Animals

Panda

Panda charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 28 by 26 motif made for playful kids' blankets, nursery pieces, and animal-lover gifts. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.

Grid
28 × 26
Difficulty
Easy
Mesh count
728
Category
Animals
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Perfect for

Skill level: easy

A relaxed step up from the simplest motifs. There is a touch more detail to follow, yet nothing here needs advanced technique — just steady counting.

Yarn and hook

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine panda panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. Mercerised cotton gives a subtle sheen and crisp stitch definition that suits the clean block edges of filet.

Project ideas

The panda is a natural fit for a baby gift: try it on a pet-lover gift square, or a soft-toy-themed throw. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.

Who it's for

The panda is an easy win when you are making something for a child or marking a baby shower. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 7.0 by 6.5 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.

Before you start

Hook
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
7.0 × 6.5 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 26 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Panda filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the panda pattern?
Yes. The panda is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.
Can I print the panda pattern or save it as a PDF?
Absolutely — print a numbered grid straight from the page, or export a PDF or PNG from the editor. There is no paywall on the panda chart.
Can I resize the panda chart?
Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.
Can I make the panda in more than one colour?
Filet crochet is traditionally a single colour so the filled and open squares read clearly, but you can work the background in a second shade or add a contrast border.
How many stitches is the panda pattern?
The chart is 28 by 26 squares — 728 mesh in total, about 133 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 7.0 by 6.5 inches.

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