Lazy Pandas

The pandas measure 4 inches long, and are 2 inches high.

Supplies needed:

Ww yarn, 2 different colors

Felt, 2 different colors to match yarn

Doll eyes, (optional, you can use felt too)

Stuffing

F hook

Stitch marker

Terms used”

Ch = chain

FO = finish off

Sc = single crochet

Sc-dec = single crochet decrease, done over 2 stitches

Slp st = slip stitch

Head

With white

Ch 5

1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch’s, 3 sc in last ch from hook, working on underside of beginning ch, sc in next 2 ch’s,(the middle 2), sc in last ch, (this is the first ch you 2 sc’d into) Join to first sc made with slp st. You should now have 10 sc, in the shape of an oval

2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join (16 sc)

3) ch 1, (sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. Join. (24 sc)

4-8) ch 1, sc in each sc around.

9) ch 1, (Sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around. Join (18 sc)

10) ch 1, (Sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around. Join (12 sc)

Stuff head

11) ch 1, Sc-dec, around Join. (6 sc)

FO. Use tail to sew hole on bottom of head shut.

Ears (make 2)

Ears are done in one continuous spiral. Use stitch marker if needed

With black,

Ch 2

1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook

2) 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)

3-4) sc in each sc around

Slp st to next sc

FO leaving longer tail for sewing.

Fold ears flat and curve slightly in.

Sew ears to each side of head. (see end note)

Body

Starting with white yarn,

Ch 4

1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch from hook, working on underside of beginning ch, sc in next ch,(the middle ch), sc in last ch, (this is the first ch you 2 sc’d into) Join to first sc made with slp st. You should now have 8 sc, in the shape of an oval.

2) ch 1, 2 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. Join, (14 sc)

3) Ch 1, (sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. Join. (21 sc)

Next row forms the ‘rump hump’

4) Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next) repeat 4 MORE times, sc in remaining 9 sc. Join. (67 sc)

5-7) Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join.

8) Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat 4 MORE times, sc in last 9 sc. Join. (21 sc)

Change to black yarn. (or contrast color)

9-11) Ch 1, sc in each sc around

12) Ch 1, (Sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around. Join. (18 sc)

13) Ch 1, (Sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around. Join. (15 sc)

FO leaving long tail.

Stuff body. Push a bit of extra stuffing into rump hump. Make sure rump hump is facing upwards when you sew to head.

Sew body to back side of head. This will make the panda appear to be laying down. See end notes.

Arms/Legs (make 4)

Arms/legs are done in one continuous spiral, use stitch marker if needed. See note at end about stuffing arms/legs

With black/contrast color

Ch 2

1) 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook

2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next) repeat once. (6 sc)

3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat once. (8 sc)

4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat once. (10 sc)

5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat once. (12 sc)

Slp st to next sc

FO leaving long tail.

Stuff and sew onto panda body

Tail

With black/contrast color

Ch 5

1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook

2) 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc)

3-) sc in each sc around

Slp st to next sc

FO leaving long tail.

Fold tail flat, and curve slightly in.

Sew tail to rump hump. J

Eye patches are done in felt. You may need to experiment with different sizes of pieces to figure out what looks good.

I cut the felt to look like ovals. Black being the biggest oval, white being a bit smaller. The actual eye can be made from felt, or use a button if preferred. Keep in mind, it maybe a bit difficult to sew the eye on, going through the glue from the eye patches.

 

Note about panda:

The panda is made in pieces, and assembled to look like he is laying flat on the ground. The body is sewn directly to the back side of the head. Make sure to line up so the head, body, arms/legs all sit on the flat surface.

The easiest way to stuff the arms and legs… start with a long tail before chaining 2. Use this tail to stuff inside the arms/legs. This way, white stuffing doesn’t show through.

You may find it helpful (I do) to pin on body parts before sewing or gluing. This way you can get the placement to your satisfaction.

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I addressed this issue in Crochetville a few days back.

I was contacted by another member of that forum about my patterns being passed around.   She informed me that my Floppy Friends 1 & 2, were being sent out.    I have asked her for more info, however, she has not been back on c'ville, nor has she answered my emails.

PLEASE, if you have any information on who is sending these out, LET ME KNOW.

I will reward you with free patterns.  I am not above bribing people.

Seriously, though, passing out these patterns is NOT acceptable.  I feel that I am being more than fair with posting free patterns.  Not only are most of my patterns free, you can make and sell whatever you make from my patterns.  This goes for both my free patterns, as well as any purchased.

Again, please let me know if you have any info on this illegal activity.

Thank you!

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O.k...so the toy drive is over for the year.  It went GREAT!  Here are pictures from delivering the toys.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/48363516@N00/sets/72157600871495655/


The girls had a blast.  I brought my mom with also.

There is a group at crochetville, that is starting on toys for next year already!  I may have to rent a U-haul to deliver all the toys! LOL

Really though, it means alot to me that so many people donated toys.  The kids loved them. 

This is a project I will do yearly.  It is near and dear to my heart. 

As some know, my middle child is chronically ill.  She deals with a host of problems.  She takes 4-5 meds a day to avoid doctor, and hospital visits.  

On one of our hospital stays, (nearly 2 years ago)  she was the recipient of a few toys that were donated to the hospital.  It made a scary situation, a bit less scary.

We are now trying to do the same for others in the hospital.

Those of you who donated toys, I honestly cant thank you enough!