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Sweet Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Sweet 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 Sweet Panda Amigurumi Pattern

This delightful panda pattern brings together plush yarn softness with intricate facial details to create a toy that's both cuddly and expressive. The design features separately crafted limbs that attach during construction, creating natural posing possibilities. With carefully positioned eye patches, embroidered features, and optional bow accessories, every stitch contributes to this panda's undeniable charm.

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

Working with two different yarn weights adds dimensional interest to the eyes and facial features, while the structured assembly process ensures your panda sits perfectly balanced with adorable posture.

Why You'll Love This Sweet Panda Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines simplicity with personality! The way the eye patches are constructed separately and then assembled creates such expressive eyes that truly bring this panda to life. I'm particularly fond of the clever muzzle shaping technique that gives the face its characteristic flat-yet-rounded appearance. The color-blocking between black and white creates dramatic visual impact, while those tiny pink blushes add the perfect touch of sweetness. What really makes this pattern special is how the limbs attach during construction, eliminating tricky sewing later while creating natural movement and pose-ability.

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

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern to create unique pandas that reflect different personalities and styles. Try switching up the bow color to match a favorite sports team, or use variegated yarn for a magical rainbow effect on the white portions. For a more realistic look, skip the bow entirely and use safety eyes instead of crocheted ones.

Consider adding small details like embroidered bamboo leaves on the belly, or create a whole family by sizing up or down with different yarn weights. Some crafters love making seasonal versions with holiday-themed accessories like tiny scarves or Santa hats. You could even play with the color scheme entirely, creating fantasy pandas in blues, purples, or pastels.

The eye color is another fun place to experiment - green, brown, or even heterochromatic eyes can add so much character. I've seen beautiful versions where makers added eyelashes with careful embroidery for an extra feminine touch, or swapped the blushes for freckles using French knots. Don't be afraid to adjust the facial expression by changing the smile curve or eyebrow angle to create sleepy, surprised, or mischievous expressions that make your panda truly one-of-a-kind.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the paws before folding them flat for attachment can result in floppy limbs that don't hold their shape properly over time. ✗ Placing the eye patches too low on the head creates an unbalanced expression, so always position them two rounds higher than the muzzle increases for proper placement. ✗ Skipping the muzzle tightening step leaves the face looking flat and undefined instead of achieving that characteristic panda contour and dimension. ✗ Not using stitch markers when attaching limbs during body construction often leads to asymmetrical arm or leg placement that throws off the entire design.

Sweet Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable plush panda friend with this detailed amigurumi pattern! This charming design features a cute panda with distinctive black eye patches, rosy pink blushes, and an optional pink bow accent. Standing approximately 25-28 cm tall, this cuddly companion combines classic black and white coloring with expressive details that bring personality to life. Perfect for gifting or adding handmade warmth to any collection, this panda will steal hearts with its sweet smile and huggable design.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Sweet Panda Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 gr) in white/ivory, black, and pink colors (Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or similar)
  • 02
    Cotton or semi-cotton yarn (~330 m/100 g) in black, white, blue/green, and pink (YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold, or similar)
  • 03
    Thin cotton yarn matching plush yarn colors for sewing body parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.5-4 mm (for plush yarn body)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2-2.5 mm (for cotton yarn eyes and bow)
  • 03
    Long needle for tightening
  • 04
    Large needle for sewing body details
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Pins with large heads
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Fiber filling
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    Synthetic or tooth thread for tightening

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— Upper Paws (2 details):

Info:

Black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook, stuff only bottom part of the paw

Round 1:

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2:

6 INC (12)

Round 3:

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4:

18 SC

Round 5:

4 SC, (SC, DEC)*3, 5 SC (15)

Round 6:

15 SC

Round 7:

4 SC, 3 DEC, 5 SC (12)

Round 8-13:

6 rounds 12 SC

Round 14:

Work an incomplete round, about 10-11 SC, so that when folding in half, DECs are on one side of the detail. Work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 6 SC. Fix and cut the thread.

— Bottom Paws (2 details):

Info:

Black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook, stuff only bottom part of the paw

Round 1:

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2:

6 INC (12)

Round 3:

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4:

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5:

24 SC

Round 6:

6 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC (21)

Round 7:

21 SC

Round 8:

6 SC, (SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC (18)

Round 9:

18 SC

Round 10:

6 SC, 3DEC, 6 SC (15)

Round 11-13:

3 rounds 15 SC

Round 14:

Work an incomplete round, about 12-13 SC, so that when folding in half, DECs are on one side of the detail. Work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 7 SC. Fix and cut the thread.

— Head-Body:

Info:

Start with white/ivory plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook. Stuff in process, make sure the head shape is a bit flat, and the muzzle is convex.

Round 0:

Chain 9, work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS) as in all amigurumi toys (oval-shape detail)

Round 1:

(start in the 2nd chain from the hook) 7 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 6 SC, INC (18)

Round 2:

INC, 6 SC, 3 INC, 6 SC, 2 INC (24)

Round 3:

SC, INC, 6 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (30)

Round 4:

2 SC, INC, 6 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (2 SC, INC)*2 (36)

Round 5:

3 SC, INC, 6 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (3 SC, INC)*2 (42)

Round 6:

4 SC, INC, 6 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (4 SC, INC)*2 (48)

Round 7-8:

2 rounds 48 SC

Round 9:

5 SC, INC, 6 SC, (5 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (5 SC, INC)*2 (54)

Round 10-11:

2 rounds 54 SC

Info:

Fold the detail in half along the start chain. Shift stitch marker exactly on the side, on the bend if necessary. It is important because INCs in Round 12 should be exactly in the middle of the front part of the detail.

Round 12:

11 SC, 6 INC, 37 SC (60)

Round 13-15:

3 rounds 60 SC

Info:

Shift stitch marker on the side if necessary, so that DECs in Round 16 are under INCs in Round 12

Round 16:

11 SC, 6 DEC, 37 SC (54)

Round 17:

5 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (5 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (5 SC, DEC)*2 (48)

Round 18:

4 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (4 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (4 SC, DEC)*2 (42)

Round 19:

3 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (3 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (3 SC, DEC)*2 (36)

Round 20:

2 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*2 (30)

Round 21:

SC, DEC, 6 SC, (SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (SC, DEC)*2 (24). Change thread color to black.

Infos:

Mark the place of attaching upper paws: 6 SC on the sides at a distance of 6 SC in the front and on the back. Make sure the paws are on the sides of the head. A paw bend should be closer to the body. In Round 22, please be sure to check this area by markers because the beginning of the round may shift differently. The place of attaching the first paw may go on the previous/next Round (to do this, start attaching the paw earlier/later).

Round 22:

6 SC with the paw, 6 SC, 6 SC with the paw, 6 SC (24)

Round 23:

(7 SC, INC)*3 (27)

Round 24:

27 SC

Round 25:

(8 SC, INC)*3 (30). Change thread color to white/ivory.

Round 26:

30 SC

Round 27:

(9 SC, INC)*3 (33)

Round 28:

33 SC

Round 29:

(10 SC, INC)*3 (36)

Info:

In the next Round (Round 30) we are going to work INCs on the belly: mark the middle of the belly and count 6 INC on the left and on the right from the middle - that is the area where we are going to work INCs ((SC, INC)*6). Please be sure to check this area by markers because the beginning of the round may shift differently.

Round 30:

8 SC, (SC, INC)*6, 16 SC (42)

Round 31-32:

2 rounds 42 SC

Info:

Mark the place of attaching bottom paws: 7 SC on the sides at a distance of 14 SC in the front and on the back. A paw bend should be closer to the body. In Round 33, please be sure to check this area by markers because the beginning of the round may shift differently.

Round 33:

2 SC, 7 SC with the paw, 14 SC, 7 SC with the paw, 12 SC (42)

Round 34:

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 35:

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 36:

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 37:

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 38:

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 39:

6 DEC. Tighten the hole, fix the thread and hide the end inside.

Info:

Do the muzzle tightening with strong synthetic thread: mark 4 points (two at the bottom on the color change line and two at the top between Rounds 11 and 12 between increases in Round 12). Insert the needle in the lower point and withdraw it in the upper point. Insert the needle in the point from the other side and withdraw it at the bottom near the first point. Tighten the thread, tie endings and hide them inside the head.

— Ears (2 details):

Info:

Black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook, don't stuff

Round 1:

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2:

6 INC (12)

Round 3:

12 SC. Work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 6 SC. Fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Tail:

Info:

Black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook, stuff a bit

Round 1:

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2:

6 INC (12)

Round 3:

12 SC

Round 4:

6 DEC (6). Fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Nose:

Info:

Black semi-cotton yarn, 2.25 mm hook

Round 0:

Chain 6, work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS)

Round 1:

(start in the 2nd chain from the hook) INC, SC, 3 SC in one St, SC, 4 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 3 SC, INC (14). Fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Blushes (2 details):

Info:

Pink plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook

Round 1:

6 SC in MR (6). Fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Eye Patches (2 details):

Info:

Black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook

Round 0:

Chain 6, work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS)

Round 1:

(start in the 2nd chain from the hook) 3 SC, HDC, 5 HDC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: HDC, 2 SC, INC (14)

Round 2:

INC, 2 SC, HDC, 5 INC HDC, HDC, 2 SC, 2 INC (22). Fix the thread. It is better to cut the thread and then sew the detail with a black thin cotton thread.

