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Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

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

About This Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting Yumi, a baby panda amigurumi made with plush yarn and small cotton details. It includes step-by-step instructions for each part — paws, head-body, ears, tail, eyes and facial details. The finished toy has charming eye patches, embroidered smile and blushes for a sweet expression.

Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear rounds and assembly directions are provided so you can attach parts as you crochet and achieve a neat finish. Photos and tightening instructions help with shaping the muzzle and fixing facial details.

Why You'll Love This Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends plush texture with small detailed elements that give the panda personality. I enjoy how the eye patches and embroidered glare turn a few simple pieces into an expressive face. The pattern encourages sewing-as-you-go which helps maintain correct placement and reduces finishing work. I also love that it uses both plush and semi-cotton yarns so you get a soft body with tidy embroidered features.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this pattern is — you can easily change colors to create different panda personalities.

Try pastel shades for a softer look or bright accents to make a characterful toy.

If you want a mini keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to shrink the pattern proportionally.

For a chunkier cuddly panda, swap to a bulkier plush yarn and a larger hook — this makes a great huggable toy.

I often add embroidered freckles or tiny felt accessories to personalize each panda for gifts.

Consider adding wire inside the limbs for light posability if you want the arms to hold small props.

Swap the pink blushes for a neutral tone or use safety eyes instead of embroidered ones for a different finish.

Make a matching set by crocheting several pandas in alternating colors or sizes for a delightful collection.

Try adding a removable scarf or tiny crocheted outfit for seasonal customization or themed gifts.

Experiment with surface embroidery on the belly or back to create initials, dates, or decorative patterns to make each panda unique.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when attaching paws can cause misplacement and uneven spacing; place stitch markers to mark attachment points before you start sewing. ✗ Overstuffing the plush parts makes shaping difficult and bulges the seams; stuff gradually, checking the shape early and add small amounts to keep soft curves. ✗ Not shifting the stitch marker after folding or color changes causes increases and decreases to misalign; always check and move the marker so DEC/INC lines match as instructed. ✗ Using a hook that is too large for plush yarn results in loose stitches and visible stuffing; use the recommended hook sizes (3.75 mm for plush) and adjust if your tension differs.

Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable plush Yumi the Baby Panda with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create a soft, cuddly panda using plush yarn and clear step-by-step instructions for each part. The pattern includes all pieces, finishing tips and assembly guidance so you can bring your panda to life. Perfect as a handmade gift or a sweet keepsake to treasure.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 g) e.g., Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce — White/Ivory (main color) — less than 1 ball
  • 02
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 g) — Black (paws, ears, tail, eye patches) — less than half a ball
  • 03
    Plush yarn (120 m/100 g) — Pink (blushes, bow) — small amount, less than half a ball
  • 04
    Cotton / semi-cotton yarn (~330 m/100 g) e.g., YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold — Black for eyes, smile and eyebrows — small amount
  • 05
    Cotton / semi-cotton yarn — White for eye details — small amount
  • 06
    Cotton / semi-cotton yarn — Other color (blue/green) for eye glare accent — small amount
  • 07
    Thin cotton yarn of plush yarn colors to sew body parts (small amounts for sewing)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.75 mm (for plush yarn/body)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm (for semi-cotton yarn - eyes, nose)
  • 03
    Crochet hook size 2-2.5 mm (for eyes and small details if needed)
  • 04
    Long needle for tightening and large one for sewing body details
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Pins with large head
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Fiber filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 09
    Synthetic/tooth thread for muzzle tightening
  • 10
    Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery

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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;

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;

Info :

- 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;

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;

Info :

- 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;

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);

Info :

- 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;

Round 25 :

(8 SC, INC)*3 (30);

Info :

- 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);

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 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;

Info :

- tighten the hole, fix the thread and hide the end inside.

Infos :

- 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 Round12. 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;

Round 2 :

6 INC (12);

Round 3 :

12 SC;

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;

Round 2 :

6 INC (12);

Round 3 :

12 SC;

Round 4 :

6 DEC (6);

Info :

- 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);

Info :

- 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;

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);

Info :

- 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.

— Final assembly :

Step :

- sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10;

Step :

- sew the nose in Round 13 under INCs from Round 12;

Step :

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

Step :

- place eye patches so that the upper edges are 2 rounds higher than the INCs on the muzzle (see photo);

Step :

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

Step :

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

Step :

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

Info :

- tighten the muzzle, hide all thread ends, sew paws and tail to the body, and finish decorating with bow and details as desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10 of the head, aligning each ear symmetrically and using the long yarn tails to securely attach them with whipstitch.
  • Attach upper paws to the head at the marked positions: 6 SC on the sides at a distance of 6 SC in the front and back; crochet them in place as you attach to ensure correct placement.
  • Sew bottom paws to the body at the marked places: 7 SC on each side at a distance of 14 SC between front and back, ensuring the paw bend faces toward the body.
  • Sew the nose into Round 13 under the INCs from Round 12, then embroider the smile by stretching thread under pins and fixing the curve with small stitches.
  • Position eye patches so the upper edges are two rounds higher than the INCs on the muzzle, sew assembled eye patches to the head with thin black yarn and hide all thread ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially when matching increases and decreases between rounds (important for alignment of the muzzle and facial features).
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly while shaping; overstuffing can create lumps and distort the toy, particularly with plush yarn.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check symmetry before sewing permanently to ensure the eyes, paws and ears are balanced and correctly positioned.
  • 💡When working with plush yarn, adjust hook size if necessary to achieve tight stitches so stuffing does not show through.

This sweet Yumi the Baby Panda pattern is crafted to bring joy to makers and giftees alike. The plush texture and expressive eyes make it a delightful project to gift or display. Follow the step-by-step instructions and photos to create a charming panda that will melt hearts. 🧶 Make one today and share the handmade love! 🧵

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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 using 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 for your yarn and expect the toy to be larger or smaller.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes experience with amigurumi techniques like working in spiral, increases/decreases and sewing pieces together.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though total time may vary depending on experience and how much detail (embroidery, assembly) you choose to add.