Crochet Tutorial: Garden Panda in Blue Striped Overalls with Flower Bag and Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern.

Crochet Tutorial: Garden Panda in Blue Striped Overalls with Flower Bag and Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern.

This garden panda amigurumi features a large white panda head, black rounded ears, black eye patches, bright green safety eyes, a tiny embroidered nose, and a pink tongue. The panda wears turquoise blue striped overalls with soft yellow bands, small flower details, a crossbody flower bag, matching sun hat, sandals, plus a mini watering can and potted succulent.

 

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Finished Size

Using DK weight cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the seated panda measures about 9.5 inches tall from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head. The sun hat is about 5 inches wide across the brim. The sandals, bag, watering can, and potted plant are small removable garden accessories.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for confident beginners or intermediate crocheters. The main body uses basic amigurumi shaping, while the overalls, flowers, bag, hat, sandals, watering can, and plant add small detailed pieces. Read through the full pattern once before starting so the colors and assembly positions are clear.

Materials

  • DK weight cotton yarn in white, black, turquoise blue, pale yellow, light pink, flower pink, leaf green, gray, terracotta brown, and succulent green.
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook for the main doll.
  • 2.25 mm crochet hook for flowers, sandals, facial details, and tiny accessories.
  • 12 mm green safety eyes with black pupils.
  • Fiberfill stuffing.
  • Yarn needle.
  • Stitch marker.
  • Small scissors.
  • Black embroidery thread for eyebrows, nose line, and mouth.
  • Optional: craft wire for the watering can handle and spout.

Abbreviations

  • MR = magic ring
  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
  • dec = invisible single crochet decrease
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • Rnd = round
  • Row = row
  • FO = fasten off

Pattern Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds unless a section says to join.
  • Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
  • Stuff the head firmly, the body medium-firm, and the arms lightly.
  • Change color on the final yarn-over of the stitch before the new color begins.
  • The panda is designed in a seated pose with large black feet facing forward.
  • The turquoise and pale yellow stripe pattern appears on the overalls, hat band, sandals, and bag.
  • For a neat toy, keep all yarn tails hidden inside the pieces after sewing.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but the stitches must be tight enough so stuffing does not show. With DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, 6 sc by 6 rounds should measure about 1 inch square. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook.

Panda Head

Use white yarn. The head is large, round, and slightly wider than the body, matching the soft chubby panda face in the image. Stuff firmly as you decrease so the face keeps a smooth rounded shape.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
  7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
  8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
  9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
  10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
  11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc; repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
  12. Rnd 12: sc 10, inc; repeat 6 times. 72 sts.
  13. Rnd 13 to Rnd 22: sc in each st around. 72 sts for 10 rounds.
  14. Rnd 23: sc 10, dec; repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
  15. Rnd 24: sc 9, dec; repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
  16. Rnd 25: sc 8, dec; repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
  17. Rnd 26: sc 7, dec; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
  18. Rnd 27: sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
  19. Rnd 28: sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
  20. Rnd 29: sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  21. Rnd 30: sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  22. Rnd 31: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  23. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

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Black Eye Patches

Make 2 with black yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. These patches are oval and sit around the green eyes. They should be placed slightly angled, with the inner edges closer to the muzzle and the outer edges leaning toward the sides of the face.

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 4, 4 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: inc in next 2 sts, sc 4, inc in next 4 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
  5. Rnd 4: sc 32 evenly around. 32 sts.
  6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the patches to the head over Rnds 13 to 20. Leave about 5 white stitches between the inner edges. Insert each green safety eye through the center of each patch and through the head between Rnds 16 and 17 before fastening the washers inside.

Muzzle

Use white yarn. The muzzle is a small raised oval centered under the eye patches. It should be lightly stuffed so it sits forward but does not look too bulky.

