Product Description
With this pattern you can make a very sturdy and playful red panda doll.
Size: 5 inch/ 13 cm sitting when made with Istex Lett Lopi and hook E / 3,5 mm.
The instructions are written in US crochet terms. The pattern contains a list of materials, tools and accessories needed. Brand and colour numbers of the needed yarn. A clear and colour coded description of how to crochet and assemble the animal. Pictures and illustrations to help getting everything right.
Materials For this crochet red panda you’ll need worsted weight yarn and an E US/3.5 mm crochet hook. You’ll need three colours of yarn, dark brown (1/4 of a 100 yard skein), rust (1/4) and and a small amount of white. For the eyes I’ve used 8 mm animal eyes, and I needle-felted a nose. Fibrefill as stuffing and pellets for a bit of extra weight in the body (I use Hama beads) and a pipe cleaner if you want the tail bent. Lopi colour numbers: dark brown 0052, rust 9427 and white 0051.
Bodo the Red Panda Crochet Pattern by Son's Popkes
What Is Being Made
Bodo is a crocheted red panda amigurumi toy designed by Sonja van der Wijk. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a finished stuffed red panda doll approximately 5.1 inches (13 cm) in sitting height when made with the recommended yarn. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and uses standard American crochet terminology throughout.
Crochet Techniques Used
This pattern employs several fundamental amigurumi construction techniques. The red panda is worked in the round using spiral construction, which is a common method for creating seamless, three-dimensional toy pieces. The pattern recommends using a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round, moving it upward as new rounds progress. The design incorporates color changes throughout the construction, with more complex color transitions highlighted in color-coded instructions to guide the crocheter. Color changes are executed by switching yarn colors in the final loop of a stitch, ensuring the new color appears on the hook as the next round begins.
Stitches and Construction Details
While the complete stitch list is not fully detailed in the provided content, the pattern utilizes standard crochet stitches appropriate for amigurumi construction. The spiral-round technique allows for continuous, seamless fabric development. The pattern's intermediate difficulty level suggests it includes techniques beyond basic single crochet, likely incorporating increases, decreases, and shaping methods common to toy construction. Crocheters are advised to read through the entire pattern before beginning, as instructions for color changes are integrated throughout the rounds.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn. The designer specifically recommends Istex Lètt lopi, a 100% wool yarn, which is described as a fuzzy yarn ideal for creating the characteristic texture of a red panda. The finished size of the doll is dependent on both the yarn weight used and the individual crocheter's tension, making yarn selection and gauge important considerations. The designer suggests experimenting with eye size despite provided recommendations, as variations in yarn and tension will affect proportions.
Pattern Notes for Crocheters
This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters with experience in amigurumi techniques. Readers should review the complete pattern before starting work. The use of a fuzzy yarn is strongly recommended to achieve the intended appearance of the red panda. Since finished dimensions vary based on yarn choice and individual crochet tension, crafters may need to adjust details such as eye placement to suit their specific project outcome.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Son's Popkes |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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