New Pattern Release – Flip Flop Panda Crochet Pattern! This adorable little Panda has joined the Free Flip Flop pattern series this week.

Like his Flip Flop cousins (see Kitty, Teddy, Bunny) this Panda crochet pattern has been designed using a combination of Bernat Velvet. This chenille style bulky weight (5) yarn makes some of the most soft, squishy lovable animals. The yarn can be found at most local Michaels and Walmart stores as well as online at www.yarnspirations.com. Feel free to experiment with your favourite Amigurumi yarns as well! Check out this post for some guidelines on how.

The pattern is shown using 12mm safety eyes, from Suncatcher Craft Eyes (Danielle is fantastic and I highly recommend her eyes). For those of you wanting to sell or gift to kids under 3, the pattern also includes a video link for embroidering sleepy eyes.

All the patterns in the Flip Flop Series work up quickly and easily with minimal sewing required. The head and body are worked in one piece with the option to crochet the limbs in as you go. The patterns also include video tutorials to assist if you need it. Since they work up so quickly the Flip Flop Animals are perfect to take to your next craft market or make as a last minute gift.

Check out the Flip Flop Panda crochet pattern below or grab the inexpensive ad-free PDF with additional helpful photos on Ravelry or Etsy

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What you will need for your Flip Flop Panda Crochet Pattern

Gauge:   

4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern = 2.0 inch diameter

Gauge Pattern:       

Create a Magic Ring
Round 1:     6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:     2sc in each st (12)
Round 3:     *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4:    *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)

Abbreviations:

ch	chain
dc	double crochet
hdc	half double crochet
sc	single crochet
scdec	single crochet decrease
ss	slip stitch
st(s)	stich(es)
*to*	repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated
YO	Yarn Over

Special Stitches & Techniques: 

Magic ring –     https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
No Sew Limbs Method
Attaching Legs:     https://youtu.be/W7x8-ylZiyU
Attaching Arms:    https://youtu.be/-m_GTt5JVNE
Embroider Nose – https://youtu.be/8I4XQw8sRfQ
Sleepy Eyes –        https://youtu.be/4kO0XAkXMGo

Notes:

•  #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
• Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
• I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
• The pattern has both a ‘sew’ and no sew option for the limbs shown in the Body/Head section.

Recommended Sequence: 

It is highly recommended to complete the Flip Flop patterns in the order they are written (especially if you are using the no-sew option for the limbs).

Start your Flip Flop Panda Crochet Pattern

Arms (make 2):

The arms are worked from the “paw” to the body, in continuous rounds.  

Using Red, create a  Magic Ring

Round 1:     6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:      *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3-4:     sc in each st (12)
Round 5:    *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 3 times (9)
Round 6:    *sc, scdec* 3 times (6)
Stuff only the ‘paw’ portion of the arm, the rest will be left unstuffed.
Rounds 7-12:    sc in each st (6)   
Flatten and sc through both sides.  (3sts)
End off leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.

Legs (make 2):

The legs are worked from the “paw” to the body, in continuous rounds.  

Using Red, create a Magic Ring

Round 1:     6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:      *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3:      *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Rounds 4-6:     sc in each st (15) 
Round 7:     *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Round 8:    *sc in the next st, scdec* 4 times (8)
Stuff only the ‘paw’ portion of the leg, the rest will be left unstuffed.
Rounds 9-16:    sc in each st (8)
Flatten and sc through both sides.  (4 sts)
End off, leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.

NOTE:  There are 2 eye patch options.

Eye Patches (make 2): 

Made in 1 oval round.

Using Black, ch 6

Round 1:    sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 3 chs, 3sc in the last chain, turn (rotate) to begin working in the bottom of the ch, sc in the next 2 chs, 2sc in the last ch, join to first st (12)
End off, leaving a 12” tail for sewing.  

Heart Eye Patches (make 2):

Made in 1 Round.  See small heart Tutorial: https://youtu.be/3jigkNrZFbk

Using Red, ch 3

Round 1:    Working all sts into the 3rd ch from the hook, 3dc, hdc, ch2, hdc, 3dc, ch2, ss, (8)
End off, leaving a 12” tail for sewing.  