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 4, 4 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side, sc 4, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: inc in next 2 sts, sc 4, inc in next 4 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: sc 2, inc; repeat 8 times. 32 sts.
  5. Rnd 4: sc in each st around. 32 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: sc 2, dec; repeat 8 times. 24 sts.
  7. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the muzzle across Rnds 19 to 24 of the head, centered between the eye patches. Add a little stuffing before closing the final stitches. The top of the muzzle should touch the lower inner corners of the black patches.

Nose, Mouth, Tongue, and Eyebrows

  • Nose: With black yarn, ch 5. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, sc 1. FO. Sew this small rounded triangle to the upper center of the muzzle.
  • Vertical mouth line: Use black embroidery thread and sew one straight line from the nose down over 3 rounds.
  • Smile line: From the bottom of the vertical line, embroider a tiny curved stitch to each side, about 2 stitches wide.
  • Tongue: With light pink yarn, ch 4. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 1, sc 1. FO. Sew under the mouth line so it hangs slightly below the muzzle.
  • Eyebrows: With black embroidery thread, stitch one small curved eyebrow above each patch over Rnds 11 to 12, about 5 stitches long.

Black Ears

Make 2 with black yarn. The ears are rounded, thick, and sewn high on the head, giving the panda its soft garden-toy look. Do not overstuff them; they should stay slightly flattened against the head.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 8: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
  7. Rnd 9: sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  8. Rnd 10: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  9. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers for 9 sts.
  10. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the ears to the head between Rnds 6 and 13. Place one ear on each side, about 13 stitches apart across the top. Angle each ear slightly outward so the ears frame the round head like the photo.

Body

Use black yarn for the panda body base. The overalls are added separately, so the black neck and sides remain visible above and beside the clothing. The body is pear-shaped, wider at the bottom and narrower at the neck.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
  7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
  8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
  9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
  10. Rnd 10 to Rnd 16: sc in each st around. 54 sts for 7 rounds.
  11. Rnd 17: sc 7, dec; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
  12. Rnd 18 to Rnd 20: sc in each st around. 48 sts for 3 rounds.
  13. Rnd 21: sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
  14. Rnd 22 to Rnd 23: sc in each st around. 42 sts.
  15. Rnd 24: sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
  16. Rnd 25: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
  17. Rnd 26: sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  18. Rnd 27: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
  19. Rnd 28: sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  20. Rnd 29: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  21. FO, leaving a long tail if you prefer sewing the head with the body tail.

Stuff the lower body firmly and the upper body medium-firm. The body should sit upright without leaning backward. The head will be sewn to the 24-stitch opening, with the muzzle facing the front center.

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Legs and Feet

Make 2. Start with black yarn for the large panda feet, then switch to turquoise and pale yellow for the short striped overall legs. The feet face forward and sit wide apart, showing the pink paw pads clearly.

  1. Rnd 1: With black yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 8: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
  7. Rnd 9: sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts.
  8. Rnd 10: sc 6, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 26 sts.
  9. Rnd 11: sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 7. 24 sts.
  10. Rnd 12: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  11. Change to turquoise blue.
  12. Rnd 13: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  13. Rnd 14: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  14. Change to pale yellow.
  15. Rnd 15: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  16. Change to turquoise blue.
  17. Rnd 16 to Rnd 17: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  18. Change to pale yellow.
  19. Rnd 18: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  20. Change to turquoise blue.
  21. Rnd 19: sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  22. Rnd 20: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
  23. Flatten the top and sc through both layers for 9 sts.
  24. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pink Paw Pads

Make 2 large pads and 8 small toe pads with light pink yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Sew the pads to the front bottom of each black foot before attaching the legs to the body.

Large Paw Pad

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Small Toe Pad

  1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 10 sts.
  3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Place one large pad at the center of each foot over Rnds 2 to 5. Place four small toe pads above it in a gentle curve. The toes should be visible when the panda sits facing forward.

