 6 :

[6 sc, inc] x 2 (16)

Round 7 :

[7 sc, inc] x 2 (18)

Round 8 :

[8 sc, inc] x 2 (20)

Round 9-14 :

20 sc - 6 rounds (20)

Round 15 :

[8 sc, dec] x 2 (18)

Round 16 :

[7 sc, dec] x 2 (16)

Info :

Fold the piece, and crochet 4 sc across the stitches (see picture 08, 09 and 10). If easier, take a needle and sew across instead of crocheting. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to the head. (Ears finished, see picture 12.)

— Nose :

Info :

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

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. (Nose finished, see picture 11.)

— Body :

Info :

Work with Brown color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

[5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

[7 sc, inc] x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

60 sc (60)

Round 12 :

[9 sc, inc] x 6 (66)

Round 13-25 :

66 sc - 13 rounds (66)

Round 26 :

[9 sc, dec] x 6 (60)

Round 27 :

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

Round 28 :

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

Round 29 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 30 :

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

Round 31 :

45 sc (45)

Round 32 :

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

Round 33 :

43 sc (43)

Info :

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

Round 34 :

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

Round 35 :

6 sc, dec, 33 sc (40)

Round 36 :

6 sc, dec, 32 sc (39)

Round 37 :

[11 sc, dec] x 3 (36)

Round 38 :

36 sc (36)

Round 39 :

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

Round 40-43 :

30 sc - 4 rounds (30)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the body to the head. (Body finished, see picture 13.)

— Belly :

Info :

Work with Beige color. Both BELLY and POUCH will be worked in rows. Chains are not counted in the total. BELLY is worked with hdc.

Info :

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. Belly finished, see picture 14.

— Pouch :

Info :

Work with Beige color. POUCH is worked with dc. 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. Pouch finished, see picture 15 and 16.

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2. Work with Brown color. Before you start, leave a long tail to use for sewing the leg to the body.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Info :

Insert the crochet hook between round 3 and 4, and pull out the long tail you left before making the magic ring. This yarn tail is to attach the leg to body, so it has to be outside of the piece. (See picture 17.)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

[17 sc, inc] x 2 (38)

Round 8 :

[18 sc, inc] x 2 (40)

Round 9 :

[19 sc, inc] x 2 (42)

Round 10-15 :

42 sc - 6 rounds (42)

Round 16 :

[5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 17 :

36 sc (36)

Round 18 :

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

Round 19 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 20 :

[2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Info :

Stuff the leg very lightly with filling so it still looks flat. Tip: press the piece against the body to check how much you want it to stick out and then add filling accordingly.

Info :

Now make 8 ch. (See picture 18.) Next stitch will be the new beginning for next round, so move your stitch marker.

Round 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) See picture 19 or watch my tutorial - I do the body for my other patterns, but the process is the same for this round.

Round 22 :

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

Round 23 :

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

Continue :

Continue on next page.

Round 24 :

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

Round 25-26 :

54 sc - 2 rounds (54)

Round 27 :

[7 sc, dec] x 6 (48)

Round 28 :

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

Round 29 :

42 sc (42)

Round 30 :

Work this round in back loops: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36). See steps to the right how to make dec in back loops.

Round 31 :

[4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

Round 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.

Round 33 :

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

Round 34 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 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. (Legs finished, see picture 20.)

— Tail :

Info :

Work with Brown color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Round 3 :

[3 sc, inc] x 2 (10)

Round 4 :

[4 sc, inc] x 2 (12)

Round 5 :

[5 sc, inc] x 2 (14)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

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

Round 10 :

22 sc (22)

Round 11 :

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

Round 12 :

26 sc (26)

Round 13 :

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

Round 14 :

dec, 28 sc (29)

Round 15 :

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

Round 16 :

31 sc, dec (32)

Round 17 :

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

Round 18 :

dec, 34 sc (35)

Round 19 :

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

Round 20 :

dec, 37 sc (38)

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

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

Round 23 :

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

Round 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. (Tail finished, see picture 26.)

— Assembly :

Info :

Tip! If you haven't already, start by giving more depth to the eyes by pulling a yarn between the eyes. Start by attaching the nose to the head between rnd 3 and 7. With the yarn tail make a line under the nose, twice to between rnd 4 and 5.

Item :

Attach the pouch around the lower part of the belly. The pouch should follow the edge of the belly.

Item :

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.

Item :

Attach the ears to the head between rounds 25 and 28, aligned above the eyes. The ears should point upwards.

Item :

Attach the belly on the body's front - top of the belly (the narrow side) should be aligned with the top of the body. The 'bump' on the body is the back (see picture on page 8).

Item :

Note! Before attaching the legs - have in mind that when baby is inside the pouch it can be a little bit heavy in the front and make the mommy kangaroo fall forward. If you want to be absolutely sure it will not fall forward, place something small in the pouch, or make the baby first.

Item :

Now attach the legs. Place the legs on each side of the body. Before you start to sew, pin the legs to the body, then pin the tail too. This is to check the overall balance. Make also sure the legs are pointing straight forward. The body should be approx 3,5 cm (1,5 inch) above the ground.

