Knitting Tutorial: Daisy Garden Red Panda – Free Knitting Pattern

This cheerful knit red panda doll is dressed for a sweet garden day, with a round cinnamon-brown head, cream muzzle, cream cheek patches, dark paws, striped tail, sage green daisy overalls, striped short-sleeve shirt, flower sandals, tiny shoulder bag, mushroom hair decorations, a green sun hat, and a miniature watering can accessory.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a soft knitted red panda inspired by the image, with a large round head, small upright ears, compact body, short legs, black arms, and a thick striped tail angled to one side. The doll is worked mostly in the round for a smooth amigurumi-style finish.

The outfit is knitted separately and fitted closely over the body. The sage green overalls cover the torso and legs, while the cream shirt with blue stripes peeks out at the sleeves and upper chest. Small embroidered daisies decorate the front of the overalls.

• Finished size: about 11.5 inches tall using DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main techniques: knitting in the round, simple increases, decreases, color changes, mattress stitch, embroidery, and small-piece assembly.
• Construction: head, body, limbs, tail, clothing, shoes, bag, mushrooms, hat, and watering can are made separately, then sewn together.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in cinnamon brown for the red panda head, tail, and face markings.
• DK weight yarn in cream for muzzle, cheeks, inner ears, shirt, mushroom stems, and tail stripes.
• DK weight yarn in black or very dark brown for arms, feet, nose, tail tip, and facial details.
• DK weight yarn in sage green for overalls, shoes, hat, and leaf details.
• Small amount of dusty blue yarn for shirt stripes.
• Small amount of red yarn for mushroom caps.
• Small amount of tan yarn for buttons, sandal soles, bag flap, and watering can if desired.
• Small amount of white yarn for daisy petals and mushroom spots.
• Small amount of yellow yarn for daisy centers.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or long circular needle for magic loop.
• 2.5 mm needles for small accessories and firmer fabric.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or black beads.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small wooden-look buttons, 6 mm wide, or knitted button circles.
• Black embroidery thread for mouth and nose.
• Brown embroidery thread for bag strap and small face shading.

Gauge

Work firmly so the stuffing does not show through. A tight toy gauge is more important than an exact garment gauge. The sample is designed around 7 stitches and 10 rounds per 1 inch in stockinette stitch using DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles.

• Head gauge target: 28 stitches and 40 rounds over 4 inches.
• Clothing gauge target: 26 stitches and 36 rows over 4 inches.
• Accessory gauge target: firm enough to hold shape, usually 2.5 mm needles.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St or sts: stitch or stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• Kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch, increasing 1 stitch.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
• SSK: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• BO: bind off.
• St st: stockinette stitch, knit every round when working in the round.
• Garter stitch: knit every row when working flat.

General Knitting Notes

Most body pieces are knitted in the round from the bottom upward or from the center outward. Leave long yarn tails on all small pieces because the tails are used for sewing. Stuff the head and body firmly, but do not stretch the stitches open.

For the neat plush look shown in the image, use invisible mattress stitch wherever possible. When sewing clothing onto the doll, catch only the inside loops of the knitted garment so the outer surface remains clean and soft.

• Use cinnamon brown as the main red panda fur color.
• Use cream panels for the muzzle, cheek patches, inner ears, and tail bands.
• Use dark brown or black for paws, feet, and the tail tip.
• The green overalls should sit high on the chest with two shoulder straps and two small tan buttons.
• The tail should point diagonally to the doll’s right side when viewed from the front.

Head

The head is a rounded red panda shape, slightly wider than it is tall, with a soft oversized toy proportion. The cream muzzle is added separately so it sits raised on the lower front of the face. Work the head in cinnamon brown.

1. CO 8 sts and divide evenly over needles. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, kfb; repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: K5, kfb; repeat around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K all sts.
15. Rnd 14: K6, kfb; repeat around. 64 sts.
16. Rnds 15-27: K all sts for 13 rounds.
17. Rnd 28: K6, k2tog; repeat around. 56 sts.
18. Rnd 29: K all sts.
19. Rnd 30: K5, k2tog; repeat around. 48 sts.
20. Rnd 31: K all sts.
21. Rnd 32: K4, k2tog; repeat around. 40 sts.
22. Rnd 33: K all sts.
23. Place safety eyes between Rnds 21 and 22, 10 sts apart, centered on the front.
24. Begin stuffing firmly, shaping the head into a rounded oval.
25. Rnd 34: K3, k2tog; repeat around. 32 sts.
26. Rnd 35: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
27. Rnd 36: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
28. Rnd 37: K2tog around. 8 sts.
29. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

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Cream Muzzle Patch

The muzzle is an oval cream panel that covers the lower center of the face. It reaches from just below the eyes to the lower curve of the head, creating the soft white mask seen in the image.

