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Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Yumi, a baby panda amigurumi worked mainly in plush yarn with small cotton details for the eyes and facial features. It combines simple amigurumi shaping with sewn-on patches and embroidered details for a charming finished toy. The instructions include all stitch counts, shaping rounds, and placement tips so you can assemble the toy accurately.

Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked in spiral rounds with color changes, the pattern uses plush yarn for the body and semi-cotton for eyes and details. Photographs and clear notes guide you through attaching paws, ears, eye patches and finishing touches.

Why You'll Love This Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the plush yarn gives the panda a super soft, cuddly texture that feels wonderful in your hands. I enjoy how small details like embroidered glints in the eyes and tiny blushes bring so much personality to the toy. The construction is thoughtful — the paws are crocheted and attached in-process to make assembly neat and sturdy. I also appreciate that the pattern balances straightforward amigurumi techniques with creative finishing, so you get a polished result without overly complex steps.

Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different looks: change the plush yarn color to make a panda in pastels, or use neutral greys for a more realistic vibe.

I often adjust size by swapping yarn weight and hook size; using thicker plush yarn with a larger hook creates a chunkier huggable toy, while thinner yarn and a smaller hook makes a tiny keychain-sized panda.

I sometimes replace embroidered details with safety eyes or felt cut-outs for a different expression—just be sure to secure small parts safely if the toy is for a child.

To personalize, embroider little eyebrows or freckles, or add a crocheted scarf, tiny hat or outfit pieces to give Yumi seasonal style.

I like to experiment with the eye colors: changing the blue glare to green or purple instantly alters the personality of the panda.

If you want posable limbs, try inserting craft wire into the arms and legs before stuffing; wrap the wire with yarn to prevent rust or sharp edges.

For texture contrast, use boucle or fuzzy yarn for the body and smooth cotton for the muzzle and patches — it creates a lovely tactile contrast.

I sometimes add a small pocket or removable bow so my pandas can be customized or gifted with a tiny surprise inside.

If you prefer less sewing, try crocheting some parts directly onto the body (as the pattern attaches paws in-process) and always pin placement first to ensure symmetry.

Finally, consider making a matching family: reduce or increase stitch counts proportionally to create baby, parent and giant pandas for a charming set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when changing color or attaching paws can cause misalignment; place markers to mark the start of rounds and paw placement so attachments fall in the correct place. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body creates a distorted shape and makes sewing details harder; stuff gradually and shape as you go, leaving slightly firmer stuffing only where needed. ✗ Not tightening magic rings or using incorrect starting chains with plush yarn can leave holes; if a plush magic ring won't tighten use 2 CH and work the first stitches into the second chain. ✗ Ignoring stitch counts during increases and decreases leads to uneven shaping; count stitches every increase/decrease round and check totals against the pattern before proceeding.

Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly Yumi the Baby Panda with this detailed crochet pattern. You will enjoy step-by-step instructions for plush yarn shaping, embroidered features and sewn-on details. The pattern includes clear stitch counts and assembly tips so you can create a polished finished toy. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a handmade keepsake.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Yumi the Baby Panda Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn (120 m / 100 g) - Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce for the body (main color: white/ivory) - main color consumption is less than a full ball
  • 02
    Plush yarn - black for paws, ears, tail and eye patches (less than a ball)
  • 03
    Pink plush yarn - small amount for blushes and bow (less than half a ball)
  • 04
    Cotton / semi-cotton yarn (~330 m / 100 g) - YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold etc. for eyes, smile, eyebrows and bow: black and white and a small amount of blue/green for glare
  • 05
    Thin cotton yarn in plush yarn colors to sew body parts and details (small amounts)
  • 06
    Small amounts of accent colors (blue/green) for eye glare detailing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 3.5-4.0 mm (for the body) - used 3.75 mm for plush yarn in samples
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2.0-2.5 mm (for eyes and small cotton details) - pattern uses 2.25 mm for semi-cotton
  • 03
    Long needle for tightening and large needle for sewing body details
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Pins with large head for placement
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Fiber filling / polyester stuffing
  • 09
    Synthetic/tooth thread for tightening muzzle
  • 10
    Thin cotton thread for sewing small details
  • 11
    Optional: wire for posable limbs (if desired)

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— Upper paws :

Infos :

*black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook. *stuff only bottom part of the paw

Info :

Do you know that if the magic ring made of plush yarn couldn't be tightened, you can use 2 CH instead it, working first 6 SC in the second chain from the hook?

