How to Crochet a Pink Panther Amigurumi

Crocheting a Pink Panther Amigurumi is not only adorable but also incredibly fun! The process involves using soft pink yarn to bring to life this iconic character through intricate stitches and detailing. From his mischievous smirk to his long tail, each aspect of the Pink Panther comes together in a way that captures his charismatic charm perfectly.

As you work on this project, you'll find yourself immersed in the world of amigurumi, enjoying the creative process of shaping and forming the yarn into a lovable character. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a Pink Panther Amigurumi is sure to bring joy and satisfaction as you create your very own cuddly companion.

Materials:

• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m): #59 (main) and #74 (light pink)
• Hook size: 2.0-2.5 mm
• 8 mm safety eyes
• Pink safety nose 12×10 mm
• Black and yellow yarn or thread for embroidering eyebrows and eyes
• Sewing pins
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
F.o. = finish off
( ) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 7 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

Free Crochet Pink Panther Pattern

Head
R 1: 7 sc in mc (7)
R 2: (inc) x 7 (14)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) х 7 (28)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) х 7 (35)
R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 7 (42)
R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 7 (49)
R 8-18: 49 sc (11 rows)
Insert safety eyes between R 13 and R 14 at the distance of 2 st from each other.
R 19: (5 sc, dec) x 7 (42)
R 20: (4 sc, dec) х 7 (35)
R 21: (3 sc, dec) x 7 (42)
R 22: (2 sc, dec) x 7 (21)
R 23: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
Stuff with fiberfill.
F.o.

Ears (make 2)
R 1: 7 sc in mc (7)
R 2: (inc) х 7 (14)
R 3-4: 14 sc (2 rows)
R 5: (5 sc, dec) х 2 (12)
Fold top of ear flat, then fold top one more time and sew first and last st together.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle
With light pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) х 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) х 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) х 6 (30)
R 6-7: 30 sc (2 rows)
R 8: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) х 6 (12)
R 3-4: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 5: 2 dec, 8 sc (10)
R 6-14: 10 sc (9 rows)
Stuff ½ full.
Fold top of arm flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs and Body (one piece)

Legs (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) х 6 (12)
R 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R 4-7: 15 sc (4 rows)
F.o.

Don’t cut the yarn when you’ll finish the second leg!

From the second leg: 4 ch, join with the first leg (38)
Continue crocheting the body in the round:
R 1: 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 10 sc (42)
R 2-7: 42 sc (6 rows)
R 8: (5 sc, dec) х 6 (36)
R 9: 36 sc
Stuff with fiberfill.
R 10: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R 11-12: 30 sc (2 rows)
R 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R 14: 24 sc
R 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R 16: Attach arms on the sides of the body (crochet sc of the body together with sc of the arm) – 18 sc
R 17: 18 sc
Finish stuffing.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail
R 1: 7 sc in mc (7)
R 2-27: 7 sc (26 rows)
Fold top of tail flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Chest
With light pink yarn:
Make 7 ch.
Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn and crochet on the opposite side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (15)
R 2: 2 inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (22)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (29)
R 4: 29 sc
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body, the tail to the back of the body.
Insert or embroider a nose on the muzzle.
Sew the muzzle to the head under the eyes, putting some fiberfill inside before you finish.
Embroider a stripe as snout using pink yarn, eyebrows using black yarn.
Embroider yellow stripes near the eyes as shown in the photo.

Sew the ears on the head between R 5 and R 6, and the chest to the front of the body.