Free Crochet Panda Pattern – Easy Cute Amigurumi Panda with Bamboo

If you’re looking for a crochet panda pattern with an adorable round face, oversized paws, rosy cheeks, and a tiny bamboo accessory, this sweet sitting panda is a fun amigurumi project to add to your collection. The finished panda features classic black-and-cream coloring, large rounded ears, oval eye patches, a small embroidered smile, chunky feet with paw pads, and a removable crochet bamboo stalk.

This amigurumi panda is made from simple shapes using single crochet, increases, decreases, basic embroidery, and sewn assembly. The large head and short seated body create the cute proportions shown in the finished design, while the separate eye patches, muzzle, paw pads, and bamboo add the character-defining details.

Made with DK cotton or cotton-blend yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, the finished cute crochet panda measures approximately 24–26 cm / 9.5–10.25 inches tall when seated.

Quick Project Note

This panda crochet pattern includes the complete head, body, ears, eye patches, muzzle, arms, oversized feet, paw pads, bamboo stalk, leaves, facial details, and full assembly instructions.

Pattern at a Glance

Pattern Details	Information
Project	Bamboo Buddy Crochet Panda
Skill Level	Easy Intermediate
Finished Size	Approx. 24–26 cm / 9.5–10.25 in seated
Yarn Weight	DK / Light #3
Main Hook	2.5 mm
Construction	Continuous rounds, flat appliqués, sewing
Estimated Time	Approx. 10–14 hours
Main Techniques	sc, inc, dec, oval rounds, embroidery, assembly
Terminology	US crochet terms

Materials You’ll Need

Material	Amount / Size	Used For
Warm cream DK yarn	Approx. 90–100 g	Head, body, muzzle, paw pads
Black DK yarn	Approx. 65–75 g	Ears, eye patches, arms, feet, face
Light green DK yarn	Approx. 10–15 g	Bamboo stalk
Dark green DK yarn	Small amount	Bamboo leaves and nodes
Soft pink yarn	Small amount	Cheeks
Crochet hook	2.5 mm	Main project
Safety eyes	14 mm × 2	Face
Polyester stuffing	As needed	Head, body, limbs, bamboo
Yarn needle	1	Assembly
Embroidery needle	1	Face details
Stitch markers	As needed	Continuous rounds
Pins	As needed	Assembly and positioning
Scissors	1 pair	Finishing

Safety Note: If this panda is intended for a baby or child under three years old, replace plastic safety eyes with securely embroidered eyes.

Yarn & Color Guide

Color	Shade	Used For	Approx. Amount
A	Warm cream	Head, body, muzzle, paw pads	90–100 g
B	Deep black	Ears, eye patches, arms, feet	65–75 g
C	Light bamboo green	Bamboo stalk	10–15 g
D	Leaf green	Leaves and bamboo nodes	Small amount
E	Soft blush pink	Cheeks	Small amount

The black-and-cream palette gives this crochet panda its classic look, while the fresh green bamboo adds a natural pop of color.

Finished Size

Using DK / Light #3 yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the completed panda measures approximately:

24–26 cm / 9.5–10.25 inches tall when seated

Your finished size may vary depending on yarn thickness, hook size, tension, and stuffing firmness.

Gauge

Exact gauge is less important for amigurumi than it is for fitted garments.

The fabric should be dense enough that the stuffing does not show between stitches.

Approximate gauge: 22 sc × 24 rounds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches

If your stitches have visible gaps, use a slightly smaller hook.

Crochet Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning
MR	Magic ring
ch	Chain
sl st	Slip stitch
sc	Single crochet
hdc	Half double crochet
inc	2 sc in the same stitch
dec	Invisible decrease
FO	Fasten off
st(s)	Stitch(es)

Important Pattern Notes

The head, body, arms, ears, and feet are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.

Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it upward as you work.

Use invisible decreases whenever possible for a smoother amigurumi finish.

The head should be stuffed firmly so the face remains round and smooth.

The body can be slightly softer than the head so the panda keeps a cuddly seated shape.

The feet should be firmly stuffed because they help support the seated pose.

Pin all facial pieces and limbs before sewing permanently to check alignment and symmetry.

Construction Overview

Crochet the head.
Make the black eye patches.
Insert the safety eyes through the patches and head.
Crochet and attach the muzzle.
Make both ears.
Crochet the body.
Make both arms.
Make both oversized feet.
Crochet the large paw pads and toe pads.
Join the head to the body.
Attach the ears, arms, and feet.
Add facial embroidery and cheeks.
Crochet the bamboo stalk.
Make the bamboo leaves.
Position the bamboo between the panda’s arms.

Complete Crochet Panda Pattern

Head

Color: A — Warm cream

Make: 1

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)

Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)

Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)

Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) × 6. (60)

Rnd 11–19: Sc around. (60)

Pause here to position the eye patches and safety eyes before continuing to close the head.

