Simple Crochet Panda Amigurumi Free Pattern With Black & White Appearance

Stitch a sweet little bear with this Crochet Panda Amigurumi Free Pattern and give your toy shelf a cute black and white friend with round ears.

Hooks & Needles By Mita shares a wonderful tutorial that shows how to turn simple yarn into a lovable panda with a friendly personality. This Crochet Panda Amigurumi is a stuffed animal inspired by one of the most loved creatures in the animal world. Its black and white body, rounded ears, and dark patches around the eyes give it a familiar look. The gentle facial expression adds warmth, making this panda an appealing choice for animal lovers.

The panda’s soft, rounded shape gives it a cuddly appearance, while the close stitches help keep the stuffing inside. Its contrasting colors highlight the smaller features and give the toy a clean finish. The tiny paws and sweet nose complete its playful character without needing too many extra details.This panda can sit on a child’s bedroom shelf, decorate a reading corner, or become part of a collection of woodland animals. It also works well as a birthday present, a baby shower surprise, or a keepsake for someone who likes pandas.

The main materials include black and white yarn, a crochet hook, and soft filling. Choosing a smooth yarn helps the stitches look even and keeps the finished animal comfortable to hold.For a fresh addition to your collection, give this free panda pattern a go and have fun making a small black-and-white friend that will catch everyone’s attention!

About the Pattern

This panda amigurumi is an engaging, beginner-friendly project that combines classic crochet techniques to achieve a charming and huggable result. Distinct features such as black eye patches, gently curved ears, a rotund body, and defined muzzle provide the iconic panda appearance. The pattern is built using clear, incremental rounds which shape each part, while assembly is straightforward, making the project approachable even for those new to amigurumi.

Pattern at a Glance

• Panda features: round head, signature black eye patches, detailed muzzle, upright ears, round body, compact limbs, and a small tail.
• Simple construction; all parts are crocheted separately and then sewn together.
• Eye patches, ears, arms, legs, and tail are distinctly shaped and then attached to the head or body.
• Placement guidelines ensure a classic, balanced look.

Important Notes

• All rounds are worked continuously in a spiral; use a stitch marker to track your rounds.
• Stuff each part as you work, especially the head, body, and muzzle, for the best defined shape.
• Color changes are essential in the body and detail work; weave in ends securely for durability.
• Embroidered details (nose, eyebrows) give personality—take your time for symmetry.
• Check placement with pins before final sewing of parts.

Difficulty Level

Beginner
This pattern is intended for those familiar with creating magic rings, single crochet, and basic increases and decreases in the round. It provides ample practice with shaping and assembly, making it suitable for crocheters looking to advance their amigurumi skills.

Supplies Needed

• Black and white worsted weight yarn
• 2mm crochet hook
• 10mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill or polyester stuffing
• Yarn needle for sewing pieces and embroidery
• Stitch marker (optional but recommended)
• Scissors

Size & Measurements

The completed panda measures approximately 15–18 cm (6–7 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 2mm hook. Adjustments in yarn or hook size may alter the finished dimensions.

Gauge & Stitch Details

• Gauge: Tight enough to keep stuffing from showing; typically, 6 sc and 7 rows = 2 cm.
• All pieces are worked in single crochet (sc) in spiral rounds.
• Key techniques: working in the round, increasing, decreasing, color changing, and sewing amigurumi pieces together.

Crochet Abbreviations

• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
• MR – magic ring
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch – chain

Special Stitch Guide

• Magic Ring (MR): Used to start each piece, creating a tight closed circle.
• Increase (inc): Work 2 single crochets in the same stitch.
• Decrease (dec): Single crochet two stitches together, ensuring smooth decreases for shaping.
• Invisible Decrease: Insert hook into the front loops of the next 2 stitches and complete a single crochet—useful for seamless shaping in visible areas.

Complete Crochet Pattern

Eye Patches (Make 2)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc).
  Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Head

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc).
• Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sc).
• Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30 sc).
• Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36 sc).c
• Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42 sc).
• Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48 sc).
• Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54 sc).
• Round 10: (8 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (60 sc).
• Round 11–20: 60 sc each round (10 rounds).
• Place safety eyes between rows 15 and 16 of head, 5 stitches apart.
• Round 21: (8 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (54 sc).
• Round 22: (7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48 sc).
• Round 23: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42 sc).
• Round 24: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36 sc).
• Round 25: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30 sc).
• Round 26: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (20 sc).
  Stuff head firmly. Close and fasten off.

Muzzle

• Round 1: MR, 8 sc.
• Round 2: 8 inc (16 sc).
• Round 3: 2 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc (24 sc).
• Rounds 4–5: 24 sc each round.
  Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc).
• Rounds 4–6: 18 sc each round.
  Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Tail

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9 sc).
• Round 3: 9 sc.
  Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Body

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc).
• Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sc).
• Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30 sc).
• Round 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36 sc).
• Round 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42 sc).
• Round 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48 sc).
• Round 9: (7 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (54 sc).
• Round 10: (8 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (60 sc).
• Round 11: (9 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (66 sc).
• Rounds 12–18: 66 sc each round (7 rounds).
• Round 19: (9 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (60 sc).
• Round 20: (8 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (54 sc).
• Round 21: (7 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (48 sc).
• Round 22: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42 sc).
• Round 23: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36 sc).
• Round 24: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30 sc).
• Round 25: Change to black yarn, 30 sc.
• Round 26: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24 sc).
• Round 27: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18 sc).
• Round 28: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12 sc).
  Stuff the body as you decrease; fasten off and close.

Arms (Make 2)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in black yarn.
• Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc).
• Rounds 4–7: 18 sc each round.
• Round 8: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (15 sc).
• Rounds 9–11: 15 sc each round.
• Round 12: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (12 sc).
• Rounds 13–18: 12 sc each round.
  Flatten the end and sc across to close, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in black yarn.
• Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc).
• Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18 sc).
• Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24 sc).
• Rounds 5–8: 24 sc each round.
• Round 9: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (20 sc).
• Rounds 10–15: 20 sc each round.
• Round 16: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (16 sc).
• Rounds 17–20: 16 sc each round.
  Flatten end and sc across to close, leaving a long tail.

Assembly & Finished SizeAttach eye patches around the eyes, ensuring symmetry.

• Sew muzzle just below the eye level, stuffing as you sew for rounded shape.
• Use black and white thread to embroider eyebrows above eyes and nose on the muzzle.
• Attach ears to the top of the head, spaced evenly.
• Sew head onto the body with stitches hidden beneath the chin.
• Join arms to sides of body, slightly angled forward.
• Attach legs to the bottom, ensuring your panda sits or stands evenly.
• Sew the tail in the middle lower back of the body.

The finished piece will have a classic panda look, with well-stuffed proportions and securely attached features, and measure about 15–18 cm tall.

Conclusion and Ending Words

This panda pattern brings together core amigurumi skills for a soft, cheerful result. Each step highlights fundamentals—magic rings, spirals, shaping, and precise assembly. By paying attention to the construction and careful sewing of each part, you achieve a balanced and recognizable animal figure. With clear placement for facial features and limbs, your panda will be expressive and sturdy, ideal for gifts, display, or treasured play. The simple structure invites repeated practice, encouraging makers to continue exploring the playful and creative possibilities of amigurumi.