Valentine Panda Bear Knitting Pattern

Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 3 / 3.25mm, US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Val Pierce's soft, easy-knit teddy bear would make a wonderful gift

Knitted in a super soft yarn, this knitted panda bear toy is exceedingly huggable and straightforward to knit. There is a touch of short-row shaping on the arms but otherwise it is simple increases and decreases. There’s no tricky colourwork either as the eye patches are sewn on separately. Add heart-shaped pads to the paws for that extra Valentine’s touch!

What do I need?

Yarn:
Stylecraft Grace, shades:
(A) 2155 Storm, 1 x 100g ball
(B) 2156 Oyster, 1 x 100g ball
(C) 2150 Petals, 1 x 100g ball
DK, Black; 4ply, shades: Green and Red, small amounts of each
Needles: 3.25mm, 3.75mm
Safety toy stuffing
Ribbon
Tapestry needle

Sizing

30cm tall (seated)

Top Knit Tips

Omit the hearts and this cute panda is the perfect cuddle buddy all year round!

SHORT ROW SHAPING: This technique sounds fancy but is oh-so simple to do. Just turn your work partway through the row and work back in the other direction - hence, the name, short rows. Do this for several rows to create a gentle curve in your knitted piece. When complete, some sections of the work will have more rows than others.

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