— Eyes (2 details):

Info:

Start with black semi-cotton yarn, 2.25 mm hook

Round 1:

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2:

6 INC (12)

Round 3:

(SC, INC)*4, change color to white, back loops only: SC, 3 INC (20)

Round 4:

Back loops only: INC, SC, SS (4)

Infos:

Fix the thread and leave long ends of black and white yarn for sewing and embroidering the glare (leave more white thread). Work blue chain stitch under the white SC. Withdraw blue thread end on the wrong side, tie a knot and cut ends. Embroider the glare with white thread end.

— Bow:

Info:

Pink semi-cotton yarn, 2.25 mm hook. Make a turn and work 2 turning CH at the end of each row.

Row 0:

Chain 28+2 turning CH (30)

Row 1-4:

4 rows 28 HDC

Info:

Leave a long ending for wrapping and sewing. Fold the detail sides and crochet them together with SS. Wrap the thread end around the stitch. Sew it on the head.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10 on the head, positioning them symmetrically on either side.
  • Attach the nose in Round 13, directly under the increases from Round 12 on the muzzle area.
  • Embroider the smile using black thread, stretching it under pins and fixing the curve at two bottom points.
  • Position eye patches so their upper edges are 2 rounds higher than the muzzle increases, then attach eyes and blushes to patches with pins.
  • Remove eye patches with attached details and sew eyes using black and white thread endings, and blushes with thin pink cotton thread.
  • Fix completed eye patches back onto the head and sew them securely with thin black yarn.
  • Embroider eyebrows 2-3 rounds higher than the eye patches using black thread.
  • Sit the panda down and mark the tail placement so it supports the body properly, then sew it in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers throughout construction to track round beginnings, especially during color changes and limb attachments.
  • 💡The yarn thickness ratio should be 2:1 (body yarn twice as thick as eye yarn) for proper proportions.
  • 💡Hook size for eyes should be 1.5 mm smaller than for the body (example: 3.75 mm body, 2.25 mm eyes).
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly but leave it slightly flat rather than perfectly round, and keep the muzzle area convex.
  • 💡Pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry throughout assembly.
  • 💡Individual crochet tension varies, so the finished toy size may differ from the 25-28 cm measurement indicated.
  • 💡Stuff paw bottoms only before folding them flat to maintain proper shape and prevent floppy limbs.

This charming panda pattern was lovingly designed to bring joy and comfort into your crafting journey. The combination of soft plush yarn with intricate cotton details creates a toy that's both cuddly and full of character. From the distinctive eye patches to the sweet embroidered smile, every element works together to capture that irresistible panda personality. Whether you're creating a gift for someone special or adding to your own amigurumi collection, this pattern offers a rewarding project with heartwarming results.

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn types than what's recommended in the pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarns as long as you maintain the 2:1 thickness ratio between body and eye yarn. The key is to match your hook size appropriately to your yarn weight and adjust based on your personal tension. Keep in mind that different yarns will affect the final size and texture of your panda.

Why does my panda's head look different from the photos?

The head shape should be slightly flat rather than perfectly round, with a convex muzzle area. Make sure you're doing the muzzle tightening step with strong thread between rounds 11-12, and ensure your eye patches are positioned 2 rounds higher than the muzzle increases. These details are crucial for achieving the correct facial structure.

How do I prevent the limbs from being floppy?

Only stuff the bottom portion of each paw before folding them flat in the final round. This creates structured feet and hands while keeping the upper limb portions flexible. Make sure to stuff firmly but not too tightly in the stuffed sections.

Can I make this panda larger or smaller?

Absolutely! Simply use thicker or thinner yarn with appropriately sized hooks. Remember to maintain the 2:1 ratio between body and eye yarn thickness, and adjust your hook sizes accordingly (1.5mm difference between body and detail hooks).

Do I need to attach the bow, or can I make a boy panda?

The bow is completely optional! You can skip it entirely for a gender-neutral or masculine panda, or get creative with other accessories like a small tie or bowtie instead.