Bear and Panda Hand Puppets Free Crochet Pattern
Bring stories to life with these adorable Bear and Panda Hand Puppets from Ekayg! Perfect for playtime or as a gift, these puppets work up quickly using worsted weight yarn. Follow the free pattern below to create your very own woodland friends!
Free Crochet Puppet Pattern: Step by Step Instructions
Puppet Base (Body and Head)
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC into ring (6)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12)
Round 3: [1 SC, INC] x 6 (18)
Round 4: [2 SC, INC] x 6 (24)
Round 5: [3 SC, INC] x 6 (30)
Round 6: [4 SC, INC] x 6 (36)
Round 7: [5 SC, INC] x 6 (42)
Round 8-15: SC in each stitch around (42)
Round 16: [5 SC, DEC] x 6 (36)
Round 17: [4 SC, DEC] x 6 (30)
Round 18: [3 SC, DEC] x 6 (24)
Round 19: SC around (24) (Neck created)
Round 20: [3 SC, INC] x 6 (30)
Round 21-35: SC around, working the body of the puppet until desired length. Fasten off.
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)
Round 3: [1 SC, INC] x 6 (18)
Round 4-6: SC around (18)
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew to the top sides of the head.
Snout / Muzzle
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)
Round 3: [1 SC, INC] x 6 (18)
Round 4: SC around (18)
Fasten off, leave long tail. Sew to the center of the face, stuffing lightly before closing.
Arms (Make 2)
Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC in each stitch (12)
Round 3-10: SC around (12)
Fasten off, leave long tail. Flatten the top and sew to the sides of the puppet body, just below the neck.
Assembly and Details
Attach safety eyes just above the snout. For the Panda, create black eye patches before attaching the eyes. Embroider a nose and mouth onto the snout using black yarn. Weave in all loose ends.
Check the recipe card below for all required materials!
