Crochet Tutorial: Panda in a Blue Striped Dress – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming panda amigurumi is designed as a sweet handmade crochet doll with a soft blue striped dress, tiny bee details, floral shoes, and matching garden accessories. It is a lovely choice for anyone searching for an amigurumi gift, crochet panda doll, or nursery decor toy with a polished boutique look.

The finished set also includes a blue hat, mini watering can, sunflower crossbody bag, and a tiny produce basket, giving the whole design the feel of a collectible plush or artisan crochet keepsake. The shapes are beginner-friendly in structure, but the finishing details create a premium handmade result that looks ready for a gift shop or toy display.

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

Materials

• Main yarn: White, black, light blue, medium blue, yellow, brown, green, beige, orange, red, and a small amount of pink and lavender for embroidery details
• Suggested yarn weight: Sport or light DK cotton for the doll and accessories
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to produce tight stitches
• Safety eyes: 12 mm to 14 mm black safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Small amount of floral wire or pipe cleaner: optional for bee stalk support
• Thin plastic canvas or felt: optional for shoe sole support and bag base

Finished Size

Using sport or light DK cotton and a small hook, the panda measures about 11 to 12 inches tall from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet.

The head is slightly oversized, the body is compact and narrow, the legs are slim and straight, and the arms are gently tapered. The accessories are all scaled to match the photo and should look delicate, not bulky.

Gauge and Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker and move it every round.
• Stuff the head firmly, the body moderately, and the limbs lightly to medium.
• The dress is built separately and slipped onto the finished body.
• The blue crossbody bag, bees, hat, watering can, and produce basket are all separate pieces.
• For the neat striped dress, carry yarn up the inside or fasten off and rejoin each stripe as preferred.

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
• rep = repeat

Color Planning for the Panda

The head is mostly white with black ears and black eye patches. The nose is a small black triangle with a short straight line below it.

The arms and legs are black. The body under the dress is simple and narrow.

The dress is white and blue striped, with a slightly flared skirt. The hem has tiny embroidered flowers in pastel shades. The shoes are light blue with beige soles and white daisy decorations.

Two small bees sit above the head on short stalks. A blue hat with a white daisy, a watering can, a sunflower bag, and a produce basket complete the scene.

Panda Head

Head in White

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc x6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: 10 sc, inc x6. (72)
13. Rnd 13-24: sc around. (72) 12 rounds

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Insert the eyes between Rnd 18 and Rnd 19 with about 14 stitches visible between them. Because the panda has large black patches, place the safety eyes after positioning the patches, or mark the exact location first.

1. Rnd 25: 10 sc, dec x6. (66)
2. Rnd 26: 9 sc, dec x6. (60)
3. Rnd 27: 8 sc, dec x6. (54)
4. Rnd 28: 7 sc, dec x6. (48)
5. Rnd 29: 6 sc, dec x6. (42)

Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the cheeks slightly fuller at the lower front.

1. Rnd 30: 5 sc, dec x6. (36)
2. Rnd 31: 4 sc, dec x6. (30)
3. Rnd 32: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
4. Rnd 33: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
5. Rnd 34: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)
6. Rnd 35: dec x6. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Black Eye Patches Make 2

These patches are almond-shaped but rounded, placed vertically around the eyes.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 18 sc. (18)

Flatten gently into an oval with your fingers. Fasten off with a long sewing tail.

Sew each patch to the face before or after eye insertion, centering the eye in the upper-middle area of the patch. The lower portion of each patch should taper slightly downward, matching the photo.

Ears Make 2 in Black

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24) 3 rounds

Flatten each ear. Do not stuff, or add only one tiny pinch of stuffing.

Fold slightly at the bottom edge and sew to the upper sides of the head between approximately Rnd 7 and Rnd 13. The ears should angle outward just a little.

Nose and Mouth

With black yarn, embroider a small filled triangle nose centered between the eyes, around Rnd 21. Make it neat and slightly narrow.

From the bottom point of the nose, embroider a straight vertical line about 3 to 4 stitches long. Keep the expression calm and sweet. The mouth in the photo is minimal, so do not add a smile curve.

Eyelashes and Brows

Use black embroidery to stitch thick upper lashes extending slightly outward. Add a few short lashes on each eye to match the doll-like look.