Begin stuffing firmly.

Rnd 20: (8 sc, dec) × 6. (54)

Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) × 6. (48)

Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) × 6. (42)

Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)

Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)

Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)

Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)

Finish stuffing the head firmly.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Leave the 18-stitch opening unclosed for attachment to the body.

Crochet Panda Eye Patches

Eye Patches

Color: B — Deep black

Make: 2

Hook: 2.5 mm

Ch 7.

Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in final ch. Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc in next 4 ch, inc in final ch. (14)

Rnd 2: Inc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, inc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts, inc in each of final 2 sts. (20)

Rnd 3: Sc around. (20)

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Do not stuff.

Position the Eyes

Place each black eye patch diagonally across the front of the head between approximately Head Rnds 13–18.

Position the upper outer edge slightly higher than the inner edge to create the characteristic panda expression.

Insert one 14 mm safety eye through the center of each patch and through the head between approximately Head Rnds 15–16.

Leave approximately 10 stitches between the eye posts.

Secure the safety-eye washers inside the head.

Pin each patch flat and sew around the outside using black yarn.

Crochet Panda Muzzle

Color: A — Warm cream

Make: 1

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)

Rnd 4: Sc around. (18)

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Add a very small amount of stuffing.

Position the muzzle centrally below the eyes around approximately Head Rnds 17–21.

Pin before sewing.

Crochet Panda Ears

Color: B — Deep black

Make: 2

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)

Rnd 4–5: Sc around. (18)

Do not stuff.

Flatten each ear.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Crochet Panda Body

Color: A — Warm cream

Make: 1

Hook: 2.5 mm

Ch 18.

Join carefully to form a ring without twisting the chain.

Rnd 1: Sc around. (18)

Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)

Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)

Rnd 4: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)

Rnd 5–8: Sc around. (36)

Rnd 9: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)

Rnd 10–14: Sc around. (42)

Begin stuffing the body.

Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) × 6. (36)

Rnd 16–17: Sc around. (36)

Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) × 6. (30)

Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)

Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)

Rnd 21: (Sc, dec) × 6. (12)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 22: Dec × 6. (6)

FO.

Close the remaining opening securely.

Crochet Panda Arms

Color: B — Deep black

Make: 2

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)

Rnd 4–6: Sc around. (18)

Rnd 7: (Sc, dec) × 6. (12)

Rnd 8–13: Sc around. (12)

Stuff the rounded paw section lightly.

Leave the upper arm softer.

Flatten the opening.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Crochet Panda Feet

Color: B — Deep black

Make: 2

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)

Rnd 5–8: Sc around. (24)

Stuff firmly.

Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)

Rnd 10–12: Sc around. (18)

Continue stuffing.

Flatten the upper opening slightly.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Panda Paw Pads

Large Paw Pads

Color: A — Warm cream

Make: 2

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)

FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Do not stuff.

Toe Pads

Color: A — Warm cream

Make: 6

Hook: 2.5 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)

FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Do not stuff.

Attach the Paw Pads

Position one large cream pad on the center front of each black foot.

Place three small toe pads in a curved line above each large pad.

Pin all pieces before sewing.

Sew flat using cream yarn.

Crochet Bamboo Stalk

Color: C — Light bamboo green

Make: 1

Hook: 2.5 mm

Ch 8.

Join carefully to form a ring.

Rnd 1–18: Sc around. (8)

Stuff lightly as you work.

FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Tip: Keep the bamboo lightly stuffed rather than firm so the panda can hold it naturally between the arms.

Bamboo Nodes

Using dark green yarn, wrap several neat stitches around the stalk approximately after Rnds 5, 10, and 15.

Secure each wrap discreetly at the back.

Crochet Bamboo Leaves

Color: D — Leaf green

Make: 3

Hook: 2.5 mm

Ch 8.

Starting in the second ch from hook:

Row 1: Sl st in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in final ch. (7)

FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the three leaves near the upper section of the bamboo stalk, pointing them in slightly different directions.

Panda Face Details

Nose

Using black yarn, embroider a small rounded triangular nose in the center of the cream muzzle.

Keep the nose approximately three stitches wide.

Mouth

Bring black yarn downward from the center of the nose.

Create a short vertical stitch.

From the bottom of the vertical stitch, embroider one small curve to each side to create a gentle smiling mouth.

Cheeks

Using soft pink yarn, embroider small oval cheek patches beneath and slightly outside the eye patches.

Keep both cheeks symmetrical.

You can also use cosmetic blush instead of yarn for a softer effect.

How to Assemble the Amigurumi Panda

Attach the Head

The head opening contains 18 stitches.

The body neckline also contains 18 stitches.

Position the head directly over the body.

Make sure the face points forward.

Pin securely.

