Free Crochet Panda Pattern: Low-Sew Amigurumi Panda Bear

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable, wonderfully sweet, and perfectly charming amigurumi pattern for you to try: the cutest little Panda friend! If you love crafting beautiful handmade toys that perfectly capture classic kawaii plush charm while offering a beautifully detailed, lovable design to keep you engaged, this gorgeous little bamboo-munching buddy is going to be your next favorite make.

This fantastic amigurumi pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable companions in no time that will be cherished as family keepsakes for years! While the instructions highlight a classic black-and-white look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic panda colors for magical brights, soft neutrals, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized plush! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this wonderfully cuddly, completely adorable crochet Panda!

Skill level: intermediate crochet skills and knowledge

Sewing level: low-sew, only the eye patches and head need sewing on

Finished size – using 2.5 mm crochet hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2):

• when seated: 8.25 inches (21 cm)
• when standing: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Pattern Gauge

Flat crochet circle 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter:

– when using 2.5 mm hook (B/1) and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)

– 7 rounds with 42 stitches in the last round

Pattern for gauge:

R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}

R2: INC in each ST around {12}

R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}

R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}

R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 6 {30}

R6: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36}

R7: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 6 {42}

Yarn Requirements

This free crochet panda pattern will work great with the below yarns.

• 100% cotton yarn, 100% acrylic yarn or a blend of cotton and acrylic
• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• Plush yarn/velvet yarn (Bulky #5)

Yarn I used for this Amigurumi panda pattern:

• Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
• 1x skein of navy blue yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 54 – (50g/160m)
• 1x skein of white yarn – YarnArt Jeans – color 62 – (50g/160m)

Purchase YarnArt Jeans yarn from Amazon or from Etsy.

Materials and Equipment

Materials needed:

• a long piece of black yarn for nose embroidery (about 35.5 inches / 90 cm)
• polyester fibre fill

Crochet hook size:

• 2.5 mm crochet hook (B-1) for Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
• 3 mm crochet hook (C-2) for Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook (E-4) for Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
• if using a different weight of yarn then refer to the hook size recommendations on the yarn label but go at least one size smaller

I highly recommend this ergonomic crochet hook set from Amazon as it comes in a stylish case and with other handy accessories such as stitch markers etc.

Other equipment needed:

• scissors
• tapestry needle/yarn needle
• pins with large heads
• stitch marker
• 12 mm safety eyes

Pattern Abbreviations

This free crochet panda pattern is written using US terms.

MR: magic ring (magic circle)

ST: stitch

SC: single crochet stitch

CH: chain

SL ST: slip stitch

INV SL ST: invisible slip stitch (refer to ‘special stitches’ section)

INC: increase = two single crochet stitches in the same stitch

INV DEC: invisible decrease (refer to ‘special stitches’ section)

FO: fasten off

INV FO: invisible fasten off (refer to ‘special stitches’ section)

(…..) x 6: repeat the pattern inside the brackets by the given number (in this example, repeat the pattern in the brackets 6 times)

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of stitches at the end of each round

Special Stitches

INV DEC = invisible decrease:

• insert your hook into the front loop of the next stitch
• then insert your hook into the front loop of the following stitch
• yarn over and draw through the first two loops on the hook (two loops left on the hook)
• yarn over and draw through the remaining two loops on the hook to finish your invisible decrease

INV SL ST = invisible slip stitch – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet invisible slip stitch

INV FO = invisible fasten off – watch this step by step video tutorial on How to crochet invisible fasten off

Video Tutorials

If it is your first time dipping your toes in the world of Amigurumi, then you may find these Amigurumi tutorials handy before you get started with this free crochet pattern.

And don’t forget to watch my step-by-step video tutorials for extra help with my free Amigurumi patterns. Many of my videos also have a left handed version available.

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