Bring the charm of the bamboo forests to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Panda pattern! Whether you’re a fan of these lovable bears or simply enjoy crafting adorable plush creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a cuddly panda full of personality. With its signature black-and-white coloring, round ears, and sweet expression, this amigurumi panda makes for a delightful handmade companion. Perfect for nature lovers, gifting, or just adding a touch of whimsy to your crochet projects, this little bear is sure to bring smiles wherever it goes!
Designed for customization and creativity, this pattern allows you to experiment with different yarn textures, expressive embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a bamboo stalk or miniature scarf. Whether you craft a single panda or an entire playful family, this amigurumi creation is a heartwarming project full of cozy charm. So grab your hook, gather your yarn, and let’s stitch up a lovable panda—one loop at a time! 🐼🧶✨
🐼 Amigurumi Panda – FREE Crochet Pattern
This sweet and chubby amigurumi panda is the ultimate cuddle buddy! With bold black-and-white colorwork, a rounded snout, adorable embroidered paws, and expressive eyes, it’s the perfect project for animal lovers and gift-givers.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, round shaping, facial detail placement, and applique work (for paw pads and eye patches).
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
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White (Main body, head, snout)
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Black (Arms, legs, ears, eye patches)
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Beige or light brown (Paw pads)
Other Supplies:
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Scissors
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Black embroidery thread (for nose and mouth)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧠 Head (White)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–18. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes through eye patches at round 11 -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐾 Eye Patches (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Flatten oval slightly. FO and leave long tail.
Attach between rounds 10–13 on the head. Insert safety eyes through center of each.
🐽 Muzzle (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew below eyes.
Embroider a triangle nose with black thread and a short vertical line down, then curve into a smile.
🐻 Ears (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Flatten. FO and sew between rounds 3–5 of the head, evenly spaced.
🧍 Body (Start with White, then switch to Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15. sc around (42)
🧶 Color Change Tip:
To change colors cleanly:
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In the last stitch before the color change, insert your hook and pull up a loop.
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With the new color, yarn over and pull through to finish the stitch.
Switch to Black:
16–20. sc around (42)
21. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
22. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
23. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
24. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly
25. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
26. dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–14. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to body sides.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Black with Beige paw pads)
Foot Base (Beige):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around
Switch to Black:
5–12. sc around (18)
FO, stuff firmly. Sew to bottom sides of the body.
🐾 Paw Pads (Make 2 large + 6 small – Beige)
Large Pad:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO and sew to center of foot bottom.
Small Toes (Make 3 per foot):
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MR, 4 sc
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sc around
FO and sew around large pad in semi-circle.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use a slick embroidery thread to define smile
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Shape the head slightly oval while stuffing
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You can weight the bottom with beads to keep it seated
💡 Optional Customizations
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Add a small green bamboo leaf or stalk in one paw
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Turn into a keychain by scaling down with thinner yarn and hook
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Add a scarf or bow for seasonal flair
This chubby little panda is huggable, lovable, and impossible not to smile at. Perfect for birthdays, nurseries, or simply because… pandas make everything better! 🐼🧶💖
