Crochet Panda Pim

Crochet Panda Pim is an adorable handcrafted panda plush that adds a touch of cuteness to any space. This lovable creation is meticulously handmade with soft yarn and filled with fluffy stuffing, making it the perfect cuddle companion for both kids and adults. With its endearing black and white coloration and charming smile, Crochet Panda Pim is sure to warm hearts and bring joy to anyone who meets it. Whether displayed on a shelf or snuggled up during bedtime, this charming crochet creation is bound to become a treasured part of your home.

Materials:
— Light worsted /DK weight yarn
— 2.5mm Crochet hook
— Polyfill (for stuffing)
— Black, White felt fabric (only need a little piece so leftover will do)
— 8mm safetey eyes with White trim (If not available you can use 6mm black safetey, see eye preparation instruction)
— yarn cutter and yarn needle
— small amount of fabric glue
Eye preparation.

IF you're using 8mm safetey eyes with white trim.
— Cut an oval shape with black felt, poke a hole in the middle of the oval and insert safetey eyes with trim.
IF you're using 6mm Black safetey eyes.
Step1: Poke a hole in a piece of white felt fabric, put 6mm safetey eyes in the hole. Cut the felt fabric circular to make white trim of eyes.
Step2: Cut an oval shape with black felt, poke a hole in the middle of the oval and insert safetey eyes with trim.

This pattern is written in: US Terminology 

Abbreviation
Sc — Single Crochet
Inc — Increase
Dec — Decrease
St — Stitch
Sts- Stitches

Pattern start:
All pieces are done in continuous round,without join at the end of every round.

Arms:
Round 1: 6Sc in Magic ring (If not familiar with magic ring: Ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook)
Round 2: Sc in each st around. Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tal for sewing later.

Legs:
Round 1: 6Sc in Magic ring, do not join. (6) (If not familiar with magic ring: Ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, do not join)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3-4: Sc in each st around. Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tal for sewing later.

Ears:
Round 1: 6Sc in Magic ring, do not join. (6) (If not familiar with magic ring: Ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, do not join)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (Sc in next st, Inc in next st), repeat around (18)
Round 4-5: Sc in each st around (18)
Round 6: (Sc in next st, Dec), repeat around (12)
Finish off, cut yarn leaving long tal for sewing later.

Body:
Start with WHiTE yarn.
Round 1: 6Sc in Magic ring, do not join. (6) (If not familiar with magic ring: Ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, do not join)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (Sc in next st, Inc in next st), repeat around (18)
Round 4: (Sc in next st, Inc in next st), repeat around (27)

Round 5: (Sc in next 2sts, Inc in next st), repeat around (36)

Round 6: (Sc in next 11sts, Inc in next st), repeat around (39)
Round 7: (Sc in next 12st, Inc in next st), repeat around (42)
Round 8-14: Sc in each st around (42)
Place prepared eyes between rounds 11 and 12, 5 stitches apart.
*Change to BLACK yarn.
Round 15: Working in back loops only, Sc in each st around (42)
Round 16: Sc in each st around (42)
*Change to White yarn.
Round 17: Working in back loops only, Sc in each st around (42)
Round 18: Sc in each st around (42)
*Change to BLACK yarn.
Round 19: Working in back loops only, (Sc in next 12st, Dec), repeat around (39)
Round 20: (Sc in next 11st, Dec), repeat around (36)

Round 21: (Sc in next 4sts, Dec), repeat around (30)

Stuff the body firm.
Round 22: (Sc in next 3sts, Dec), repeat around (24)
Round 23: (Sc in next 2sts, Dec), repeat around (18)
Round 24: (Sc in next st, Dec), repeat around (12)
Round 25: Dec around (6)
Cut yarn leaving 6 inches tail. Using yarn needle, thread trough each stitch, pull tight to close.
Sewing the pieces.
— Sew the ears 5 rows down from the top of the head.
-Sew the arms in the side of the body, between rounds 18 to 20.

-You can sew the legs at the bottom with your desired leg gap.