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Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful panda pattern creates a 16cm tall amigurumi with moveable joints and a removable striped sweater. The design features classic panda markings with black eye patches and ears against a cream body. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating plastic joints or cotter pin connections for poseable limbs. Special attention is given to facial embroidery details including eyebrows, nose, and mouth that give this panda its sweet expression.

Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The included sweater pattern adds an extra touch of charm with alternating mint and dark green stripes. Complete with button closures and fitted sleeves, it's designed to be removable for versatile styling options.

Why You'll Love This Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines traditional amigurumi techniques with advanced jointing methods to create a truly special toy. The attention to detail in the facial features brings so much personality to this little panda, and the optional wire frame makes it perfect for posing. The striped sweater adds such a cute touch and makes this pattern stand out from typical amigurumi designs.

Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this panda pattern! Instead of the traditional black and white, I've tried making versions in soft pastels like lavender and cream, or even bold colors like navy and gold for a more modern look. The striped sweater is perfect for seasonal variations too - I've made Christmas versions with red and green stripes, and autumn ones with orange and brown.

Another fun modification I enjoy is adjusting the facial expression by changing the embroidery slightly. A few different stitches can make your panda look sleepy, surprised, or extra happy. I also like to add small accessories like tiny bows or even miniature glasses for extra personality.

For beginners who find the joints intimidating, I often recommend starting with the traditional sewn-on limb method first, then trying the advanced jointing technique on a second panda once you're comfortable with the basic construction.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff firmly enough in the head and body sections, causing the panda to lose its shape over time ✗ Misplacing the eye position markers, which can throw off the entire facial expression and symmetry of the design ✗ Not maintaining proper stitch count when working with color changes, especially around the joint attachment points in the limbs ✗ Overstuffing the limbs when using joints, which can prevent proper movement and cause the joints to malfunction or break

Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable panda friend with this detailed crochet pattern! This charming design features distinctive black eye patches, ears, and limbs contrasted against a cream-colored body, complete with a cozy striped sweater. Perfect for gifting or adding to your amigurumi collection, this panda combines classic appeal with modern crochet techniques. The pattern includes moveable joints for extra personality and detailed assembly instructions to bring your cuddly companion to life.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Cute Panda Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fine/4ply yarn Katia Velvet Fine 50g/160m (100% polyester) in cream (200), black (211), dark green (444), and mint green (439)
  • 02
    Alternative: YarnArt Baby Cotton 50g/165m (50% cotton, 50% acrylic) in matching colors

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2mm
  • 02
    Eyes with loop 6-7mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Plastic joints size 25mm for hind legs (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Plastic joints size 15mm for forelegs (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Cotter pins T-shaped 20*2 (4 pieces)
  • 06
    Disks 25mm (4 pieces)
  • 07
    Disks 15mm (4 pieces)
  • 08
    Round nose pliers
  • 09
    Polyester toy filling (fiberfill)
  • 10
    Scissors
  • 11
    Sewing pins
  • 12
    DMC embroidering floss in black and white colors
  • 13
    Wire for frame (optional) diameter 0.9mm - 20cm
  • 14
    Blush or dry peach pastel for tinting
  • 15
    Buttons size 5mm (3 pieces)
  • 16
    Needle

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*5, 1sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*5, 2sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*6 (42)

Round 8 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*5, 3sc (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc)*6 (54)

Round 10 :

4sc, inc, (8sc, inc)*5, 4sc (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc)*6 (66)

Round 12-13 :

66sc (2 rounds)

Round 14 :

(21sc, inc)*3 (69)

Round 15-16 :

69sc (2 rounds)

Round 17 :

11sc, inc, (22sc, inc)*2, 11sc (72)

Round 18-19 :

72sc (2 rounds)

Round 20 :

(23sc, inc)*3 (75)

Round 21 :

75sc (75)

Round 22 :

12sc, inc, (24sc, inc)*2, 12sc (78)

Round 23-27 :

78sc (5 rounds)

Round 28 :

(11sc, dec)*6 (72)

Round 29 :

5sc, dec, (10sc, dec)*5, 5sc (66)

