Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

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 whole pattern properly before starting.

The pattern is written using US terms.

This pattern is made of the following parts:

  • 1 Body
  • 2 ears
  • 2 arms
  • 2 legs

Size:

  • 1.5 inches (4 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
  • 2.5 inches (7 cm) with plush yarn (I used Premier Parfait chunky)

Material:

  • Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in white, black, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks OR Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in white, black, and a small amount of pink for the cheeks.
  • Size US C-2 / 2.75 mm crochet hook (a larger hook can be used, your panda will only be slightly bigger) if you use worsted yarn OR Size US 7 / 4.5 mm if you use plush yarn.
  • 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn OR 2 black safety eyes (10 mm) if you use plush yarn
  • Stitch markers (if needed)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Polyfill
  • Facultative: fabric 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)

Pattern: How to crochet a Panda?


Let’s start – Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

The body – Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

  • The body is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
  • Remember to stuff as you crochet.

With a 2.75 mm crochet and yarn in white OR with a 4.5 mm and yarn in white:

    • Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (6)
    • 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 for the black yarn.

    • Rounds 5-6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)

Change for the white yarn. 

    • Rounds 7-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)

Place the eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 st but do not attach them yet. Once you have decided where to place them, take them off. With your tapestry needle and the black yarn, make 1 stitch between Rounds 9 and 8. Repeat 3 more times. See the pictures below to help you. Repeat the same thing for the other eye. Once it is done, put the eyes back and attach them.

With the tapestry needle and the black yarn, make a little nose over 1 stitch between Rounds 8 and 9, centered below the eyes.

With the tapestry needle and the pink yarn, make the checks over 1 stitch between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by 4 stitches.

Fill the body with polyfill.

  • Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc]x6. (12)
  • Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)

Cut the yarn, close the body and fasten it off.


The ears (makes 2) – Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the black yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and the black yarn :

  • Round 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring. (5) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (5)

Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the ears on each side of the head over Round 11, spaced by about 6 stitches.


The legs (make 2) – Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the black yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and the black yarn :

  • Round 1: start 5 sc in a magic ring. (5) – NB: if you work with plush yarn: ch2; make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (5)

Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing. Insert the yarn in the first sc to close the leg.

Sew the legs to the body over Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by 2 stitches. I placed the right side of the legs against the panda’s body. It is sometimes hard to sew such small pieces, so I used a little bit of glue.


The arms (make 2) – Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

With a 2.75 mm crochet and the black yarn OR with a 4.5 mm and the black yarn.

  • Row 1: ch 5. (5)
  • Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 sc in each chain. (4)

Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the arms to the body over Rounds 5 and 6, spaced by 3 stitches.

Note: Just like for the arms, I used some glue. I only sewed the external part of the arm (“shoulder” part) and added a little bit of glue to the rest of the arm.


Congratulations on crafting the cutest crochet panda!

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Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

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