Crochet Tutorial: Panda in Daisy Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming panda amigurumi is designed with a sweet spring-garden look, featuring soft blue daisy overalls, a tiny yellow crossbody bag, cheerful yellow shoes, and a wide-brim hat for a boutique-style finish. It is a lovely handmade gift idea for collectors of amigurumi dolls, nursery decor fans, and anyone searching for a cute crochet panda doll pattern.

The full set also includes a small watering can and hand shovel, making this project especially appealing for those who enjoy crochet animal dolls, handmade stuffed toys, artisan nursery gifts, and whimsical garden-themed decor. The finished panda has a polished look that feels perfect for display, gifting, or even inspiration for handmade amigurumi shop listings.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and is designed to match the panda shown in the image as closely as possible. The panda has a large rounded head, a smaller soft body, slim black arms, short sturdy legs, light blue overalls with embroidered daisies, yellow shoes with bee decorations, a yellow bag, a yellow sun hat with a blue bow, a beige watering can, and a small hand trowel.

The overall style is neat, detailed, and beginner-friendly in structure, but it does include several shaping rounds, careful placement steps, and decorative finishing details. Work tightly and evenly throughout so the finished toy holds its shape well and looks clean from every angle.

Materials

• Main yarn: white, black, pale blue, yellow, beige, light brown, gray, and a small amount of green
• Accent yarn: white and yellow for daisies
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook, depending on your yarn weight and tension
• Safety eyes: 16 mm to 18 mm glossy black eyes
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins or clips
• Small buttons: 2 tiny wood-look or beige buttons for overall straps
• Optional fabric glue: for securing tiny flower centers if preferred

Finished Size

The finished panda doll will be approximately 11 to 13 inches tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, depending on yarn, hook, and tension. The hat, bag, watering can, and shovel are scaled specifically for this doll size.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• rnd = round

Gauge and Construction Notes

This panda is worked mostly in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Keep tension firm so stuffing does not show through.

The head is large and slightly oval, with a flatter lower face area. The body is smaller and softly pear-shaped. The arms are slim and tapered. The legs are short and slightly thick at the feet. The overalls are crocheted separately as a fitted garment, then decorated after completion.

The flowers on the ears, overalls, bag, and shoes are essential to the look. Do not skip them if you want the final result to closely match the image.

Head

With white yarn

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
13. Rnds 13-24: sc around. (72 each round)

Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spacing them about 15 to 17 stitches apart. The eyes should sit fairly low on the face so the forehead remains rounded and spacious.

Before securing the eyes, crochet or embroider the black eye patches so the eyes are centered inside them.

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Eye Patches – make 2 with black yarn

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: sc 3, inc in final st. (12)
3. Row 2: inc, sc 3, inc x 3, sc 3, inc x 2. (18)
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the patches on the face at a slight outward tilt, with the narrower ends pointing downward toward the nose area. Insert the eyes through the patches before attaching eye backs.

Continue Head

1. Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) x 6. (66)
2. Rnd 26: sc around. (66)
3. Rnd 27: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
4. Rnd 28: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
5. Rnd 29: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
6. Rnd 30: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)

Stuff firmly, especially the top and side areas, while keeping the lower front face slightly flatter.

1. Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
2. Rnd 32: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)

Leave the head open for now if you want to sew it more neatly to the body later. Fasten off with a long tail.

Muzzle Shaping and Face Details

The panda in the image has a very small black triangular nose and a short straight-to-curved mouth line. The expression is slightly serious and gentle, not smiling widely.

• Embroider a small black triangle centered between the eyes, about 3 rounds below eye level.
• Add a short vertical line from the nose downward.
• Add a small curved line to one side and a matching short curve to the other, keeping the mouth subtle.
• Embroider tiny black lashes at the outer upper corners of each eye.
• Add two short brow lines above the eyes if desired, very lightly, to match the soft concerned expression.

Ears

With black yarn, make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Flatten each ear lightly. Sew them to the top sides of the head, slightly angled outward rather than straight up. They should sit symmetrically and leave a small center space between them.

Ear Flowers

Each ear is decorated with small daisy flowers. One ear has a black section showing behind the flowers, so keep the flowers grouped near the front edge of each ear.

Small Daisy – make 4

1. With white yarn, 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc.
2. Petal round: (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next base st) x 5.
3. Fasten off.

With yellow yarn, add a tiny French knot or embroidered center to each flower. Sew 2 flowers to each ear, close together, with petals facing outward.

Body

With white yarn

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnds 8-13: sc around. (42 each round)
9. Rnd 14: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
10. Rnds 15-18: sc around. (36 each round)
11. Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
12. Rnds 20-22: sc around. (30 each round)

Stuff the body firmly but do not overstuff. The body should remain slightly soft so the overalls fit smoothly.

1. Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
2. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Arms

With black yarn, make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 4: change to white, sc around. (9)
5. Rnd 5: in BLO sc around. (9)
6. Rnd 6: change to black, sc around. (9)
7. Rnds 7-18: sc around. (9 each round)
8. Rnd 19: flatten and sc through both sides across 4 stitches to close.

