Meet Remi, our new free crochet pattern release! He is the cutest little red panda!
Remi is made with worsted weight yarn and includes the legs, body and head as one piece. His pattern involves minimal sewing (arms, ears and tail) making him work up quickly!
The little boot style feet are one of my favorite details! And don't forget to peep those super cute cheeks!
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Legs - Make 2
With black
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 5: SC around in BLO (24)
Round 6: SC around (24)
Round 7: SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC 6 times, SC in the last 6 sts (18)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 11-12: SC around (18)
Fasten off on the first leg only. When you complete the 2nd leg continue to round 13 to join the legs.
Round 13: SC in the next 5 sts (this will align our color changes to be at the back when our join is complete as well as keep our feet pointing forward). Chain 3 and attach to the side of the first leg with a SC. SC in the remaining stitches around the leg. When you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains. SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains again. You will have crocheted on each side of the chain. (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start to form the body.
Rounds 14-24: SC around (42)
Round 25: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 26: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Change to light orange
Round 27: SC around (30)
Round 28: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 29: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Here is where we will start the head.
Round 30: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 31: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 32: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 33: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Round 34: *SC in the first 6 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (48)
Round 35: *SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (54)
Rounds 36-43: SC around (54)
NOTE: Here is where we will attach the facial features. Place the safety eyes 9 stitches apart between rounds 40 and 41. Add eyebrows/eyelashes to your liking before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
Nose - Sew the nose centered between the eyes adding stuffing as you go.
Cheeks – With white yarn pass through a few stitches on either side of the nose as well as above the eyebrows for added detail.
Round 44: *SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (48)
Round 45: *SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Round 46: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 47: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 48: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head and neck firmly to avoid a wobbly head*
Round 49: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 50: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Round 51: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew remaining hole closed, weave in your end.
Ears- Make 2
With white
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC around (6)
Round 3: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 4: SC around (12)
Round 5: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Change to light orange
Round 6: SC around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. With black yarn pass through from rounds 3-5 in a ‘v’ shape.
Arms- Make 2 stuffing lightly at the bottom
With black
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (15)
Round 4: SC around (15)
Change to dark orange
Round 5: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (10)
Rounds 6-12: SC around (10)
Change to light orange
Rounds 13-14: SC around (10)
At the end of round 14 pinch the arm flat and make 5 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Tail – Stuff lightly
Note- Carry your yarn when switching between dark and light orange to avoid extra ends and tying off.
With black
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: SC around (18)
Change to light orange
Rounds 5-6: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 7-8: SC around (18)
Change to light orange
Rounds 9-10: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 11-12: SC around (18)
Change to light orange
Rounds 13-14: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 15-17: SC around (18)
SC across the top to close. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 5th round from the top and ending at the 11th round.
- Next, sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 27 counting from the feet.
- Lastly, sew the tail onto the lower back side of your red panda. I angled mine slightly to peek out over the shoulder. For added support sew a half inch up each side of the tail.
Your mini red panda is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help.
Thank you,
Stephanie
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Materials -
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
Rep – Repeat
BLO – Back loop only
St(s)- Stitch(es)
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- Completed mini red panda measures approximately 10 inches tall.
- The legs, body and head will be made as one piece.
- Yarn used is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in Burnt Pumpkin (dark) and Desert Glaze (light).
Nose –
With white
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: SC around (18)
Round 5: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 6: *SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (27)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing onto the head. Attach your safety nose centered between rounds 2-3.
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Pattern
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(Continue scrolling for the free version here on the blog
You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern!
This post may contain affiliate links, please see our disclosure for more information. Thank you so much for supporting Grace & Yarn!
Materials -
- Size 4 worsted weight yarn (50 yards in dark orange, 50 yards in light orange; small amount of black and white)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12mm safety eyes
- 15mm safety nose
- Black crochet/embroidery thread for eyelashes/eyebrows
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
Rep – Repeat
BLO – Back loop only
St(s)- Stitch(es)
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- Completed mini red panda measures approximately 10 inches tall.
- The legs, body and head will be made as one piece.
- Yarn used is Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn in Burnt Pumpkin (dark) and Desert Glaze (light).
Nose –
With white
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: SC around (18)
Round 5: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 6: *SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (27)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing onto the head. Attach your safety nose centered between rounds 2-3.
Legs - Make 2
With black
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 5: SC around in BLO (24)
Round 6: SC around (24)
Round 7: SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC 6 times, SC in the last 6 sts (18)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 11-12: SC around (18)
Fasten off on the first leg only. When you complete the 2nd leg continue to round 13 to join the legs.
Round 13: SC in the next 5 sts (this will align our color changes to be at the back when our join is complete as well as keep our feet pointing forward). Chain 3 and attach to the side of the first leg with a SC. SC in the remaining stitches around the leg. When you reach the chain make a SC across each of the 3 chains. SC in the remaining stitches of the next leg and SC across each of the 3 chains again. You will have crocheted on each side of the chain. (42 SC) This completes your join and is where your next round will start to form the body.
Rounds 14-24: SC around (42)
Round 25: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 26: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Change to light orange
Round 27: SC around (30)
Round 28: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 29: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Here is where we will start the head.
Round 30: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 31: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 32: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 33: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Round 34: *SC in the first 6 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (48)
Round 35: *SC in the first 7 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (54)
Rounds 36-43: SC around (54)
NOTE: Here is where we will attach the facial features. Place the safety eyes 9 stitches apart between rounds 40 and 41. Add eyebrows/eyelashes to your liking before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
Nose - Sew the nose centered between the eyes adding stuffing as you go.
Cheeks – With white yarn pass through a few stitches on either side of the nose as well as above the eyebrows for added detail.
Round 44: *SC in the first 7 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (48)
Round 45: *SC in the first 6 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Round 46: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 47: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 48: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head and neck firmly to avoid a wobbly head*
Round 49: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 50: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Round 51: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew remaining hole closed, weave in your end.
Ears- Make 2
With white
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC around (6)
Round 3: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 4: SC around (12)
Round 5: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Change to light orange
Round 6: SC around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. With black yarn pass through from rounds 3-5 in a ‘v’ shape.
Arms- Make 2 stuffing lightly at the bottom
With black
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (15)
Round 4: SC around (15)
Change to dark orange
Round 5: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (10)
Rounds 6-12: SC around (10)
Change to light orange
Rounds 13-14: SC around (10)
At the end of round 14 pinch the arm flat and make 5 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Tail – Stuff lightly
Note- Carry your yarn when switching between dark and light orange to avoid extra ends and tying off.
With black
Round 1: Create a MC with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: SC around (18)
Change to light orange
Rounds 5-6: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 7-8: SC around (18)
Change to light orange
Rounds 9-10: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 11-12: SC around (18)
Change to light orange
Rounds 13-14: SC around (18)
Change to dark orange
Rounds 15-17: SC around (18)
SC across the top to close. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly –
- Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 5th round from the top and ending at the 11th round.
- Next, sew the arms onto the body centered with the head at round 27 counting from the feet.
- Lastly, sew the tail onto the lower back side of your red panda. I angled mine slightly to peek out over the shoulder. For added support sew a half inch up each side of the tail.
Your mini red panda is complete! I hope you have enjoyed making this pattern. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help.
Thank you,
Stephanie
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