Crochet Cute Panda
Crocheting a cute panda can be such a delightfully adorable project! From the fluffy black and white yarn to the lovable face that starts to take shape with every stitch, there's something so heartwarming about creating this cuddly creature. As you work on your crochet masterpiece, envision the joy it will bring once it's completed — a huggable panda friend waiting to spread smiles and cheer wherever it goes! Such a fun and joyful way to spend your crafting time.
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
ch: chain
st: stitch
inc: increase
dec: decrease
sl st: slip stitch
F/O: Fasten off
Materials:
2 mm crochet hook
Yarn in white, black, tosca, light orange and red
Needle for sewing
Stuff
Scissors
6mm safety eyes
Black felt
Glue
Note: Work in continuous rounds
Head:
Use white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5: 3 sc, inc, rep 6x (30)
R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc = rep 5x], 2 sc (36)
R7: 5 sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
R8: 3 sc, inc, [6 sc, inc = rep 5x], 3 sc (48)
R9: 7 sc, inc, rep 6x (54)
R10: 4 sc, inc, [8 sc, inc = rep 5x], 4 sc (60)
R11: 9 sc, inc, rep 6x (66)
R12-18: sc around
Cut small black felt in oval shape make a hole in center then insert the eyes. Attach safety eyes between R13 and 14 and give 14 stitches between them.
R19: 9 sc, dec, rep 6x (60)
R20: 4 sc, dec, [8 sc, dec = rep 5x], 4 sc (54)
R21: 7 sc, dec, rep 6x (48)
R22: 3 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec = rep 5x], 3 sc (42)
R23: 5 sc, dec, rep 6x (36)
R24: 2 sc, dec, [ 4 sc, dec = rep 5x], 2 sc (30)
R25: 3 sc, dec, rep 6x (24)
Stuff
R26: 2 sc, dec, rep 6x (18)
R27: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
add more stuff if needed
R28: dec, rep 6x (6)
F/O
Legs and Body:
Use black
1st leg:
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4-6: sc around
R7: CC to tosca, sc around
F/O
2nd Leg:
Repeat all 1st Leg step + ch 6 (this chain will be counted as stitches, front and back side)
Don’t cut the yarn because we will continue to crochet both legs together in next round)
Body:
R8: sc in all stitches of 1st leg (18), sc in each chain stitches (6), sc in all stitches of 2nd leg (18), sc in each chain stitches (6) (48 in total)
R9-12: sc around
Stuff the legs
R13: 6 sc, dec, rep 6x (42)
R14-15: sc around
R16: 19 sc, dec, rep 2x (40)
R17: sc around
R18: CC to light orange, BLO, sc around
R19: 9 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 9 sc (38)
R20-21: sc around
R22: 17 sc, dec, rep 2x (36)
R23-24: sc around
R25: 4 sc, dec, rep 6x (30)
R26: sc, dec, [3 sc, dec = rep 5x], 2 sc (24)
Stuff
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
R27: Work in FLO of R17, use tosca, sc around (40)
F/O
Arms (make 2):
Use black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: 3 sc, inc, rep 3x (15)
R4-5: sc around
R6: 3 dec, 9 sc (12)
R7: 2 dec, 8 sc (10)
stuff
R8-12: sc around
R13-16: CC to light orange, sc around
stuff
R17: 2 sc, ch 1, turn, close the hole by joining front and back side of stitches with sl st
F /O leaving a long tail for sewing
Ears (make 2):
Use black
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 5 sc
R2: inc, rep 5x (10)
R3: sc, inc, rep 5x (15)
R4: 2 sc, inc, rep 5x (20)
R5-6 sc around
R7: 2 sc, dec, rep 5x (15)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Muzzle:
Using white
R1: ch 2, starting from second chain from hook 6 sc
R2: inc, rep 6x (12)
R3: sc, inc, rep 6x (18)
R4: sc, inc, [2 sc, inc = rep 5x], sc (24)
R5-6: sc around
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
By using black yarn sew the nose and mouth on the muzzle.
Straps (make 2):
Using tosca
Leave a long tail for sewing before you start starting chain
Ch 3
R1: sc in second chain from hook, sc in next st (2)
R2-23: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts
You can adjust the length of straps as you want.
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing
Bow:
Use red
Ch 6
R1: sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 4 sts (5)
R2-3: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (5)
R4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec (3)
R5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc (2)
R6: ch 1, turn, inc, sc (3)
R7: ch 1, turn, inc, sc, inc (5)
R8-9: ch 1, turn, sc in each sts (5)
F/O leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail to the center of the bow then wrap the yarn several times. F/O. Don't cut the yarn.
Finishing:
- Stuff the muzzle then sew it between eyes. Arrange the position of eyes felt and then glue them.
- Sew the ears on head.
- Sew the body to head. Add more stuff before you close it completely.
- Sew the arms to body.
- Sew straps on the pants. I also add small buttons on it.
- Sew the bow on the body.