Crochet Panda Amigurumi: Free Beginner Pattern
This little crochet panda is the perfect first amigurumi. It is worked in simple rounds of single crochet, so there is no complicated shaping, just steady increases and decreases. Follow along and you will have a huggable panda by the weekend.
Materials
- Black and white worsted weight yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fibrefill for stuffing
- Safety eyes (9 mm) and a tapestry needle
Abbreviations
sc = single crochet, inc = increase, dec = decrease, MR = magic ring. New to these? Start with our beginner guide.
Making the head
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
- Round 2: inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18).
- Rounds 4 to 8: sc around.
- Stuff firmly and start decreasing to close.
Body, ears and legs
The body follows the same increase pattern as the head. Ears and legs are small rounds sewn on at the end. Take your time positioning the eyes and ears, that is what gives your panda its character.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and give the panda a gentle squeeze to even out the stuffing. Want more animals? See our free animal patterns roundup.
Frequently asked questions
Is amigurumi good for beginners?
Yes. Amigurumi uses just a few stitches repeated in rounds, which makes it one of the friendliest ways to start crocheting toys.
