In this post, learn how to crochet a panda in a bamboo tub amigurumi with a detachable basket that doubles as a storage place for small essentials. It is a mini-project with big benefits and will bring smiles to little faces when gifted. Here with a tutorial presented by the Sherrs crochet in hand, you can follow through video instructions. There will be two versions of crochet panda available but the pattern for both will remain the same.
Here, you will find that guide below while we shall provide some information to beginners.
Skill Level: Beginners
Variations: Black Panda amigurumi and Gray Panda amigurumi
Crochet Panda in Tub Amigurumi Tutorial
The crochet panda in a bamboo tub amigurumi is a unique creation combining the charm of pandas with the whimsical touch of a bamboo bathtub. This amigurumi is perfect for decoration or for adding a touch of cuteness to your home decor. You will love to crochet it with the help of the below tutorial and here are the video notes:
- Panda amigurumi: The tutorial starts by crocheting 6 single crochet with white colors in the magic ring and then closing the round. Then he works increases, then even rounds, until reaching the half. It is as simple as crocheting a sphere. Then change the color to gray work the same pattern in reverse and close the sphere while inserting the stuffing.
- Eyes: After weaving in the ends, you will insert the embroidery eyes and mouth in the 8th round. Luckily they are quite simple to recreate.
- Tub: The tutor starts by crocheting a simple round, with the width equal to the maximum number of stitches in the panda amigurumi. Then working in the back loops only he works no increase and just increases the rounds getting a cute round basket.
- As a finishing touch, the tutor also uses a yarn around the basket as a surface stitch using a needle, however.
Supplies Needed
Following are the supplies recommended by the tutor to crochet this panda tub amigurumi:
- 4 ply Milk cotton yarn: Green, light green, gray and white.
- 2.5 mm Crochet hook
- Stitch Markers
- Yarn Needle
- Safety Pins
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Techniques and Abbreviations
Following are the stitches you will need for crocheting and following the pattern for crochet panda in the bamboo tub amigurumi. In addition, we have provided the guide for each of stitch:
- sc (single crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.
- inc (increase): Make two single crochets in the same stitch.
- ch (chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
- dec (decrease - invisible): Insert hook into front loop of next stitch, insert into front loop of following stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through first two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.
- BLO (back loop only): Insert hook into the back loop of the next stitch only, then complete the stitch as directed (e.g., single crochet).
- MR (magic ring): Wrap yarn around your fingers to form a loop, insert hook into the loop, yarn over, pull through loop, chain 1, work desired number of stitches into the loop, pull the tail tight to close the ring.
- sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook in one motion.
- sl knot (slip knot): Make a loop with the yarn, pull a loop through the loop with your hook and tighten to form a knot on your hook.
- FO: fasten off
- R: row/round
Video Tutorial
Following through with this tutorial for beginners will lead you to an easy crochet panda in tub amigurumi perfect for garden decor, gifting, or any purpose that needs some.
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