Are you ready to add a dose of adorable to your crafting repertoire? I’ve got just the thing for you: a free crochet pattern for an irresistibly cute panda! Quick, easy to make, and perfectly palm-sized, this delightful creation is not only perfect for play but also makes a charming addition to any keychain collection.
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Panda – Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here
Please read the entire pattern before starting.
This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
Pattern Pieces
- Body
- 2 ears
- 2 arms
- 2 legs
Finished Size
- Approx. 1.5 inches (4 cm) using light worsted yarn
- Approx. 2.5 inches (7 cm) using plush yarn
Material:
- Worsted yarn in white, black, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks
- Or Plush yarn in white, black, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks.
- 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook for worsted yarn
- Or 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook for plush yarn
- 2 black safety eyes: 6 mm (worsted yarn) or 10 mm (plush yarn)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
- Optional: fabric/hot glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
How to crochet a Panda?
Body
- Worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Stuff as you go.
With white yarn:
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- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Plush yarn option: ch 2, work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. - Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
Change to black yarn.
-
- Rounds 5-6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change back to white yarn.
-
- Rounds 7-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Face Details
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 stitches, but do not secure them yet.
Once you are happy with the placement, remove the eyes.
Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider four short vertical stitches between Rounds 8 and 9 to create the eye patches. Repeat for the second eye (see photos for guidance).
Reinsert and secure the safety eyes.
With black yarn, embroider a small nose centered between Rounds 8 and 9, directly below the eyes.
With pink yarn, embroider the cheeks between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced about 4 stitches apart.
Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Fasten off, close the opening, and weave in the ends.
Ears (makes 2)
With black yarn:
- Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
Plush yarn option: ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the ears to the top of the head over Round 11, spaced about 6 stitches apart.
Legs (make 2)
With black yarn:
- Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
Plush yarn option: ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Thread the yarn through the first stitch to close the leg.
Sew the legs to the body between Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by about 2 stitches.
Place the right side of each leg against the body. For very small pieces, a small amount of fabric glue can help secure them.
Arms (make 2)
With black yarn:
- Row 1: ch 5.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms to the body between Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by about 3 stitches.
Tip: Sewing tiny pieces can be tricky. You can sew only the outer “shoulder” edge of each arm and secure the rest with a small amount of fabric glue.
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations on finishing your crochet panda!
I hope you enjoyed making this tiny and adorable crochet friend. Don’t forget to share your finished panda and tag @natalinacraft — I love seeing your creations!
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Panda – Free Crochet Pattern
Panda - Free Crochet Pattern
Instructions
Panda - Free Crochet Pattern
Start Here
Please read the entire pattern before starting.This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
Pattern Pieces
- Body
- 2 ears
- 2 arms
- 2 legs
Finished Size
- Approx. 1.5 inches (4 cm) using light worsted yarn
- Approx. 2.5 inches (7 cm) using plush yarn
Material:
- Worsted yarn in white, black, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks
- Or Plush yarn in white, black, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks.
- 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook for worsted yarn
- Or 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook for plush yarn
- 2 black safety eyes: 6 mm (worsted yarn) or 10 mm (plush yarn)
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
- Optional: fabric/hot glue
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
- double crochet (DC)
- Half double crochet (HDC)
How to crochet a Panda?
Body
- Worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Stuff as you go.
With white yarn:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)Plush yarn option: ch 2, work 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Round 4: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change to black yarn.
- Rounds 5-6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Change back to white yarn.
- Rounds 7-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Face Details
Place the safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 stitches, but do not secure them yet.
Once you are happy with the placement, remove the eyes.Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider four short vertical stitches between Rounds 8 and 9 to create the eye patches. Repeat for the second eye (see photos for guidance).
Reinsert and secure the safety eyes.
With black yarn, embroider a small nose centered between Rounds 8 and 9, directly below the eyes.
With pink yarn, embroider the cheeks between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced about 4 stitches apart.
Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Fasten off, close the opening, and weave in the ends.
Ears (makes 2)
With black yarn:
- Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)Plush yarn option: ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the ears to the top of the head over Round 11, spaced about 6 stitches apart.
Legs (make 2)
With black yarn:
- Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)Plush yarn option: ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.Thread the yarn through the first stitch to close the leg.
Sew the legs to the body between Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by about 2 stitches.Place the right side of each leg against the body. For very small pieces, a small amount of fabric glue can help secure them.
Arms (make 2)
With black yarn:
- Row 1: ch 5.
- Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch. (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms to the body between Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by about 3 stitches.
Tip: Sewing tiny pieces can be tricky. You can sew only the outer “shoulder” edge of each arm and secure the rest with a small amount of fabric glue.
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations on finishing your crochet panda!I hope you enjoyed making this tiny and adorable crochet friend. Don’t forget to share your finished panda and tag @natalinacraft — I love seeing your creations!
Copyright Notice:
All rights reserved. The pattern and photographs presented in this document are the sole property of Natalina Craft and are protected under copyright law. This pattern is provided for personal use only. Any unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or its contents is strictly prohibited.
You are permitted to sell finished items created from this pattern in limited quantities. If you choose to sell your finished products online, it would be greatly appreciated if you include a statement attributing the pattern to Natalina Craft and provide a link back to the original post. Thank you for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Panda - Free Crochet Pattern