Amigurumi Crochet Panda Pattern

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!

Needed Materials and Tools

• Colors: black, white, green
• This pattern was crocheted using the “Schachenmayr Catania” yarn (100% Cotton, Meterage: 125 m, Yarn Ball Weight: 50 g, Yarn Weight: Sport – 5ply / Fine (2)) in the following colors:
• Black (Schwarz (110)), White (Weiß (106)), Khaki (Khaki (212))
• 2.5 mm Crochet Hook
• 6 mm Safety Eyes
• Polyfill
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker

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Crochet the Head and Body

The head and body is crocheted in one piece in White and Black in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches.

Use the check boxes to mark your finished rounds, rows and steps.

• Crochet the head and body in spiral rounds in White.
• Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
• Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (18 stitches).
• Round 4: 1 sc, 1 increase, [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24 stitches).
• Round 5: [3 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (30 stitches).
• Round 6-11: 6 rounds, each round 30 sc (30 stitches). Attach the eyes and then continue crocheting the next round.
• Round 12: [3 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (24 stitches).
• Round 13: 1 sc, 1 decrease, [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18 stitches).
• Round 14: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
• Round 15: Color change to Black. Crochet the complete round into the front loop only. [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (18 stitches).
• Round 16: Fill the head with polyfill. Crochet 18 sc (18 stitches).
• Round 17: 1 sc, 1 increase, [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24 stitches).
• Round 18-19: Color change to White. 2 rounds, each round 24 sc (24 stitches).
• Round 20: 1 sc, 1 decrease, [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18 stitches).
• Round 21: Crochet the complete round into the back loop only. [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
• Round 22: Fill the body only with some polyfill, do not stuff the body too full. [1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously, close the opening, weave in and hide the leftover yarn.

Crochet the Legs (2x)

The legs are crocheted in Black in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 legs. The finished legs do not need to be filled with polyfill.

• Crochet the legs in spiral rounds in Black.
• Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
• Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
• Round 3: Crochet the complete round into the back loop only. Crochet 12 sc (12 stitches).
• Round 4-5: 2 rounds, each round 12 sc (12 stitches).
• Round 6: [1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the Arms (2x)

The arms are crocheted in Black in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 arms.

• Crochet the arms in spiral rounds in Black.
• Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
• Round 2: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (9 stitches).
• Round 3-4: 2 rounds, each round 9 sc (9 stitches).
• Round 5: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
• Finish: Fill the arms with a little bit of polyfill. Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the Ears (2x)

The ears are crocheted in Black in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 ears.

• Crochet the ears in spiral rounds in Black.
• Round 1: 5 sc into the Magic Ring (5 stitches).
• Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (10 stitches).
• Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (15 stitches).
• Round 4-5: 2 rounds, each round 15 sc (15 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the Muzzle

The muzzle is crocheted in White in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches.

• Crochet the muzzle in spiral rounds in White.
• Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
• Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
• Round 3: Crochet 12 sc (12 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the Bamboo Shoot

The bamboo shoot is crocheted in Khaki in rows with chain stitches, slip stitches and half double crochet stitches.

• Crochet the bamboo shoot in rows in Khaki.
• Row 1: Crochet 10 chain stitches (10 stitches).
• 1st Leaf: 1 slip stitch into the 2nd stitch from hook, 2 half double crochet, 1 slip stitch.
• 2nd Leaf: 5 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch into the 2nd stitch from hook, 2 half double crochet, 1 slip stitch.
• Row 2: 5 slip stitches along the initial chain.
• Finish: Cut the yarn, sew in and hide the leftover thread.

Assembling

Legs: After you’ve finished crocheting all pieces, start sewing the legs onto the body. Start sewing the first leg onto the body directly over the edge that was created by the round that was crocheted only into the back loop. Sew on the second leg 4 to 5 stitches left or right from the first leg, again just over the edge.

Arms: Sew the arms left and right onto the body, 1 stitch row under the “neck”. Do not sew the arms directly over the legs but slightly behind the legs.

Eyes: Attach the safety eyes after the 7th stitch row counting from the top center of the head. The eyes are 4 stitches apart from each other. Back to the crochet pattern.

Ears: Press the ears together so that they are arched outward to one side. Sew the ears after the 2nd stitch row to the left and right from the center of the head. Sew on the ears in an arc running backwards, so that the ears are sewn on with a small inward arching.

Muzzle: Sew the muzzle onto the head centered below the eyes.

Nose: Embroider the nose with a Black thread. Embroider the nose on the middle of the just sewn on muzzle. To do this, pull the thread horizontally several times from one stitch through the next, skipping 1 stitch between those stitches.

Bamboo: Use a Khaki colored thread to sew the bamboo shoot to the end of one of the arms (scientists are not sure yet if panda’s are left or right handed).

DONE!