Adorable Crochet Orange Panda Bag Pattern: Craft Your Own Kawaii Accessory!

Unleash your inner crafter with this charming Crochet Orange Panda Bag! Perfect for carrying your essentials or as a unique gift, this adorable amigurumi-style crossbody features the irresistible face of a red panda. Beginners and experienced crocheters alike will enjoy bringing this cute, functional accessory to life with vibrant yarn and simple stitches.

Stitching Up Cuteness: Why This Orange Panda Bag is a Must-Make

Imagine the compliments you’ll receive with this one-of-a-kind handmade bag! It’s not just a project; it’s a statement piece that reflects your creativity and love for cute critters. Personalize it with your favorite yarn brands or add a fabric lining for extra durability. This red panda bag is more than an accessory; it’s a portable burst of joy.

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Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Red Panda Bag Pattern: Craft Your Own Kawaii Accessory!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (Aran) in: Rust/Burnt Orange (Main Color), White (Accent Color), Black (for embroidery)
Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E-4)
Two 10-12mm Black Safety Eyes
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Polyester Fiberfill (small amount for snout/ears)
One 7-8 inch zipper (matching Main Color)
Optional: Fabric for lining

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten Off
st(s): stitch(es)
[…] x N: Repeat instructions in brackets N times
(N): Total number of stitches in the round/row

Instructions

Main Bag Panels (Make 2 – Rust Yarn)

Ch 17.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 14 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc in next 14 st, 2 sc in last st. (34)
Rnd 2: [Inc, sc in next 14, inc, sc in next 1] x 2. (38)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next 1, inc, sc in next 14, inc, sc in next 2] x 2. (42)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 14, inc, sc in next 3] x 2. (46)
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3, inc, sc in next 14, inc, sc in next 4] x 2. (50)
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4, inc, sc in next 14, inc, sc in next 5] x 2. (54)
Rnd 7-12: Sc around. (54)
FO on one panel, leave a long tail for sewing on the second panel.

Bag Gusset (Sides & Bottom – Rust Yarn)

Ch 55.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 53. Ch 1, turn. (54)
Row 2-5: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (54)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – Rust Yarn)

Rnd 1: In MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: [Sc, inc] x 3. (9)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next 2, inc] x 3. (12)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 3, inc] x 3. (15)
Rnd 5: Sc around. (15)
Pinch flat and sc through both sides to close, making a half circle. Leave a tail for sewing.

Inner Ears (Make 2 – White Yarn)

Rnd 1: In MR, 5 sc. (5)
Rnd 2: [Sc, inc] x 2, sc. (7)
Pinch flat. Leave a tail for sewing.

Snout (White Yarn)

Rnd 1: In MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 5: [Sc, dec] x 6. (12)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Eye Patches (Make 2 – White Yarn)

Rnd 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc in next 2, 2 sc in last st. (10)
Rnd 2: Inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 3. (13)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Strap (Rust and White Yarn)

Cut several long strands of Rust and White yarn (e.g., 6 strands of each color, about 3-4 times the desired strap length).
Group them and braid or twist them tightly together. You can secure the ends temporarily to something fixed to help with twisting.
Tie knots at each end to secure the twist/braid.

Assembly:

Attach Ears: Sew the white inner ear pieces onto the front of the rust ear pieces. Then sew the assembled ears onto the top of one main bag panel (this will be the front panel), slightly towards the center.
Attach Facial Features:
- Attach safety eyes to the white eye patches.
- Position eye patches on the front panel, slightly above and to the sides of where the snout will be. Sew in place.
- Sew the snout onto the front panel, centered below the eyes.
- Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a small triangular nose on the snout and a mouth directly below it.
Join Bag Panels:
- Sew the long edge of the gusset strip around one of the main bag panels, leaving a gap for the zipper opening at the top.
- Then sew the other main bag panel to the remaining edge of the gusset, aligning stitches carefully. This forms the 3D bag shape.
Attach Zipper: Sew the zipper into the opening left at the top of the bag. You can hand-stitch it or use a sewing machine if you’re adding a fabric lining.
Attach Strap: Securely sew the ends of the braided/twisted strap to the top sides of the bag. You may want to reinforce these attachment points.
Optional Lining: Cut and sew a fabric lining to fit the inside of the bag. Hand-stitch it in place for a neat finish.