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Stuff only the lower part of the arm lightly. Keep the upper part flatter so it hangs naturally at the sides.

Sew the arms to the upper body just below the head. They should angle gently downward. In the image, the arms are long enough to reach near the upper thigh area of the overalls.

Legs

With black yarn, make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnds 4-5: sc around. (18 each round)
5. Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 3. (15)
6. Rnds 7-12: sc around. (15 each round)
7. Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) x 3. (12)
8. Rnd 14: sc around. (12)

Stuff firmly at the foot and lightly in the leg.

Fasten off on first leg. Make second leg the same, but do not fasten off.

Join Legs

1. Ch 3 from second leg and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 15: sc 12 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 12 around second leg, sc 3 on opposite side of chain. (30)
3. Rnd 16: sc around. (30)
4. Rnd 17: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
5. Rnd 18: sc around. (36)

This joined section creates the lower body base. Continue by sewing or crocheting the completed body onto the leg unit if you prefer separate shaping. Another option is to treat the body section above as the upper torso and sew it directly onto this lower joined leg section. The image shows the overalls covering the join completely, so either method works well if the proportions stay correct.

The easier clean-finish option is to sew the separate body onto the joined legs, then dress the doll in the overalls.

Shoes

The shoes are soft yellow slip-on garden shoes with black openings, pale soles, a small bee on one side, and a daisy accent. Make 2.

Sole – with pale beige or cream yarn

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last ch. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (20)

Upper – with yellow yarn

1. Rnd 4: working in BLO, sc around. (20)
2. Rnd 5: sc around. (20)
3. Rnd 6: 5 sc, dec x 5, 5 sc. (15)
4. Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec x 3, 5 sc. (12)

Fasten off, leaving the back open like a slip-on shoe. The foot opening should remain wide and oval.

Shoe Inner Opening

With black yarn, embroider or crochet a neat oval inside the opening area to imitate the dark interior shown in the image.

Bee Applique – make 2 tiny bees

• With yellow yarn, make a tiny oval of 4 sc in MR, sl st to close.
• With black embroidery thread, add one horizontal stripe and tiny head detail.
• With white thread or yarn, add tiny wings.

Sew one bee near the outer front edge of each shoe. Add one tiny daisy near the bee on at least one shoe to match the styled look in the photo.

Overalls

The overalls are pale blue and fit high on the chest. They have short pant legs, side openings at the arm area, two straps, and embroidered white daisies with green stems on the front. Work the main garment first, then add straps and embroidery.

Pant Legs – make 2 with pale blue yarn

1. Rnd 1: 24 sc around a leg opening chain or foundation ring sized to fit around each panda leg. Join with sl st. (24)
2. Rnds 2-6: sc around. (24 each round)

Fasten off first leg. Make second leg the same but do not fasten off.

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Join Overalls at Crotch

1. Ch 2 and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 7: sc 24 around first leg, sc 2 across chain, sc 24 around second leg, sc 2 on opposite side of chain. (52)
3. Rnds 8-11: sc around. (52 each round)
4. Rnd 12: (11 sc, dec) x 4. (48)
5. Rnd 13: sc around. (48)
6. Rnd 14: (10 sc, dec) x 4. (44)
7. Rnd 15: sc around. (44)

Upper Bib and Back

Flatten the piece so the join sits at center back. Mark front center.

1. Row 16: sc 14 across front center for bib, ch 1, turn. (14)
2. Rows 17-22: sc across. (14)

Fasten off. Rejoin yarn at the back.

1. Row 16B: sc 16 across center back, ch 1, turn. (16)
2. Rows 17B-20B: sc across. (16)

Fasten off.

Straps – make 2

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (17)
3. Fasten off, leaving tails.

Sew the straps from the top of the back section to the top corners of the bib. Sew tiny buttons onto the front bib where the straps meet.

Try the overalls on the panda before final sewing. The bib should sit high on the chest, leaving a small white neck area visible above it.

Daisy Embroidery on Overalls

The overalls in the image have several white daisies with yellow centers and green stitched stems across the front left leg area and lower bib side. To recreate this look, embroider the flowers after the overalls are sewn.

• Use green yarn or embroidery thread to add curved stems and a few small leaf lines.
• Add 4 to 5 daisies in varying sizes.
• Each daisy should have 5 white petals and a yellow center.
• Cluster the flowers mostly on one side rather than spacing them evenly.

Mini Embroidered Daisy Method

1. Make 5 straight stitches radiating from a center point using white yarn.
2. Add a French knot or wrapped center stitch in yellow.
3. Repeat for each flower.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is bright yellow, small, rectangular, and worn diagonally across the body. A single white daisy is placed on the front.

Bag Body – with yellow yarn

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 6, inc in last ch. (18)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (18)
4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnds 4-8: sc around. (18 each round)
6. Fasten off.

