Crochet Amigurumi Panda Bear Cushion Pattern

Soft like a cloud and the cutest charm all packed to form a crochet pillow! Crochet Panda Bear Cushion Pattern guides you to craft a cuddly, square-shaped panda cushion with distinctive black and white sections, charming ears, eyes, and a small nose. Made with plush chenille yarn, it promises a cozy touch. The addition of safety eyes and fluffy filling ensures it’s both safe and snuggly. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or as a thoughtful gift, this animal themed crochet cushion brings warmth and joy to any space, making it an irresistible addition.

Best Yarn To Choose for a Panda Cushion

Chenille Yarn

Brand: Wenzo
Thickness: 5 mm
Crochet Hook: 8 mm
Features: This chenille yarn is fluffy and gives the cushion a stuffed animal-like texture. Suitable for larger, softer cushions.
Project Size: With chenille yarn, the Panda cushion measures 32×32 cm.

Cotton Yarn

Brand: Not specified, but similar to what is frequently used by Joselyn.
Thickness: 2 mm (four strands)
Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm
Features: Provides a smaller and more defined texture compared to chenille. Ideal if you prefer a more delicate look.
Project Size: With cotton yarn, the Panda cushion measures 10×10 cm.

How To Crochet Panda Bear Cushion

Materials

Chenille yarn (5mm thickness) from Wenzo
Cotton thread (2mm thickness, 4 strands) from Purl
Crochet hook: 8mm for chenille and 2.5mm for cotton thread
Safety eyes: 12mm for chenille and 8mm for cotton thread (you can opt for 14mm or 16mm for chenille if available)
Synthetic stuffing for filling
Plastic sewing needle for chenille and metal sewing needle for cotton thread
Stitch markers
Pins

Finished Measurements

Chenille Panda: 32cm x 32cm
Cotton Thread Panda: 10cm x 10cm

Instructions

Eyes

With black yarn make a magic ring.
Chain 6.
Going back from the second chain, single crochet (sc) in the next 4 stitches.
In the last stitch, make 3 single crochets.
Now, move to the other side of the chains, sc in each of the 4 stitches.
In the last stitch, make 3 single crochets.
Slip stitch to the first stitch and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make 2 pieces.

Legs

With black yarn make a magic ring.
Inside the ring, make 5 sc. (5 stitches)
Round 2: Make 5 increases (2 sc in each stitch). (10 stitches)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each stitch around. (10 stitches)
Make 2 pieces for the front legs, and 2 pieces for the back legs.

Ears

With black yarn make a magic ring.
Inside the ring, make 6 sc. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Make 6 increases (2 sc in each stitch). (12 stitches)
Round 3: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-5: Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make 2 pieces.

Nose

With white yarn make a magic ring.
Inside the ring, make 6 sc. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Make 6 increases (2 sc in each stitch). (12 stitches)
Round 3: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body

Chain 23.
Starting from the second chain, sc in each chain across. (22 stitches)
Chain 1, turn your work, and mark the first stitch of the row.
Sc in each stitch across. (22 stitches)
Repeat until you have completed 20 rows.
Make 2 squares.
End with a chain 1 and cut the yarn for the first square. Keep the yarn attached on the second square for joining.

Joining the Body

Place both squares together, right sides facing each other.
Start from one corner, join with sc through both pieces.
Continue sc around, placing 2 sc in each corner stitch for a smoother edge.
Leave a small gap for stuffing.
Fill the cushion generously with synthetic stuffing.
Close the gap with sc.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Assembling the Panda

Sew the eyes: Position the eyes counting 8 rows down from the top corners of the body. Attach the safety eyes before sewing the pieces. Secure with the back clasp.
Sew the nose: Place it in the center, 8 rows down from the start of the face.
Embroider the nose: Use black yarn and make an upside down triangle shape, covering it with several passes of the thread.
Sew the ears: Attach them to the top corners of the square.
Sew the legs: Position the front legs level with the nose and the back legs aligned with the eyes.