Arms

Make 2 with black yarn. The arms are long, rounded, and hang down beside the overalls. They are slightly wider at the paw end and narrower near the shoulder.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
  4. Rnd 4 to Rnd 8: sc in each st around. 15 sts for 5 rounds.
  5. Rnd 9: sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
  6. Rnd 10 to Rnd 20: sc in each st around. 12 sts for 11 rounds.
  7. Stuff the lower half lightly. Leave the upper half almost flat.
  8. Rnd 21: sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
  9. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers for 4 sts, then sl st in the final edge.
  10. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With light pink yarn, embroider three small oval claw marks at the lower front of each arm. Each oval should cover about 2 stitches wide and 2 rounds tall, matching the tiny pink details visible on the paws.

Blue Striped Overalls

The overalls are worked as a separate garment in turquoise blue and pale yellow. They include a rounded shorts section, a front bib, two shoulder straps, yellow horizontal stripes, and small flower decorations. The garment should fit snugly around the black body but not cover the black arms.

Overall Shorts Tube

Use turquoise blue yarn. This tube wraps around the lower body. Try it on the panda body after several rounds and adjust tension if needed.

  1. Ch 55. Join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
  2. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  4. Change to pale yellow.
  5. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  6. Change to turquoise blue.
  7. Rnd 4 to Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  8. Change to pale yellow.
  9. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  10. Change to turquoise blue.
  11. Rnd 7 to Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  12. Change to pale yellow.
  13. Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  14. Change to turquoise blue.
  15. Rnd 10 to Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  16. Change to pale yellow.
  17. Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  18. Change to turquoise blue.
  19. Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to first sc. 55 sts.
  20. FO and weave in ends.

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Leg Openings

Hold the shorts tube with the seam at the back. Count 12 sts for the left leg opening, skip 7 center front sts, count 12 sts for the right leg opening, and leave the remaining stitches for the back and sides.

  1. Left leg edge: Join turquoise blue to the first marked left leg stitch. Ch 1, sc 12 around the opening, then work 7 sc across the front gap edge and 7 sc across the back gap edge. Join with sl st. 26 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: Change to pale yellow. Ch 1, sc 26, sl st to join. 26 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: Change to turquoise blue. Ch 1, sc 26, sl st to join. 26 sts. FO.
  4. Repeat the same 3 edging rounds for the right leg opening.

Front Bib

The bib sits high on the front of the panda, covering the belly and reaching just below the black neck. Work it directly onto the top front edge of the shorts tube.

  1. Mark the center front 23 sts of the top edge.
  2. Row 1: With turquoise blue, join to the right front marked stitch, ch 1, sc 23. Turn.
  3. Row 2: sc 23. Turn.
  4. Row 3: Change to pale yellow, sc 23. Turn.
  5. Row 4: Change to turquoise blue, sc 23. Turn.
  6. Row 5: sc 23. Turn.
  7. Row 6: Change to pale yellow, sc 23. Turn.
  8. Row 7: Change to turquoise blue, dec, sc 19, dec. 21 sts. Turn.
  9. Row 8: sc 21. Turn.
  10. Row 9: Change to pale yellow, sc 21. Turn.
  11. Row 10: Change to turquoise blue, dec, sc 17, dec. 19 sts. Turn.
  12. Row 11: sc 19. Turn.
  13. Row 12: sc 19. FO.

Shoulder Straps

Make 2 with turquoise blue yarn. The straps rise from the back waist, pass over the shoulders, and attach to the top corners of the bib. Add pink flower buttons at the bib corners like the image.

  1. Ch 35.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 34. FO.
  3. Make a second strap the same way.

Sew one end of each strap to the back top edge of the shorts tube, about 7 stitches away from the center back seam. Bring the straps over the shoulders and sew the front ends to the top left and top right corners of the bib.

Overall Edging

  • With pale yellow yarn, surface sl st across the waist line directly above Rnd 12 of the shorts tube.
  • With turquoise blue yarn, sew small vertical stitches at the side seams to shape the shorts around the hips.
  • With pale yellow yarn, add one thin stripe across the center of each shoulder strap by sewing a straight line from top to bottom.

