Stitch Your Own Cuddly Companion: Adorable Panda Amigurumi Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

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Adorable Crochet Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own cuddly companion with this detailed crochet panda pattern. This project is perfect for amigurumi lovers looking to make a sweet, stylized panda with a cozy little scarf. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to bring this cute bear to life!

Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hooks: 3.0mm and 3.5mm (US C/2 and E/4)
  • Yarn:
    • White cotton (approx. 50g)
    • Dark grey cotton (approx. 50g)
    • Pink cotton (approx. 20g)
    • Green wool (approx. 20g)
  • Accessories:
    • Black embroidery thread for the face
    • Synthetic fiberfill stuffing
    • Fabric glue
    • Embroidery needle
    • Grey felt (for eye patches)
    • 5mm safety eyes
    • One small wooden button

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • mr: magic ring
  • r: round
  • incr: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • decr: decrease (sc 2 together)
  • BLO: back loop only

Step-by-Step Pattern

Legs and Lower Body

Legs (Make 2): Use grey yarn.

  • r1: 4 sc in mr (4)
  • r2: incr in each st (8)
  • r3: 8 sc BLO (8)
  • r4: (3 sc, incr) repeat 2 times (10)
  • r5: (4 sc, incr) repeat 2 times (12)
  • r6: (5 sc, incr) repeat 2 times (14)
  • r7: 14 sc (14)

Finish the first leg with a slip stitch and cut the thread. Make the second leg, but do not cut the thread.

Connecting the Legs and Body:

  • r8: Chain 4, work 14 sc across the first leg, chain 4, work 14 sc across the second leg (Total: 36)
  • r9: 36 sc (36)
  • r10: (8 sc, incr) repeat 3 times, 9 sc (39)
  • r11: 10 sc, incr, 9 sc, incr, 8 sc, incr, 9 sc (42)
  • r12: 11 sc, incr, 9 sc, incr, 9 sc, incr, 10 sc (45)
  • r13: 11 sc, incr, 10 sc, incr, 10 sc, incr, 11 sc (48)
  • r14-24: 48 sc (48)
  • r25: 14 sc, decr, 5 sc, decr, 6 sc, decr, 6 sc, decr, 9 sc (44)
  • r26: 44 sc (44)

Sew the opening between the two legs closed and begin stuffing the body.

  • r27: 13 sc, decr, 20 sc, decr, 7 sc (42)
  • r28: 42 sc (42)
  • r29: (5 sc, decr) repeat 6 times (36)
  • r30: (4 sc, decr) repeat 6 times (30)
  • r31: 30 sc (30)

Finish with a slip stitch and stuff the body firmly.

The Head

Use white yarn.

  • r1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • r2: incr in each st (12)
  • r3: (1 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (18)
  • r4: (2 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (24)
  • r5: (3 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (30)
  • r6: (4 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (36)
  • r7: (5 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (42)
  • r8: (6 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (48)
  • r9-18: 48 sc (48)
  • r19: (6 sc, decr) repeat 6 times (42)
  • r20: 42 sc (42)
  • r21: (5 sc, decr) repeat 6 times (36)
  • r22-23: 36 sc (36)
  • r24: (4 sc, decr) repeat 6 times (30)

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

Front Arms (Make 2)

Use grey yarn.

  • r1: 5 sc in mr (5)
  • r2: incr in each st (10)
  • r3-12: 10 sc (10)

Finish with a slip stitch and leave a tail for sewing. Stuff the arms lightly.

Tail

Use grey yarn.

  • r1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • r2: incr in each st (12)
  • r3: 12 sc (12)
  • r4: decr repeat 6 times (6)

Finish with a slip stitch and stuff the tail.

Ears (Make 2)

Use grey yarn.

  • r1: 6 sc in mr (6)
  • r2: incr in each st (12)
  • r3: (1 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (18)
  • r4: (2 sc, incr) repeat 6 times (24)
  • r5-7: 24 sc (24)
  • r8: (2 sc, decr) repeat 6 times (18)

Finish with a slip stitch. Flatten the ears and sew them to the head (between rounds 8-10, leaving 14 stitches between the ears).

Cheeks (Make 2)

Use pink yarn.

  • r1: 3 sc in mr (3)
  • r2: incr in each st (6)

Fasten off and sew or glue the cheeks just below the eyes.

The Scarf

Use the 3.5mm hook and green wool.

  1. Chain until the piece is 26 cm (approx. 10.2 inches) long. Add 1 chain for the turning chain.
  2. Row 1: 1 sc in each chain across. Chain 1, turn.
  3. Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch BLO. Chain 1, turn.
  4. Row 3: 1 sc in each stitch BLO. Chain 1, turn.
  5. Row 4: 1 sc in each stitch BLO. Chain 1, turn.
  6. Row 5: 1 sc in each stitch BLO. Chain 1, turn.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew a wooden button about 1 cm (0.4 inches) from one end. Wrap the scarf around the panda’s neck in a cross pattern and sew it in place.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

  • Eyes: Cut two oval patches from grey felt. Attach the 5mm safety eyes to the felt patches. Glue the felt patches to the head (at round 13, with 8 stitches between the eyes) and secure the safety eyes through the head.
  • Face: Use black embroidery thread to sew a small “X” or triangle for the nose and mouth.
  • Body Parts: Sew the head to the body, the front arms to the sides, and the tail to the back (between rounds 11-14).

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