With this simple pattern you can crochet a sweet panda. The crochet panda Mao loves bamboo and is done by yourself very fast. You can use him as decoration or plush toy.
Knowledge: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Panda “Mao”
Supplies: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Panda “Mao”
- Crochet Yarn:
- Colours: black, white
- Size: ca. 125m / 50g
- Example: Schachenmayr Catania
- Häkelnadel:
- Metric: 2,5 mm
- Help? Needle Size Translator
- Wool Needle
- Scissors
- Filling:
- Example: Synthetic Filling (100% Polyester)
- Alternatives? Amigurumi Filling
- Eyes:
- Example: 2 Safety Eyes (black, 6mm)
- Alternatives? Amigurumi Eyes
- nose:
- Example: Darning Yarn (black)
- cheeks:
- Example: Acrylic Paint (rose)
Size: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Panda “Mao”
Here you find the size specifications for the biggest Panda without ears.
| Needle Size | Yarn |
Height |
| 2,5 mm (shown example) | 125m / 50g, 100% Cotton | 9cm |
Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi – Crochet Biggest Panda “Mao”
For the biggest panda we first crochet the body and than the arms, legs, tail and ears. Then all parts will be sewn together, the nose embroidered and the cheeks get painted.
Crochet Biggest Panda Body (1x)
The body for the biggest panda we crochet from top down in spiral rounds with only double crochet stitches (UK!).
- white:
- 1st round: magic ring + 6 double crochet stitches (UK!) = 6 stitches
- 2nd round: double every stitch = 12 stitches
- 3rd round: double every 2nd stitch = 18 stitches
- 4th round: double every 3rd stitch = 24 stitches
- 5th round: double every 4th stitch = 30 stitches
- 6th round: double every 5th stitch = 36 stitches
- 7th round: double every 6th stitch = 42 stitches
- 8th round: double every 7th stitch = 48 stitches
- 9th round: double every 8th stitch = 54 stitches
- 10th round: double every 9th stitch = 60 stitches
- 11th – 18th round: (= 8 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 60 stitches
- black:
- 19th – 23rd round: (= 5 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 60 stitches
- white:
- 24th – 31st round: (= 8 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 60 stitches
- Attach Safety Eyes, position: after the 15th round, 6 stitches distance
- 32nd round: crochet together every 9th and 10th stitch = 54 stitches
- 33rd round: crochet together every 8th and 9th stitch = 48 stitches
- 34th round: crochet together every 7th and 8th stitch = 42 stitches
- 35th round: crochet together every 6th and 7th stitch = 36 stitches
- 36th round: crochet together every 5th and 6th stitch = 30 stitches
- 37th round: crochet together every 4th and 5th stitch = 24 stitches
- 38th round: crochet together every 3rd and 4th stitch = 18 stitches
- fill and stuff completely
- 39th round: crochet together every 2nd and 3rd stitch = 12 stitches
- 40th round: crochet together every 1st and 2nd stitch = 6 stitches
- cut the thread generous, pull off the loop, close remaining opening, secure and weave in the thread end
Crochet Biggest Panda Ears (2x)
Now we like to crochet the ears for the biggest panda. We start from top and crochet in spiral rounds with only double crochet stitches (UK!) downwards. The ears wont be filled, but folded flat and sewn with the opening facing to the body later.
- black:
- 1st round: magic ring + 6 double crochet stitches (UK!) = 6 stitches
- 2nd round: double every stitch = 12 stitches
- 3rd – 5th round: (= 3 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 12 stitches
- 6th round: crochet together every 1st and 2nd stitch = 6 stitches
- cut the thread generous, pull off the loop, DONT cut the thread end, will be needed for sewing later
Crochet Biggest Panda Tail (1x)
For the biggest panda we also crochet a tail from back to tip in spiral rounds with only double crochet stitches (UK!). Later we sew it with the opening facing to the back with the thread ends.
- black:
- 1st round: magic ring + 6 double crochet stitches (UK!) = 6 stitches
- 2nd round: double every stitch = 12 stitches
- 3rd round: double every 2nd stitch = 18 stitches
- 4th – 7th round: (= 4 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 18 stitches
- 8th round: crochet together every 2nd and 3rd stitch = 12 stitches
- fill and stuff completely
- 9th round: crochet together every 1st and 2nd stitch = 6 stitches
- cut the thread generous, pull off the loop, DONT cut the thread end, will be needed for sewing later
Crochet Biggest Panda Arms (2x)
The arms for the biggest panda will be crocheted from the finger tips up in spiral rounds with only double crochet stitches (UK!).
- black:
- 1st round: magic ring + 6 double crochet stitches (UK!) = 6 stitches
- 2nd round: double every stitch = 12 stitches
- 3rd round: double every 4th stitch = 15 stitches
- 4th – 7th round: (= 4 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 15 stitches
- 8th round: crochet together every 4th and 5th stitch = 12 stitches
- 9th – 13th round: (= 5 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 12 stitches
- fill and stuff completely
- 14th round: crochet together every 1st and 2nd stitch = 6 stitches
- cut the thread generous, pull off the loop, DONT cut the thread end, will be needed for sewing later
Crochet Biggest Panda Legs (2x)
The legs for the biggest panda we crochet from bottom up in spiral rounds with only double crochet stitches (UK!).
- black:
- 1st round: magic ring + 6 double crochet stitches (UK!) = 6 stitches
- 2nd round: double every stitch = 12 stitches
- 3rd round: double every 2nd stitch = 18 stitches
- 4th – 7th round: (= 4 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 18 stitches
- 8th round: 6x crochet together two stitches with 1 double crochet stitch (UK!), 6x 1 double crochet stitch (UK!) into one stitch = 12 stitches
- 9th + 10th round: (= 2 rounds) each stitch one stitch = 12 stitches
- fill and stuff completely
- 11th round: crochet together every 1st and 2nd stitch = 6 stitches
- cut the thread generous, pull off the loop, DONT cut the thread end, will be needed for sewing later
Finish Panda
After all parts are finished we only need to put them together. First you should do this with pins, so later everything will fit well.
You will start with sewing the arms. Fold them flat and sew them with the opening horizontally around the first black round. Each arm has a distance of 4 stitches to the outer edge of the eyes. For sewing you can use the thread ends.
Next fold the ears flat and sew them with the opening to the head. They are sitting on the head between the 6th and 9th round. They are in a line from the back side of each arm and the middle of the head.
Next also the legs will be folded flat and sewn around the 34th round at the bottom of the body. The legs should have a distance of 4 stitches to each other and you can use here the thread ends as well.
Now you can also sew the tail with the thread ends. Place it on the back and sew it horizontally around the 31st round. The tail is the counterweight to the body, so the panda can be seated.
Then you embroider a nose with black Darning Yarn. Just stitch horizontally around 2 stitches between the eyes until the nose has the correct size.
Then you also embroider a line from the middle of the nose downwards to the body. At least take some rose paint and colourize some cheeks.
Finished is your self crocheted panda. I hope it will make you happy!