1. With cream yarn, CO 8 sts to work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Rows 7-12: Work in St st for 6 rows.
9. Row 13: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
10. Row 14: P all sts.
11. Row 15: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
12. Row 16: P all sts.
13. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Pin the muzzle so its top edge sits just under the safety eyes. Sew around the outer edge with cream yarn. Add a small amount of stuffing under the muzzle before closing the final inch so it becomes gently raised.

Side Cheek Patches

The red panda has two cream cheek patches on each side of the muzzle. They are shaped like soft vertical ovals and curve along the lower sides of the face.

1. Make 2 with cream yarn.
2. CO 6 sts.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: P all sts.
5. Row 3: Kfb, K4, kfb. 8 sts.
6. Row 4: P all sts.
7. Rows 5-10: Work in St st for 6 rows.
8. Row 11: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. Row 12: P all sts.
10. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Sew one patch to each lower side of the face, angled slightly inward toward the muzzle. The inner edges should almost touch the muzzle, while the outer edges should sit beneath the eyes.

Dark Face Markings

The image shows dark reddish-brown vertical markings framing the cream muzzle. These markings can be created with duplicate stitch or careful embroidery so they look integrated into the knitted head.

• Use dark cinnamon or chestnut yarn.
• Work duplicate stitch from the inner lower corner of each eye down toward the side of the muzzle.
• Make each marking about 4 stitches wide at the top and 3 stitches wide near the lower cheek.
• Keep the markings symmetrical and gently curved.
• Do not cover the cream cheek patches; the dark markings should sit between the cream muzzle and cream side cheeks.

Nose and Mouth

The nose is small, black, and triangular, centered near the upper lower portion of the cream muzzle. The mouth has two soft curved lines below the nose, giving the red panda a gentle expression.

1. Thread black embroidery floss through a tapestry needle.
2. Embroider a triangle over 3 stitches wide and 3 rows tall on the upper center of the muzzle.
3. Fill the triangle with satin stitches until smooth.
4. Bring the thread down 3 rows from the bottom point of the nose.
5. Stitch a short vertical line.
6. Make one curved stitch to the left and one curved stitch to the right for the smiling mouth.
7. Secure the thread inside the head and trim.

White Eyebrow Marks

The doll has two small cream eyebrow marks above the eyes. They are short, slanted, and placed like tiny teardrop stitches.

• Use cream yarn or cream embroidery thread.
• Place each eyebrow 3 rows above the eye.
• Make each eyebrow about 3 stitches long.
• Angle the inner end slightly downward and the outer end slightly upward.
• Repeat with matching placement on the opposite side.

Ears

The ears are small rounded triangles, cinnamon brown on the outside with cream inner ear sections. They sit high on the head and lean slightly outward, matching the image.

Outer Ear

1. Make 2 with cinnamon brown yarn.
2. CO 18 sts to work flat.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: P all sts.
5. Row 3: SSK, K14, k2tog. 16 sts.
6. Row 4: P all sts.
7. Row 5: SSK, K12, k2tog. 14 sts.
8. Row 6: P all sts.
9. Row 7: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
10. Row 8: P all sts.
11. Row 9: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
12. Row 10: P all sts.
13. Row 11: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
14. Row 12: P all sts.
15. Row 13: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
16. Row 14: P all sts.
17. Row 15: SSK, K2, k2tog. 4 sts.
18. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

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Inner Ear

1. Make 2 with cream yarn.
2. CO 12 sts.
3. Rows 1-2: Work in St st.
4. Row 3: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: SSK, K2, k2tog. 4 sts.
11. BO all sts.

Sew one cream inner ear onto each cinnamon outer ear. Fold the lower corners of each ear slightly inward before sewing to the head. Attach ears between Rnds 13 and 20 of the head, about 15 stitches apart across the top.

Body

The body is smaller than the head, with a rounded belly and short lower section hidden inside the overalls. Knit the main body in cream for the shirt area and black for the lower hidden torso, but most of it will be covered by the outfit.

