Crochet Panda Zippered Wristlet: A Fun and Functional Accessory

The Crochet Panda Zippered Wristlet is a delightful accessory that combines cuteness and functionality effortlessly. Crafted with love and skill, this wristlet is perfect for keeping your essentials secure while adding a touch of charm to your outfits. The adorable panda design is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it.

Size/Measurements

Horizontally 7.5" and 4.5" vertically but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

Materials

• Crochet hook size 3.5mm
• Worsted weight yarn: White & Black
• Zipper 18cm length
• 2 2cm black buttons
• Felt: White & Black
• Fabric of choice
• Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
• Tapestry Needle
• Thread
• Hot Glue

Pattern Notes

Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row indicate the total number of stitches for that round or row.

Wristlet Instructions

RND 1: ch 31, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next 28 chs, 3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 28 chs, 2 hdc in last ch, sl st into the first st (62)

Rnd 2-12: ch 1, hdc in the same stitch you sl st, hdc around, sl st into the first st of previous rnd (62)

Rnd 13-14: ch 1, sc in the same stitch you sl st, sc around, sl st into the first st of previous rnd (62)

Rnd 15: ch 1, 3 hdc in the same stitch you sl st, *sl st in next sc, 3 hdc in next sc* repeat from * to * all the way around

Eyes Instructions

Make 2 with black

Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring (8)

Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each sc around (16)

Rnd 3: sc in next st, hdc in next st, 2 dc in the next 3 sts, sc in next 10 sts (19)

Rnd 4: sl st into the next 2 sts to give it an even look

Strap Instructions

With white

ch 53 (or chain to desired length), sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (52)

Assembly Instructions

I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to ensure you have them positioned as you like best before sewing.

The eyes should be sewn between rows 6 and 11, placed 1.5" apart from each other and slightly tilted, keeping the part with the dc's facing down.

With the white felt, cut a slightly bigger circle than the buttons. Glue it in place, then sew the buttons on top of the white circles.

With black felt, cut a small triangle and glue it in place between rows 4 and 5.

Now you can pin the zipper and fabric in place to begin sewing them. This took me a while because I'm a perfectionist, plus I had to sew it by hand since I don't own a sewing machine. But this would keep your items from falling out.

Sew the strap onto the wristlet.