Round 30 :

(9sc, dec)*6 (60)

Round 31 :

4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)*5, 4sc (54)

Round 32 :

(7sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 33 :

2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)*7, 2sc (40)

Round 34 :

(3sc, dec)*8 (32)

Round 35 :

(2sc, dec)*8 (24)

Round 36 :

(1sc, dec)*8 (16)

— Eye Spots (make 2) :

Round 1 :

4sc, 3sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 3sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, 2inc (18)

Round 3 :

1sc, inc, 3sc, (1sc, inc)*3, 3sc, (1sc, inc)*2 (24)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 3sc, (2sc, inc)*3, 3sc, (2sc, inc)*2 (30)

— Ears (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(2sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 4-7 :

16sc (4 rounds)

— Forelegs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2sc, inc)*3 (12)

Round 4-6 :

12sc (3 rounds)

Round 7 :

6sc, inc, 5sc (13)

Round 8 :

13sc (13)

Round 9 :

6sc, inc, 6sc (14)

Round 10 :

14sc (14)

Round 11 :

7sc, inc, 6sc (15)

Round 12 :

7sc, inc, 7sc (16)

Round 13 :

16sc (16)

Round 14 :

Left foreleg: 11sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 3sc (16) / Right foreleg: 3sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 11sc (16)

Round 15 :

Left foreleg: 11sc, 2sc on the chain, 3sc (16) / Right foreleg: 3sc, 2sc on the chain, 11sc (16)

Round 16 :

(2sc, dec)*4 (12)

Round 17 :

6dec (6)

— Hind Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

3sc, 4sc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 2sc, inc (11)

Round 2 :

inc, 2sc, 3sc inc, 2sc, 3sc inc, 2sc, 2inc (18)

Round 3 :

1sc, inc, 3sc, 3sc inc, 4sc, 3sc inc, 3sc, (1sc, inc)*2 (25)

Round 4 :

25sc (25)

Round 5 :

24sc - short round

Round 6 :

8sl st, 9sc, 8sl st (25)

Round 7 :

5sc, (1sc, dec)*5, 5sc (20)

Round 8 :

5sc, 5dec, 5sc (15)

Round 9 :

6sc, sc3tog, 6sc (13)

Round 10 :

6sc, inc, 6sc (14)

Round 11 :

14sc (14)

Round 12 :

7sc, inc, 6sc (15)

Round 13 :

15sc (15)

Round 14 :

7sc, inc, 7sc (16)

Round 15 :

(7sc, inc)*2 (18)

Round 16 :

(8sc, inc)*2 (20)

Round 17 :

20sc (20)

Round 18 :

Left hind leg: 12sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 6sc (20) / Right hind leg: 6sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 12sc (20)

Round 19 :

Left hind leg: 12sc, 2sc on the chain, 6sc (20) / Right hind leg: 6sc, 2sc on the chain, 12sc (20)

Round 20-21 :

20sc (2 rounds)

Round 22 :

(8sc, dec)*2 (18)

Round 23 :

(1sc, dec)*6 (12)

Round 24 :

6dec (6)

— Body :

Round 1 :

7sc in a MR (7)

Round 2 :

7inc (14)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc)*7 (21)

Round 4 :

1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*6, 1sc (28)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*7 (35)

Round 6 :

2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*6, 2sc (42)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*7 (49)

Round 8 :

3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*6, 3sc (56)

Round 9-10 :

56sc (2 rounds)

Round 11 :

For plastic joints: 12sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 28sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 12sc (56) / For cotter pins: 56sc (56)

Round 12 :

For plastic joints: 12sc, 2sc on the chain, 28sc, 2sc on the chain, 12sc (56) / For cotter pins: 56sc (56)

Round 13-16 :

56sc (4 rounds)

Round 17 :

13sc, dec, 26sc, dec, 13sc (54)

Round 18 :

54sc (54)

Round 19 :

18sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 18sc (50)

Round 20 :

50sc (50)

Round 21 :

22sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 22sc (48)

Round 22 :

7sc, dec, (14sc, dec)*2, 7sc (45)

Round 23 :