Using the long sewing tail from the head, sew the head and neck together stitch by stitch around the complete 18-stitch opening.

Attach the Ears

Position the flattened ears on the upper sides of the head around approximately Head Rnds 5–9.

Place them symmetrically so both ears sit at the same height.

Pin before sewing.

Sew the flattened bases securely to the head.

Attach the Arms

Position the arms between approximately Body Rnds 5–8.

Angle both arms slightly forward and inward so the panda can hold the bamboo.

Pin both arms before sewing.

Check that they sit at the same height.

Sew securely.

Attach the Feet

Position the two large black feet on the lower front of the body around approximately Body Rnds 13–19.

Angle the soles slightly forward so the paw pads remain clearly visible.

Leave a small gap between the inner edges of the feet.

Pin both feet before sewing.

Check that:

Both feet sit at the same height
Both paw pads face forward
The panda can sit evenly when supported

Sew the upper and back sections of each foot securely to the lower body.

Add the Bamboo

Place the bamboo diagonally across the panda’s chest.

The lower end should rest close to one side of the belly while the leafy upper end points toward the opposite shoulder.

Bring both black arms around the stalk.

Pin the bamboo temporarily.

Adjust the arm positions until the panda looks as though it is naturally holding the bamboo.

Using green yarn, tack the bamboo discreetly to the body.

Using black yarn, add one or two hidden stitches from each paw to the stalk.

If you prefer the bamboo to remain removable, skip the body stitches and secure only one paw lightly.

Finishing Tips

Before trimming the final yarn tails, inspect your handmade crochet panda from the front, back, and both sides.

The safety eyes are level
The black eye patches are symmetrical
The muzzle is centered
The nose and mouth are balanced
Both ears sit at the same height
The head is straight
Both arms angle naturally toward the bamboo
Both feet sit evenly
The paw pads face forward
The bamboo sits naturally across the body
The leaves point outward and remain visible

If the head has uneven areas, gently massage the stuffing with your fingers until the surface looks smoother.

Firmly shape the feet so the panda maintains the seated position.

Hide all remaining yarn tails inside the stuffed pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this crochet panda pattern suitable for beginners?

This project is best for confident beginners or easy-intermediate crocheters.

The panda uses basic amigurumi techniques including single crochet, increases, decreases, continuous rounds, simple appliqués, and sewing.

The large number of separate details makes the project slightly more involved than a very basic beginner amigurumi.

Can I make this an easy crochet panda?

Yes.

For a simpler version, leave out the bamboo and small toe pads. The main panda body, head, ears, eye patches, arms, and feet use straightforward construction.

Can I use worsted weight yarn?

Yes.

Using worsted weight yarn with a suitable larger hook will create a larger panda.

Keep the same yarn weight across all body pieces so the proportions remain balanced.

Can I use plush yarn?

Yes.

A thicker chenille or plush yarn will create a larger and softer crochet panda plush.

You may want to simplify very small details such as the bamboo leaves and toe pads when working with bulky yarn.

Can I make a smaller panda?

Yes.

Use sport or fingering-weight yarn with a smaller crochet hook.

Keep all stitch counts unchanged and the project will scale down proportionally.

Can I embroider the eyes?

Yes.

Embroidered eyes are recommended if the finished panda is intended for a baby or very young child.

Keep the black crochet eye patches and embroider the eyes directly over their centers.

Is the bamboo removable?

Yes.

You can leave the bamboo removable by avoiding permanent stitches between the stalk and body.

Lightly tacking one paw around the bamboo can help keep it in place while still allowing it to be removed.

How can I make the panda sit better?

Stuff the feet firmly and attach them slightly forward on the lower body.

A flatter lower body and evenly positioned feet will help the panda maintain its seated pose.

Can I change the bamboo colors?

Absolutely.

Try a pale sage stalk with dark olive leaves, or use several shades of green for a more natural bamboo effect.

Can I make this panda without the bamboo?

Yes.

The bamboo is a separate accessory and can be removed without changing the panda construction.

You could also replace it with a small crochet heart, flower, or another simple accessory.

Final Thoughts

This crochet panda pattern combines classic black-and-cream panda coloring with oversized paws, a round amigurumi head, rosy cheeks, and a tiny handmade bamboo stalk.

The basic shapes are approachable, while the eye patches, muzzle, paw pads, and bamboo add enough detail to make the finished amigurumi panda feel polished and full of personality.

If you want an adorable crochet animal pattern that works as a handmade gift, nursery decoration, collectible amigurumi, or relaxing weekend project, this seated panda is a fun choice.

Once you understand the construction, you can easily create different versions by changing the yarn thickness, facial expression, bamboo colors, or accessory.

Whether you make it as a gift or simply add it to your own handmade collection, this cute crochet panda brings a soft, cheerful look to any amigurumi shelf.