PANDA LOVE!

YOU WILL NEED

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Star Light (N27) Yarn B Ivory (N02) Yarn C Noir (N11) Yarn D Tropic Brown (N22) A small amount of: Yarn E Light Green (N12) Yarn F Geranium (N52)

■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook

■ 2 safety eyes, 15mm

■ Toy stuffing

■ A snap fastener, 5mm

■ Stitch markers

For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com

TENSION

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Panda measures approx 22cm (8½in) tall

ABBREVIATIONS

rdc (reversed double crochet) Working in opposite direction, insert hook into next st to the right (or left if left-handed), yrh and pull up a loop, yrh, pull through all loops on hook

Winston the panda postal worker has almost finished his round and is looking forward to putting his paws up, hopefully at your place!

NOTES

Pattern is worked in the amigurumi style, working in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a ss. You may find it useful to mark the first st of the round, moving the marker up as you go.

Body and Head are worked up