Paige the Panda – Free Crochet Pattern

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I’m so pleased to introduce my latest design: Paige the Panda! If you’ve been searching for a free panda crochet pattern that works up quickly and has a sweet, classic look, this project is for you.

Paige was an absolute joy to design. I wanted to create a crochet panda bear that is approachable for beginners, but still satisfying for advanced makers. This amigurumi panda is worked in worsted weight yarn, but its clean shaping means you can easily make it in your favorite plush or fur yarn.

Small handmade crochet panda bear plushie with black patches around plastic safety eyes, a stitched black nose, and gray arms and legs, sitting on a soft white background.

I would classify this free panda crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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A handmade amigurumi panda bear shown standing upright on a soft white background, detailing the crochet stitches, dark gray arms and legs, and distinct eye patches.

Free Crochet Pattern for Paige the Panda

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Approximately 6” tall (sitting) or 8” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (white): 35 yds, color B (dark gray): 60 yds, color C (black): 4 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Body, head, legs, and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

The finished body of the panda crochet pattern made with a white bottom and dark gray top. The body is filled with stuffing and awaiting assembly.

Eye Spots

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 DC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)

Join with a sl st to beginning.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off. Lay the eye spots side by side. If using safety eyes, insert eyes into the inside of the magic ring of R1. Do not attach the backings.

The finished dark gray eye patches for the crochet panda.
The dark gray eye patches for the amigurumi panda, with black safety eyes inserted.

Head

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head.

Attach the eye spots over R6-9, leaving about 3 sts between them. If the posts of the safety eyes are long enough, attach the backings on the inside of the head. Otherwise, attach the safety eye backings behind the eye spots and push any remaining posts through to the inside of the head. See tutorial photos.

You can now remove your second st marker.

Attach the outer edges of the eye spots to the head.

The head of the amigurumi panda after the completion of R10, prior to adding the eye patches and safety eyes.
The proper placement of the crochet eye patches and safety eyes on the head for the panda crochet pattern. The eye patches are waiting to be sewn down.
The dark gray eye patches have been sewn down onto the head of the amigurumi panda.

R11-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

The finished head of the crochet panda pattern, filled with stuffing and awaiting assembly.

Ears (make 2)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5: Fold the ear closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side of the fold. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Two finished crochet ears for the amigurumi panda crochet pattern made in dark gray yarn and ready for assembly.

Tail

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Fasten off.

The small white tail for the crochet panda pattern, ready for assembly.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing
*Note: These tutorial photos are only to demonstrate the technique of crocheting the piece closed; project size and colors shown may differ from the current pattern.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Two finished crochet legs for the amigurumi panda made in dark gray yarn. The legs are filled with stuffing and awaiting assembly.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Two finished crochet arms for the amigurumi panda made in dark gray yarn. The arms are filled with stuffing and awaiting assembly.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Using color C (black), embroider a nose between R3-4 across approximately 5 sts. Embroider a line down from the middle of the nose. See tutorial photos.

The first step in embroidering the nose on Paige the Panda is inserting the yarn needle on the middle of the face.
Completing the embroidered line down and starting the nose embroidering with black yarn.
Looping the black yarn around to create the embroidered nose.
Continue looping the black yarn around to create the embroidered nose on the panda.
The nose has several loops of yarn around to create the embroidered nose.
The embroidered nose has been completed and the ends need taken care of.
The ends have been taken care of and the embroidered nose on the face of Paige the Panda has been completed.

Attach each ear to the top of the head between R12-13, with approximately 5 sts between each ear.

The crochet ears have been pinned into place on the top of the panda bears head and are awaiting sewing.
A side view of the panda's crochet ears having been sewn into place on the top of the head.
A front view of the panda's crochet ears sewn into place.
A top down view of the crochet panda's head with the ears sewn into place.

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the bottom of the head.