Small Flowers for Overalls

Make 5 small flowers: 2 for the strap buttons, 2 for the lower left side of the overalls, and 1 for the front bib. Use flower pink for petals and pale yellow for centers.

  1. With pale yellow, 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. FO.
  2. Join flower pink to any stitch.
  3. Petal repeat: ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st.
  4. Repeat the petal sequence in each of the 5 center stitches to make 5 petals.
  5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew two flowers at the upper bib corners as buttons. Sew one flower to the center-right bib area. Sew two flowers on the lower left front of the shorts, just above the leg opening. Add tiny green straight stitches beside the flowers as leaves.

Crossbody Flower Bag

The small bag hangs at the panda’s lower right side. It is turquoise with pale yellow stripes and has a large yellow flower on the front. The strap crosses from the panda’s left shoulder to the right hip.

Bag Body

  1. With turquoise blue, ch 13.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12. Turn.
  3. Row 2: sc 12. Turn.
  4. Row 3: Change to pale yellow, sc 12. Turn.
  5. Row 4: Change to turquoise blue, sc 12. Turn.
  6. Row 5: sc 12. Turn.
  7. Row 6: Change to pale yellow, sc 12. Turn.
  8. Row 7: Change to turquoise blue, sc 12. Turn.
  9. Row 8: sc 12. Turn.
  10. Row 9: Change to pale yellow, sc 12. Turn.
  11. Row 10: Change to turquoise blue, sc 12. FO.

Make a second matching rectangle. Hold both rectangles together with wrong sides facing. Join turquoise blue at the upper right corner. Sc down the side, across the bottom, and up the other side, placing 3 sc in each bottom corner. Leave the top open.

Bag Flap

  1. Join turquoise blue to the back top edge of the bag.
  2. Row 1: sc 12. Turn.
  3. Row 2: sc 12. Turn.
  4. Row 3: Change to pale yellow, sc 12. Turn.
  5. Row 4: Change to turquoise blue, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts. Turn.
  6. Row 5: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts. FO.

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Bag Strap

  1. With turquoise blue, ch 67.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 66. FO.
  3. With pale yellow, surface sl st along the center of the strap for a narrow highlight.

Sew the strap ends to the top corners of the bag. Place the strap diagonally across the panda from the left shoulder to the right hip. Tack the strap at the shoulder, center chest, and bag corner so it stays in place.

Large Yellow Flower on Bag

  1. With flower pink, 6 sc in MR, sl st to join. FO.
  2. Join pale yellow to any stitch.
  3. Petal repeat: ch 3, dc 2 in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
  4. Repeat in each of the 6 center stitches for 6 rounded petals.
  5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the flower to the lower right front of the bag. Add 2 small green leaf stitches on the upper left side of the flower.

Pink Flower Hair Clip

The panda has a flower near the upper right side of the head, close to one black ear. Use flower pink petals, pale yellow center, and a small green leaf.

  1. Center: With pale yellow, 6 sc in MR, sl st to join. FO.
  2. Petals: Join flower pink. Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st.
  3. Repeat the petal sequence in all 6 center stitches. FO with a long tail.
  4. Leaf: With green yarn, ch 5. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1. FO.

Sew the flower to the panda’s upper right forehead between Rnds 7 and 11, slightly in front of the right ear. Sew the green leaf tucked under the lower right petal.

Sun Hat

The sun hat is removable and sits beside the panda in the image. It has a turquoise crown, a wide flat brim, and a pale yellow band. Use firm tension so the brim keeps its round shape.

Hat Crown

  1. Rnd 1: With turquoise blue, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
  7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
  8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
  9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
  10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
  11. Rnd 11: BLO sc in each st around. 60 sts.
  12. Rnd 12 to Rnd 17: sc in each st around. 60 sts for 6 rounds.
  13. Change to pale yellow.
  14. Rnd 18: sc in each st around. 60 sts.
  15. Change to turquoise blue.

