How to Crochet a Plush Panda Amigurumi — Super Bulky Pattern (≈24 cm)
Crochet Plush Panda Amigurumi Overview
Create a cuddly crochet panda amigurumi using super bulky yarn and simple amigurumi techniques. This pattern produces a plush panda about 24 cm tall with distinct black-and-white markings and a small bow tie. The instructions below list abbreviations, materials, step-by-step parts, and clear assembly notes so you can finish a neat, well-stuffed toy.
Abbreviations
Rnd: Round
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease
BLO: Back loop only
Hdc: Half double crochet
Materials and Tools
Super bulky yarn (black and white; optional additional color for bow and pink for cheeks)
8 mm hook
Fiberfill
Black yarn for embroidery
Needle
Scissors
Size with materials above will be about 24 cm.
Creating the Parts
Arms (2 pieces, black)
Rnd 1. 7 sc in MR (7)
Rnd 2-9. 7 sc (7)
Fold 2 sides together and make 3 sc.
Fasten off, cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.
Legs (2 pieces, black)
Rnd 1. 8 sc in MR (8)
Rnd 2. 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3. BLO: 16 sc (16)
Rnd 4-5. 16 sc (16)
Fasten off 2 legs, continue crocheting using for joining the legs.
Body
Make 4 chains (white yarn), connect to the left leg.
Rnd 6. 16 sc on the left leg, 4 sc on the chain, 16 sc on the right leg, 4 sc on the chain (40)
Rnd 7-10. 40 sc (40)
Change for black yarn.
Rnd 11-12. 40 sc (40)
Change for white yarn.
Rnd 13. (8 sc, dec)*4 (36)
Rnd 14. 36 sc (sew hands on this round) (36)
Rnd 15. 36 sc (36)
Rnd 16. (7 sc, dec)*4 (32)
Rnd 17-18. 32 sc (32)
Rnd 19. (6 sc, dec)*4 (28)
Rnd 20. 28 sc (28)
Rnd 21. 14 dec (14)
Rnd 22. 7 dec (7)
Close the end of the round, cut the yarn.
Ears (2 pieces, black)
Rnd 1. 5 Hdc in a magic ring.
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.
Eyes (2 pieces, black)
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.
Bow Tie
Rnd 1. ch 17 loosely.
Rnd 2. Hdc in second ch from hook and in each ch along, turn (3)
Rnd 3. ch 1 (does not count as st), 3 hdc, turn (3)
Repeat rnd 3 twice.
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing.
With the same colour of yarn tie the middle of the piece.
Assembly
Sew hands on rnd 14, approx. 15–16 sts apart.
Sew eyes between rounds 15–18, approx. 5 sts apart.
Sew ears between rounds 19–21 approx. 13 sts apart (rnd 19).
Embroider the cheeks in pink and nose (middle of rnd 15–16).
Finishing Tips
• Stuff parts firmly but evenly with fiberfill to keep the panda plush and stable.
• Use the yarn tails left from pieces to sew parts securely; weave in ends neatly on the inside.
• When embroidering facial features, make small, tight stitches to ensure durability. If gifting to a small child, ensure all attachments are fastened securely.