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

18 SC (18)

Round 5 :

4 SC, (SC, DEC)*3, 5 SC (15)

Round 6 :

15 SC (15)

Round 7 :

4 SC, 3 DEC, 5 SC (12)

Round 8-13 :

6 rounds 12 SC (12)

Round 14 :

work an incomplete round, about 10-11 SC, so that when folding in half, DECs are on one side of the detail; work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 6 SC; fix and cut the thread.

— Bottom paws :

Infos :

*black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook. *stuff only bottom part of the paw

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

24 SC (24)

Round 6 :

6 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC (21)

Round 7 :

21 SC (21)

Round 8 :

6 SC, (SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC (18)

Round 9 :

18 SC (18)

Round 10 :

6 SC, 3DEC, 6 SC (15)

Round 11-13 :

3 rounds 15 SC (15)

Round 14 :

work an incomplete round, about 12-13 SC, so that when folding in half, DECs are on one side of the detail; work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 7 SC; fix and cut the thread.

— Head-Body :

Infos :

*start with white/ivory plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook. *stuff in process, make sure the head shape is a bit flat, and the muzzle - convex (see photo in process)

Round 0 :

Chain 9; work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS) as in all amigurumi toys (oval-shape detail);

Round 1 :

(start in the 2nd chain from the hook) 7 SC, 3 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 6 SC, INC (18)

Round 2 :

INC, 6 SC, 3 INC, 6 SC, 2 INC (24)

Round 3 :

SC, INC, 6 SC, (SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (SC, INC)*2 (30)

Round 4 :

2 SC, INC, 6 SC, (2 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (2 SC, INC)*2 (36)

Round 5 :

3 SC, INC, 6 SC, (3 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (3 SC, INC)*2 (42)

Round 6 :

4 SC, INC, 6 SC, (4 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (4 SC, INC)*2 (48)

Round 7-8 :

2 rounds 48 SC (48)

Round 9 :

5 SC, INC, 6 SC, (5 SC, INC)*3, 6 SC, (5 SC, INC)*2 (54)

Round 10-11 :

2 rounds 54 SC (54)

Info :

Fold the detail in half, along the start chain; shift stitch marker exactly on the side, on the bend (if necessary); it is important, because INCs in Round 12 should be exactly in the middle of the front part of the detail.

Round 12 :

11 SC, 6 INC, 37 SC (60)

Round 13-15 :

3 rounds 60 SC (60)

Info :

shift stitch marker on the side (if necessary), so that DECs in Round 16 are under INCs in Round 12;

Round 16 :

11 SC, 6 DEC, 37 SC (54)

Round 17 :

5 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (5 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (5 SC, DEC)*2 (48)

Round 18 :

4 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (4 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (4 SC, DEC)*2 (42)

Round 19 :

3 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (3 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (3 SC, DEC)*2 (36)

Round 20 :

2 SC, DEC, 6 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (2 SC, DEC)*2 (30)

Round 21 :

SC, DEC, 6 SC, (SC, DEC)*3, 6 SC, (SC, DEC)*2 (24)

Info :

change thread color to black;

Round 22 :

6 SC with the paw, 6 SC, 6 SC with the paw, 6 SC (24)

Info :

mark the place of attaching upper paws: 6 SC on the sides at a distance of 6 SC in the front and on the back; make sure the paws are on the sides of the head; a paw bend should be closer to the body; in Round 22, please, be sure to check this area by markers, because the beginning of the round may shifts differently; the place of attaching the first paw may goes on the previous/next Round (to do this, start attaching the paw earlier/later);

Round 23 :

(7 SC, INC)*3 (27)

Round 24 :

27 SC (27)

Round 25 :

(8 SC, INC)*3 (30)

Info :

change thread color to white/ivory;

Round 26 :

30 SC (30)

Round 27 :

(9 SC, INC)*3 (33)

Round 28 :

33 SC (33)

Round 29 :

(10 SC, INC)*3 (36)

Info :

in the next Round (Round 30) we are going to work INCs on the belly: mark the middle of the belly and count 6 INC on the left and on the right from the middle - that is the area, where we are going to work INCs ((SC, INC)*6); please, be sure to check this area by markers, because the beginning of the round may shifts differently!

Round 30 :

8 SC, (SC, INC)*6, 16 SC (42)

Round 31-32 :

2 rounds 42 SC (42)

Round 33 :

2 SC, 7 SC with the paw, 14 SC, 7 SC with the paw, 12 SC (42)

Round 34 :

(5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)

Round 35 :

(4 SC, DEC)*6 (30)

Round 36 :

(3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)

Round 37 :

(2 SC, DEC)*6 (18)

Round 38 :

(SC, DEC)*6 (12)

Round 39 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

tighten the hole, fix the thread and hide the end inside.