The body of the crochet panda is pinned into place and awaiting sewing.
The crochet body of the panda has been sewn into place on the bottom of the head, an angled view.
A side profile view of the body of the panda pinned into place.
A top down view of the body of the crochet panda sewn into place on the bottom of the head.

Attach legs over R4-5 of body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle. 

The panda's crochet legs have been pinned into place on the bottom of the body and are awaiting sewing.
The panda is in a sitting position and the legs have been sewn into place on the front of the body.
The crochet legs have been sewn into place on the panda's body, a view from the underside.
A front view of the crochet panda's legs sewn into place on the front of the crochet body of the panda.

Attach arms over R11-16 on each side of the body, in line with the back of each leg. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 10 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 15 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

The arms have been pinned into place on each side of the body and are awaiting sewing.
The crochet arms have been sewn into place on each side of the body. They are facing outward, with a graphic that shows the number of stitches between the arms.
A view of the crochet arms of the panda sewn onto the body, with the arms together in front of the body.
A side view of the arms having been sewn into place on the body of the crochet panda.

Attach tail over R5, on the back of the body.

The tail of the crochet panda has been pinned into place on the back of the body and is awaiting sewing.
The tail of the crochet panda has been sewn into place on the back of the panda's body.
The panda is in a sitting position, showing the tail has been sewn into place on the back of the body.

I hope you enjoyed working with this free panda crochet pattern! I would absolutely love to see your finished amigurumi panda! If you share you creation on social media, be sure to tag me @thenicolechase so I can see your beautiful work!

An amigurumi panda named Paige, made with the free panda crochet pattern. The panda is made with white and gray yarn and is sitting on a white background.

Pinterest pin graphic featuring three photos of a small crochet panda plushie sitting on white fur, including one shot showing the amigurumi being held in a hand to demonstrate its size. A purple text block in the center reads "FREE CROCHET PATTERN, Paige the Panda, and www.thenicolechase.com".
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Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Crochet Panda

Over years of designing amigurumi, I’ve found that a few simple techniques can completely change the final look of your plushie. Here are my top professional tips for working up Paige the Panda:

  • Secure Alignment Before Sewing: Don’t guess where your pieces go! While assembling this free panda crochet pattern, use straight pins to securely hold your arms, legs, and ears in place before you stitch. This ensures your features stay perfectly symmetrical and don’t shift as you sew.
  • Track Your Rounds: Because this free panda crochet pattern is worked in continuous rounds, it is easy to lose your place. Always use a stitch marker to indicate the very first stitch of each round so your stitch counts remain exact.
  • Opt for Clean Color Changes: To get those crisp color change lines between the white and dark gray on the body, use the seamless color change method.

For even more advice on perfecting your amigurumi, check out my comprehensive guide on amigurumi tips and tricks.

Customization & Pattern Alterations for Paige the Panda

One of the best things about designing amigurumi is seeing how different makers put their own spin on a project. Here are a few ways you can easily customize this free panda crochet pattern:

  • Make a Jumbo Panda: if you want a much larger, ultra-plush crochet panda, swap out the worsted weight yarn for a super bulky chenille or plush yarn like Parfait Chunky. Just make sure to scale up to a comparable hook size to suit your chosen yarn.
  • Play with Vibrant Colors: Who says a panda has to be traditional? Instead of a classic black or gray, try using a fun, bright color like purple, mint, or blue to create a unique whimsical crochet panda bear.
  • Give it a Classic Teddy Bear Look: You can omit the distinctive eye patches entirely and work the muzzle, ears, and limbs in soft browns for a beautiful, classic teddy bear variation using the exact same structural stitches.
The free panda crochet pattern called Paige made with white and dark gray yarn is being held in a hand to show the scale.

More Free Amigurumi Animal Crochet Patterns

If you’ve enjoyed working through this free panda crochet pattern, you might love adding some more friends to your handmade collection! Check out these other popular, beginner friendly designs:

You can also explore my complete collection of amigurumi zoo animals or browse through all of my amigurumi animal patterns, right here on my blog to find your next project!

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Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting!

Nicole

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