Item :

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.

Item :

Attach the arms on each side of the body between rounds 31 and 35.

Item :

When you sew the legs to the body, press the legs against the body for a neat finish.

— Baby Head :

Info :

Work with Brown color. Use smaller set for baby — instructions shown in pattern images.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4-6 :

18 sc - 3 rounds (18)

Round 7 :

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

Round 8 :

[3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 9-11 :

30 sc - 3 rounds (30)

Info :

Place the security eyes between round 7 and 8 with 8 stitches (on rnd 8) between the eyes. Use 7 mm security eyes for baby.

Round 12 :

[3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 13 :

24 sc (24)

Info :

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

Round 14 :

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

Round 15 :

[1 sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 16 :

[dec] x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a small yarn tail. Weave the tail through front loops and close. (Head finished.)

— Baby Body :

Info :

Work with Brown color.

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

[inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5-8 :

24 sc - 4 rounds (24)

Round 9 :

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

Round 10-12 :

20 sc - 3 rounds (20)

Round 13 :

[3 sc, dec] x 4 (16)

Round 14-15 :

16 sc - 2 rounds (16)

Info :

Stuff the body with filling and fasten off leaving a tail to sew to head. (Body finished, see picture 30.)

— Baby Ears, Arms, Tail, Feet, Upper Legs :

Baby Ears :

Make 2. Work with Brown color. Do not stuff. Rnd1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4). Rnd2: [inc, 1 sc] x 2 (6). Rnd3: [inc, 2 sc] x 2 (8). Rnd4: [inc, 3 sc] x 2 (10). Rnd5-6: 10 sc - 2 rounds (10). Rnd7: [dec, 3 sc] x 2 (8). Fold, sew across and fasten off. (Ears finished, see picture 32.)

Baby Arms :

Make 2. Work with Brown color. Do not stuff. Rnd1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6). Rnd2-4: 6 sc - 3 rounds (6). Put stitches together and make 3 sc across. Rnd5: 1 ch, skip ch and start on next stitch; 3 sc in front loops, 3 sc in back loops (6). Rnd6-9: 6 sc - 4 rounds (6). Fasten off and leave tail for attaching. (Arms finished, see picture 33.)

Baby Tail :

Work with Brown color. Do not stuff. Rnd1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4). Rnd2: [1 sc, inc] x 2 (6). Rnd3: 6 sc (6). Rnd4: [inc] x 2, 4 sc (8). Rnd5: 1 sc, [inc] x 2, 5 sc (10). Rnd6: 2 sc, [inc] x 2, 6 sc (12). Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew to body. Do not stuff; it should be soft and bendable when baby is placed in pouch. (Tail finished, see picture 34.)

Baby Feet :

Make 2. Work with Brown color. Do not stuff. Rnd1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6). Rnd2-7: 6 sc - 6 rounds (6). Fasten off and leave long tail. Weave tail through front loops and pull to close, insert needle into middle of magic ring and pull out between rounds 5-6. Do not cut yarn tail; use this to sew to upper legs. (Feet finished, see picture 36.)

Baby Upper Legs :

Make 2. Work with Brown color. Rnd1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6). Rnd2: [inc] x 6 (12). Rnd3: [1 sc, inc] x 6 (18). Rnd4: 18 sc (18). Rnd5: [1 sc, dec] x 6 (12). Stuff very lightly. Rnd6: [dec] x 6 (6). Fasten off and leave tail to sew to body. (Upper legs finished, see picture 37.) Place feet on each leg on the opposite of each other. (See picture 39.)

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the nose to the head between rounds 3 and 7; use the yarn tail to embroider a line under the nose twice between rounds 4 and 5 for the muzzle detail.
  • Attach the pouch around the lower part of the belly so it follows the edge of the belly; pin in place and sew with long tail from the pouch piece.
  • Attach the head to the body between rounds 18 and 27 of the head; add filling to the neck before closing to stabilize the joining.
  • Pin legs and tail before sewing to check balance; attach the tail centered between the legs on the back (between rounds 6 and 21) and ensure the body sits about 3.5 cm above the ground.
  • Attach the ears to the head between rounds 25 and 28 aligned above the eyes so they point upwards, and sew arms to the body between rounds 31 and 35.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round particularly when creating the head and body to keep your counts accurate.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but in stages; add small amounts of stuffing at a time to keep smooth shapes and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Pin all parts (legs, tail, pouch) in place before sewing to check balance and positioning, especially because the pouch and baby can shift the center of gravity.

This delightful Mommy Kangaroo and Baby pattern brings a sweet handmade duo to life with clear instructions and charming details. Make one as a keepsake or a thoughtful gift that can be cherished for years. Enjoy every stitch, personalize the colors, and have fun creating this cuddly pair! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Mommy Kangaroo measures approximately 30.5 cm (12 inches) in height and the Baby measures approximately 12.5 cm (5 inches) when using the recommended yarn and 2.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will affect the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and expect changes in proportions and required yarn amounts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in rounds and rows is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish the set in 5-7 hours, though the time can vary depending on experience, customization and how many breaks you take.