— Ears :

Infos :

*black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook. *don't stuff

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

12 SC (12)

Info :

work a CH, fold in half and crochet the sides together with 6 SC; fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Tail :

Infos :

*black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook. *stuff a bit

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

12 SC (12)

Round 4 :

6 DEC (6)

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Nose :

Infos :

*black semi-cotton yarn, 2.25 mm hook

Round 0 :

Chain 6; work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS);

Round 1 :

(start in the 2nd chain from the hook) INC, SC, 3 SC in one St, SC, 4 SC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: 3 SC, INC (14)

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Blushes :

Infos :

*pink plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook (2 details)

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Info :

fix the thread and leave a long ending for sewing.

— Eye patches :

Infos :

*black plush yarn, 3.75 mm hook (2 details)

Round 0 :

Chain 6; work in spiral (without a turning CH and SS);

Round 1 :

(start in the 2nd chain from the hook) 3 SC, HDC, 5 HDC into the last chain from the hook, on the other side: HDC, 2 SC, INC (14)

Round 2 :

INC, 2 SC, HDC, 5 INC HDC, HDC, 2 SC, 2 INC (22)

Info :

fix the thread; it is better to cut the thread, and then sew the detail with a black thin cotton thread.

— Eyes :

Infos :

*start with black semi-cotton yarn, 2.25 mm hook. fix the thread and leave long ends of black and white yarn for sewing and embroidering the glare (leave more white thread)

Round 1 :

6 SC in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 INC (12)

Round 3 :

(SC, INC)*4, change color to white, back loops only: SC, 3 INC (20)

Round 4 :

back loops only: INC, SC, SS (4)

Info :

work (blue) chain stitch under the white SC; withdraw blue thread end on the wrong side, tie a knot and cut ends.

Info :

embroider the glare with white thread end.

— Final assembly :

Item Name (Assembly) :

sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10.

Item Name (Assembly) :

do the muzzle tightening with strong synthetic thread: mark 4 points: two at the bottom (on the color change line) and two at the top, between Rounds 11 and 12 between increases in Round 12; insert the needle in the lower point and withdraw it in the upper point; insert the needle in the point from the other side and withdraw it at the bottom near the first point; tighten the thread, tie endings and hide them inside the head.

Item Name (Assembly) :

sew the nose in Round 13 under INCs from Round 12; embroider the smile, stretching the thread under the pins and fixing the curve (2 bottom points) with thread.

Item Name (Assembly) :

place eye patches so that the upper edges are 2 rounds higher than the INCs on the muzzle (see photo); place eyes and blushes on eye patches and fix them with pins; take off eye patches together with fixed details and sew them: sew the eyes with black and white thread endings; sew the blushes with thin pink cotton thread.

Item Name (Assembly) :

fix the eye patches on the head and sew them with thin black yarn; sew the head to the body and attach other details as shown in photos.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears between Rounds 5 and 10 on the head, positioning them symmetrically and securing with small whipstitches.
  • Do the muzzle tightening with strong synthetic thread by marking 4 points (two bottom on the color change line and two top between Rounds 11 and 12), then insert the needle from lower point to upper point and back, tighten and hide thread ends inside the head.
  • Sew the nose into Round 13 under the INCs from Round 12 and embroider the smile by stretching and fixing the thread under pinned points to shape the curve.
  • Place eye patches so their upper edges are two rounds higher than the INCs on the muzzle, pin the assembled eyes and blushes to the patches, then remove and sew the patches as a unit to the head with thin black yarn.
  • Attach the upper paws to the sides of the head in the marked spots (6 SC on each side) and ensure the paw bend faces toward the body; attach bottom paws and tail to the body in their marked locations.
  • Tidy up: weave in all ends, secure attachments carefully and hide thread tails inside the toy for a neat finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of rounds and the marked areas for paw and eye patch placement to avoid shifting alignment.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and shape as you go; overstuffing will distort the plush fabric and make sewing and closures difficult.
  • 💡When working with plush yarn, if the magic ring does not tighten, start with 2 CH and work the first stitches into the second chain to avoid gaps.
  • 💡Check placement of the paws and eye patches with pins before final stitching to ensure symmetry and correct spacing.

This adorable Yumi the Baby Panda pattern is written to help you create a soft, lovable handmade friend with plush yarn and sweet facial details. It includes full stitch counts, clear assembly photos and helpful tips for a neat finish. Happy crocheting and enjoy bringing Yumi to life! 🧶🧸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 25-28 cm (9.8") tall when made with the recommended plush yarn and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and look; if you use a different yarn weight, choose an appropriate hook and expect differences in dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of amigurumi techniques, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and whether you add extra embroidery or accessories.