Crochet Party Panda Ring

Crochet these adorable Party Panda Amigurumi Rings by guest designer Alexa Templeton from @lex_in_stitches. Alexa has put together these adorable amigurumi Party Panda Rings for you with this free pattern! If you haven’t previously tried Amigurumi this is the perfect beginners project to get started in learning a new skill.  The stitches will give you the basic techniques for working Amigurumi patterns.

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what is amigurumi? 

Amigurumi is a Japanese art form of creating small crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, dolls or figurines. The word “amigurumi” comes from the Japanese words “ami”, meaning crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi”, meaning stuffed doll. The art of making amigurumi involves using simple crochet techniques to create small and detailed shapes, which are then stuffed with fiberfill to create cute and often whimsical characters.

Worked typically in the round and are made with a combination of basic stitches such as double crochet and slip stitch. Amigurumi has become increasingly popular in recent years, with crafters around the world sharing patterns and designs to create their own unique amigurumi creations.

Material and Tools needed

• Yarn: The example panda rings were made using Yarn and Color Must Have (125m/50g) 4ply in the following colours:

Yarn A – Yarn and Colors must Have in White approx. 15g (per panda)

Yarn B – Yarn and Colors Must Have in Grey approx. 10g (per panda)

Accessory colour of choice (The example pandas were made using aqua, yellow & pink). Only small amounts are used for each accessory so leftover yarn can be used.

The rainbow yarn used is hand dyed merino 4ply.

• Hook: 2.25mm / C
• Stuffing
• Darning Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Wooden Ring (7cm diameter)
• Noise Maker (optional)
• Black embroidery thread

pattern notes

• Skill Level: beginner
• written in UK terms

crochet terms and abbreviations

Slip Stitch(s): sl st: Insert hook, yarn over pull through stitch and loop on hook

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through

Magic Ring: MR: See tutorial here.

Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Double crochet increase(s): dc inc: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through rall three loops on the hook.

Double crochet invisible decrease(s): dc dec: insert hook into front loop of next stitch two stitches, yarn over and pull through, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.

Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.

Half Treble Increase: htr inc: Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have five loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through all 5 loops.

Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Double Treble(s): dtr(s):  Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have four loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.

Back Loop Only: BLO: Insert hook into the back loop of the stitch only.

Front Loop Only: FLO: Insert hook into the front loop of the stitch only.

A standard V stitch has been used throughout. X stitch gives a lovely finish to amigurumi, however if used it will result in a smaller panda.

Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.

amigurumi patterns

If you love amigurumi why not check out these adorable patterns available on the blog and get inspired for your next make.

Crochet Party Panda Ring Pattern

To get started, you’ll need some basic crochet skills, including how to make a magic ring, double crochet (UK term), and increasing and decreasing stitches.

Main Section

To start Ch90, tr in 3rd st from the hook.

head

• Use Yarn A (White) and work in continuous rounds.
• Rnd 1: dc x 6 into a magic ring (6)
• Rnd 2: dc inc x 6 (12)
• Rnd 3: (dc, dc inc) x 6 (18)
• Rnd 4: (dc x 2, dc inc) x 6 (24)
• Rnd 5: (dc x 3, dc inc) x 6 (30)
• Rnd 6: (dc x 4, dc inc) x 6 (36)
• Rnd 7-13: dc x 36 (36) 7 rounds
• Rnd 14: (dc x 5, dc inc) x 6 (42)
• Rnd 15-16: dc x 42 (42)
• Rnd 17: (dc x 5, dc dec) x 6 (36)

Start to stuff the head. Keep stuffing as you go. If adding a noise maker this can be inserted now. Make sure this right in the centre of the stuffing.

pin for later

• Rnd 18: (dc x 4, dc dec) x 6 (30)
• Rnd 19: (dc x 3, dc dec) x 6 (24)
• Rnd 20: (dc x 2, dc dec) x 6 (18)
• Rnd 21: (dc, dc dec) x 6 (12)
• Rnd 22: dc dec x 6 (6)

Make sure the head is stuffed firmly before closing off then ss, break the yarn and pull through. Leave a long tail of yarn for sewing later. Weave the yarn tail through the FLOs of round 22 to close off the head.

eye patches – Make 2 using Yarn B (grey)

• Work in continuous rounds.
• Ch 7
• Rnd 1: dc in the 2nd ch from your hook, dc x 4, make 3dc in the final ch.
• Now work down the other side of your foundation Ch.
• Ss x 4, dc inc (14)
• Rnd 2: dc inc, dc x 4, dc inc x 3, ss x 4, dc inc x 2 (20)
• The eye patches should appear bean shaped.
• ss, break yarn and pull through. Leave a tail of yarn for sewing later.
• Embroider the eyes using black thread, use the images for reference.

Copyright

This document and the pattern contained within is the property of Alexa Templeton (Lex in Stitches). Permission has been given for the publishing of this pattern on the Bella Coco website. The resale, copying or sharing (including online) of this document and the pattern within is not allowed. You may sell your completed panda ring, but credit should be made to the designer. Please enjoy this pattern & respect copyright