In this article I am going to give you a Free Crochet Panda Pattern.
I have made the example crochet panda shown in the illustrations in white and purple yarn.
If you would like to make a more traditionally colored panda crochet toy, then simply substitute the purple yarn for black yarn.
I hope that you enjoy making this adorable little toy as much as I have!
Crochet Panda Bear Pattern Instructions
This panda crochet pattern has some simple fundamental shapes.
Although it is not my easiest crochet toy pattern, beginners should still be happy following it along.
If you are new to crochet then I recommend that you check out these articles before you begin:
- Basic Crochet Techniques and Stitches
- A Guide To Crochet Abbreviations
- How To Crochet A Magic Circle
I will give each new instruction in full words, then with the abbreviations. The rest of the pattern will then simply use abbreviations.
If you are unfamiliar with abbreviations make sure you follow the pattern in the order given to find full instructions for each part.
The crochet panda is made up of several separate shapes, which you will need to sew together upon completion.
Most of the shapes begin with a magic circle, so if you have not used this technique before then I recommend you check out the quick video tutorial in the article linked above.
Stitch markers will help you to keep track of your rounds.
The number of stitches in each round will be shown in brackets at the end of the relevant instructions.
Crochet Panda Equipment
To make the crochet panda bear toy you will need the following equipment
- Size G / 4mm Crochet Hook
- Size C / 2.5mm Crochet Hook
- 191 yards / 100g White DK Yarn
- 191 yards / 100g Purple DK Yarn*
- Small amount of black DK yarn for the eyes
- Toy stuffing
- Stitch markers
In the purple crochet panda illustrated here, I used Paton’s Smoothie DK Yarn.
The yardage will vary slightly from that shown above if you choose an alternative brand.
*Substitute purple for black yarn if you would like to make a more traditional style toy.
Panda Crochet Pattern
Your crochet panda will be made in separate parts. We will begin by making his body.
Crochet Panda Body
Begin working your crochet panda body in the white yarn, using the Size G / 4mm crochet hook.
Round 1
Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)
Round 2
Put two single crochets (2sc) in each stitch (12)
Round 3
Make 1sc in the first stitch, 2sc in the next for the round:
(1sc, 2sc) x 6 (18)
Round 4
(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 6 (24)
Round 5
(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 6 (30)
Round 6
(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 6 (36)
Round 7
(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 6 (42)
Round 8
(1sc x 6, 2sc) x 6 (48)
Round 9
(1sc x 7, 2sc) x 6 (54)
Round 10 – 12
Make 1sc into each stitch of the round (54)
In the final stitch color change to your purple yarn
Round 13 – 17
Continuing in the purple yarn make 1sc into each stitch. (54)
In the final stitch of round 17, color change back to white
Round 18
Make 1sc into each stitch (54)
Round 19
We are now going to reduce the circle.
Make seven single crochets, then single crochet the next two stitches together.
(1sc x 7, sc2tog) x 6 (48)
Round 20 – 24
Put 1sc into each stitch (48)
Round 25
(1sc x 6, sc2tog) x 6 (42)
Round 26
(1sc x 6, 2sc) x 6 (48)
Round 27 – 32
Make 1sc into each stitch (48)
Round 33
(1sc x 6, sc2tog) x 6 (42)
Round 34
(1sc x 5, sc2tog) x 6 (36)
Round 35
(1sc x 4, sc2tog) x 6 (36)
Round 36
(1sc x 3, sc2tog) x 6 (36)
Round 37
(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 6 (36)
Now fill your crochet panda with toy stuffing. Aim for a firm finish, without over stuffing.
Round 38
(1sc, sc2tog) x 6 (36)
Round 39
sc2tog to close (36)
When you have finished, put the crochet panda body to one side. Leaving a long tail of yarn for sewing in later.
Crochet Panda Head
Begin your crochet panda’s head working with the Size G / 4mm crochet hook and white yarn.