Embroider a very soft curved line above each eye for the sleepy, gentle expression. One eye area can be made a touch more curved if you want a slightly dreamy look like the photo.

Body

The body is slim because the dress provides the visible shape. Do not overstuff.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR using white or light neutral yarn. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24) 3 rounds
6. Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
7. Rnd 9-12: sc around. (30) 4 rounds
8. Rnd 13: 3 sc, dec x6. (24)
9. Rnd 14-16: sc around. (24) 3 rounds
10. Rnd 17: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
11. Rnd 18-20: sc around. (18) 3 rounds

Stuff lightly. Leave a long tail for sewing the head. The neck opening should stay compact so the head sits securely.

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Legs Make 2 in Black

The legs are long, narrow, and mostly straight. They should look neat under the flared dress.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 12 sc. (12)
4. Rnd 4: BLO 12 sc. (12)
5. Rnd 5-18: sc around. (12) 14 rounds
6. Rnd 19: 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec. (10)
7. Rnd 20-22: sc around. (10) 3 rounds

Stuff the lower foot area firmly and the upper leg lightly. Flatten the top and sew to the underside of the body. Position them close together so the doll sits and lies neatly.

Arms Make 2

Each arm has a small white paw and a longer black upper section.

1. Rnd 1: With white, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 12 sc. (12)
4. Rnd 4: 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (10)
5. Rnd 5: Change to black, 10 sc. (10)
6. Rnd 6-16: sc around. (10) 11 rounds
7. Rnd 17: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec. (8)
8. Rnd 18-19: sc around. (8) 2 rounds

Stuff lightly, especially the paw section. Flatten the top and sew to the sides of the body just below the neck. Angle the arms slightly downward so they rest beside the dress.

Dress

The dress is separate and slightly A-line. It has narrow straps crossing toward the center chest and a wide striped skirt. The lower skirt is white and blue with delicate embroidered flowers near the hem.

Upper Bodice

Start at the top edge and work downward.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, 25 sc. Ch 1, turn. (25)
3. Row 2-4: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (25)

This strip wraps the upper chest. Check fit around the body. It should sit snugly above the arms.

Bring the short ends together and sl st or sew into a ring without twisting.

Skirt Setup Round

1. Rnd 1: Working around lower edge of bodice ring, sc evenly around, placing about 40 sc total. (40)
2. Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc x10. (50)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (50)
4. Rnd 4: 4 sc, inc x10. (60)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (60)

Striped Skirt

Use the following stripe order to match the photo: light blue, white, medium blue, white, light blue, white, medium blue, white. Each stripe can be 2 rounds, with the final lower section slightly deeper.

1. Rnd 6-7: Light blue, sc around. (60)
2. Rnd 8-9: White, sc around. (60)
3. Rnd 10-11: Medium blue, sc around. (60)
4. Rnd 12-13: White, sc around. (60)
5. Rnd 14-15: Light blue, sc around. (60)
6. Rnd 16-17: White, sc around. (60)
7. Rnd 18-19: Medium blue, sc around. (60)
8. Rnd 20-21: White, sc around. (60)

To create the gentle flare seen in the photo, add one increase round near the bottom.

1. Rnd 22: 5 sc, inc x10. (70)
2. Rnd 23-24: Light blue, sc around. (70)
3. Rnd 25-26: White, sc around. (70)

Hem

The hem is simple and clean, not ruffled. Keep it flat.

1. Rnd 27: Sl st around loosely in white or light blue. (70)

Fasten off. Weave in ends carefully on the inside.

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Dress Straps Make 2

1. Ch 28 with light blue.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, 27 sl st.

Fasten off, leaving tails for sewing.

Sew the lower ends of the straps to the front upper bodice, spaced about 6 stitches apart. Cross or angle them gently upward and secure to the back upper edge. In the photo the straps visually angle inward toward the center chest, so avoid placing them completely straight.

Floral Hem Embroidery

Use pink, yellow, lavender, green, and white yarn scraps to embroider tiny flowers and leaf marks across the lower front hem.

• Make 5 to 7 tiny flowers spread across the front half of the skirt.
• Use small French-knot-style centers if desired.
• Add short green stitches as stems or leaves.
• Keep them tiny and delicate so the stripes remain visible.

