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Get ready to stitch up some sleuthing fun with the Amigurumi Pink Panther & Detective Duo! 🕵️‍♂️💗 This playful pair brings classic cartoon charm to your crochet hook, featuring the ever-cool Pink Panther with his signature swagger and a quirky detective companion hot on his trail. Whether you’re a fan of retro animation or just love crafting characters with personality, this dynamic duo is a delightful way to add humor and style to your amigurumi collection. From the panther’s lanky limbs to the detective’s oversized magnifying glass, every detail is a nod to their mischievous adventures.

Perfect for storytelling, gifting, or simply showing off your crochet skills, this pattern lets you play with expressive features, bold colors, and whimsical accessories. Imagine them posed in a playful chase scene or perched together on a shelf like a stitched-up mystery waiting to unfold. Whether you’re crafting for kids, collectors, or your own inner cartoon lover, the Pink Panther & Detective Duo promises giggles, nostalgia, and a whole lot of stitchable charm. 🧶🎩🔍

Crocheted figures of a pink panther and a detective with a magnifying glass, dressed in a yellow coat and hat, standing on a black mat with pink dots, in a cozy room setting.

🧶 Amigurumi Pink Panther & Detective Duo Crochet Pattern

Bring a playful mystery to your crochet collection with this delightful Pink Panther and Inspector-inspired amigurumi duo! With the Panther’s cool charm and the Detective’s curious gaze, this pair is perfect for animation lovers and crafty sleuths alike. Whether you’re displaying them on a shelf or gifting them to a fan, they’re sure to make people smile.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, and detailed facial features.

📏 Finished Size

Panther: ~12–14 inches tall
Detective: ~10–11 inches tall
(Sizes depend on yarn weight & hook size used.)

🧵 Materials

Worsted weight yarn in:
- Pink, cream, black, white (Panther)
- Beige, gray, mustard/orange, black, brown, white (Detective)
Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
Safety eyes: 12 mm (Panther), 10 mm (Detective)
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn/tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Small clear plastic circle or felt for magnifying glass lens
Embroidery thread for brows, whiskers, mustache

🧷 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in one st)
DEC – Decrease (SC2tog)
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SL ST – Slip Stitch
CH – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only

🐾 Pink Panther Pattern

Head (Pink)

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) x6 (18)
(2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
(3 SC, INC) x6 (30)
(4 SC, INC) x6 (36)
7–13. SC around (36)
(4 SC, DEC) x6 (30)
(3 SC, DEC) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R10–11, ~6 sts apart.
(2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
(SC, DEC) x6 (12)
DEC around (6), close.

Muzzle (Cream)

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) x6 (18)
4–6. SC around (18)
Stuff lightly, sew low on head.
Embroider pink triangle nose + black line mouth. Add whiskers with white thread.

Ears (Make 2, Pink)

MR, 6 SC
(SC, INC) x3 (9)
(2 SC, INC) x3 (12)
SC around (12)
Flatten and sew sides of head.

Body (Pink)

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) x6 (18)
4–12. SC around (18)
(4 SC, DEC) x3 (15)
14–22. SC around (15)
Stuff firmly, sew to head.

Belly Patch (Cream)
CH 12, work oval:
Row 1: SC in 2nd CH, 9 SC, 3 SC in last, 9 SC other side, INC (24)
Row 2–5: SC around, shaping oval. FO, sew to body front.

Arms with Fingers (Make 2)

MR, 6 SC
2–14. SC around (6)
Fingers: Add 2 CH → 8 sts total. Divide into 4 groups of 2 sts.
Work each group in the round for 4 rows, stuff lightly, close.
Flatten top of arm, sew to body.

Legs with Toes (Make 2)

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
3–5. SC around (12)
Divide into 3 groups of 4 sts. Work each toe in the round for 5 rows, stuff, close.
Resume SC around foot (12)
8–14. SC around, stuff. Sew to body base.

Tail (Pink)

CH 28, SC across. Sew to back.

Face Details

Embroider black eyebrows above eyes.
Add whiskers (white yarn strands pulled through muzzle sides).

🕵️ Detective Pattern

Head (Beige)

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) x6 (18)
(2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
(3 SC, INC) x6 (30)
6–12. SC around (30)
(3 SC, DEC) x6 (24)
(2 SC, DEC) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes. Stuff.
(SC, DEC) x6 (12)
DEC around (6), close.

Nose (Beige)
MR, 6 SC. (SC, INC) x3 (9). Work 2 rows SC. Sew between eyes.

Ears (Make 2)
MR, 6 SC. (SC, INC) x3 (9). 1 row SC. Flatten, sew to head sides.

Hat (Beige + Black stripe)

Brim:

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) x6 (18)
(2 SC, INC) x6 (24)
(3 SC, INC) x6 (30)
BLO SC around (30)

Crown:

MR, 6 SC
INC around (12)
(SC, INC) x6 (18)
4–6. SC around (18)
Add 1 round in black for band. Sew to brim.

Body (Shirt + Pants + Coat)

Shirt (White):
MR, 6 SC. INC around (12). (SC, INC) x6 (18). 2 rows SC.

Switch to Gray (Pants):
6–14. SC around (18).

Stuff, sew to head.

Coat (Mustard/Orange):
CH 16, work 6 rows SC. Wrap over shoulders like trench coat. Add 2 strips for lapels.

Arms & Hands (Make 2)

Hand (Beige):
MR, 6 SC. (SC, INC) x3 (9). 2 rows SC.
Switch to Coat Color:
5–12. SC around (9).
Flatten and close. Sew to body sides.
📌 Optional: Embroider 3 black lines for finger definition.

Legs & Shoes (Make 2)

Leg (Gray):
MR, 6 SC. INC around (12). 3–8. SC around (12).

Switch to Black (Shoes):
9. (SC, INC) x6 (18)
10–12. SC around (18)
13. (SC, DEC) x6 (12)
14. SC around (12)
15. Flatten, SC across to close, shaping shoe tip.

Sole (Optional):
CH 10. Work oval around chain with SC, adding INC at ends. Do 2 rounds. FO, sew to shoe base.

Mustache & Eyebrows

Use black yarn to embroider a mustache under nose & thick brows.

Magnifying Glass

With black: CH 10, SL ST to form ring. Work 2 rounds SC around ring.
Handle: CH 6, SC back. Attach.
Glue/sew plastic or felt circle as lens.

🧶 Assembly

Pin limbs before sewing.
Attach head to body firmly.
Sew Panther’s muzzle, belly patch, whiskers, tail.
Sew Detective’s coat, arms, hat, shoes. Add magnifying glass to hand.

🎉 Final Thoughts

This adorable duo brings smiles and nostalgia in every stitch! Whether you’re gifting them to a cartoon lover or creating a whimsical display, the Pink Panther and Detective will add charm to any collection. Have fun crafting, and don’t forget to give them their own little mystery to solve!

Happy crocheting! 🧵🐾🔍