For plastic joints: 10sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 21sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 10sc (45) / For cotter pins: 45sc (45)

Round 24 :

For plastic joints: 10sc, 2sc on the chain, 1sc, dec, 13sc, dec, 3sc, 2sc on the chain, 8sc, dec (42) / For cotter pins: (13sc, dec)*3 (42)

Round 25-26 :

42sc (2 rounds)

Round 27 :

6sc, dec, (12sc, dec)*2, 6sc (39)

Round 28 :

(11sc, dec)*2 (36)

Round 29 :

2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)*5, 2sc (30)

Round 30 :

(3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Round 31 :

(2sc, dec)*6 (18)

Round 32 :

(7sc, dec)*2 (16)

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

12sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1sc, dec)*4 (8)

— Sweater :

Row 1 :

Ch37, from the second chain: 36sc (36), t-ch, turn

Row 2 :

4sc, inc, (8sc, inc)*3, 4sc (40), t-ch, turn

Row 3 :

BLO: (6sc, 3sc inc)*2, 6sc, inc, 5sc, (3sc inc, 6sc)*2 (49) t-ch, turn

Row 4 :

3sc, inc, 41sc, inc, 3sc (51), t-ch, turn

Row 5 :

BLO: (8sc, 3sc inc)*2, 15sc, (3sc inc, 8sc)*2 (59), t-ch, turn

Row 6 :

3sc, inc, 51sc, inc, 3sc (61)

Row 7 :

BLO: (10sc, 3sc inc)*2, 17sc, (3sc inc, 10sc)*2 (69), t-ch, turn

Row 8 :

11sc, ch6, skip 14sc, 9sc, inc, 9sc, ch6, skip 14sc, 11sc (54), t-ch, turn

Row 9 :

BLO: 11sc, (3sc, inc, 2sc) on the chain, 20sc, (2sc, inc, 3sc) on the chain, 11sc (56), t-ch, turn

Row 10 :

56sc (56)

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the eye spots to the head with sewing pins and sew carefully in place
  • Embroider facial features using embroidering floss: eyebrows and mouth with 2 strands, nose with full thread
  • Install safety eyes using the threading method, ensuring both threads exit at the same point behind the head
  • Attach ears to the head in an arc shape, not a straight line, and sew securely
  • Insert joints or cotter pins into the designated holes in the body and limbs according to your chosen method
  • Sew the head to the body firmly, ensuring proper alignment
  • Attach the tail to the back of the body with slight stuffing for shape

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers consistently to track round beginnings, especially during color changes
  • 💡Stuff body parts firmly but not overly tight to maintain proper shape and joint function
  • 💡When using joints, ensure proper sizing - D15mm for forelegs and D25mm for hind legs
  • 💡Mark joint attachment points with contrasting thread before assembly for accurate placement
  • 💡The sweater is designed to be removable, so ensure proper fit during construction
  • 💡Optional wire frame can be added for posability but should be secured with insulating tape

This adorable panda amigurumi pattern combines classic charm with modern construction techniques to create a truly special companion. With moveable joints and a removable striped sweater, this 16cm panda is perfect for both display and play. The detailed facial embroidery and carefully crafted proportions give this little guy endless personality. Whether you're making it as a gift or adding to your own collection, this panda is sure to become a cherished favorite! 🐼✨

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FAQs

Can I make this panda without the moveable joints?

Yes! The pattern includes instructions for both jointed and traditional sewn-on limbs. Simply follow the cotter pin instructions and sew the limbs directly to the body instead of using plastic joints.

What size will my finished panda be?

Using the recommended materials, your panda will be approximately 16cm (about 6.3 inches) tall when complete.

Is the sweater removable?

Yes! The sweater is designed with button closures and fitted sleeves so it can be taken on and off your panda for different looks.

Can I use different colors for this pattern?

Absolutely! While the pattern uses traditional panda colors, you can substitute any colors you prefer. Just maintain the same contrast between the main body and accent colors.

Do I need special tools for the joints?

If using plastic joints, you'll need round nose pliers. For the traditional method, just basic crochet and sewing supplies are needed.