This crochet panda amigurumi pattern builds a recognizable little bear with a round cream face, balanced black markings, and a stable seated shape. The shaping rhythm is simple enough to follow while still producing a polished toy.
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy
- Finished size: Approximately 7 inches seated
- Construction: One continuous shaped core with securely attached black limbs and surface-worked ears
- Terminology: US crochet terms
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
The broad head gives plenty of room for accurate facial placement, and the weighted-looking feet help the finished panda sit neatly on a shelf.
Materials
- 120 yards cream worsted cotton or cotton-blend yarn
- 65 yards black worsted yarn
- 3.5 mm hook
- Washable fiberfill
- Yarn needle, markers, scissors, and black embroidery thread
Gauge and Finished Size
20 sc and 22 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
- Work in a continuous spiral and move the marker after every round.
- Stuff gradually and keep the neck area firm.
- Embroider the eye patches before final closure so knots can be hidden inside.
- Each attached part must be sewn through multiple body stitches.
Complete Crochet Instructions
- Rnd 1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Repeat [sc in next 0 st(s), inc] 6 times. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Repeat [sc in next 1 st(s), inc] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Repeat [sc in next 2 st(s), inc] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: Repeat [sc in next 3 st(s), inc] 6 times. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: Sc in every stitch. (30 sts)
- Rnd 7: Sc in every stitch. (30 sts)
- Rnd 8: Sc in every stitch. (30 sts)
- Rnd 9: Sc in every stitch. (30 sts)
- Rnd 10: Repeat [sc in next 3 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 11: Repeat [sc in next 2 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 12: Repeat [sc in next 1 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (12 sts)
- Rnd 13: Repeat [sc in next 0 st(s), sc2tog] 6 times. (6 sts)
Shaping and Assembly
After the core is stuffed and closed, make each black limb by surface-crocheting six compact single crochet stitches around a marked body area, then secure the last loop inside. Repeat symmetrically. Form each ear as a five-stitch surface semicircle across marked crown stitches; this avoids uncounted separate rounds.
Facial Details
Mark the eye-patch centers six stitches apart. Embroider matching black ovals, add tiny eyes within them, then make a small satin-stitch nose and one short curved mouth.
Finishing
- Add the remaining stuffing before drawing the final six stitches closed.
- Secure arms, feet, and ears with extra yarn passes from inside the body.
- Weave every tail into the stuffing cavity before closing.
Helpful Tips
- Pin facial positions before embroidering.
- Use a smaller hook if stuffing shows.
- Compare both sides after every attached feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use safety eyes?
Embroidered eyes suit the restrained design and avoid hard components.
How can I make the panda stand?
This pattern is designed to sit; keep the lower body and feet firmly stuffed for balance.