Body/Head:

The body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom up in continuous rounds.  

Option 1: Sewing the Legs and Arms to the body

If you are sewing your legs and arms onto your body then ‘sc in each st’ for Round  6 and Round 21.

Option 2:  Crochet Legs and Arms to the body

If you are crocheting your legs and arms onto your body please follow the pattern as written for the Body/Head.For assistance in crocheting the limbs on see Videos: 
Attaching Legs: https://youtu.be/W7x8-ylZiyU
Attaching Arms:https://youtu.be/-m_GTt5JVNE

Using White Colour, create a Magic Ring

Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 5: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 6 Option 1:  sc in each st (30)

Option 2: Hold your first leg in front of your work (body).  Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the next 5 sts, Hold the second leg in front of your work (body).  Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 17 sts (30).

Rounds 7-12: sc in each st (30)
Round 13: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Rounds 14-16: sc in each st (24), change to Red after Round 15.
Note: You may want to begin stuffing
Round 17: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Round 18-19: sc in each st (18)
Round 20: *sc in the next st, scdec* 6 times (12), end off, weave in end. 
Change to White
Round 21 Option 1: , sc in each st (12)

Option 2: 

Place the animal down on a hard surface with the body face ‘up’ and the legs facing you.  Locate the 3 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the arms will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st.  Count over 3 sts to the right of it and attach your yarn to the body.  (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 3 sts to the left).  
Place the first arm in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed).  Working through the first st of the arm and the stitch on the body you attach your yarn to, sc the 2 pieces together. 
Continue working through both pieces and sc in the next 2 sts. Working through the body only, sc in the next 3 sts (these are your marked sts).  Place the second arm in front of your work.  Working through both the arm and the body, sc in the next 3 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 3 sts (12).   

Round 22: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 23: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 24: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 25: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 6 times (36)
Rounds 26-31: sc in each st (36)
Add safety eyes by putting them through the face (at the end of Round 1) and then through Round 29 or the heaAdd safety eyes to the Centre of the Heart Eye patch (or ⅓ of the way in from one end of the Eye Patch) and then into Round 28 on the front of the  head approximately 5-6sts apart (2-3 sts showing between the hearts), continue stuffing.
Round 32: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 6 times (30)
Round 33: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 34: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Finish stuffing
Round 35: *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Round 36: *scdec* 6 times (6)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts together and weave in the end. 

Muzzle:

Made in continuous rounds.

Using White, create a Magic Ring

Round 1:    6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:    *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3:    *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Round 4:    sc in each st (15)
End off leaving an 18 inch tail for sewing.

Ears: (make 2)

Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip of the ear.

Using Red, create a Magic Ring

Round 1:    6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2:    *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3:    *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4:    sc in each st (18)
Round 5:    *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Do not stuff, ss in the next st,  flatten and sc through both sides (6sts).  
End off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing to the head. 

Sewing Placement – I highly recommend pinning ALL parts in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything sits properly and is to your liking 🙂

Note:  Disregard sewing the legs and arms if you’ve already crocheted them on. Legs: Place the legs at approx Round 5 of the body about 4 sts apart. Sew in place.  When sewing the legs in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together.

Arms: Place the arms at approx Round 21 of the body, approx 3 sts apart.  Sew in place.  When sewing the arm in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together.

Eyes: Sew down the outer edge of the heart.

Muzzle:  Centre the muzzle on Rounds 22 and 27 of the head between the eyes.  Stuff lightly and sew down along Round 4 of the muzzle.

Nose:   Follow video for embroidering the nose.  Feel free  to embroider before or after sewing the muzzle in place.  Video: https://youtu.be/UPpADvTYa0s

Ears:   Place the ears running vertically between Round 28 and 34 on either side of the head.  Sew in place.

Congratulations!

You have now completed your Flip Flop Panda Crochet Pattern.

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