Crochet Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern For Little Hands

Pandas are the cuddly friends everyone loves! So why not create your very own baby panda right at home with an easy crochet project? Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting little animals and creatures. And now, you can use this art to make a soft and huggable baby panda amigurumi with this simple pattern by Little Crochet Farm.

Cuddly and quick to create, Crochet Baby Panda Pattern is a delightful project bringing to life a lovable toy with its chunky charm. This beginner-friendly tutorial guides crochet enthusiasts in crafting their very own baby panda, complete with a cozy, round belly and distinctive, huggable shape that's perfect for little hands to grasp. With features like the bubble stitch creating adorably pronounced arms and a classic black and white palette, this crochet amigurumi toy is sure to steal hearts and ignite the imagination with its plush appearance.

Gifting Ideas for Crochet Baby Panda

Baby Showers

• Wrap in a soft, nursery-themed blanket.
• Include in a gift basket with baby essentials.

Birthdays

• Pair with a "birth certificate" (name, "birth" date, message).
• Gift in a decorative box for keepsake storage.

Comforting Gift

• Accompany with a soft pillow and heartfelt card.
• Ideal for emotional support or as a special friend.

Seasonal Holidays

• Accessorize based on the holiday (e.g., Santa hat for Christmas).
• Festive wrapping or under a themed mini-tree.

Packaging & Presentation

• Use a pretty gift box or hand-decorated paper bag.
• Add a care instruction card for a personal touch.

Note: The impact lies in the thoughtfulness and personalized details.

Making The Crochet Baby Panda Amigurumi

Materials:

• 8 mm crochet hook
• Super chunky yarn (brand used: Alize Vuto)

Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (crochet two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• dc: Double Crochet (not commonly used in basic amigurumi)
• FO: Fasten Off
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FLO: Front Loop Only
• MR: Magic Ring (also known as magic circle)
• [ ]: Instructions within brackets are repeated as directed

Step by step Pattern

Magic Ring

1. Create a magic ring.
2. Work 6 single crochet (sc) inside the magic ring.
3. Pull the tail tight to close the ring.

Round 1

1. Work 6 increases (inc). Each inc means crocheting two sc in the same stitch.
   • Result: 12 stitches by the end of this round.

Round 2

1. (1 sc, 1 inc) Repeat 6 times.
   • Result: 18 stitches by the end of this round.

Round 3

1. (2 sc, 1 inc) Repeat 6 times.
   • Result: 24 stitches by the end of this round.

Rounds 4 to 6

1. Work 24 sc in each round. No increases or decreases.
   • Maintain 24 stitches for each of these rounds.

Round 7

1. Work 12 decreases using the invisible decrease method.
   • Result: 12 stitches by the end of this round.

Round 8

1. Change yarn color to black.
2. Only work in the front loops for this round to create a textural difference for the bubble stitches, which will be the arms of the panda.

Bubble Stitch Instructions:

• Yarn over, insert hook in the loop, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through two loops on hook – five times in the same stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to form the bubble stitch.

Round 9

1. 3 sc, 1 bubble stitch, 4 sc, 1 bubble stitch, 3 sc in the front loops only.

Round 10

1. (1 sc, 1 inc) Repeat 6 times.
   • Result: 18 stitches by the end of this round.

Round 11

1. 18 sc. Change back to white yarn at the last stitch and cut black yarn.

Round 12

1. Work as follows while switching yarn colors:
   • 5 sc in white,
   • Switch to black and create a bubble for the tail,
   • 5 sc in black and switch back to white,
   • Repeat around.

Round 13

1. (1 sc, 1 dec) Repeat 6 times.
   • Result: 12 stitches by the end of this round.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Create a magic ring.
2. 5 sc inside the magic ring.
3. 2 sc in each sc around for the second round.
   • Result: 10 stitches by the end of this round.
4. Fold ear and crochet the sides together for a closed appearance.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing. Attach ears to the head of the panda, ensuring stitches on the head match those on the ear for symmetry.

Embroidering the Face:

• Use black yarn to embroider the eyes and nose.
• Create layered stitches until desired shapes and sizes are achieved.

Once completed, position and secure all parts, ensuring stuffing is placed appropriately for shape retention.

Ensure to hide all yarn tails inside the stuffed body for a neat finish.