Materials

• Crochet Hook – Size 3.00mm or 3.50mm
• Wool or Cotton Yarn 8ply in Brown/Grey, Black & White
• Hobby Fill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Tail

Starting with Brown/Grey Yarn

Create a Slip Knot and CH 2

Round 1 – 4 SC into the 2nd CH from the hook and pull tight, continue to crochet in rounds (4ST)

Round 2 – 2 SC into the first stitch, 1 SC into the next stitch and repeat around (6)

At this point I take the tail from the start and weave it in and trim

Round 3 to Round 4 (2 rounds in total) – SC into every stitch around (6)

Round 5 – 2 SC into the first stitch, 1 SC into the next 2 stitches and repeat around (8)

Round 6 – 7 (2 rounds in total) – SC into every stitch around (8)

Round 8 – 2 DC into the next 2 stitches, 1 SC into the next 6 stitches (10)

Round 9 – SC into every every stitch around (10)

FO leaving a tail for attaching to the body of the Kangaroo

Arms & Legs

Starting with Brown/Grey Yarn

Counting from the bottom, attach yarn for the first arm in row 5 or 6 to the body of the Aussie Pal (attach slightly to the side of the body). Attach yarn for second arm in row 3 or 4 (counting from the bottom in line with the first arm)

Chain 5, Skip 4 ST (in front of the Aussie Pal) and attach into the 5th stitch, turn and SC 8 stitches around the chain, attach to the body at the same place that the arm/leg was started with a SC

FO – Cut yarn leaving a tail and sew up the gap & weave in end

(please note, the number of chains and single crochet used for the arms/legs, may need to be adjusted depending on your hook size and the size pencil you would like the Aussie Pal to fit. The arms/legs will stretch with use so a snug fit on the pencil is best)