Bean Bud Panda

My second oldest nephew has been a fan of pandas since before he could talk. Someone had gotten him a stuffed panda for his second birthday, and it has been panda everything ever since. My sister-in-law even bought extra of the original stuffed panda just in case the original wore out, so that he would never have to be without his beloved panda. My little Bean Bud Panda may never replace the original, but I hope it’s something he can keep in his pocket as a reminder of his larger friend at home.

This is the fourth pattern in this series of pocket-sized amigurumi companions. Each design is pocket-sized, filled with dry beans for a satisfying squeeze, made with 100% cotton yarn for clear stitch definition and durability, and completely no-sew—no extra assembly required. Find the free crochet pattern below.

Finished Size: About 2 inches tall

Pattern Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Scrap Cascade Ultra Pima
• Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Dry beans for stuffing

Pattern Notes: Pattern is worked continuously in the round without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.

Directions

Worked with two strands of Ultra Pima held together.

NOTE: This pattern utilizes a Bobble stitch for certain features, indicated in the instructions by “dc5tog,” which are all worked in one stitch.

Rnd 1. With White and working in a magic loop, ch 1, 6 sc. 6 sc.

Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.

Rnd 3. Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; change to Black. Dc5tog in next sc (Ear made); change to White. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc; change to Black. Dc5tog in next sc (Ear made); change to White. 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. 16 sc and 2 ears.

Rnd 4. Sc in ea st around. 18 sc.

Rnd 5. Sc in next 6 sc; change to Black. Sc in next 2 sc; change to White. Sc in next 2 sc; change to Black. Sc in next 2 sc; change to white. Sc in next 6 sc. 18 sc.

Rnd 6. Sc in ea sc around. 18 sc.

Rnd 7. Change to Black. Sc in next 7 sc, dc5tog in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, dc5tog in next sc, sc in next sc. 16 sc and 2 arms.

Rnd 8. Sc in ea st around. 18 sc.

Rnd 9. Change to White. Sc in next 8 sc; change to Black. Dc5tog in next sc; change to White. Sc in next 8 sc; change to Black. Dc5tog in next sc. 16 st and 2 Legs.

Rnd 10. Change to White. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 12 sc.

Stuff body firmly with beans.

Rnd 11. *Sc2tog over next 2 sc; rep from * around. 6 sc.

Finish off and weave in end.

Abbreviations

• ch (chain)
• ea (each)
• flo (front loop only)
• hdc (half double crochet)
• rem (remaining)
• rep (repeat)
• rnd (round)
• single crochet (sc)
• sl st (slip stitch)
• st (stitch)
• tog (together)
• tr (treble crochet)