Hat Brim

  1. Rnd 19: FLO sc 4, inc; repeat 12 times. 72 sts.
  2. Rnd 20: sc in each st around. 72 sts.
  3. Rnd 21: sc 5, inc; repeat 12 times. 84 sts.
  4. Rnd 22: sc in each st around. 84 sts.
  5. Rnd 23: sc 6, inc; repeat 12 times. 96 sts.
  6. Rnd 24: sc in each st around. 96 sts.
  7. Rnd 25: sc 7, inc; repeat 12 times. 108 sts.
  8. Rnd 26: sc in each st around. 108 sts.
  9. Final edge: sl st in each st around. 108 sts.
  10. FO and weave in all ends.

For the yellow decorative band, join pale yellow yarn at the back of Rnd 18 and surface sl st around the hat. Keep the band straight and even. Block the brim flat with your hands after lightly misting it with water.

Garden Sandals

Make 2 sandals. They are turquoise with pale yellow soles and bands, plus tiny flowers on top. The sandals sit beside the panda, matching the overalls and sun hat.

Sandal Sole

Make 2 in pale yellow and 2 in turquoise blue. Each sandal uses one yellow sole and one turquoise sole held together for thickness.

  1. Ch 12.
  2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, inc, sc 8, hdc 1, 5 hdc in last ch. Work on the opposite side, hdc 1, sc 8, inc in last ch. 27 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: inc in next 2 sts, sc 8, hdc 1, inc in next 5 sts, hdc 1, sc 8, inc in next 2 sts. 36 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 10, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 10, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 46 sts.
  5. FO on each sole piece.

Place one turquoise sole on top of one yellow sole. Join turquoise yarn and sc through both layers around all 46 sts. FO. Repeat for the second sandal.

Toe Strap

  1. Join turquoise blue to one side of the sole at stitch 12 from the heel.
  2. Ch 11.
  3. Attach with sl st to the opposite side at stitch 12 from the heel.
  4. Turn, work 12 sc evenly over the chain strap. FO.

Ankle Strap

  1. Join turquoise blue to one side of the heel at stitch 5 from the back center.
  2. Ch 16.
  3. Attach with sl st to the opposite side at stitch 5 from the back center.
  4. Turn, work 17 sc evenly over the chain strap. FO.

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Yellow Strap Trim and Flowers

  • With pale yellow yarn, surface sl st across the center of each toe strap.
  • Make 2 tiny yellow flowers using the small flower method from the overalls section.
  • Sew one flower to the front of each sandal strap.
  • Make 2 tiny pink flowers and sew one to the outer side of each sandal near the ankle strap.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is light gray with a small rounded body, curved handle, angled spout, and pale yellow trim. It sits near the potted plant as a garden accessory.

Can Body

  1. Rnd 1: With gray yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 11: sc in each st around. 24 sts for 6 rounds.
  7. Rnd 12: BLO sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  8. Rnd 13: sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
  9. Stuff lightly.
  10. Rnd 14: dec around. 6 sts.
  11. FO and close the hole.

Can Top Rim

  1. With gray yarn, ch 18.
  2. Join with sl st to form a ring.
  3. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc 18, sl st to join. FO.
  4. Sew the ring flat on top of the can body.

Spout

  1. Rnd 1: With gray yarn, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: sc in each st around. 5 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc in each st around. 7 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. 9 sts.
  6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 8: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
  7. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the spout to one side of the can between Rnds 7 and 9. Angle it upward at about 35 degrees. Use a few extra stitches under the spout so it keeps its lifted shape.

Handle

  1. With gray yarn, ch 24.
  2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 23. FO.
  3. Make a second identical strip.
  4. Hold both strips together and sc around the outer edge to make a thicker handle.

