Welcome to the cozy workshop of the “Candle Maker” Panda. This enchanting amigurumi character brings a warm, sparkling atmosphere to your winter crochet collection. The star of this pattern is a classic black-and-white Panda Bear with a sweet, soulful expression. She is dressed to brave the winter chill while tending to her craft, wearing a stunning textured white dress layered with a luxurious teal velvet cape trimmed with fluffy white fur. Her outfit is coordinated with matching teal velvet shoes and a charmingly long, slouchy beanie hat.

No candle maker is complete without her tools. She carries a vintage-style hurricane lantern to light her way, holds a large pillar candle with a bright woolen flame, and keeps a tiny box of matches ready in her other hand. This pattern involves working with different yarn textures, including velvet and fur yarn, making it a fun challenge for intermediate crocheters.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Shell – 5 dc in one stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• Yarn:
  • Cotton or Acrylic DK/Sport weight in: White (Head, Body, Dress), Black (Arms, Legs, Ears, Eye patches).
  • Velvet or Chenille Yarn (Bulky/Chunky) in: Teal (Cape, Hat, Shoes).
  • Faux Fur Yarn in: White (Cape trim).
  • Sport weight yarn in: Light Brown/Beige (Lantern, Matchbox), Grey (Lantern “glass” frame), Cream (Candle wax), Yellow/Orange (Flame), Dark Red/Brown (Matchbox strip).
• Hooks:
  • 2.5 mm hook (for the Panda and small accessories).
  • 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm hook (for the Velvet clothing).
• 12mm Black Safety Eyes.
• Black embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth).
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
• Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors.
• Optional: Small piece of plastic canvas to stiffen the lantern base and shoe soles.
• Optional: LED tea light (if you want the lantern to actually glow, otherwise we crochet the candle inside).

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished Panda stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall when using the recommended materials. The gauge for the head and body must be tight to prevent stuffing from showing. The velvet clothing should be worked with a slightly looser tension to drape nicely over the bear.

Body Parts (The Panda)

Head

Use White DK yarn and 2.5 mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60)
• Rnd 11–20: sc around (60)
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Eye Patches (Make 2): Use Black yarn. Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook: inc, 3 sc, 4 sc in last ch. Rotate: 3 sc, inc (14). FO. Sew these onto the face at Rnds 14–18, slightly slanted. Insert safety eyes through the patch and the head.

Nose: Embroider a black triangular nose between the eyes and a small mouth line.

Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Flatten and sc across opening. Sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5–7: sc around (24)
• Rnd 8: 8 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (20)
• Rnd 9: 8 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc (18)
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

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Body

Continue from legs with Black yarn for one round, then switch to White.

• Rnd 21: 18 sc on first leg, 4 sc on ch, 18 sc on second leg, 4 sc on ch (44)
• Change to White yarn.
• Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) repeat 4 times (48)
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (48)
• Rnd 31: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 32–33: sc around (42)
• Rnd 34: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 35–36: sc around (36)
• Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 38: sc around (30)
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12)
• Rnd 16: dec around (6)

Stuff lightly. FO. Sew to sides of the body at shoulder height.

Clothing

Textured White Dress

Use White DK yarn and 3.0 mm hook.

• Bodice (Worked flat then joined):
• Row 1: Ch 36. Sc in 2nd ch and across (35).
• Row 2–5: sc across (35).
• Join to work in rounds.
• Skirt (Shell Stitch Texture):
• Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around (70).
• Rnd 7: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st (Shell), skip 2 sts, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 8: *Shell in the sc of prev round, sc in center dc of Shell of prev round* repeat around.
• Rnd 9–16: Repeat Rnd 8 until skirt reaches the ankles.
• Rnd 17: (Scallop Hem) *ch 3, sl st in next st* repeat around. FO.

Teal Velvet Cape

Use Teal Velvet yarn and 3.5/4.0 mm hook. Worked flat.

• Row 1: Ch 26. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across (24). Turn.
• Row 2: (1 hdc, inc) repeat across (36). Turn.
• Row 3: (2 hdc, inc) repeat across (48). Turn.
• Row 4 (Armholes): 7 hdc, ch 6, skip 8, 18 hdc, ch 6, skip 8, 7 hdc. Turn.
• Row 5: hdc across all sts and chains (44). Turn.
• Row 6–10: hdc across (44). (Cape should flare slightly).
• Fur Trim: Switch to White Fur yarn. Sc evenly around the entire perimeter of the cape (neck, front opening, and bottom hem). FO.
• Add a small tie or button at the neck.

Teal Velvet Beanie Hat

Use Teal Velvet yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 hdc (8)
• Rnd 2: hdc inc around (16)
• Rnd 3: (1 hdc, inc) around (24)
• Rnd 4: (2 hdc, inc) around (32)
• Rnd 5: (3 hdc, inc) around (40)
• Rnd 6: (4 hdc, inc) around (48)
• Rnd 7–16: hdc around (48). (Make it long so it slouches or folds over).
• Rnd 17–18: fpdc/bpdc around for a ribbed brim look. FO.

Teal Velvet Shoes

Start with White DK (Sole) then switch to Teal Velvet.

• Sole: Ch 7, oval construction, sc around to approx 22 sts.
• Upper (Teal Velvet):
• Rnd 1: BLO sc around (22).
• Rnd 2–3: sc around (22).
• Rnd 4: 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc (18).
• Strap: Ch 6, attach to opposite side. Sew a small button.

Accessories

Vintage Hurricane Lantern

Use Light Brown and Grey yarn.

• Base (Brown): MR, 8 sc. Inc to 24. BLO sc around (1 round). Sc 2 rounds. FO.
• Top/Lid (Brown): MR, 6 sc. Inc to 12. Inc to 18. BLO sc around (1 round). FO.
• Frame (Grey): Ch 10. Make 4 of these strips (Vertical bars).
• Candle (Inside – Cream): Ch 4, join ring. Sc up for 5 rounds. Sew “Flame” (Yellow teardrop) to top.
• Assembly: Glue or sew the cream candle to the center of the base. Attach the 4 grey strips connecting the Base to the Top Lid.
• Handle: Ch 20 (Brown), attach to Top Lid.

Large Pillar Candle

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: BLO sc around (12)
• Rnd 4–10: sc around (12)
• Rnd 11: BLO dec around (6). Stuff firmly. Close.
• Flame: With Orange/Yellow. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc. Roll into a cone shape and sew to top of candle.

Matchbox

Use Light Brown yarn.

• Box: Ch 6, sc rectangle for 8 rows. Fold into a sleeve.
• Drawer: Slightly smaller rectangle, folded.
• Details: Embroider a dark red strip on the side (striking surface).
• Matchstick: A small piece of beige yarn stiffened with glue, with a red yarn knot at the tip.

Assembly

1. Dress: Put the white textured dress on the Panda.
2. Shoes: Place the teal velvet shoes on the feet.
3. Cape: Drape the teal cape over the shoulders and fasten at the neck. Ensure the fur trim is fluffy.
4. Hat: Pull the beanie onto the head. Tilt it back slightly for a slouchy look.
5. Props: Place the Lantern in one hand (handle over the arm). Stitch the Pillar Candle to the other hand. You can attach the Matchbox to the dress pocket or hold it with the candle.

Your Candle Maker Panda is finished! She brings the warmth of handmade light to the darkest winter nights.