Free pattern: Panda Lovey

One of my designer friends, Nadia of Yarnutopia, is expecting a baby. We are part of group with Red Heart Yarns called Joy Creators. The rest of our group wanted to help her celebrate the new baby. Marly Bird helped organize a surprise for Nadia by making arrangements for each of us to send a gift that would be opened at the family baby shower. I am so glad I got to be part of it.

Nadia chose Navy, White and Black for her nursery colors since she is having a boy. I decided I wanted to make a panda lovey for the little one.

I think loveys are cute for baby pix and also something for the little one to cuddle with when they get older.

This would also make a sweet pillow by making two, sewing them together and stuffing.

 

The Baby Shower

You will LOVE seeing all of the gifts she received from many of our favorite designers. Here are just two of the gifts, beautiful blankets by Marly Bird and Kate Wagstaff.

The video is really fun! You can see the video and all of the crocheted and knit items on Nadia’s Blog, Yarnutopia.

All of the patterns will all be available for free too. COMING SOON!

 

Nadia’s Panda Lovey

An ad-free, downloadable PDF which includes all of the photos and instructions is available for only $2.

Click here for the download: RAVELRY LISTING

 

Materials

• Yarn: worsted weight yarn. Red Heart With Love Black, White; Red Heart Super Saver Turqua or Shocking Pink
• Crochet Hook: H (5mm),  J (6mm)
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Optional: Measuring tape, scissors

 

Measurements

• Finished Measurements: 15.5” x 8.5”
• Gauge: Not necessary for this project

 

Tips

• First stitch of each row is worked into the same  stitch as the turning chain.
• Numbers at the beginning of each line may refer to  steps and not indicate number of rows.
• Stitch count remains the same unless noted at end of row/round.
• If you have any questions about this pattern please contact [email protected].

 



Directions

This project starts at the panda’s feet.

 

1. With a J hook and black yarn, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15sts)

 

2. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in same st, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2sc in last st. (17sts)

 

3. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in same st, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2sc in last st. (19sts)

 

4. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

5. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in same st, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2sc in last st. (21sts)

 

6. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

7. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in same st, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2sc in last st. (23sts)

 

8. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

9. Change to white yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of row.

 

10. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in same st, sc in each st until 1 st remains, 2sc in last st. (25sts)

 

11. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in same st, sc 11, 2sc in next st, sc 11, 2sc in lasst st. (28sts)

 

12. Ch 1, turn, (2hdc, dc) in same st, sk 2, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next st, sk 2*, repeat until 1 st remains, sc in last st.

 

13. Repeat previous row for an additional 17 rows.

 

14. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 11, sc2tog, sc 11, sc2tog. (25sts)

 

15. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (23sts)

 

16. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

17. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

18. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (21sts)

 

19. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

20. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (19sts)

 

21. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

22. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (17sts)

 

23. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (15sts)

Finish off and weave in ends.

 

24. Do not turn piece. Attach white yarn to the first st of last row. This is so all color changes are done on the same
           side of the piece. This is the right side of the panda. Ch 1, sc in each st to end of row. (15sts)

 

25. Repeat previous row for an additional 4 rows.

 

26. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (13sts)

 

27. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

28. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (11sts)

 

29. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (9sts)

 

30. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc, hdc 3, sc, sc2tog. (7sts) Finish off and weave in ends.

 

Edging: Attach black yarn to the bottom section of the panda. With a J hook, sc evenly around the outer edge of the panda, working 2sc in each corner around. Change colors to match each section.

 

Face

Eye Patches (make 2)

With an H hook and black yarn, ch 4, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, (sc, ch 1, sl st) in last ch. Finish off, leaving a yarn tail for sewing in place.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail from each eye patch to sew them to the center of the head section.

 

Nose: With a yarn needle and balck yarn, create the nose by adding a few stitches to the center of the face.

 

Ears (make 2)

1. With an H hook and black yarn, start with a magic circle of 6 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 6
        sc sts), sl st to join. (6sts)

 

2. Ch 1, 2sc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. (12sts) Finish off and weave in ends. Set aside.

 

Back of Head

1. With a J hook and white yarn, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st to end of row. (15sts)

 

2. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

3. Repeat previous row for an additional 3 rows.

 

4. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (13sts)

 

5. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to end of row.

 

6. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (11sts)

 

7. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st until 2 sts remain, sc2tog. (9sts)

 

8. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc, hdc 3, sc, sc2tog. (7sts)

 

9. Ch 1, do not turn. Sc in same st and in each st around the outer edge, working 2sc in each corner.

 

Place the back of head piece against the main head piece. Pin each ear between the layers. With a yarn needle and white yarn, sew the two head pieces together from edge of black section, across the top (through the base of the ears) and to the black section on the other end.

 

Small Heart (optional)

1.5” across

1. 
   With an H hook and ww yarn, start with a magic circle of 8 sts (or preferred method for starting a circle of 8 sc
       sts), sl st to join. (8sts)
2. 
   Sl st in next st, (sc, hdc, dc 2, hdc) in next st, hdc 2, (hdc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc) in next st, hdc 2, (hdc,
       dc 2, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in next sp (between posts) to join. Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.

 

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the heart to the front of the panda.

 

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