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Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Panda Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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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 Panda Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet plush panda with expressive embroidered features and removable eye patches. You will use soft plush yarn for the body and semi-cotton for small details to get crisp shapes. The design includes integrated paws and clear placement notes so your assembly will be neat and professional. Photographs accompany key steps to help you match the look.

Panda Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses spiral amigurumi construction with increases and decreases for shaping. Detailed rounds for each part and assembly instructions are included to guide you from start to finish.

Why You'll Love This Panda Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines super-soft plush yarn with crisp cotton details to create a panda with personality. I enjoy how the blocking of eye patches and embroidered glare gives the face so much expression. I also appreciate that the paws are crocheted and attached during construction, which makes assembly easier and neater. Every time I make one I tweak little details—like blush size or eye placement—to make each panda unique and full of character.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this panda — I often change the blush color to lavender or peach for a different mood.

You can make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a 2.25 mm hook to create keychain-sized pandas.

I sometimes swap the plush yarn for a tightly spun worsted yarn and a smaller hook to get a firmer, more sculpted look.

I add accessories like a tiny crocheted scarf, bow or little hat to make seasonal or themed versions for gifts.

Try embroidering different smiles or eye shapes to change the expression — slight shifts in eye placement completely alter personality.

For a poseable panda, insert thin wire into the arms and legs before stuffing so you can adjust poses later.

I recommend experimenting with accent colors for the eye glare — teal or gold thread gives a unique sparkle and character.

Want a more realistic look? Use gradient or variegated yarn for subtle shading on the body or patches.

If you prefer a minimalist style, skip the blushes and embroider a simple mouth for a classic look.

I often make a matching mini set — a small panda and a heart or star — to practice the assembly and give as a sweet pair gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when joining rounds can shift the start and misalign shaping; always use a marker and shift it as instructed so increases/decreases land where shown. ✗ Overstuffing small parts makes seams bulge and details lose shape; stuff gradually, add small amounts and shape as you go for smooth curves. ✗ Changing hook sizes between plush and semi-cotton without checking gauge can change the finished size; follow the recommended hook sizes and adjust only after testing a small sample. ✗ Not shifting the stitch marker before attaching the paws can place limbs in the wrong spot; mark and count rounds carefully and pin parts before sewing to confirm placement. ✗ Tightening the muzzle with weak thread will not hold the shape; use strong synthetic/tooth thread for muzzle shaping and secure knots deep inside the head.

Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable handmade panda amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will work with plush and cotton yarns, shaping cute paws, expressive eyes, and a cuddly body. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, assembly tips, and placement photos so you can follow along easily. Perfect for gifting or decorating, this panda brings charm and personality to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Panda Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 g) e.g. YarnArt Dolce or Himalayan Dolphin Baby — main color: white/ivory (less than one ball)
  • 02
    Plush yarn black — for paws, ears, tail, eye patches (less than a half ball)
  • 03
    Plush yarn pink — small amount for blushes (less than a half ball)
  • 04
    Cotton / semi-cotton yarn (~330 m/100 g) e.g. YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold — colors: black (for eye details, nose), white (details), blue/green or other color for glare accents
  • 05
    Thin cotton yarn of plush yarn colors — to sew body parts
  • 06
    Small amounts of other accent colors (blue or green for eye glare)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (for plush yarn)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.5-4 mm (optional for body)
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm (for semi-cotton details)
  • 04
    Crochet hook size 2-2.5 mm (for eyes and small details)
  • 05
    Long needle for tightening (synthetic/tooth thread)
  • 06
    Large needle for sewing body details
  • 07
    Thin cotton thread for sewing and embroidery
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Pins with large head for positioning
  • 10
    Scissors
  • 11
    Fiber filling / stuffing
  • 12
    Synthetic/tooth thread for tightening muzzle
  • 13
    Yarn needle for weaving ends
  • 14
    Pins for assembly
  • 15
    Optional: wire for posable limbs (if desired)

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— Upper paws :

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 (18)

Round 5 :

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

Round 6 :

15 SC (15)

Round 7 :

4 SC, 3 DEC, 5 SC (12)

Round 8-13 :

6 rounds 12 SC (12)

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 :

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 (24)

Round 6 :

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

Round 7 :

21 SC (21)

Round 8 :

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

Round 9 :

18 SC (18)

Round 10 :

6 SC, 3DEC, 6 SC (15)

Round 11-13 :

3 rounds 15 SC (15)

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 - convex (see photo in process)

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 (48)

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 (54)

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 (60)

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;

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 (27)

Round 25 :

(8 SC, INC)*3 (30) - change thread color to white/ivory;

Round 26 :

30 SC (30)

Round 27 :

(9 SC, INC)*3 (33)

Round 28 :

33 SC (33)

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 shifts differently!

Round 30 :

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

Round 31-32 :

2 rounds 42 SC (42)

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 shifts 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 (6) - 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 :

Info :

(2 details) *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 (12)

Info :

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 (12)

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)

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Blushes :

Info :

(2 details) *pink plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR - fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Eye patches :

Info :

(2 details) *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 :

Info :

(2 details) *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) - fix the thread and leave long ends of black and white yarn for sewing and embroidering the glare (leave more white thread)

Info :

- 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.

— Final assembly :

Item Name (P1) :

sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10

Item Name (P2) :

sew the nose in Round 13 under INCs from Round 12

Item Name (P3) :

embroider the smile, stretching the thread under the pins and fixing the curve (2 bottom points) with thread

Item Name (P4) :

place eye patches so that the upper edges are 2 rounds higher than the INCs on the muzzle

Item Name (P5) :

place eyes and blushes on eye patches and fix them with pins

Item Name (P6) :

take off eye patches together with fixed details and sew them: sew the eyes with black and white thread endings; sew the blushes with thin pink cotton thread

Item Name (P7) :

fix the eye patches on the head and sew them with thin black yarn

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10 of the head and secure them with a few stitches so they sit symmetrically.
  • Attach upper paws at the marked places (6 SC on each side) so the bend of the paw faces the body, then sew securely through rounds indicated (see photos).
  • Attach bottom paws at the marked places (7 SC at sides spaced 14 SC apart) and sew firmly so they support the toy when placed upright.
  • Sew the nose into Round 13 under the INCs from Round 12, then embroider the smile by stretching the thread under pins and fixing the curve at the two bottom points.
  • Position eye patches so their upper edges are two rounds above the muzzle INCs; pin eyes and blushes to the patches, then remove and sew patches with the fixed details to the head.
  • Perform muzzle tightening using strong synthetic thread through four points (two bottom at color change, two top between Rounds 11 and 12) and hide thread ends inside the head.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds and the special areas for attaching paws and eye patches.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing can distort the silhouette and details.
  • 💡Check marker placement before sewing the paws and eye patches — rounds can shift and change the beginning of a round location.
  • 💡Use strong synthetic/tooth thread for muzzle tightening and secure knots inside the head to maintain shape.
  • 💡Work in spiral without turning chains for amigurumi pieces to keep smooth spirals and consistent fabric.

This cuddly panda amigurumi is a joy to make and a perfect gift for friends or kids. It combines plush softness with charming embroidered details for a professional finish. Enjoy the process and make small custom changes to make each panda truly yours. 🧶🐼✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 25-28 cm (9.8 inches) tall when made with the recommended plush yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and texture. Use the appropriate hook size for the yarn and make a small test swatch to check the result.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in spiral is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, customization and assembly time.