Crochet Mini PANDA Bear in Overalls Doll for Beginners
A low-sew, quick, and kawaii mini animal doll is here! So, learn how to crochet this small panda doll wearing overalls with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Kiwi Crochet that is simply oh-so cute. You will especially love its chibi doll design, with detailed eyes, a smile, and a yellow and blue color combination. Crochet this dressed panda for gifting to a little one in just 44 minutes or simply for yourself as a support toy.
So, if you are a fan of mini custom dolls, crochet this project for beginners! And continue reading this post till the end for the complete tutorial!
About the Designer: The designer behind this small Japanese ghost doll is @KiwyCrochet – she always creates cute, miniature amigurumi, often inspired by popular characters and animals. Notable tutorials include how to crochet a Chihuahua dog, a cowboy koala, a mini Doraemon keychain, and a Christmas capybara. Her capybara keychain series is also admirable. She has a small but unique playlist of Christmas, fall, and Halloween projects that are sure to check!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen and CC instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet PANDA Amigurumi Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. This tutorial uses a variety of common crochet techniques and stitches. The magic ring is used to start the pieces, like the arms, legs, and head. The main stitch is the single crochet, which is used to create the body parts. The tutorial also uses increase and decrease stitches to shape the amigurumi, as well as the slip stitch to join rounds. The chain stitch is used to begin new rows and create the overall strap. A specific technique of working in back loops only is also used to create a defined ridge for shaping.
Personalization Tips: You can personalize this project by changing the colors of the yarn for the panda’s body and overalls. You can also experiment with different sizes of safety eyes or embroidering a face instead. The tutorial also shows a strap for the overalls, which you could make longer or shorter to create a cross-body bag.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The pattern is written in US terms.
Materials Suggested
The tutor has mentioned this list of materials and tools for the mini panda doll project for beginners. Gather all for similar results:
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 4ply yarn (blue, yellow, white)
- A pair of plastic eyes (6mm)
- A plastic nose (7x8mm)
- Black thread / chỉ đen;
- Stitch markers
- Polyester stuffing
- Sewing needle and scissors
Techniques Used
Here’s a quick crochet guide for crocheting each stitch mentioned and used in the tutorial for crocheting this panda bear plushie:
Magic Ring – Wrap yarn into a loop, insert the hook, pull up a loop, and crochet stitches into the ring to start.
Chain Stitch (ch) – Yarn over, pull through loop on hook to create a foundation chain or turning chain.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSingle Crochet (sc) – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Increase (inc) – Work two single crochets into the same stitch to widen the piece.
Decrease (dec) – Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, insert into next stitch, pull up another loop, yarn over, pull through all loops.
Slip Stitch (sl st) – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingBack Loops Only (BLO) – Work stitches into the back loop of each stitch only to create ridges or shaping.
