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Amigurumi Panda With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Panda With Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Snuggle up with the sweetest duo in the crochet world with this Amigurumi Panda With Cub pattern! Inspired by the gentle bond between a panda and its baby, this heartwarming design captures their round faces, soft fur, and cuddly charm in every stitch. With the mama panda lovingly cradling her tiny cub, this crochet pair is perfect for adding a tender and adorable touch to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for animal lovers, celebrating the beauty of parenthood, or simply enjoy making nature-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a lovable panda family full of warmth and personality! 🐼💕

Designed for customization, this pattern invites you to play with different shades of black, white, or even whimsical colors for a playful twist. Add embroidered details, tiny accessories like a bamboo shoot or a cozy blanket, or even create a full set of forest friends to complete the scene! Whether gifted as a heartfelt keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Panda With Cub is a delightful and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade love to every stitch! 🧶🌿✨.

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🐼 Amigurumi Panda with Cub Crochet Pattern

This cuddly panda duo is the perfect project for animal lovers! Featuring the iconic black-and-white look with soft paw pads and expressive eyes, both mama and baby panda are full of personality and love. You’ll learn how to change colors smoothly and shape a snuggly scene with hugging arms and tiny ears.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves color changes, multiple parts, and assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Mama: Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall
Cub: Approx. 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) tall

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • White (Main body)

    • Black (Ears, limbs, patches, and outer paw pads)

    • Pink (Foot pads and paw dots)

  • 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10 mm for mama, 6–8 mm for cub)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Optional: black embroidery floss for facial details

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only

🐼 Head (Make 2 – 1 for each)

With White:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–13. sc (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, 6–7 sts apart.

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close. Stuff firmly.

🐼 Eye Patches (Black, Make 2 Per Panda)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    Flatten and sew around the eyes using black yarn or sew on felt ovals.

🐾 Snout (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to face
    Embroider vertical line and small smile below with black thread or yarn

🐻 Ears (Black, Make 2 per Panda)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)
    FO, flatten and sew to head sides

🐼 Body

Start with White:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–9. sc (30)

Color Change to Black:

➡️ In the last sc of Round 9: insert hook, yarn over in white, pull through, then yarn over in black and finish stitch. Continue in black.

10–14. sc (30)
15. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
16. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
17. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and sew to head
18. dec x6 (6), FO

✋ Arms (Black, Make 2 per Panda)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–11. sc (9)
    FO and stuff lightly
    Sew to sides. Curve them inward to “hold” the cub.

🦶 Legs (Black, Make 2 per Panda)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–6. sc (9)
    FO and stuff
    Sew to bottom of body

🐾 Paw Pads (Pink, Make 1 large + 4 small per foot)

Large Pad:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    FO, sew to center of foot

Small Pads:
MR, 4 sc, sl st to first stitch
FO, sew around the large pad like toe beans

👶 Cub Panda (Smaller version)

Use same instructions as above but reduce stitch counts:

  • Head: stop increase at 24 sts and work 4–5 rounds at that width

  • Body: stop increase at 24 sts

  • Use smaller hook if needed

  • Eye patches can be 6 sc MR only, no increase

  • Arms/legs can be just 6–7 rounds long

Assemble in the same manner. Position mama’s arms to cradle the cub in a sitting pose.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Use black yarn to embroider eyebrows if desired

  • Brush pink paw pads for a fuzzier look

  • Add blush with embroidery thread or pastel chalk

  • Attach a ribbon or bell around cub’s neck for added charm

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use fuzzy yarn for a plush version

  • Add bamboo sticks or forest leaves as props

  • Turn mama panda into a zipper pouch with a hidden pocket

These lovable pandas are perfect for snuggling, gifting, or decorating a nursery shelf. Their cuddly contrast and thoughtful detailing make them an irresistible crochet pair! 🐼❤️


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