Shoes Make 2

The shoes are open mary-jane style sandals in light blue with beige soles and white daisy appliqués.

Sole in Beige

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook, 4 sc, 4 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, 2 sc in last st. (16)
3. Rnd 2: inc x2, 4 sc, inc x4, 4 sc, inc x2. (24)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (24)

Fasten off one sole. Make a second identical piece.

Upper Edge in Light Blue

Join light blue in BLO of the last round of each sole.

1. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (24)
2. Rnd 5: 6 sc, dec x3, 12 sc. (21)
3. Rnd 6: 5 sc, dec x3, 10 sc. (18)

Fasten off. This creates the front band.

Ankle Strap

Attach yarn at one side of the shoe opening.

1. Ch 14, sl st back across 13.

Sew the free end to the opposite side to form the neat strap seen in the photo. You may leave one side open and stitch permanently onto the foot after dressing the doll.

Daisy Appliqué Make 2

1. With white, 5 petal flowers: in MR work (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in ring) 5 times.
2. With yellow, embroider or stitch a tiny center circle.

Sew one daisy near the outer front strap area of each shoe.

Blue Hat

The hat is a rounded cloche shape with a short brim and one white daisy.

1. Rnd 1: With light blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8-13: sc around. (42) 6 rounds
9. Rnd 14: BLO sc around. (42)
10. Rnd 15: 6 sc, inc x6. (48)
11. Rnd 16: 7 sc, inc x6. (54)
12. Rnd 17: sl st loosely around. (54)

Fasten off.

Add a white daisy appliqué with yellow center to one side of the hat brim.

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Bee Head Toppers Make 2

These tiny bees sit on short stalks above the panda head. They should be cute and small, not oversized.

Bee Body Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around in yellow. (12)
4. Rnd 4: change to black, sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 5: change to yellow, sc around. (12)
6. Rnd 6: change to black, sc around. (12)
7. Rnd 7: change to yellow, 4 sc, dec x2, 4 sc. (10)
8. Rnd 8: dec x5. (5)

Stuff lightly. Close and fasten off.

Bee Face

Embroider two tiny black eyes and a short smile on the front of each bee.

Bee Wings Make 4

1. With white, ch 4.
2. Into second ch from hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc in last ch.
3. Work opposite side of foundation: 1 hdc, 1 sc.

Fasten off. Sew two wings to each bee.

Bee Stalks Make 2

For each stalk, either use floral wire wrapped in black yarn or crochet a narrow tube.

1. Ch 8 with black.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, 7 sl st.

If you want firmer support, wrap the crocheted stalk around thin wire. Sew the stalk securely to the top of the panda head, then sew one bee to the top of each stalk. Angle them outward slightly for the same playful look as the photo.

Sunflower Crossbody Bag

The bag is a small round blue pouch worn diagonally across the dress, with a large sunflower on the front and a tiny bee accent.

Bag Front in Light Blue

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)

Bag Back Make 1

Repeat the same 5 rounds. Do not fasten off the second circle if you want to join directly.

Join Bag

1. Place front and back wrong sides together.
2. Sc around through both layers for 26 stitches.
3. Leave a small opening of about 4 stitches at the top edge.

Fasten off. Add a tiny insert of felt or light stuffing only if you want the pouch to keep shape.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 42 to 48 in medium blue, depending on doll size.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st or sc across.

Sew each end to the upper sides of the pouch. Place the strap diagonally across the panda body from one shoulder to the opposite hip.

Sunflower Appliqué

Center in brown:

1. Rnd 1: With brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)

Petals in yellow:

1. Join yellow in any stitch.
2. In each stitch around work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

Sew the sunflower to the center front of the bag.

Tiny Bee Accent

Make one miniature bee using the same method as above but stop at 8 or 10 stitches around for a smaller size. Sew it near the lower side of the bag.

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Watering Can

This accessory is small and rounded, in a pale gray or beige tone.

Main Can Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (24) 3 rounds
6. Rnd 8: 2 sc, dec x6. (18)
7. Rnd 9: sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 10: 1 sc, dec x6. (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten the top opening slightly inward by embroidering a rim rather than fully closing it.

