Cuddly Stitches Craft Panda: Free Crochet Pattern
This free crochet panda pattern is incredibly sweet and low-sew! You will love it because the only parts that will need sewing on are the eye patches and the head. It works up quickly and makes a beautiful gift.
Free Crochet Panda Pattern: Step by Step Instructions
Ears (Make 2 in Navy Blue)
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}
R2: INC in each ST around {12}
R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R5-R8 (4 rounds): SC in each ST around {24}
Do not stuff and fold flat. R9: SC the opening together to close the ear {11}. FO.
Arms / Front Legs (Make 2 in Navy Blue)
R1: MR – 6 x SC into the ring {6}
R2: INC in each ST around {12}
R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 6 {30}
R6: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36}
R7-R11 (5 rounds): SC in each ST around {36}
R12: SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {30}
R13: (SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC) x 6 {24}
R14: SC in each ST around {24}
R15: SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 6 STs, INV DEC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {21}
R16-R18: SC in each ST around {21}
R19: (SC in next 5 STs, INV DEC) x 3 {18}
R20-R21: SC in each ST around {18}
R22: INV DEC, SC in next 16 STs {17}
R23-R24: SC in each ST around {17}
R25: INV DEC, SC in next 15 STs {16}
R26-R27: SC in each ST around {16}
R28: INV DEC, SC in next 14 STs {15}
R29-R31: SC in each ST around {15}
R32: SC the opening together to close the arm {7}. FO.
Legs / Hind Legs (Make 2 in Navy Blue)
R1: MR – 6 x SC {6}
R2: INC in each ST around {12}
R3: (SC in next ST, INC) x 6 {18}
R4: SC in next ST, INC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next ST {24}
R5: (SC in next 3 STs, INC) x 6 {30}
R6: SC in next 2 STs, INC, (SC in next 4 STs, INC) x 5, SC in next 2 STs {36}
R7: (SC in next 5 STs, INC) x 6 {42}
R8: (SC in next 13 STs, INC) x 3 {45}
R9-R13: SC in each ST around {45}
R14: SC in next 8 STs, INV DEC, SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC) x 3, SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC, SC in next 8 STs {39}
R15: SC in next 8 STs, INV DEC, SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC) x 3, SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, SC in next 7 STs {33}
R16: SC in next 8 STs, INV DEC, SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next ST, INV DEC) x 3, SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, SC in next 6 STs {27}
R17: SC in each ST around {27}
R18: (SC in next 7 STs, INV DEC) x 3 {24}
R19: SC in each ST around {24}
R20: SC in next 3 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 6 STs, INV DEC) x 2, SC in next 3 STs {21}
R21-R22: SC in each ST around {21}
R23: (SC in next 5 STs, INV DEC) x 3 {18}
R24-R25: SC in each ST around {18}
R26: SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC, (SC in next 4 STs, INV DEC) x 2, SC in next 2 STs {15}
R27-R28: SC in each ST around {15}
R29: SC in next 14 STs and don’t finish the round {14}
R30: SC the opening together to close the leg {7}. FO.
Tail (in White)
R1: Chain 4 STs {4}
R2: SC in 3 STs starting from 2nd CH from hook; go through back bump, opposite side of chain, INC, SC, INC in last ST {8}
R3: INC, SC, INC in next 3 STs, SC, INC in last 2 STs {14}
R4: (SC, INC), SC, (SC, INC) x 3, SC, (SC, INC) x 2 {20}
R5: (SC in next 2 STs, INC), SC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 3, SC, (SC in next 2 STs, INC) x 2 {26}
R6-R7: SC in each ST around {26}
R8: (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC), SC, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC) x 3, SC, (SC in next 2 STs, INV DEC) x 2 {20}
R9-R10: SC in each ST around {20}
R11: (SC, INV DEC), SC, (SC, INV DEC) x 3, SC, (SC, INV DEC) x 2 {14}
R12: SC in each ST around {14}
R13: SC in next ST and SC opening together to close {6}. FO.
Body (in White and Navy Blue)
Follow the main pattern up from R1 to R43 to complete the body in white and blue stripes, attaching the limbs and tail as you crochet around.
Head & Assembly
Work the head from the snout back, attaching the ears directly using the no-sew method. Finish by sewing the black eye patches to the head and embroidering the nose.
Check the recipe card below for all required materials!
