Introduction
Welcome to the world of amigurumi! This adorable panda pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. With its charming red bow and simple design, this panda makes a delightful gift or home decor piece.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
- Finished Size: 18–22 cm (7–8.5 in) tall
Materials
- DK yarn in:
- White (main head and belly)
- Black (arms, ears, legs, eye patches)
- Red (bow)
- Pink (optional for blush cheeks)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Black embroidery thread
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
Pattern
Head (White)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7 – (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8 – (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
R9–R16 – sc around (48)
R17 – (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
R18 – (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R19 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R20 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R21 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R22 – (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R23 – dec × 6 (6), FO.
Insert safety eyes between R11–R12, spaced 9 stitches apart. Position eye patches behind eyes before securing them. Add pink blush below patches for soft cheeks.
Eye Patches × 2 (Black)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
R3 – (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
R4 – (3 sc, inc) × 3 (15)
R5 – sc around (15)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 3 (18)
FO, flatten into an oval shape. Sew behind eyes so that the bottom of the patch extends 1 round below the eyes for a natural curve.
Body (White → Black)
R1 – MR 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
R6 – (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
R7 – (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
R8–R11 – sc around (42)
Switch to black yarn
R12–R16 – sc around (42)
R17 – (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
R18 – (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
R19 – (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
R20 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R21 – (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R22 – dec × 6 (6), FO and close.
The belly remains white; black covers back and shoulders for correct coloration.
Arms × 2 (Black)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (2 sc, inc) × 4 (16)
R4 – sc around (16)
R5 – BLO sc around (16) → subtle crease
R6–R9 – sc around (16)
R10 – (2 sc, dec) × 4 (12)
FO, stuff lightly. Attach to upper sides of the body just below the head.
Legs × 2 (Black)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5 – sc around (24) → round paw
R6 – BLO (sc, dec) × 6 (18) → paw crease
R7–R8 – sc around (18)
R9 – (2 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R10–R11 – sc around (12), FO.
Stuff firmly and sew to the lower part of the body for a sitting position.
Ears × 2 (Black)
R1 – MR, 6 sc (6)
R2 – inc × 6 (12)
R3 – (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4 – sc around (18), FO.
Flatten slightly. Sew diagonally to the upper side corners of the head (not top center).
Red Bow
Ch 7
R1–5 – sc across [6]
FO, leaving a long tail. Wrap the yarn around the center 5–6 times to form a tight cinch. Sew to the panda’s right ear (viewer’s left).
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body, aligning the bottom of the head with the top white belly.
- Attach arms below the neck line, slightly forward.
- Sew legs symmetrically on the bottom sides for a seated position.
- Attach ears on head corners, angled slightly outward.
- Sew on the red bow.
- Embroider the nose as a small oval centered between the eyes on R13–R14, and add a short downward mouth line.
- Add pink blush under the eyes.
Final Notes
Your crocheted panda is complete — perfectly round, soft, and cheerful with its rosy cheeks and red bow! This little panda is ideal as a kawaii desk buddy, baby gift, or adorable room decor piece.
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