This adorable panda crochet pattern is able to stand on its own, thanks to weighted pellets in its feet. Pepper and Salt is small enough to travel on adventures but large enough for small hands to hug.

Pepper and Salt was the second Weekend Mystery Crochet Along with Underground Crafter. Find out more about the Weekend Mystery Crochet Alongs here. Ravelry members can chat with other crocheters in this thread in the Underground Crafters group.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round
Crocheting over yarn tails, changing colors, magic adjustable ring (pattern includes linked video tutorials)
Seaming with single crochet (pattern includes video tutorial)
Seaming with whipstitch (pattern includes link to photo tutorial)
Special Stitch Pattern: Bob (includes written description and video tutorial)
Special Stitch Pattern: Invdec (includes written description and link to video tutorial)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Approximately 7” (18 cm) tall after stuffing.

Materials
King Cole Fashion Aran yarn (70% acrylic/30% wool, 3 oz/100 g, 219 yd/200 m) – 1 skein each in 3318 Black (CA) and 45 Natural (CB), or approximately 85 yd (78 m) in each of 2 colors in medium weight acrylic or acrylic blend yarn.
Fashion Aran is available from your local yarn shop or online at LoveCrafts or Wool Warehouse UK.

Denise US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set.

Clover bent-tip yarn needle.

12 mm black safety eyes – 1 pair.

Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill – 16 oz. bag.

Optional:
Fairfield Poly-Fil Poly-Pellets Weighted Stuffing Beads – 24 oz. bag.
Pair of stockings or tights.
Tablespoon (for measuring stuffing beads).

Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be tight so that fiber filling doesn’t show through.