Ying The Panda

"Stitch up your new BFF with the adorable Ying the Panda Amigurumi pattern. Giant pandas are an endangered species native to China, but are beloved throughout the world due to their characteristic fluffy black and white fur, their penchant for bamboo, and their gentle and shy temperament. This intermediate-level crochet pattern is the perfect way to express your love of panda bears through your crochet hobby. Ying the Panda was named for the Mandarin Chinese word for Shadow, and is a fun project for crocheters with some amigurumi experience."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

Finished Size11.5 inches long x 7 inches tall

Materials List

• Red Heart With Love yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 370 yds/7 oz/198 g, Black (BLK), 1 ball; White (WHT), 1 ball.
  
• G (4.00 mm) hook
  
• Two 15 mm solid black safety eyes
  
• Polyfil stuffing
  
• Tapestry needle
  
• Straight pins