1. With cream yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K3, kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
8. Rnds 7-11: K all sts in cream.
9. Change to black or dark brown.
10. Rnds 12-18: K all sts.
11. Rnd 19: K3, k2tog; repeat around. 32 sts.
12. Rnd 20: K all sts.
13. Rnd 21: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
14. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base flat enough for the doll to sit or lie neatly.
15. Rnd 22: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
16. Rnd 23: K2tog around. 8 sts.
17. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.

The cream upper body should be visible above the overalls as the shirt neckline. The dark lower body gives depth behind the overalls and arms, but it should not show prominently from the front.

Striped Shirt Front Panel

The shirt visible at the chest has cream and dusty blue horizontal stripes. Knit this small panel flat and sew it to the upper front of the body before adding the overalls.

1. With cream yarn, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: Work in St st with cream.
3. Rows 3-4: Work in St st with dusty blue.
4. Rows 5-6: Work in St st with cream.
5. Rows 7-8: Work in St st with dusty blue.
6. Rows 9-10: Work in St st with cream.
7. Rows 11-12: Work in St st with dusty blue.
8. Rows 13-14: Work in St st with cream.
9. BO all sts.

Sew the striped panel to the front upper body so it begins just below the neck and ends behind the bib of the green overalls. Keep the sides smooth because the straps will sit over them.

Arms

The arms are slim and black, with a rounded mitten-like shape. They hang downward from the short cream sleeves and reach the upper sides of the overalls.

1. Make 2 with black or very dark brown yarn.
2. CO 8 sts and join in the round.
3. Rnd 1: K all sts.
4. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
5. Rnds 3-15: K all sts.
6. Rnd 16: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 17: K all sts.
8. Stuff lightly, keeping the arm narrow and flexible.
9. Rnd 18: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 8 sts.
10. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.

Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body at a downward angle. The top of each arm should tuck just under the cream short sleeve, with the paws pointing toward the hips.

Short Sleeves

The cream short sleeves have blue stripes and sit over the tops of the dark arms. They create the soft T-shirt look visible under the overalls.

1. Make 2.
2. With cream yarn, CO 18 sts to work flat.
3. Rows 1-2: K all sts for a garter edge.
4. Rows 3-4: Work in St st with cream.
5. Rows 5-6: Work in St st with dusty blue.
6. Rows 7-8: Work in St st with cream.
7. Rows 9-10: Work in St st with dusty blue.
8. Rows 11-12: Work in St st with cream.
9. BO all sts.

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Wrap each sleeve around the upper arm and sew the back seam closed. Attach the sleeve top to the shoulder area, letting the bottom edge flare slightly over the black arm.

Legs

The legs are short and dark, mostly hidden by the green overall legs. The feet are black and rounded, visible through the green sandals.

1. Make 2 with black or very dark brown yarn.
2. CO 10 sts and join in the round.
3. Rnd 1: K all sts.
4. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 20 sts.
5. Rnds 3-6: K all sts.
6. Rnd 7: K8, k2tog 2 times, K8. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 8: K7, k2tog 2 times, K7. 16 sts.
8. Rnds 9-13: K all sts.
9. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly.
10. Rnd 14: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 15: K2tog around. 6 sts.
12. Cut yarn and close.

Sew the legs to the lower body with the feet pointing forward. Leave a small gap between the legs so the green overall legs can frame them clearly.

Sage Green Overalls

The overalls are the main clothing feature. They are sage green, slightly roomy, with two short legs, a bib front, shoulder straps, and tiny tan buttons. White daisies are embroidered across the front.

Overall Shorts Base

1. With sage green yarn, CO 44 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 4-14: K all sts.
4. Divide for legs: place 22 sts on one needle for the first leg and 22 sts on spare yarn for the second leg.
5. First leg Rnds 1-8: K all sts on 22 sts.
6. First leg Rnds 9-11: K1, P1 rib.
7. BO in rib.
8. Return second-leg sts to needles.
9. Second leg Rnds 1-8: K all sts on 22 sts.
10. Second leg Rnds 9-11: K1, P1 rib.
11. BO in rib.

Pull the overalls up over the doll’s legs and lower body. The legs should stop just above the black feet, leaving room for the green sandals. The top edge should rest under the striped shirt panel.

