Introduction
Welcome to this delightful crochet adventure! In this pattern, you’ll create your very own amigurumi red panda, perfect for cuddles and gifting. Enjoy the process of bringing this charming woodland creature to life!
Project Details
- Finished Size: Approximately 11 inches tall
- Skill Level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in rust red (90 yards)
- Warm white yarn (55 yards)
- Dark brown yarn (45 yards)
- Mustard yellow yarn (70 yards)
- Sky blue yarn (20 yards)
- Tan or oatmeal yarn (35 yards)
- Small amounts of yarn in various colors for embellishments
- US size 3 knitting needles
- US size 2 knitting needles for small details
- Polyester fiberfill
- Safety eyes or dark brown yarn for embroidered eyes
- Embroidery floss for facial details
- Small wooden buttons
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, and pins
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast on
- BO: Bind off
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- Sts: Stitches
- Rnd: Round
- RS: Right side
- WS: Wrong side
- K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
- SSK: Slip, slip, knit
- M1L: Make 1 left
- M1R: Make 1 right
- PM: Place marker
- SM: Slip marker
- St st: Stockinette stitch
Pattern Rows
Main Head
CO 8 sts with rust red yarn and join in the round. PM at the beginning of the round.
Rnd 1: K all sts. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: K all sts.
Rnd 4: Repeat K1, Kfb around. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: K all sts.
Rnd 6: Repeat K2, Kfb around. (32 sts)
Continue in this manner, gradually increasing and then decreasing as per the earlier pattern until the head is shaped.
White Face Patches
Make 2 patches using warm white yarn. Follow the pattern to create soft rounded patches and sew them onto the face.
Muzzle and Eyes
For the muzzle, crochet an oval shape with warm white yarn and lightly stuff it, then embroider the nose and mouth using dark brown yarn.
For the eyes, you can use safety eyes or create knitted discs. Make sure they are securely sewn onto the face.
Assembly
Once all parts are created, securely attach the head to the body, add limbs, and finally sew on the accessories like the bag and hat.
Final Notes
Thank you for creating this cute amigurumi red panda! Feel free to experiment with colors and accessories to make it uniquely yours.
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Do not replicate, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission.
Finished Red-Panda Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories
