Amigurumi Panda Free Pattern

Welcome to the world of amigurumi crafting! This delightful panda, complete with a charming red tie, is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern guides you step by step to create your very own cuddly companion.

Project Details

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 20 cm (8 inches) tall

Materials

DK yarn in white, black, and red
2.5 mm crochet hook
10-12 mm safety eyes
Safety nose or black yarn for embroidery
Fiberfill stuffing
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR = Magic Ring
SC = Single Crochet
INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC = Decrease (invisible preferred)
CH = Chain
SL ST = Slip Stitch
FO = Fasten Off
BLO = Back Loop Only

Pattern

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 SC [6]

R2: INC x6 [12]

R3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]

R4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]

R5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]

R6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]

R7–14: SC around [36]

R15: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]

R16: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]

R17: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]

R18: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]

R19: DEC x6 [6]

Fasten off and close.

Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced about 8 stitches apart. Attach or embroider a safety nose just above the center.

With black yarn:

R1: MR, 6 SC [6]

R2: INC x6 [12]

R3: SC around [12]

Fasten off and flatten. Stitch around the safety eyes on the head.

With white yarn:

R1: MR, 6 SC [6]

R2: INC x6 [12]

R3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]

R4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]

R5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]

R6–10: SC around [30]

Change to black yarn

R11–16: SC around [30]

R17: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]

R18: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]

R19: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]

Stuff well.

R20: DEC x6 [6]

Fasten off and weave to close.

With black yarn:

R1: MR, 6 SC [6]

R2: (SC, INC) x3 [9]

R3–11: SC around [9]

Stuff lightly. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Attach below the head.

With black yarn:

R1: MR, 6 SC [6]

R2: INC x6 [12]

R3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]

R4–6: SC around [18]

R7: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]

R8–10: SC around [12]

Stuff firmly. Fasten off and sew to the base of the body.

With black yarn:

R1: MR, 6 SC [6]

R2: INC x6 [12]

R3: SC around [12]

Fasten off, flatten, and sew onto either side of the head.

With red yarn:

CH 8

R1: SC in 2nd CH from hook, SC across [7]

R2–4: SC across [7]

R5: DEC, 3 SC, DEC [5]

R6: SC across [5]

R7: DEC x2 [3]

R8: DEC [1]

Fasten off.

For the knot section, CH 10, SC across for 1 row. Fasten off and wrap around the top of the tie as a knot. Stitch or glue into place.

Assembly

Sew the head onto the body. Attach the arms just below the head, and sew on the legs and ears. Add eye patches and safety features. Stitch on the red tie to complete the look.

For extra cuteness, embroider a small smile on your panda!