Dive into the world of crochet cuteness with our amigurumi free pattern for an adorable panda amigurumi! This delightful project brings the beloved panda bear to life in the form of a cuddly and charming crochet creation. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, you’ll love crafting your own panda buddy with our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful photos. Crochet your way to creating a lovable amigurumi panda that will bring joy and whimsy to any space or make a heartfelt gift for a friend!
The PANDA
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Materials
-Hook: 4 mm
-Yarn: Main body color – ‘Himalaya dolphin baby’ (white) Secondary color
– ‘Himalaya dolphin baby’ (black, pink) Brown for the hat
-16 mm safety eyes -15/22 mm safety nose -Joints (30 mm) [optional]
-Yarn needle
-Scissors
-Hollowfiber
-St. marker
Abbreviations
MR – magic Ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
Sc-single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
BLO – back loop only
cc – color change
(…) – repeat the instructions in
parentheses
X… – repeat the instructions the number
of times shown
FO – fasten off
*DO NOT LEAVE ANY THREAD FOR SEWING ON PARTS WHERE IT IS NOT SPECIFIED. ONLY THE HEAD AND TAIL ARE SEWN ON. THE OTHER PARTS WILL BE ATTACHED AS YOU CROCHET.
PATTERN
EARS (x2)
Start with the black
1: 8 sc in a MR
2: 8 inc (16)
3: 3 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 4 sc (18)
4: 18 sc around
5: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc (16)
6: 2 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc, 2 dec, 2 sc (12) 2 sc, fold in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides
cut the yarn, FO, don’t stuff
Tail
Start with the black
1: 6 sc in a MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: 12 sc
4: (sc, dec)*4 (8)
stuff lightly cut the yarn, FO
leaving a tail for sewing place the tail between R7 &R9
Amigurumi Panda Arms(x2)
Start with the black Stuff the arms as you go (R1-12)
1: 6 sc in a MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: 4 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc (15)
4:15 sc around
5: 5 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc (12)
6: 12 sc around
7: 5 sc, inc, 6 sc (13)
8-13: 13 sc around (6 rows)
14: 5 sc, dec, 6 sc (12)
15: 12 sc around
2 sc, fold in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides cut the yarn, FO
Amigurumi Panda Legs (x2)
*I have two options for crocheting the legs.
Start with the pink
Stuff the legs as you go (R1-15)
1: 8 sc in a MR
2: 8 inc (16) (cc to black)
3: (sc, inc)*8 (24)
4: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
5: 30 sc (BLO)
6: 30 sc around
7: 9 sc, 6 dec, 9 sc (24)
8: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18)
9: 7 sc, 2 dec, 7 sc (16)
10-12: 16 sc around (3 rows)
13: dec, 14 sc (15)
14-16: 15 sc around (3 rows)
17: (sc, dec)*5 (10)
2 sc, fold in half (make sure feet are facing forward, not to the side. Adjust stitches if necessary) and crochet 5 sc through both sides cut the yarn, FO
Amigurumi Panda Body
Start with the main
1: 6 sc in a MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
7: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
8: (6 sc, inc)*2, 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 7 sc (48)
9: (version without using joints) 9 sc, 5 sc tog with leg, 18 sc, 5 sc tog with leg, 11 sc (48)
[Make sure the legs are facing forward and symmetrical to each other, adjust the stitch if necessary]
9: (version with joints) 48 sc around
10-12:48 sc around (3 rows)
*Attach the legs with joints to the body after
12. This process is demonstrated in my video tutorial
13: (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
14: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
15: 36 sc around
16: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
17: 30 sc around [cc to black]
18: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
19-20: 24 sc around (2 rows)
21: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
22: 2 sc, 6 sc tog with arm, 3 sc, 6 sc tog with arm, sc (18) [cc to white]
(Adjust if necessary)
23: dec, 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (16)
cut the yarn, FO, leaving a tail for sewing
Amigurumi Panda Head
Start with the main
1: 6 sc in a MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: 2 sc, (3 sc in one st)*2, 4 sc, (3 sc in one st)*2, 2 sc (20)
4: 5 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 5 sc (22)
5-6: 22 sc around (2 rows)
[HOW TO CROCHET R7-R10 IS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO TUTORIAL]
In rounds 7 – 10 you will be color changing. The black text – white yarn, the red text – black yarn. (watch video tutorial)
7: 6 sc, 3 inc, 3 inc, 3 inc, 7 sc (31)
8: 6 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 7 sc (36)
9: 7 sc, inc, sc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, sc, inc, 8 sc (41)
10: 9 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, sc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 9 sc (46)
11: 13 sc, inc, 19 sc, inc, 12 sc (48)
important
*Place the eyes between rows 8 and 9, about 7 visible sts apart
*Place the nose between rows 3 and 4
12-14: 48 sc around (3 rows)
15: (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
In R16, we’re going to add on the ears. (watch video tutorial)
Adjust stitch if necessary. Refer to the photo when adding the ears. (see pic)
16: 12 sc, 6 sc tog with ear, 7 sc, sc tog with ear, 11 sc (42)
17: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
18: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30) *start stuffing
19: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24) R20: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
21: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
22: 6 dec
!NEXT WE’LL EMBROIDER THE FACE. I SHOW YOU HOW TO SHAPE OF FACE IN MY VIDEO TUTORIAL. (QR)
Cut the yarn, close the hole, sew the head to the body.
Amigurumi Panda Hat
1: 5 sc in a MR
2: 5 inc (10)
3: 10 sc around
4: (sc, inc)*5 (15)
5: (2 sc, inc)*5 (20)
6: (3 sc, inc)*5 (25)
7: 3 sc,
ch 9, 6 st skip, 8 sc, ch 9, 6 st skip, 3 sc (32) Try the hat on head and adjust stitch if necessary [see pics]
8:3 sc, 9 sc on the chain, 8 sc, 9 sc on the chain, 3 sc (32)
9: (6 sc, inc)*3, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc (36)
10: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
11: (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
12: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
VIDEO TUTORIAL (DIFFICULT MOMENTS)
13: (8sc, inc)*6 (60)
14-15: 60 sc around (2 rows)
16: 60 sl st
Cut the yarn, FO
