Giant Panda Cub

Pattern info page: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2026/03/giant-panda-cub.html

INTRO

The Giant Panda Cub is a large and realistic looking stuffed animal that is perfect for snuggling with! This jumbo bear design involves detailed face shaping to create a curved nose, life-like snout, chubby cheeks, a rounded body, and protruded toes on the back legs. These anatomical touches create a professional, high-end finish. It’s the perfect life-sized and huggable baby panda to crochet using plush yarn! The PDF pattern includes clear written instructions and 40+ photos to guide you through the doll making process.

MATERIALS

Bulky weight 5 chenille velvet yarn in the colors white and black (I used Posh Twist yarn)

5mm crochet hook

Fiberfill stuffing

Yarn needle

Scissors

SIZE

Height: 7”

Length: 12”

LEVEL

★★☆☆☆ Beginner/Easy. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.

STITCHES USED (US TERMS)

FO = fasten off

YO = yarn over

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)

dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)

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