This pattern is a PDF, written in English for intermediate knitters knitting flat on two needles. It comes in two parts:

1. General instructions, which include: Body and leg variations, assembly instructions, special stitch and technique instructions

2. Specific animal instructions for shaping animal heads and tails, and adding animal-specific details

The panda is very similar in appearance, but not attributes, to the bear. The only real difference is the coloring and the eye patches. Remember, though, if you include an attribute tag, that the panda really isn’t a bear and has its own unique qualities.

You need to have…
• Yarn in desired color and weight (~3oz/50g for sport weight; ~12oz/350g for worsted) – about half in dark and half in white
• Dark contrast yarn for eyes and nose
• Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn being used
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle

You need to know (or learn)…
• Stockinette stitch
• Increase and decrease stitches
• Mattress stitch for sewing seams

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