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Adorable Crochet Panda Plushie Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide

Create your own cuddly companion with this detailed crochet panda pattern. This project is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to make a charming, soft toy that is sure to be a hit. Follow our comprehensive guide to bring this cute panda to life!

Materials You Will Need

• Crochet Hooks: 3mm and 3.5mm (US C/2 and E/4)
• Yarn:
  • White cotton yarn (approx. 50g)
  • Dark grey cotton yarn (approx. 50g)
  • Pink cotton yarn (approx. 20g)
  • Green wool yarn (approx. 20g)
• Accessories:
  • Black embroidery thread for the face
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Fabric glue
  • Sewing needle
  • Grey felt for eye patches
  • 5mm safety eyes
  • One small wooden button

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• mr: magic ring
• r: round/row
• incr: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• decr: decrease (2 sc together)
• BLO: back loop only

The Pattern

Legs and Lower Body

Make 2 legs using grey yarn.

• r1: 4 sc in mr (4)
• r2: incr in each st around (8)
• r3: 8 sc in BLO (8)
• r4: *3 sc, incr*, repeat from * to * (10)
• r5: *4 sc, incr*, repeat from * to * (12)
• r6: *5 sc, incr*, repeat from * to * (14)
• r7: 14 sc (14)

Finish the first leg with a slip stitch and fasten off. Crochet the second leg, but do not fasten off.

Joining the Legs:

• r8: Chain 4, crochet 14 sc around the first leg, chain 4, crochet 14 sc around the second leg. (36 total stitches)
• r9: 36 sc (36)
• r10: 8 sc, incr, 8 sc, incr, 8 sc, incr, 9 sc (39)
• r11: 10 sc, incr, 9 sc, incr, 8 sc, incr, 9 sc (42)
• r12: 11 sc, incr, 9 sc, incr, 9 sc, incr, 10 sc (45)
• r13: 11 sc, incr, 10 sc, incr, 10 sc, incr, 11 sc (48)
• r14-24: 48 sc (48)
• r25: 14 sc, decr, 5 sc, decr, 6 sc, decr, 6 sc, decr, 9 sc (44)
• r26: 44 sc (44)

Sew the gap between the two legs closed and begin stuffing the body.

• r27: 13 sc, decr, 20 sc, decr, 7 sc (42)
• r28: 42 sc (42)
• r29: *5 sc, decr*, repeat 6 times (36)
• r30: *4 sc, decr*, repeat 6 times (30)
• r31: 30 sc (30)

Finish with a slip stitch and stuff the body firmly.

The Head

Use white cotton yarn.

• r1: 6 sc in mr (6)
• r2: incr in each st around (12)
• r3: *1 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (18)
• r4: *2 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (24)
• r5: *3 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (30)
• r6: *4 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (36)
• r7: *5 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (42)
• r8: *6 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (48)
• r9-18: 48 sc (48)
• r19: *6 sc, decr*, repeat 6 times (42)
• r20: 42 sc (42)
• r21: *5 sc, decr*, repeat 6 times (36)
• r22-23: 36 sc (36)
• r24: *4 sc, decr*, repeat 6 times (30)

Finish with a slip stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

Face Details: Cut eye patch templates from grey felt. Attach safety eyes to the felt (using a hole punch if needed). Glue the felt patches to the head and secure the safety eyes through them at round 13, leaving 8 stitches between the eyes. Embroider the nose and mouth with black thread.

Front Paws (Arms)

Make 2 using grey yarn.

• r1: 5 sc in mr (5)
• r2: incr in each st around (10)
• r3-12: 10 sc (10)

Finish with a slip stitch and leave a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the paws.

Tail

Use grey yarn.

• r1: 6 sc in mr (6)
• r2: incr in each st around (12)
• r3: 12 sc (12)
• r4: decr 6 times (6)

Finish with a slip stitch, stuff the tail, and leave a tail for sewing.

Ears

Make 2 using grey yarn.

• r1: 6 sc in mr (6)
• r2: incr in each st around (12)
• r3: *1 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (18)
• r4: *2 sc, incr*, repeat 6 times (24)
• r5-7: 24 sc (24)
• r8: *2 sc, decr*, repeat 6 times (18)

Finish with a slip stitch. Flatten the ears and sew them to the head between rounds 8-10, leaving 14 stitches between them.

Cheeks

Make 2 using pink yarn.

• r1: 3 sc in mr (3)
• r2: incr in each st around (6)

Fasten off and sew or glue the cheeks just below the eyes.

The Scarf

Use green wool and a 3.5mm hook.

1. Chain 26 cm (approx. 10.2 inches) and add one chain for the turning chain.
2. Row 1: 1 sc in each ch across. Chain 1 and turn.
3. Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch across, working in BLO. Chain 1 and turn.
4. Row 3: 1 sc in each stitch across, working in BLO. Chain 1 and turn.
5. Row 4: 1 sc in each stitch across, working in BLO. Chain 1 and turn.
6. Row 5: 1 sc in each stitch across, working in BLO. Chain 1 and turn.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew the wooden button 1 cm (0.4 inch) from one edge. Wrap the scarf crosswise around the panda’s neck and sew it in place.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body, the front paws to the sides, and the tail to the back (around rounds 11-14). Ensure all parts are secure and your panda is ready for cuddles!

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