Poppy The Panda

Using color white

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the head.

R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}

R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}

R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}

R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R6: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

R7: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {42 sts}

R8: (inc, sc in next 6 sts) 6 times {48 sts}

R9-15: sc in next 48 sts {48 sts}

R16: (dec, sc in next 6 sts) 6 times {42 sts}

R17: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

Place 18mm safety nose between R11 and R12. Secure the nose.

Place the prepared 12mm safety eyes between R11 and R12, leaving 3 stitches open on each side of nose (place the 3 hdc's on the outside of the eye as pictured). Secure the eyes.

R18: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R19: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

Begin to stuff the head and continue as you crochet.

R20: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}

R21: (dec, sc) 6 times {12 sts}

R22: (dec) 6 times {6}

Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the head shut.

Weave the rest of the yarn into the head.

NEXT: Ear

If you like Poppy The Panda, make sure to check out my Briggs The Bear Free Crochet Pattern.