Wilbur the Wombat

African Flower Pattern

£4.00

Meet Wilbur!

Meet Wilbur, an adorable wombat created using beautiful African Flower motifs! With his chunky little body, sturdy legs and sweet face, Wilbur is full of charm and makes a fun, rewarding crochet project for wildlife lovers and anyone who enjoys creating unusual amigurumi.

Whether you're making a thoughtful handmade gift, adding an Australian native to your African Flower collection, or simply looking for your next crochet adventure, Wilbur is sure to become a firm favourite.

💛 Why You'll Love This Pattern

  • Beautiful African Flower motif construction

  • Easy-to-follow written crochet pattern

  • Step-by-step colour photographs

  • Instant PDF download

  • Written in English using US crochet terms

  • Perfect for handmade gifts, wildlife lovers and African Flower collections

  • Helpful assembly tips throughout

📏 Finished Size

When made using Double Knit (DK) yarn, your finished wombat measures approximately:

  • 4¼ inches (11 cm) high

  • 8 inches (20 cm) from nose to tail

The finished size will vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size and crochet tension. For a larger Wilbur, simply use Aran or Chunky yarn.

⭐ Skill Level

Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.

You'll need a basic knowledge of:

  • Magic Ring

  • Single Crochet (sc)

  • Double Crochet (dc)

The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology, but can easily be converted to UK terms if preferred.

🧶 Materials

For the sample shown, I used Stylecraft Special Double Knit yarn:

  • Approximately 20 g Stone

  • 40 g Mocha

  • 15 g Walnut

You'll also need:

  • 2 mm crochet hook

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Toy stuffing (Polyfill)

  • Long upholstery needle

  • Darning needle

  • Dressmakers pins

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors

A complete materials list is included in the pattern.

📄 Pattern Includes

Your downloadable PDF includes:

  • Complete written crochet instructions

  • African Flower motif construction

  • Step-by-step colour photographs

  • Clear assembly guidance

  • Helpful crochet tips throughout

The pattern can be viewed on your computer, tablet or mobile device, or printed if you prefer to crochet from paper.

🎁 Perfect For

  • Wildlife lovers

  • Australian animal enthusiasts

  • Handmade gifts

  • Nursery décor

  • African Flower collections

  • Amigurumi enthusiasts

  • Nature-inspired home décor

⚡ Instant Download

Your PDF pattern will be available to download immediately after checkout, so you can start crocheting straight away.

📌 Please Note

  • This listing is for a digital PDF crochet pattern only

  • No finished wombat is included

  • Written in English using US crochet terminology

  • Due to the nature of digital downloads, refunds cannot be offered once the file has been downloaded

© Copyright

This crochet pattern is for personal use only. It may not be copied, redistributed, translated, shared or resold in any format.

Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities, provided credit is given to the designer.

If you have any questions before or after your purchase, please don't hesitate to get in touch—I'm always happy to help.

Happy Hooking! 🧶