✿ Panda hugs for your favorite little one

This cuddly panda poncho is part of my series of kids ponchos, perfect for all the kiddos in your life.

It’s a fun design for them and simple construction for you. The pattern also includes a matching buddy for your little one to cuddle.

✨ What makes it work

• Simple construction. An easy poncho with a button closure.
• A buddy included. Make a matching stuffed friend too.
• Five sizes. Newborn through child.
• Collect the series. Also in the series: Cactus, Pineapple, Narwhal.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Brava Worsted, WeCrochet (worsted weight, 218 yds/100 g). Colors shown: Black and White.
• Yardage: Approx. 275 (375, 505, 550, 610) yds for the poncho, plus approx. 75 yds for the buddy
• Love a swap? Worsted 8, Herrschners · Soft & Shiny, Loops & Threads · Simply Aran, Paintbox Yarns · Soft Baby Steps, Red Heart, or Super Saver, Red Heart · Acrylic Worsted, Sprightly Yarns
• Hooks: J (6.0mm) · G (4.0mm)
• Tools: Yarn Needle · Removable Stitch Marker · Fiberfill
• To finish like the sample: 2 black Safety Eyes (0.35 in, 9mm) · 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) Buttons, 1 in

✿ Sizes

• Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Child)

⭐ Good to know

• Gauge: 12 sts and 7 rows, see the pattern for details · gauge help
• Safety: For younger ages, safety eyes can be a choking risk. Sew on eyes with black yarn instead.
• Terms: US crochet

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Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie