This Crochet Panda Free Pattern allows you to make an amigurumi panda similar to a panda squishmallow. The crochet panda plushie is perfect for cuddles!
Today I will show you how to crochet a panda with this free crochet panda pattern.
I personally love panda bears, and they are one of my favorite exhibits when I go to the zoo. Which is why I needed to make a crochet panda to love and adore! Making this panda amigurumi is quite simple and can be done in just a day or two!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Type: I used acrylic yarn for this little panda pattern. Any type of yarn would work for this panda pattern—cotton, chunky, etc. Chunky yarn would make this panda HUGE!
- Stitch Tension: My stitches are very tight when I crochet stuffed animals. If your tension is a bit loose, try yarning under instead of over to make the stitches tighter and more closely knit.
- Size: Using a 5mm hook (H hook), the final size of the crochet panda pattern is roughly 10 inches high and 7 inches across.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Polyfill
- Safety eyes
- H hook (5mm)
- 1 skein of white yarn
- 1 skein of black yarn
- Small ball of light sage yarn
- Small ball of darker sage yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends and sewing pieces together
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) - 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Chains (ch)
- Decrease (dec) - 1 stitch in 2 stitches
🧋 Variations
Try using chunky yarn for a very crochet panda! Also try switching out the black for any type of color to make your panda more unique!
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Panda Free Pattern
For this pattern we will mostly be working in rounds.
Panda Body:
Round 1: Using white yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Inc, then sc. Then repeat until the end of the round. (18)
Round 4: Inc, then sc x2. Then repeat until the end of the round. (24)
Round 5: Inc, then sc x3. Then repeat until the end of the round. (30)
Round 6: Inc, then sc x4. Then repeat until the end of the round. (36)
Round 7: Inc, then sc x5. Then repeat until the end of the round. (42)
Round 8: Inc, then sc x6. Then repeat until the end of the round. (48)
Round 9: Inc, then sc x7. Then repeat until the end of the round. (54)
Round 10: Inc, then sc x8. Then repeat until the end of the round. (60)
Round 11: Sc in every stitch (60)
Round 12: Inc, then sc x19. Then repeat until the end of the round. (63)
Round 13: Sc in every stitch (63)
Round 14: Inc, then sc x20. Then repeat until the end of the round. (66)
Round 15 -17: Sc in every stitch (66)
Make a color change by making a sc in the last stitch of the round, but instead of yarning over with white yarn, yarn over with black and pull through so it loops around your hook.
Then go under the 2 white yarn loops so only the black loop is on your hook.
Round 18: In black, Inc, then sc x21. Then repeat until the end of the round. (69)
Round 19-23: Sc in every stitch (69)
Round 24: Make a color change to white. In white, Inc, sc x22, then repeat for the rest of the round. (72)
Round 25-30: Sc in every stitch. (72)
Round 31: Inc, then sc x23. Then repeat until the end of the round. (75)
Round 32-37: Sc in every stitch (75)
Round 38: Inc, then sc x24. Then repeat for the rest of the round.(78)
Round 39-42: Sc in every stitch. (78)
Round 43: Dec, then sc x24. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (75)
Round 44: Sc in every stitch. (75)
Round 45: Dec, then sc x23. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (72)
Round 46: Sc in every stitch. (72)
Round 47: Dec, then sc x7. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (64)
Round 48: Dec, then sc x6. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (56)
Round 49: Dec, then sc x5. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (48) [Stuff the body]
Round 50: Dec, then sc x4. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (40)
Round 51: Dec, then sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (32)
Round 52: Dec, then sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (24)
Round 53: Dec, then sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round. (16)
Round 54: Dec, then repeat for the rest of the round (8)
Fasten off and sew shut. Weave in the end.
Ears x2:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
Round 3: Inc, then sc. Then repeat until end of round. (18)
Round 4-6: Sc in every stitch (18)
Round 7: Dec, then sc. Then repeat until end of round. (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tail:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc, then sc. Then repeat until end of round. (9)
Round 3: Inc, then sc x2. Then repeat until end of round. (12)
Round 4-5: Sc in every stitch (12)
Round 6: Dec, then sc. Then repeat until end of round. (9). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Eyes x2:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6) Join the circle, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Add safety eyes to the middle of the eyes.
Arms x2:
Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc, then sc. Then repeat until end of round. (9)
Round 3: Inc, then sc x2. Then repeat until end of round. (12)
Round 4-13: Sc in every stitch (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Bamboo:
Round 1: Using light sage yarn, make a MR and make sc x8 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x8 in the second chain from the hook. (8)
Round 2-20: Sc x8 (8). Stuff with polyfill as you go. When you get to the last row fasten off and sew shut.
Bamboo leaves x2:
Ch x7, skip the first ch and make a sl st into the next ch, then in the following ch’s: sc, hdc, dc,hdc, sc x3 (this is to help curve to the other side of the chain), then in the next stitch continue making a sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, then a sl st. Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Sewing:
Sew the bamboo leaves to the side of the bamboo and then sew to one of the arms so it looks like it's holding it.
Panda sewing:
Sew ears to the top of the head.
Place eyes where you would like them below the ears and sew. Embroider a mouth if you would like, I made a simple T shape for the nose and mouth.
Sew the tail to the back of the panda near its base.
Sew the arms to the sides of the panda, on the black strip.
And now you have a completed amigurumi panda made from my crochet panda free pattern!
🐌Expert Tips
- Filling Options: I used polyfill as the filling, but you can make the panda heavier by adding beans or beads to the bottom to create a weighted stuffed animal. This option is great if you want it to stand up or serve as a weighted comfort toy.