Bib Front

1. With sage green yarn, pick up 18 sts from the center front top edge of the shorts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-12: Work in St st.
5. Rows 13-14: K all sts to make a garter top edge.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the sides of the bib down lightly if needed. Keep the top edge straight and centered. The bib should cover the lower part of the striped shirt but leave the upper stripes visible.

Shoulder Straps

1. Make 2 with sage green yarn.
2. CO 5 sts.
3. Work 22 rows in garter stitch.
4. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Attach one end of each strap to the back top edge of the overalls. Bring the straps over the shoulders and sew them to the top front corners of the bib. Sew one tan button to each front strap end.

Tan Buttons

Use tiny wooden buttons if available. To knit button circles, use tan yarn and 2.5 mm needles.

1. Make 2.
2. CO 6 sts.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: P all sts.
5. Cut yarn, thread through all sts, pull into a small circle, and secure.

Sew the buttons over the front strap joins. Add a tiny cross stitch through each button using brown thread to imitate the wooden button detail in the image.

Daisy Embroidery on Overalls

The overalls have small white daisies scattered across the front. Place them unevenly but balanced, with one central daisy on the bib and several on the lower shorts.

• Embroider 7 daisies total on the front overalls.
• Place 1 daisy at the center of the bib.
• Place 3 daisies on the left leg and lower front.
• Place 3 daisies on the right leg and lower front.
• Use white yarn for petals and yellow yarn for centers.

1. For each daisy center, make 3 small yellow satin stitches over 1 stitch space.
2. For each petal, make one white lazy-daisy stitch about 2 rows long.
3. Make 6 petals around each center.
4. Keep the petals flat and secure so they do not snag during use.

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Tail

The tail is thick, rounded, and striped in cinnamon brown, cream, and dark brown. It sits at the back-right side and curves diagonally outward, visible from the front like the image.

1. Begin with dark brown or black yarn. CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-7: K all sts in dark brown.
5. Change to cinnamon brown.
6. Rnds 8-12: K all sts.
7. Change to dark brown.
8. Rnds 13-17: K all sts.
9. Change to cinnamon brown.
10. Rnds 18-22: K all sts.
11. Change to cream.
12. Rnds 23-27: K all sts.
13. Change to cinnamon brown.
14. Rnds 28-34: K all sts.
15. Rnd 35: K3, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
16. Rnd 36: K all sts.
17. Stuff the tail firmly but keep it flexible enough to angle outward.
18. Rnd 37: K2, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
19. Rnd 38: K2tog around. 6 sts.
20. Cut yarn and close.

Sew the tail to the back of the body slightly off center to the doll’s right side. Angle it downward and outward so the striped tail shows beside the overalls. Add a few strong hidden stitches at the base to hold the angle.

Green Garden Sandals

The sandals are sage green with tan soles and small cream flowers on the front straps. The black feet should remain visible inside the sandals.

Tan Sole

1. Make 2 with tan yarn.
2. CO 8 sts.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: P all sts.
5. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
6. Rows 4-10: Work in St st.
7. Row 11: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
8. Row 12: P all sts.
9. BO all sts.

Green Sandal Strap

1. Make 2 with sage green yarn.
2. CO 5 sts.
3. Work 16 rows in garter stitch.
4. BO all sts.

Sew each tan sole to the bottom of a black foot. Wrap the green strap across the top of the foot and sew the ends to the sides of the sole. Keep the front of the black foot visible.

Small Sandal Flowers

• Use cream yarn for petals and yellow yarn for centers.
• Make one tiny flower on each sandal strap.
• Create 5 small white straight stitches around one yellow knot.
• Secure all ends on the underside of the strap.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The small brown shoulder bag sits across the front of the doll, with the strap running from the left shoulder to the right hip. The bag is rectangular, cinnamon brown, and has a small acorn-like charm on the front.

Bag Body

1. With cinnamon brown yarn and 2.5 mm needles, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: K all sts.
3. Rows 3-16: Work in St st.
4. Rows 17-18: K all sts.
5. BO all sts.
6. Knit a second matching rectangle.

Place the two rectangles together with wrong sides facing. Sew around the sides and bottom. Leave the top open. Lightly stuff with a thin layer of fiberfill so the bag has shape but remains flat.

Bag Flap

1. With cinnamon brown yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: Work in St st.
3. Row 7: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
4. Row 8: P all sts.
5. Row 9: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the back top edge of the bag. Fold the flap over the front and secure the lower tip with one small stitch.