Sew one handle end to the upper back of the can near Rnd 6 and the other end near Rnd 11. Curve the handle outward. Add a pale yellow surface sl st line around the lower can body for the yellow trim.

Potted Succulent

The tiny plant has a terracotta pot and a layered green succulent. Keep the pot lightly stuffed so it stands upright on the table beside the panda.

Terracotta Pot

  1. Rnd 1: With terracotta brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 9: sc in each st around. 24 sts for 4 rounds.
  7. Rnd 10: FLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  8. Rnd 11: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
  9. FO and weave in the end.

Soil Disk

  1. With dark brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
  5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Stuff the pot lightly. Sew the soil disk to the inside top edge of the pot.

Succulent Leaves

Make 10 leaves in succulent green. Use a 2.25 mm hook.

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1, sl st 1.
  3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew 6 leaves in a circle around the edge of the soil disk, pointing outward. Sew 4 leaves in a smaller circle at the center, pointing slightly upward. Add one tiny curled leaf by ch 5 and working 3 sc in each chain across.

Assembly Order

  1. Sew the black eye patches to the white head and install the green safety eyes.
  2. Sew the muzzle in place and add the black nose, mouth line, smile, tongue, and eyebrows.
  3. Sew the ears to the top sides of the head.
  4. Sew the head to the black body, making sure the muzzle faces the center front.
  5. Sew the legs to the lower front body, angled outward so the pink paw pads face forward.
  6. Sew the arms to the sides of the body between Rnds 24 and 27, letting them hang naturally beside the overalls.
  7. Slide the striped overall shorts onto the body and secure them with small hidden stitches at the waist and sides.
  8. Sew the front bib flat against the body and attach the shoulder straps over the shoulders.
  9. Add flower buttons, flower embroidery, and green leaf stitches to the overalls.
  10. Sew the crossbody bag strap diagonally from left shoulder to right hip and attach the bag at the lower right side.
  11. Sew the flower hair clip to the upper right side of the head.
  12. Place the sun hat, sandals, watering can, and potted succulent beside the panda as removable accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is centered before tightening the final sewing stitches. The panda should sit upright with the large head balanced over the body. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck if the head tilts forward.

Shape the cheeks by gently pressing the sides of the muzzle after stuffing. The black patches should frame the green eyes evenly. The tongue should sit just below the smile line and remain visible, giving the panda the same sweet expression shown in the image.

For the final garden look, make sure the overalls sit high on the belly, the yellow stripes are horizontal, and the crossbody strap travels cleanly across the chest. The bag should rest at the panda’s right hip with the large flower facing forward.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
  • Do not machine wash if safety eyes, embroidery, or stiffened accessories are used.
  • Keep the sun hat brim flat while drying.
  • Let every piece air dry completely before storing.
  • This handmade item is decorative and should be checked regularly if given to a child.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • White head is round and firmly stuffed.
  • Black ears are placed high and evenly on both sides.
  • Eye patches are oval, angled, and centered around the green eyes.
  • Muzzle, nose, mouth, and tongue are centered.
  • Overalls have turquoise and pale yellow horizontal stripes.
  • Shoulder straps attach to the bib with pink flower buttons.
  • Crossbody bag sits on the panda’s right side.
  • Feet face forward with pink paw pads visible.
  • Sun hat, sandals, watering can, and potted succulent are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the panda’s shape, avoid soaking the finished toy. Use a soft cloth to clean dusty areas, especially around the white head and black eye patches. For small stains, dab gently instead of rubbing.

Store the panda in a dry place away from strong sunlight. Long exposure to sunlight may fade turquoise, pale yellow, and pink yarn. Keep the removable sandals, hat, watering can, and potted plant in a small fabric bag when not displayed.

If the overalls or bag flatten during storage, reshape them by hand. Smooth the hat brim flat and lightly press the flowers back into position. With gentle care, this garden panda will stay bright, cute, and ready for display season after season.

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