Crochet Baby Panda Plush Pattern

This crochet baby panda pattern uses soft chenille, a generous rounded head, and calm embroidered features. The construction avoids hard facial components and detachable decorations while keeping the panda markings unmistakable.

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Easy
• Finished size: Approximately 12 inches tall
• Construction: Large continuous plush core with surface-worked limbs and ears and fully embroidered features
• Terminology: US crochet terms

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

Large stitches make the shaping easy to monitor, and the sleepy embroidered face suits a soft nursery-style plush without relying on plastic eyes.

Materials

• 180 yards cream super bulky chenille
• 100 yards black super bulky chenille
• 6 mm hook
• Washable fiberfill
• Large blunt yarn needle, marker, scissors, and black embroidery yarn

Gauge and Finished Size

10 sc and 11 rounds = 4 inches. Gauge is useful for matching the stated size, though consistent dense tension matters most.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

• inc: 2 sc in one stitch
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet two together
• st(s): stitch(es)

Invisible sc2tog: insert through the front loop of each of the next two stitches, yarn over, draw through both front loops, yarn over, and complete one sc.

Important Notes

• Embroider all facial features; do not use plastic eyes for an infant-intended item.
• Work tightly enough to contain stuffing and inspect the fabric regularly.
• Secure every attached area with repeated yarn passes.
• A handmade plush requires routine adult inspection and is not a substitute for supervised sleep guidance.

Complete Crochet Instructions

1. Rnd 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Repeat [sc in next 0 st(s), inc] 6 times. (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: Repeat [sc in next 1 st(s), inc] 6 times. (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: Repeat [sc in next 2 st(s), inc] 6 times. (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: Repeat [sc in next 3 st(s), inc] 6 times. (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: Repeat [sc in next 4 st(s), inc] 6 times. (36 sts)
7. Rnd 7: Sc in every stitch. (36 sts)
8. Rnd 8: Sc in every stitch. (36 sts)
9. Rnd 9: Sc in every stitch. (36 sts)
10. Rnd 10: Sc in every stitch. (36 sts)
11. Rnd 11: Repeat [sc in next 4 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (30 sts)
12. Rnd 12: Repeat [sc in next 3 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (24 sts)
13. Rnd 13: Repeat [sc in next 2 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (18 sts)
14. Rnd 14: Repeat [sc in next 1 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (12 sts)
15. Rnd 15: Repeat [sc in next 0 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (6 sts)

Shaping and Assembly

Surface-crochet each black arm and foot across six marked body stitches and secure from inside. Form each wide ear as a seven-stitch surface semicircle at the crown, then reinforce its base with matching yarn.

Facial Details

Using smooth black embroidery yarn, make broad oval patches, closed-eye lines, a tiny nose, and a short mouth. Keep stitches flat and bury all knots inside.

Finishing

1. Stuff evenly, keeping the neck firm and face soft.
2. Draw the last six stitches closed and bury the tail deeply.
3. Inspect seams, embroidery, and fiberfill containment before use and regularly afterward.

Helpful Tips

• Place markers where eye patches will sit before embroidering.
• Use a smooth auxiliary yarn for facial lines on chenille.
• Replace the item if yarn or stuffing becomes exposed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this guaranteed safe for every baby?

No handmade item can carry that blanket claim. Use embroidered features, supervise use, and inspect it often.

Can I use worsted yarn?

Yes, but the plush will be much smaller and you must choose a matching hook and dense gauge.