- Adding Weight: If you decide to add beans or beads for a weighted effect, consider using a small fabric pouch to contain them. This prevents the filling from shifting and helps maintain the shape of your panda.
- Embellishing Details: For added character, consider using felt or embroidery to create facial features or patterns. This can give your panda a unique personality.
🧵 Pattern FAQs
Of course! Do what works for you!
Usually, I work with black yarn in a naturally lit room with a bright table lamp directed at my work. I also have a set of light-up crochet hooks that I use when I need more visibility.
I've never made a panda with size 6 yarn, but it would probably be closer to 16-18 inches tall.
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If you tried this Crochet Panda Free Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Panda Free Pattern
Materials
- 1 skein of white yarn
- 1 skein of black yarn
- 1 Small ball of light sage yarn
- 1 Small ball of a darker sage color yarn
- Polyfill
- Safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- 5mm crochet hook
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- ch = Chain
- dec = Decrease (1 stitch in 2 stitches)
Notes
- Used acrylic yarn for the petite panda pattern; any yarn type works (cotton, chunky, etc.).
- Chunky yarn will create a larger panda.
- For tighter stitches, try yarning under instead of over.
- With a 5mm (H) hook, the finished size is about 10 inches high and 7 inches wide.
- Fill with polyfill or add beans/beads for weight.
- Experiment with chunky yarn or different colors for a unique panda!
Instructions
- For this pattern we will mostly be working in rounds.
- Round 1: Using white yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (18)
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2, inc, sc x2 and repeat until end of round (24)
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3, inc, sc x3 and repeat until end of round (30)
- Round 6: Inc, sc x4, inc, sc x4 and repeat until end of round (36)
- Round 7: Inc, sc x5, inc, sc x5 and repeat until end of round (42)
- Round 8: Inc, sc x6, inc, sc x6 and repeat until end of round (48)
- Round 9: Inc, sc x7, inc, sc x7 and repeat until end of round (54)
- Round 10: Inc, sc x8, inc, sc x8 and repeat until end of round (60)
- Round 11: Sc in every stitch (60)
- Round 12: Inc, sc x19, repeat for the rest of the round (63)
- Round 13: Sc in every stitch (63)
- Round 14: Inc, sc x20, repeat the rest of the round (66)
- Round 15 -17: Sc in every stitch (66)
- Round 18: In black, Inc, sc x21, repeat for the rest of the round (69)
- Make a color change by making a sc in the last stitch of the round, but instead of yarning over with white yarn, yarn over with black and pull through so it loops around your hook. Then go under the 2 white yarn loops so only the black loop is on your hook.
- Round 19-23: Sc in every stitch (69)
- Round 24: Make a color change to white. In white, Inc, sc x22, repeat for the rest of the round (72)
- Round 25-30: Sc in every stitch (72)
- Round 31: Inc, sc x23, repeat for the rest of the round (75)
- Round 32-37: Sc in every stitch (75)
- Round 38: Inc, sc x24, repeat for the rest of the round (78)
- Round 39-42: Sc in every stitch (78)
- Round 43: Dec, sc x24, repeat for the rest of the round (75)
- Round 44: Sc in every stitch (75)
- Round 45: Dec, sc x23, repeat for the rest of the round (72)
- Round 46: Sc in every stitch (72)
- Round 47: Dec, sc x7, repeat for the rest of the round (64)
- Round 48: Dec, sc x6, repeat for the rest of the round (56)
- Round 49: Dec, sc x5, repeat for the rest of the round (48) [Stuff the body]
- Round 50: Dec, sc x4, repeat for the rest of the round (40)
- Round 51: Dec, sc x3, repeat for the rest of the round (32)
- Round 52: Dec, sc x2, repeat for the rest of the round (24)
- Round 53: Dec, sc, repeat for the rest of the round (16)
- Round 54: Dec, repeat for the rest of the round (8)
- Fasten off and sew shut. Weave in the end.
Eyes x2:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6) join the circle, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Add safety eyes to the middle of the eyes.
Ears x2:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in every sc. (12)
- Round 3: Inc, sc, inc, sc and repeat until end of round (18)
- Round 4-6: Sc in every stitch (18)
- Round 7: Dec, sc and repeat for the rest of the round (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tail:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc, sc, repeat until end of round (9)
- Round 3: Inc, sc x2, repeat until end of round (12)
- Round 4-5: Sc in every stitch (12)
- Round 6: Dec, sc, repeat until end of round (9). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Arms x2:
- Round 1: Using black yarn, make a MR and make sc x6 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x6 in the second chain from the hook. (6)
- Round 2: Inc, sc, repeat until end of round (9)
- Round 3: Inc, sc x2, repeat until end of round (12)
- Round 4-13: Sc in every stitch (12). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Bamboo:
- Round 1: Using light sage yarn, make a MR and make sc x8 in the circle. If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 2 and then crochet sc x8 in the second chain from the hook. (8)
- Round 2-20: Sc x8 (8). Stuff with polyfill as you go. When you get to the last row fasten off and sew shut.
Bamboo leaves x2:
- Ch x7, skip the first ch and make a sl st into the next ch, then in the following ch’s: sc, hdc, dc,hdc, sc x3 (this is to help curve to the other side of the chain), then in the next stitch continue making a sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, then a sl st. Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Sewing:
- Sew ears to the top of the head,
- Place eyes where you would like them below the ears and sew. Embroider a mouth if you would like, I made a simple T shape for the nose and mouth.
- Sew the tail to the back of the panda near its base.
- Sew the arms to the sides of the panda, on the black strip.
- Sew the bamboo leaves to the side of the bamboo and then sew to one of the arms so it looks like it's holding it.
- And now you have a completed crochet panda! Perfect for snuggling!
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