Pattern is written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

You caught Huan sleeping … again! After a day of foraging for bamboo leaves and other edibles, this Sleepy Red Panda tends to be found curled up with his tail wrapped around the front of his body to keep him cozy and warm. The telltale sign that he is pleased and happy--as the Chinese name, Huan, suggests--is his little paw resting over his tail like he hasn’t a care in the world!

To crochet the furry tail, we dive into a fun intermediate-level technique for building texture into our amigurumi: chain loop stitches! Whether crocheted using worsted acrylic, cotton, or bulky chenille yarn, the result is a satisfyingly soft, squishy, and fluffy tail! This Sleepy Red Panda crochet plush is meant to be a décor piece--the tail stays in place, attached to the single paw and chin.

Huan the Sleepy Red Panda is an INTERMEDIATE level crochet pattern, also suitable for advanced beginner amigurumi artists transitioning into more complex crochet projects. This printable, premium PDF version of the crochet pattern includes many photos and access to video tutorials to help you crochet your own panda with confidence.

Supplies:
• Poly-fil stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Black worsted weight yarn for embroidery
• Straight pins
Worsted Weight Version:
• Big Twist Value yarn, 100% acrylic, 6oz(170g), 380yds(347m) in ivory -- 1oz(20g), 55yd(50m);
burnt orange -- 1.5oz(35g), 85yd(77m); chocolate brown -- 1oz(15g), 55yd(50m)
• Size G (4mm) hook
• (1) 14mm plastic safety nose (optional)
#6 Super Bulky Weight Version:
• Premier Parfait Chunky, 100% acrylic, 3.5oz(100g), 131yd(120m) in cream -- 1.5oz(35g)
53yd(48m)
• Hobbii Baby Snuggle, 100% acrylic, 3.5oz(100g), 131yd(120m) in Color 13 -- 1.5oz(35g),
53yd(48m); Color 25 -- 3.5oz(100g), 131yd(120m)
• Size J (6mm) hook
• (1) 18mm plastic safety nose (optional)

Measurements:
Worsted weight 7in(18cm) long x 6.5in(17cm) wide x 3.5in(9cm) tall
#6 Super bulky weight 11in(28cm) long x 9in(23cm) wide x 5.5in(14cm) tall

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