Crochet Little Panda Pattern For Delightful Children's Toys

Everyone loves pandas, don't they? With their gentle nature and adorable looks, pandas have a special place in our hearts. Imagine having a mini version of them to cuddle, just made by you! This panda crochet pattern lets you create a lovable little buddy with tiny arms, legs, and a happy face. It's soft, the right size for your little hands, and the best crochet companion for your play or bedtime stories. So, follow the simplest pattern given below to make your very own fuzzy friend today!

This tiny crochet panda isn't just a fuzzy delight; it's a multitasker! Tuck it into your pocket as a crochet travel buddy, or let it be a special friend for someone you care about. It adds charm to any room, perched on a shelf or desk, and is a comforting pal for naptime snuggles. It's a fun craft to make, a heartwarming gift, a cute play character, or a keepsake. With so many ways to spread joy, who wouldn't want to create one?

Making Your Crochet Little Panda Pattern

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Supplies:

Yarn:

You can choose between two options, both available in black and white:
- 100% cotton: This natural fiber provides breathability and softness. It comes in 50g balls, each with 220 meters of yarn.
- 40% wool, 60% acrylic: This blend combines the warmth of wool with the durability and easy care of acrylic. It also comes in 50g balls, but with 300 meters of yarn each.

Other Materials:

Holofiber: A type of stuffing material commonly used for amigurumi projects.
Crochet hooks: Two sizes are needed, 1.00 mm and 2.00 mm.
Two black beads (4mm): These are used for the panda's eyes.
Sewing needle: Used for sewing the different parts of the panda together and adding details.
Scissors: Used for cutting yarn.

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic ring (used to start crocheting in the round without a hole)
SC: Single crochet (basic stitch used in many patterns)
INC: Increase (adds a stitch)
DEC: Decrease (removes a stitch)
*(...)n: Repeat instructions in brackets n times
Embroidery thread: Thread used for details
Sl.st: Slip stitch (joins stitches)
Ch: Chain stitch (used for foundation)
BLO: Back loop only (crochets into back loop)
FLO: Front loop only (crochets into front loop)

Step by step Pattern

MUZZLE
Crochet with two strands
(cotton + wool and acrylic). Crochet hook 2,00 mm. Crochet with a white yarn. 1) 4 ch
2) crochet from the second loop from the hook 2 sc, 3 sc increase in the last air loop, 1 sc along the other side of the chain, 3 sc increase in the last air loop
3) 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc,
1 sc, inc
4) 12 sc, sl st
Cut off the yarn, leave the end of yarn enough for sewing.

BLACK SPOTS FOR EYES
Crochet with one strand (cotton). Crochet hook 1,00 mm. Crochet with a black yarn.
1) 4 ch
2) crochet from the second loop from the hook 2 sc, 3 sc increase in the last air loop, 1 sc along the other side of the chain, 3 sc increase in the last air loop
3) 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc
Cut off the yarn, leave the end of yarn enough for sewing.

HEAD AND BODY
Crochet with two strands (cotton + wool and acrylic). Crochet hook 2,00 mm.
Start crochet with a white yarn.
1) 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
4) (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
5) (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
6) (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
7) (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
8-12) 42 sc (5 rows)
13) (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
14) (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
15) (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
16) (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
17) (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
18) 12 sc
Change to black yarn.
Do not cut the white yarn.
19) (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
20) 18 sc
21) (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
22) 24 sc
At this stage, shape the head.
Sew on the muzzle and black spots for the eyes, as shown in the photo.

Sew on the eyes.
Embroider the sclera under the
eyes with a white cotton yarn.
Embroider the nose with a black cotton yarn.
Continue crochet the body.
Change to white yarn. Cut off the
black yarn.
Crochet the 23rd row for the
front loops.
23) (3 sc, inc)* 6 (30)
24-29) 30 sc (6 rows)
30) (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24) 31) (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18) Stuff the body.
32) (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12) 33) 6 dec
Cut off the yarn, pull off the remaining stitches. Fasten the end of the yarn and hide.

ARMS
Crochet with two strands (cotton + wool and acrylic). Crochet hook 2,00 mm. Crochet with a black yarn. 1) 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) 12 sc
4) 2 dec, 8 sc
5-10) 10 sc (6 rows)
11) (3 sc, dec) * 2 (8)
Stuff the lower part of the arm. Cut off the yarn, pull off the remaining stitches. Fasten the end of the yarn and hide. Crochet the second arm.

LEGS
Crochet with two strands
(cotton + wool and acrylic). Crochet hook 2,00 mm. Crochet with a black yarn.
1) 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
4-6) 18 sc (3 rows)
7) 3 sc, 3 dec, 9 sc (15)
8) 2 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (12)
9-11) 12 sc (3 rows)
Stuff the lower part of the leg.
12) (2 sc, dec) * 3 (9)
Cut off the yarn, pull off the remaining stitches. Fasten the end of the yarn and hide.
Crochet the second leg.

EARS
Crochet with two strands (cotton + wool and acrylic). Crochet hook 2,00 mm. Crochet with a black yarn.
1) 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3-4) 12 sc (2 rows)
Cut off the yarn, leave the end of
yarn enough for sewing.
Crochet the second ear.

Tail
Crochet with two strands
(cotton + wool and acrylic). Crochet hook 2,00 mm.
Crochet with a white yarn.
1) 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2) 6 inc (12)
3) 12 sc
Cut off the yarn, leave the end of yarn enough for sewing.