Bag Flap

1. Join yarn to back top edge.
2. Row 1: sc 8, ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-4: sc across. (8)
4. Row 5: dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)
5. Fasten off.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 50 to 60, depending on desired length.
2. Row 1: sl st or sc back across chain for strength.
3. Fasten off.

Sew the strap from one top side of the bag to the opposite side. Position it diagonally across the panda from shoulder to hip.

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Bag Daisy

Make one slightly raised daisy for the front of the bag.

1. With white yarn, 5 sc in MR.
2. Petals: (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next base st) x 5.
3. Add yellow center.
4. Sew to the lower front of the bag.

Sun Hat

The hat is a wide-brim garden hat in yellow with a pale blue bow and a white daisy trim section tucked beneath the bow. It should sit beside the panda as an accessory or lightly on the head if you adjust sizing.

Hat Crown – with yellow yarn

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnds 9-14: sc around. (48 each round)

Brim

1. Rnd 15: in FLO, (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
2. Rnd 16: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
3. Rnd 17: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
4. Rnd 18: sc around. (66)
5. Rnd 19: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
6. Rnd 20: sc around. (72)
7. Fasten off.

If the brim curls too much, steam lightly or add a hidden fine wire between the last two brim rounds if desired.

Blue Hat Band

1. With pale blue yarn, ch long enough to wrap around the crown, approximately 36 to 40 chains.
2. Row 1: sl st or sc back across.
3. Fasten off and wrap around the base of the crown.

Bow

1. With pale blue yarn, ch 16.
2. Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15, ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-5: sc across. (15)
4. Fasten off.

Pinch center and wrap with yarn several times to form a bow. Sew onto one side of the hat band.

Daisy Trim for Hat

Make 3 to 5 tiny daisies and tuck or sew them along the hat band near the bow. Keep them clustered on one side, just as in the image.

Watering Can

The watering can is small, soft beige, and simple in shape, with a curved handle and short spout.

Main Body – with beige yarn

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnds 4-8: sc around. (18 each round)
5. Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
6. Rnd 10: sc around. (12)
7. Fasten off.

Lightly stuff the body so it holds shape but still looks soft.

Spout

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (4)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 2. (6)
4. Rnds 4-6: sc around. (6)
5. Fasten off.

Sew the spout to the upper front side of the can at a slight upward angle.

Handle

1. Ch 14.
2. Row 1: sl st back across chain.
3. Fasten off.

Sew the handle from one side of the can to the other in a loose curve.

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Hand Shovel

The hand shovel has a beige handle and a gray scoop.

Handle – with beige yarn

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnds 2-8: sc around. (4 each round)
3. Fasten off.

Scoop – with gray yarn

1. Ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 2, inc in last ch. (10)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (10)
4. Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 2. (12)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (12)
6. Fasten off.

Flatten the scoop slightly and sew it to the top of the handle. Add a few shaping stitches if needed so it looks more like a garden trowel.

Assembly Order

1. Sew eye patches to head and install safety eyes.
2. Embroider nose, mouth, lashes, and small face lines.
3. Sew ears to head.
4. Sew daisy flowers to ears.
5. Sew body to joined leg section if made separately.
6. Sew arms to upper body.
7. Sew head to body securely.
8. Dress panda in overalls.
9. Sew straps and buttons in place.
10. Embroider daisies and stems on overalls.
11. Make and attach shoes.
12. Sew daisy and bee details to shoes.
13. Make bag and place crossbody across torso.
14. Make hat and add blue band, bow, and daisy trim.
15. Make watering can and shovel.

Placement Notes for an Accurate Look

• Head size: noticeably larger than the body
• Eyes: large, glossy, and low on the face
• Eye patches: angled and teardrop-shaped
• Ears: small, rounded, and placed high
• Arms: long and slim, hanging low
• Legs: short and sturdy
• Overalls: roomy but fitted at the bib
• Bag: small and worn diagonally
• Hat: wide brim, shallow crown, side bow
• Accessories: soft and miniature, not oversized

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the head angle before sewing permanently. A very slight forward tilt looks best and matches the image well. Shape the cheeks gently with your fingers after stuffing so the face appears broad and smooth. Keep the nose small, centered, and neat. The mouth should stay subtle for the panda’s calm expression.

Care Notes

Display the finished panda away from direct moisture and strong sunlight for best color preservation. If the doll is intended for gentle play, reinforce the bag strap, shoe decorations, and flower appliques with extra stitches. Small accessories should be kept with the doll in a safe storage basket or display tray.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both eyes level and evenly placed?
• Are the ear flowers symmetrical?
• Do the overalls sit high on the chest?
• Are the embroidered daisies clearly visible?
• Do the shoes look balanced on both feet?
• Is the hat brim smooth and even?
• Are the watering can and shovel scaled small enough for the doll?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a lightly damp cloth and mild soap when needed. Avoid soaking the doll unless all parts are firmly secured and the stuffing is suitable for washing. Reshape while drying flat. Store in a dust-free space, and place tissue inside the hat brim if you want it to keep a crisp rounded shape over time.