A Panda!!! I think I’ve decided this HAS to be a series. A gaggle of different Pajama Eaters!! For those that do not know what a Pajama Eater is, it’s an open pillow sleeve where you can store a child’s pajama’s on their bed. It’s an adorable decor item for a child’s bed! I just love this Panda Bear Pajama Eater. Pandas seem to be all the rage these days for little girls. I see panda shoes, panda tops… panda everything in the stores. So why not add this to your collection? After I made the Shark Pajama Eater and the Sleepy Bear Pajama Eater, I started thinking about all the possibilities! Stay tuned for more….. and send me suggestions if you have any!! I love getting ideas from you guys!
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Materials:
- Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny Yarn, Snow Cap
- Lion Brand Yarn 860-153 Vanna’s Choice Yarn, Black
- Caron Simply Soft Party – Fuschia
- Clover Crochet Hook, Size H, 5.0mm
- Yarn needle
- Yarn Scissors
- Penta Angel 120Pcs Assorted Size Black Resin Round Buttons Set
Abbreviations:
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dec sc – decrease single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- ss – slip stitch
Body
Ch 44
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook across. Turn. (43)
Rows 2-84: ch. 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook across. Turn. (43)
Sc up both sides after folding rectangle into thirds. Leave the top slightly larger to fit the eyes and make the ‘face.’ No need to measure, just use your best judgement!
Ears (make 2)
MR
Round 1: Sc 8 inside ring (do not join rows)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (16)
Round 3: 2 sc, 1 sc alternating around (24)
Rounds 4-8: sc 24 around (do not join)
Round 9: dec sc, 6 sc (repeat around 3 times). Fasten off and fold in half.
Muzzle
MR
Round 1: Ch 2. Dc 12 in ring. Join to first dc, not ch 2. (12)
Round 2: Ch 2. 2 dc in same st. and 2 dc in each st around. (join to dc) (24)
Round 3: Ch 2. 2 dc in same st. *1 sc in next st, 2 dc.* Repeat from * to*. Join. (36)
Round 4: Ch 2. 2 dc in same st. *sc, sc, 2 dc.* Repeat from * to *. Join. (48)
Round 5: Ch 2. 2 dc in same st. *sc, sc, sc, 2 dc.* Repeat from * to *. Join. Fasten off. (60)
Eye patches (make 2)
MR
Round 1: sc 8 inside of ring. Join.
Round 2: ch 2. dc in same st. 2 dc in each stitch except the last two. Turn. (12 dc)
Round 3: ch 1. 2 sc in each stitch (including first st) around except last st. (22 sc). Fasten off. Leave long string for sewing.
Bow
ch 40
join with ss into a loop
Row 1: ch 1. sc in same st. sc around. Join.
Row 2-10: repeat row 1.
Leave long tail to wrap around middle of band where seam is many times.
Finishing
Attach ears on either corner. Embroider a nose and smile on muzzle and sew the circle only to the top part of the pillow. Leave the bottom unattached so it will open and be a flap. Attach each eye patches close to the muzzle on either side. Sew a black button of your choice on each eye patch. Embroider eyebrows above eye patches. Attach bow under the left ear.
And you’re done!
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