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Amigurumi Red Panda – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Red Panda – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the adorable charm of a Red Panda to life with this Amigurumi Red Panda crochet pattern! 🦊✨ With its fluffy tail, expressive eyes, and playful stance, this design captures the essence of this beloved creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love red panda-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered markings or a miniature bamboo setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic rusty reds and creams for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a woodland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi red panda is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this charming little climber to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🐾 Amigurumi Red Panda Crochet Pattern

This charming red panda makes a cozy woodland companion with its soft striped tail, expressive face, and cuddly design. Great as a gift or a nature-themed nursery piece, this red panda is a must-make for animal lovers!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves color changes, facial shaping, and assembling multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Rusty orange (main body)

    • Black or very dark gray (arms, legs, tail sections, ears)

    • White (face patches, ears, tail stripes)

    • Cream or light tan (paw pads)

    • Red (scarf)

  • 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 12 mm safety eyes

  • Tapestry needle

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Optional: blush or fabric paint for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🧸 Head

With rusty orange:

  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 around (36)

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

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

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly. FO and leave long tail for sewing.

🐾 Muzzle Patch

With white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO and sew centered on the face. Embroider a small nose and mouth with black thread.

👀 Eyes & Face

  • Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, approx. 7–8 stitches apart.

  • Create teardrop face patches in white yarn and sew around each eye, shaping as shown in the image.

  • Optional: Embroider white brow spots and cheek tufts.

🐾 Ears (Make 2)

Inner Ear with white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around (9)
    Do not FO.

Outer Ear with black:

  1. Repeat same as above.

  • Place white piece inside black, sc around both layers together.

  • Flatten and shape. FO and sew to top of head.

🧍 Body

With rusty orange:

  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)
    6–14. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    16–18. sc around (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly. FO and leave long tail for sewing.

✋ Arms (Make 2)

With black:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–14. sc around (12)
    Lightly stuff. FO and sew to body sides.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

With black:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    8–10. sc around (12)
    Stuff and FO.

🧷 Paw Pads:
With cream yarn, sew or glue small ovals and circles for foot pads.

🌀 Tail

With rusty orange and white (alternate every 3 rows):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–15. sc around (24), alternating colors for stripe pattern

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff lightly, FO and sew to bottom back of body.

🧣 Scarf

With red yarn:

Ch 50, sc across.
Fasten off and wrap around the neck, tying loosely in front.

🧷 Assembly Steps

  1. Attach head to body with whipstitch.

  2. Sew arms evenly to body sides at shoulder level.

  3. Attach legs to bottom of body, making sure they help the panda sit upright.

  4. Stitch or glue paw pads.

  5. Sew tail to the back.

  6. Sew ears and face patches.

  7. Add scarf and finish details like embroidery on paws and cheek blush.

🌟 Customization Tips

  • Add tiny bamboo leaves or accessories like a backpack

  • Use variegated yarn for a natural red panda fur effect

  • Try a mini version with finer yarn for keychains

Your adorable red panda is now ready for cuddles or display! Whether you’re gifting or decorating, this plushie brings charm and smiles in every stitch. 🐼🧣


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