Mocked up this koala a few months back for a customer who wanted something for a baby shower that wasnt just another elephant or giraffe. The flower crown was my idea and I think it really makes it. Three chunky five-petal blooms across the top of the head, the koala face underneath with those huge round doe eyes and little rosy circles for cheeks. Its got that kawaii look without being over the top sickly sweet.
4 colours in total: light grey for the face and ear fill, medium grey on the shading and inner ear sections, hot pink on the flowers and cheek rounds, and solid black for all the outline work and eye detail. 3 colour changes, 56 trims. Density sits at 809 density runs about 809 stitches/sq inch and that's what gives the face that soft solid coverage without any fabric peek-through. Sizes go from 4.01 up to the 6-in build at 7.01 inches, stitch count from 14,211 to 25,402.
Use a medium to heavy cutaway stabiliser, the face fill density is high enough that a tearaway wont hold the underlay properly on baby knits. Add a layer of topping on waffle or fluffy fabric so the eye detail and flower petal outlines dont disappear into the pile. Stitch on smooth cotton or linen first if youre testing a new fabric, the fine satin outline reads clearest there.
I get alot of messages asking whether this works for nursery wall hoops and yes, linen in a 7-inch ring looks gorgeous. Last spring a customer sent photos of it on a white onesie gift set and it was honestly one of those where you wish you could post the photo everywhere. Message me if you need help with the file and Ill get back to you right away.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Baby shower gift on a personalised onesie or sleepsuitThe 4-in build lands right on a onesie chest without crowding the neckline, and the pastel grey and pink palette suits any gender.
- Nursery wall hoop in natural linen or cotton canvasHooped on natural linen in a 7-inch ring the grey and pink tones look like proper nursery art.
- Baby blanket corner embroidery for a keepsake giftStitch on the corner of a white cellular blanket in the 4-inch size for a subtle personalised touch.
- Kids backpack or tote bag with kawaii animal themeHot pink flowers on a pale lavender or white canvas tote makes a great party bag for a koala birthday theme.
- Birthday party favour bags for a koala-themed partyThe 4-in build on a kraft paper bag with a satin ribbon handle is a fast shower favour project.
- Matching set on a bib and muslin clothRun matching 3-inch versions on a bib and cloth set, the grey wipes down well and the pink stays bright.
- Pillow cover for a toddler bedroom or nursery chairThe 6-in build stitched onto a white cotton pillow cover in a kids room reads as a proper animal print rather than just craft.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 4.01 × 2.57 in | 14,211 |
| 5.01 × 3.21 in | 17,765 |
| 6.01 × 3.84 in | 21,463 |
| 7.01 × 4.48 in | 25,402 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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