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! 🧶🌿✨.
🐼 Amigurumi Panda With Cub Crochet Pattern
These two sweet pandas create an adorable, heart-melting display. The parent panda sits with large round feet, detailed pink paw pads, big curved arms, and a soft round belly. The little cub fits perfectly in the parent’s lap, with matching details in a compact, cute size. Both feature classic black-and-white panda markings, expressive eye patches, and round protruding muzzles.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and sewing small pieces neatly.
📏 Finished Size
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Parent Panda: ~28–30 cm (11–12 in) seated
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Panda Cub: ~14–15 cm (5.5–6 in) seated
Worked with DK yarn and a 2.75–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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White DK yarn:
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Parent: ~50 g
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Cub: ~25 g
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Black DK yarn:
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Parent: ~50 g
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Cub: ~20 g
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Pink DK yarn: paw pads
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Parent: ~10 g
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Cub: ~5 g
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Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
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Stuffing
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Safety eyes: 14 mm for parent, 10 mm for cub
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Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🐼 Parent Panda
Head (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–16: sc around (42)
R17: (5sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R18: (4sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19: (3sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R20: (2sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R21: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R22: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Eye Patches (Black, Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
FO.
Sew patches slightly angled upward. Insert 14 mm safety eyes through patches.
Muzzle (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and sew under eyes.
Embroider small oval nose + vertical line + subtle curved mouth.
Ears (Black, Make 2)
Large round ears.
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
Flatten and sew to the sides of the head.
Body (White + Black)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–10: sc around in white (36)
R11: switch to black, sc around (36)
R12–16: sc around (36)
R17: (4sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R18: (3sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R19: (2sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
Arms (Black, Make 2)
Thick, long, slightly curved arms.
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–12: sc around (18)
R13: (4sc, dec) ×3 (15)
R14: sc around (15)
R15: (3sc, dec) ×3 (12)
Light stuffing.
FO.
Sew angled forward and inward for the hugging pose.
Legs (Black, Make 2)
Large rounded legs with big soles.
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–7: sc around (30)
R8: (3sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R9–10: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
Paw Pads (Pink)
Large Pad:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO.
Toe Pads (Make 4):
MR 6 → FO.
Sew the large pad in the center, toes around the top curve.
Attach legs so pads face forward.
🐼 Panda Cub
Head (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–10: sc around (24)
R11: (2sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R12: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff.
R13: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
Eye Patches (Black, Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
FO.
Insert 10 mm safety eyes through patches.
Muzzle (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and sew under eyes.
Embroider small nose + mouth.
Ears (Black, Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
Flatten and sew.
Body (White + Black Neck Ruff)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–7: sc around (24)
R8: switch to black, sc around (24)
R9: sc around (24)
R10: (2sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R11: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff.
FO.
Arms (Black, Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
FO.
Legs (Black, Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
R6: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Light stuffing.
FO.
Paw Pads for Cub (Pink)
Large Pad: MR 6 → inc ×6 → (sc, inc) ×6 → FO (18 sts).
Toe Pads (Make 4): MR 6 → FO.
Sew pads before attaching legs.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew parent’s head to the body securely.
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Attach ears symmetrically.
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Sew arms angled forward so they naturally wrap around the cub.
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Sew legs to the bottom, with soles facing forward.
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Attach cub’s head to its body.
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Sew cub’s legs and arms.
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Place cub in the parent’s lap and stitch:
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cub’s back to parent’s belly
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parent’s hands to cub’s shoulders
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Adjust shaping and gently steam for smooth curves.
🌟 Result
Your panda pair is ready! They sit together in a loving pose with oversized paw pads, round eye patches, and soft, cuddly shapes. This set makes a heart-touching decoration, a perfect nursery companion, or a memorable handmade gift.
