Well hello there, my delightful crochet companions! Today I’ve got something very special on my crafting table: the Zhuzi amigurumi panda pattern, a project that’s all brag and no nag!
Crafting this darling panda can feel like a heartwarming journey into the magic of the East. Those button eyes (which you can stitch or glue, by the way), that adorable rounded belly – the whole thing is cuter than a bug’s ear! And as your hook glides through the soft, squidgy yarn, you’ll see the magic take shape – a little, snuggly panda so darn cute it makes your heart wobble!
And oh lordy, when you finally see that endearing grin stitched onto your Zhuzi Panda’s face—well, it’s akin to nailing the punchline of a well-timed joke! It’s truly gratifying to see your crochet critter ‘waking up’. Isn’t that just the cat’s meow? So, don your crafting gloves, let’s gift life to a cuddly yarn panda, one stitch at a time!
Pattern Designer: N_iniko
Materials
- Yarn 50g Catania black and 50g Catania white
- 2.2mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes 8 mm
Abbreviations
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Head
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc * 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 3 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 3 inc, 7 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc (24)
Rnd 5: 2 sc, 4 inc, 9 sc, 5 inc, 4 sc (33)
Rnd 6-8: sc around (3 rounds 33)
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc, sc) * 3, 10 sc, (inc, sc) * 2, inc, inc (40)
Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc, 2 sc) * 3, inc, 15 sc (44)
Rnd 11: sc around (44)
Rnd 12: 10 sc, inc, (5 sc, inc) * 3, 15 sc (48)
Rnd 13: sc around (48)
Rnd 14: 11 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 3, 15 sc (52)
Rnd 15-19: sc around (5 rounds 52)
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec, 4 sc)* 5, 2 sc, 2dec, 1 sc (45)
Rnd 21: sc around (45)
Rnd 22: (5 sc, dec, 1 sc) * 5, 5 sc (40)
At this point we have to insert our felt with the safety eyes.
Insert the eyes in the black felt and cut an oval around it.
The position of the eyes are in round 9/10 with a distance of 13 holes.
Rnd 23: sc around (40)
Rnd 24: (dec, 5 sc) * 5, 3 sc (35)
Rnd 25: sc around (35)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) * 5, 4 sc (29)
Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) * 5, 4 sc (24)
Rnd 28: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 29: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Rnd 30: dec * 6 (6)
Stuff the head firmly.
Place the safety eyes (8 mm) on round 9/10 with a distance of 13 holes.
Sew a little nose in round 2/4.
Cut pink cheeks from your felt and attach them symmetrical under the eyes.
You can form the mouth and the eyes by attaching the yarn (after you finished everything).
Body
Start with yarn color white.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc* 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
Rnd 10-18: sc around (9 rounds 54)
Rnd 19: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
Rnd 20: sc around (48)
Rnd 21: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
Change your yarn color to black.
Rnd 22: sc around (42)
Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rnd 24: sc around (36)
Rnd 25: (4sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Rnd 26-30: sc around (5 rounds 30)
Stuff the body firmly. Make sure, that the part of your color change will show to the side, where you can sew the leg.
Ears x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc * 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4-6: sc around (3 rounds 18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Fold the ears and sew the sides together and attach them on round 18/19 to the head.
Legs x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc * 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4-12: sc around (9 rounds 18)
Stuff the legs firmly.
Sew the legs on round 8/14 (hind legs) and the (front legs) on round 23/29 to the body.
Tail
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc * 6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: dec * 6 (6)
Stuff the tail and sew it on round 6/10 to the body.
In conclusion, I am absolutely in love with the zhuzi amigurumi panda. Seriously, this little guy is just too cute for words!
The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and make creating your own adorable panda friend a breeze. Not only is this pattern great for beginners looking to try their hand at amigurumi, but it also makes for a perfect gift or decoration.
Imagine having an entire family of these precious pandas sitting on your shelf! Trust me, you won’t be able to resist making more once you’ve finished your first one.
So grab some yarn and get crocheting – your new favorite project awaits!