Top Rim

Attach yarn to top opening and work one neat round of sl st around.

Spout

1. Ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, 8 sc.
3. Work 2 more rows of 8 sc.

Roll this strip into a narrow tube and sew closed. Attach one end to the can body at an upward angle. Add a tiny flat circle at the spout tip if desired.

Handle

1. Ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, 11 sl st.

Sew both ends to the sides of the watering can body.

Produce Basket

The basket is a shallow beige bowl with a curved handle. It holds tiny vegetables in red, orange, green, and cream shades.

Basket Base

1. Rnd 1: With beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: BLO sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 7-10: sc around. (30) 4 rounds

Fasten off.

Basket Handle

1. Ch 22.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, 21 sl st.

Sew each end to opposite sides of the basket rim, creating a soft arch.

Mini Vegetables and Fruit

Make a small selection matching the photo: one red berry or tomato, one orange carrot, one pale green cabbage, and one cream vegetable shape.

Red Piece

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: dec x6. (6)

Add a tiny green top.

Carrot

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: 4 sc. (4)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x2. (6)
4. Rnd 4: 6 sc. (6)
5. Rnd 5: 2 sc, inc x2. (8)
6. Rnd 6: 8 sc. (8)
7. Rnd 7: dec x4. (4)

Add 3 or 4 green chains at the top for leaves.

Pale Green Cabbage

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 5: dec x6. (6)

Embroider a few surface lines in slightly darker green.

Cream Vegetable

Make a small oval:

1. Ch 5.
2. Rnd 1: 2 sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc, 4 sc in last ch, opposite side 2 sc, 2 sc in last st. (12)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (12)

Add a tiny green leafy top if desired.

Assembly Order

1. Sew eye patches to the head.
2. Insert or secure eyes.
3. Embroider nose, lashes, and facial lines.
4. Sew ears to head.
5. Sew head to body.
6. Sew arms and legs to body.
7. Dress the panda in the striped dress.
8. Attach or slip on shoes.
9. Add bee stalks and bees to top of head.
10. Make and place the crossbody bag diagonally.
11. Complete the hat, watering can, and basket accessories.

Placement Tips for a Photo-Accurate Finish

• The head should be slightly larger than expected for the body.
• The ears sit high and wide, not low.
• The arms are slim and hang straight down.
• The legs are parallel and close together.
• The dress should fall just above the ankles.
• The bag should rest near one hip and cover part of the front skirt.
• The bees should angle outward from the center top of the head.
• The hat should be separate, not stitched permanently unless desired.

Helpful Detail Notes for Beginners

If your doll looks too wide, reduce stuffing in the body and make sure the dress provides the outer silhouette. The image shows a narrow torso with most of the visual volume coming from the head and skirt.

If the face looks too harsh, move the nose slightly lower and keep the lashes soft and upward. The expression should feel gentle and polished, almost sleepy but still bright.

The floral embroidery on the dress hem should stay tiny. Large flowers will make the skirt look crowded and will not match the delicate style of the photo.

The accessories matter a lot in this design. Even though they are small, they give the finished panda the exact garden-story look seen in the image, so do not skip them if you want the closest result.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Shape the head with your hands before sewing it to the body so the cheeks look round and smooth. Sew the head securely and check that it tilts only slightly.

Place the eye patches symmetrically, then add lashes and a small triangle nose. Keep the mouth line short and centered. Add the bees last so they stay balanced and upright.

Care Notes

Display the doll away from direct moisture and heavy sunlight. If the doll is intended for decoration, the tiny accessories can remain loose and removable.

If the toy is for gentle play, sew the shoes, bag, and bees more firmly in place and avoid using detachable small pieces for very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head stuffed firmly and evenly
• Eye patches aligned
• Ears matched in height
• Dress centered and smooth
• Shoes level and symmetrical
• Bag strap lying diagonally across the body
• Bee toppers balanced
• All yarn ends woven in securely

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a soft cloth, cool water, and mild soap. Do not scrub embroidered details or safety eye areas harshly.

Let the doll air dry fully on a towel and reshape the head, dress, and accessories while damp. Store flat or upright in a dust-free area to keep the white yarn bright and the small embellishments neat.