If you love adorable and functional crochet projects, this mini panda crochet pattern is for you. Designed to be quick and beginner-friendly, this pattern walks you through creating a cute panda that can be used as a fridge magnet, a keychain, or a stylish bag charm.
Crochet Mini Panda
With just a few simple stitches, you’ll craft a small panda bursting with personality complete with ears, legs, tail, and a flower accessory. It’s a versatile and delightful project that makes a great handmade gift or a whimsical touch to your own accessories. The pattern is also easily customizable with different colors and embellishments to match your personal style.
Panda Body
- Start with a magic ring and make 6 sc
- Pull the tail tight and sl st to the first stitch
- Ch 1, make 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total), sl st to finish
- Ch 1, sc in next stitch, inc around, sl st to finish
- Ch 1, sc, inc, sc around, sl st to finish
- Ch 1, sc in next 3 stitches, inc around, sl st to finish
Continue increasing and crocheting in rounds 6–8 following the same logic, switching to white yarn at the last stitch of round 8 and sl st to close
- Rounds 9–10: ch 1, sc around, switch back to original yarn color at end of round 10, sl st to finish
- Rounds 11–16: ch 1, sc 42 stitches in each round, sl st to close
- Round 17: ch 1, sc in next 5 stitches, dec 1 around, sl st to finish
- Round 18: ch 1, sc 2, dec, sc 2 around, attach magnet inside and sl st to close
- Rounds 19–21: ch 1, sc around as in video, stuff the panda body and sl st to close round 21
- Final rounds: ch 1, dec in each section around, sl st to finish, cut yarn, and sew opening shut
Ears
- Make a magic ring
- Crochet 5 hdc into the ring
- Sl st to finish and pull the tail
- Make a second ear in the same way
Legs
Hind Legs:
- Ch 5
- Hdc in second chain from hook and in next 2 stitches
- Sc in last chain
- Cut yarn and make a second hind leg
Front Legs:
- Follow steps as shown in the video for front legs
Eyes
- Ch 4
- Sc in 2nd chain, sc in next
- 5 sc in last chain
- Turn and sc in next, sl st in last
- Sl st in first stitch to close
- Make another eye
Tail
- Make a magic ring, ch 2
- Make 5 dc bobble in the ring
- Ch 2, sl st into ring
- Pull tight and cut yarn
Flower and Stem
Flower:
- Complete two rounds of petals
- Face back side out
- Ch 6, sl st in 2nd chain from hook
- Hdc in next 3 chains, sc in last
- Sl st into next stitch of the flower
- Repeat for 9 petals total
- Sl st in first stitch to finish and cut yarn
Stem:
- Ch 12, sl st into 8 stitches
- Ch 5
- Sl st in 2nd chain, sc in next, hdc in next, sc in next
- Sl st 3 times, cut yarn
Assembly
- Sew the ears, legs, eyes, tail, flower, and stem onto the body
- Follow the video for proper placement and finishing touches
Leave a Reply