Meet this adorable Mini Panda, a sweet little amigurumi full of charm and personality 🐼🖤
This crochet pattern guides you step by step to create a standing mini panda with classic black-and-white details, cute eye patches, and a soft rounded shape.
This project is not a no-sew or super-fast make, but it is a very rewarding one for crocheters who enjoy shaping, color changes, and assembling small details. Perfect as a handmade gift, nursery decoration, or collectible amigurumi, this mini panda is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes.
Grab your yarn and hook, take your time, and enjoy the process of bringing this little panda to life!
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I hope you will enjoy and understand the pattern. If you have any questions, feel free to write to me, I will try my best to help you. And I would love to see your work! 
Crochet Pattern Mini Panda
Start Here:
- Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
- The pattern is written using US terms.
- The panda is worked in continuous rounds, unless stated otherwise.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
- Stuff firmly but do not overstuff.
Material:
- Worsted in black and white
- Size 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- 2 black safety eyes (7.5 mm)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
How to crochet a Mini Panda?
Eyes’ Patches (make 2)
With a 3.5 mm crochet and black yarn.
- Row 1: ch 3.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [(1 sc, 3 sc in the last ch). Working on the other side of the ch: 1sc]. (5)
- Row 3: 1 sl st in the next st (the 1st sc of Row 2).
Fasten off.
Insert the safety eye at the top of the eye patch (opposite the side with 3 sc), but do not secure the backing yet.
Set aside for later.
Legs and Body
We start with the legs and continue directly into the body and head.
Leg 1:
With a 3.5 mm crochet and black yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [2 sc, 1 inc] x2. (8)
- Rounds 3-5: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Fasten off.
Stuff the leg firmly and set aside.
Leg 2:
With a 3.5 mm crochet and black yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [2 sc, 1 inc] x2. (8)
- Rounds 3-5: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Joining the Legs
- Round 6:
- On Leg 2: 2 sc, ch 2.
- Insert the hook into any stitch of Leg 1 and work 8 sc around Leg 1.
- Work 2 sc into the chain-2 space.
- Continue on Leg 2 with 6 sc. (20)
- Round 7: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
Stuff the legs and begin stuffing the body as you work. 
Body
Change to white yarn.
- Rounds 8-12: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
Change to black yarn.
- Rounds 13-14: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
- Round 15: [8 sc, 1 dec] x2. (18)
- Round 16: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
Head
Change to white yarn.
- Round 17: working in the back loop only: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (18)
- Round 18: [2 sc, 1 inc] x6. (24)
- Rounds 19-23: [1 sc in all st]. (24)
- Round 24: [2 sc, 1 dec] x6. (18)
Face Placement
- Place the safety eyes and the eye patches between Rounds 21 and 22, with 3 stitches between them.
- Secure the safety eyes.
- Using black yarn, embroider a small nose between Rounds 19 and 20.
Continue stuffing the head firmly.
Finishing the Head
- Round 25: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
- Round 26: [1 sc, 1 dec] x4. (8)
Fasten off and close the opening using a tapestry needle and a drawstring method. 
Ears (make 2)
With black yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
- Round 1: 8 sc in a magic ring. (8)
- Round 2: 1 sl st in the next st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the ears on top of the head, over Rounds 24–25. 
Arms (make 2)
With black yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 inc, 2 sc] x2. (8)
- Rounds 3-8: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Lightly stuff, flatten, and close the opening.
Sew the arms to the body between Rounds 15 and 16. 
Conclusion
Your Mini Panda is now complete 🐼✨
I hope you enjoyed making this pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it. Whether you keep your panda for yourself, gift it to someone special, or add it to your amigurumi collection, I hope it brings a little handmade happiness into your day.
If you have any questions or need help with the pattern, feel free to leave a comment — I’m always happy to help. I would also love to see your finished pandas! Share your creations and tag me or use #NatalinaCraft so I can admire your beautiful work.
Thank you so much for crocheting with me, and happy crocheting!
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved.
This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law.
This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern.
Crochet Pattern Mini Panda
Mini Panda Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Crochet Pattern Mini Panda
Start Here:
- Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
- The pattern is written using US terms.
- The panda is worked in continuous rounds, unless stated otherwise.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
- Stuff firmly but do not overstuff.
Material:
- Worsted in black and white
- Size 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- 2 black safety eyes (7.5 mm)
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- half double crochet (hdc)
- double crochet (dc)
How to crochet a Mini Panda?
Eyes' Patches (make 2)
With a 3.5 mm crochet and black yarn.
- Row 1: ch 3.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: [(1 sc, 3 sc in the last ch). Working on the other side of the ch: 1sc]. (5)
- Row 3: 1 sl st in the next st (the 1st sc of Row 2).
Fasten off.Insert the safety eye at the top of the eye patch (opposite the side with 3 sc), but do not secure the backing yet.Set aside for later.
Legs and Body
We start with the legs and continue directly into the body and head.
Leg 1:
With a 3.5 mm crochet and black yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [2 sc, 1 inc] x2. (8)
- Rounds 3-5: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Fasten off.Stuff the leg firmly and set aside.
Leg 2:
With a 3.5 mm crochet and black yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [2 sc, 1 inc] x2. (8)
- Rounds 3-5: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Joining the Legs
- Round 6:
- On Leg 2: 2 sc, ch 2.
- Insert the hook into any stitch of Leg 1 and work 8 sc around Leg 1.
- Work 2 sc into the chain-2 space.
- Continue on Leg 2 with 6 sc. (20)
- Round 7: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
Stuff the legs and begin stuffing the body as you work.
Body
Change to white yarn.
- Rounds 8-12: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
Change to black yarn.
- Rounds 13-14: [1 sc in all st]. (20)
- Round 15: [8 sc, 1 dec] x2. (18)
- Round 16: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
Head
Change to white yarn.
- Round 17: working in the back loop only: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6. (18)
- Round 18: [2 sc, 1 inc] x6. (24)
- Rounds 19-23: [1 sc in all st]. (24)
- Round 24: [2 sc, 1 dec] x6. (18)
Face Placement
- Place the safety eyes and the eye patches between Rounds 21 and 22, with 3 stitches between them.
- Secure the safety eyes.
- Using black yarn, embroider a small nose between Rounds 19 and 20.
Continue stuffing the head firmly.
Finishing the Head
- Round 25: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6. (12)
- Round 26: [1 sc, 1 dec] x4. (8)
Fasten off and close the opening using a tapestry needle and a drawstring method.
Ears (make 2)
With black yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
- Round 1: 8 sc in a magic ring. (8)
- Round 2: 1 sl st in the next st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.Sew the ears on top of the head, over Rounds 24–25.
Arms (make 2)
With black yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [1 inc, 2 sc] x2. (8)
- Rounds 3-8: [1 sc in all st]. (8)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.Lightly stuff, flatten, and close the opening.Sew the arms to the body between Rounds 15 and 16.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved.This pattern and all accompanying photographs are the property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law.
This pattern is for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or publication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. While crediting Natalina Craft is not required, it is always greatly appreciated—especially when selling online—so others can find the original pattern.