Round 1
Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)
Round 2
2sc x 6 (12)
Round 3
(1sc x 1, 2sc) x 6 (18)
Round 4 – 7
Make 1sc in each stitch (18)
Round 8
(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 6 (24)
Round 9
(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 6 (30)
Round 10
(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 3, then (sc x 15) (33)
Round 11
(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 3, then (sc x 15) (36)
Round 12
(1sc x 6, 2sc) x 3, then (sc x 15) (39)
Round 13
(1sc x 7, 2sc) x 3, then (sc x 15) (42)
Round 14
(1sc x 8, 2sc) x 3, then (sc x 15) (45)
Round 15
(1sc x 9, 2sc) x 3, then (sc x 15) (48)
Round 16
Put 1sc into each stitch of the round (48)
Round 17
(1sc x 6, sc2tog) x 6 (42)
Round 18
Put 1sc into each stitch of the round (42)
Round 19
(1sc x 5, sc2tog) x 6 (36)
Round 20
(1sc x 4, sc2tog) x 6 (30)
Round 21
(1sc x 3, sc2tog) x 6 (24)
Round 22
(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 6 (18)
Fill the crochet panda head with toy stuffing
Round 23
(1sc, sc2tog) x 6 (12)
Round 24
sc2tog to close.
Cute off a long tail of yarn, and put to one side for sewing later on.
Crochet Panda Legs
You will need to make four legs for your crochet panda. Using your Size G / 4mm crochet hook make two of them in purple yarn, two in white yarn.
The pattern is identical, only the color is changed.
Round 1
Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)
Round 2
Put 2sc in each stitch (12)
Round 3
(1sc, 2sc) x 6 (18)
Round 4
(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 6 (24)
Round 5 – 9
Put 1sc into each stitch (24)
Round 10
(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 6 (18)
Round 11 – 15
Put 1sc into each stitch (18)
Round 16
(1sc, sc2tog) x 6 (12)
Fill the leg with toy stuffing before continuing
Round 17
sc2tog to close. Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing together later.
Crochet Panda Eye Patches
You will need to crochet two panda eye patches.
Use your Size C / 2.5mm crochet hook and work with your purple yarn.
Round 1
Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)
Round 2
Put 2sc into each stitch (12)
Round 3
(1sc, 2sc) x 6 (18)
Round 4
The next two rounds will be worked a little differently, so follow the steps below carefully:
- 2sc x 8
- Chain 2
- Turn over
Round 5
Make 1sc in the 3rd stitch along. Then 1sc x 7.
Slip stitch into the next stitch, tie off and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing in later.
Crochet Panda Nose
To make your crochet panda a nose, work with your Size C / 2.5mm crochet hook and work in the purple yarn.
Round 1
Chain 8, then make a 1sc into the 3rd chain from the hook. Put 1sc in the remaining 5 chains.
Round 2
Chain 2. Then working from the 3rd stitch from the hook, sc2tog x 2.
Round 3
Chain 2. Then working from the 3rd stitch from the hook, sc2tog once. Then make a single crochet in the final stitch.
Tie off and cut a long tail for sewing on later.
Crochet Panda Ears
Make two ears. Use your purple yarn and work with your Size G / 4mm crochet hook.
Round 1
Make a magic circle of six stitches (6)
Round 2
2sc x 6 (12)
Round 3
(1sc x 1, 2sc) x 6 (18)
Joining Your Crochet Panda Bear Together
Gather all of your parts. You should have
- 1 body
- 1 head
- 2 eye patches
- 2 ears
- 4 legs (2 purple, 2 white)
- 1 nose
Begin by sewing the head onto the body. Attach it at the end with the purple stripe.
Then sew two purple legs onto the purple stripe. Make sure that they sit close together, below the panda’s neck.
Sew the two white back legs onto the back end, just before it starts to decrease.
You can then work the facial features on.
Sew the nose onto the tip of the initial magic circle. Sew your eye patches so that they expand from the muzzle onto the broader part of the head.
Then you can stitch in eyes with your black yarn, working around the starting magic circle.
Your Crochet Panda Bear
I hope that you enjoy crocheting your own crochet panda bear toy. Let me know how you get along in the comments section below, or share a photo of your finished panda on my Facebook Page here.
Happy Crocheting! Lucy Kate, x