Bag Strap

1. With cinnamon brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work 70 rows in garter stitch for a long narrow strap.
3. BO all sts.

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Sew one end of the strap to the upper left side of the bag and the other end to the upper right side. Place the strap diagonally across the doll before securing the bag to the hip with a few hidden stitches.

Acorn Charm

1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts and work 4 rows in St st.
2. Switch to dark brown yarn and work 3 rows in garter stitch.
3. Cut yarn and gather the top and bottom edges slightly to form a tiny acorn.
4. Sew the acorn to the lower right front of the bag.

Mushroom Hair Decorations

Two red mushrooms sit on top of the head behind the ears and near the crown. Each mushroom has a cream stem and red cap with white embroidered spots.

Mushroom Stem

1. Make 2 with cream yarn and 2.5 mm needles.
2. CO 8 sts and join in the round.
3. Rnds 1-8: K all sts.
4. Stuff lightly.
5. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 4 sts.
6. Cut yarn and pull closed.

Mushroom Cap

1. Make 2 with red yarn.
2. CO 8 sts and join in the round.
3. Rnd 1: K all sts.
4. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
5. Rnd 3: K all sts.
6. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
7. Rnds 5-7: K all sts.
8. Rnd 8: K1, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
9. BO all sts loosely.

Stuff each red cap lightly and sew it over a cream stem. Embroider 4 small white spots on each cap. Sew both mushrooms to the top of the head, with one slightly left of center and one slightly right and farther back.

Tiny Green Leaves Beside Mushroom

The image shows small green leaf details near the mushroom decoration. Make two tiny leaves and sew them near one mushroom cap.

1. Make 2 with sage green yarn.
2. CO 3 sts.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
5. Row 3: K all sts.
6. Row 4: SSK, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
7. Row 5: Sl1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over. 1 st.
8. Fasten off.

Sew the leaves at the base of the left mushroom, pointing outward like a strawberry top. Use only a few stitches so the leaves remain dimensional.

Green Sun Hat Accessory

The round green hat sits beside the doll in the image. It has a domed crown and a wide brim with a soft rolled edge. Knit it as a removable accessory.

Hat Crown

1. With sage green yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9-18: K all sts.
11. Rnd 19: P all sts to create the brim fold line.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 20: K4, kfb; repeat around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 21: K all sts.
3. Rnd 22: K5, kfb; repeat around. 56 sts.
4. Rnd 23: K all sts.
5. Rnd 24: K6, kfb; repeat around. 64 sts.
6. Rnds 25-29: K all sts.
7. Rnds 30-32: K1, P1 rib around.
8. BO loosely in rib.

To define the top center of the hat, thread a length of green yarn from the crown center down through the inside and pull gently. This creates a subtle star-like crown shaping similar to the image.

Mini Watering Can Accessory

The small watering can is knitted in beige-tan yarn. It has a rounded ribbed body, an open top, a side handle, and a short spout with a pale blue watering rose at the end.

Watering Can Body

1. With tan yarn and 2.5 mm needles, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 4-14: K all sts.
4. Rnd 15: K4, k2tog; repeat around. 20 sts.
5. Rnd 16: K all sts.
6. Rnd 17: K3, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
7. Rnds 18-20: K1, P1 rib around.
8. BO loosely, leaving the top open.

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Stuff the lower body lightly. Do not overstuff because the can should look hollow at the top. Fold the top rib slightly outward to create the rim.

Watering Can Base

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
4. BO all sts.

Sew the circular base to the bottom of the can body. Keep the seam flat so the watering can can rest beside the doll.

Watering Can Spout

1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-12: K all sts.
3. Stuff very lightly using a thin strand of fiberfill.
4. BO all sts.

Sew the spout to the upper side of the can at a rising angle. The spout should point upward and outward. Bend it gently while sewing so it resembles the watering can shown in the image.

Blue Watering Rose

1. With pale blue yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Cut yarn and gather the rectangle into a small round disk.
5. Sew the disk to the end of the spout.

Watering Can Handle

1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work 30 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Curve the strip into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the watering can. Shape it into a rounded loop with enough open space in the center.

Neck Join

The head is large and needs a strong join. Before sewing, place the head on the body and check that the face is centered above the bib. The muzzle should point straight forward, and the ears should sit evenly.

1. Use cinnamon brown yarn for the first joining round.
2. Sew through the lower head stitches and upper body stitches in a full circle.
3. Add extra stuffing into the neck area before closing the last section.
4. Work a second hidden sewing round with cream yarn where the shirt touches the head.
5. Gently tug the head forward so the doll has the same friendly upright posture as the image.

Facial Placement Guide

• Eyes: between Rnds 21 and 22 of the head, 10 sts apart.
• Muzzle: centered under eyes, top edge 2 rows below the eyes.
• Nose: centered on upper muzzle, 3 sts wide.
• Mouth: directly below nose, split into two curved smile lines.
• Eyebrows: 3 rows above eyes, slanted outward.
• Cheeks: cream patches at lower sides of face, angled inward.
• Ears: top sides of head, leaning slightly outward.

Assembly Order

Assembling in the correct order keeps the doll clean and balanced. The clothing and accessories overlap, so attach the base pieces first and add small details last.

1. Knit and stuff the head.
2. Add muzzle, cheeks, facial markings, nose, mouth, eyebrows, and eyes.
3. Knit and attach ears.
4. Knit and stuff body, arms, legs, and tail.
5. Sew legs to body.
6. Place overalls on body and secure with hidden stitches.
7. Add striped shirt front and sleeves.
8. Sew arms under the sleeves.
9. Attach head to body firmly.
10. Sew tail to the back-right side of body.
11. Add sandals and sandal flowers.
12. Embroider daisies on overalls.
13. Sew shoulder bag strap across the body and secure bag at hip.
14. Add mushroom decorations and tiny leaves to the head.
15. Knit the removable hat and watering can accessories.

Finishing the Knit Texture

For the smooth toy appearance, brush the surface only with your fingers, not a hard brush. The stitches should remain visible, especially on the face and overalls. The image has a clean stockinette texture, so avoid heavy fuzzing.

• Steam lightly from a distance if the clothing curls.
• Do not press the face flat.
• Use pins to hold the bib and straps in position before sewing.
• Hide all yarn tails inside the body or clothing layers.
• Check symmetry after every major sewn piece.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, review the doll from the front. The head should appear large and round, the muzzle should be centered, and the green overalls should sit straight. Adjust the tail angle with extra hidden stitches if it droops too low.

Add final small face details with embroidery thread. A few short brown stitches along the lower sides of the muzzle can deepen the red panda markings. Keep these stitches soft and short so the face remains friendly.

• Secure mushroom bases tightly to the head.
• Check that the bag strap crosses neatly over the chest.
• Make sure the daisies are evenly scattered but not perfectly lined up.
• Confirm the sandals do not cover the whole black foot.
• Shape the hat brim outward with your fingers.

Care Notes

This knitted red panda is best used as a decorative soft doll. Because it includes small buttons, safety eyes, and sewn accessories, it is not recommended for children under three years old.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if using safety eyes, buttons, or delicate embroidery.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the hat, tail, and bag while damp.
• Keep away from strong sunlight to prevent fading.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The red panda has a cinnamon-brown round head with cream muzzle and cheek patches.
• The eyes are glossy black and placed evenly above the muzzle.
• The nose is a small black triangle with a soft curved mouth.
• The ears have cream inner panels and sit high on the head.
• The shirt has cream and dusty blue stripes.
• The overalls are sage green with straps, buttons, and white daisies.
• The arms and feet are dark brown or black.
• The tail is thick, striped, and angled to one side.
• The sandals are green with tan soles and small flowers.
• The shoulder bag has a diagonal strap and tiny acorn charm.
• The head has red mushroom decorations with white spots and green leaves.
• The hat and watering can are finished as matching garden accessories.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, clean only the stained area whenever possible. Dip a white cloth in cool water with a tiny amount of mild soap, press gently onto the knitted surface, and blot with a dry towel. Avoid rubbing the embroidered daisies and facial details.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Store the red panda flat or upright with the tail supported so it does not bend permanently. Keep the hat brim flat and place the watering can in a small box to protect the handle and spout.

• Refresh the doll by airing it in shade for 1 hour.
• Do not hang the doll by the bag strap or tail.
• Do not use bleach, strong detergent, or hot water.
• Keep the mushroom decorations from being crushed during storage.
• Check small sewn parts occasionally and reinforce loose stitches immediately.