My chenille crochet panda pattern is soft to the touch, but still rigid enough in its form to sit in that classic panda bear pose. The crochet bamboo stick that she’s munching on is made using tighter, firmer yarn and with a smaller crochet hook, for a more defined finish. I hope that this gives a distinctive and unique look to the crocheted panda, and makes him all the more adorable!

The yarns I used for this chenille crochet panda pattern were Jubilee Yarn Chenille in Obsidian and Zen. For the bamboo I used the very differently textured Sirdar Snuggly cotton blend DK in Hide-Out green.

100g black chenille worsted weight yarn
100g white chenille worsted weight yarn
50g bright green DK yarn
5mm crochet hook
4mm crochet hook
Steel yarn needle
2 plastic yarn needles (optional)
Stitch markers (optional – I often use yarn offcuts instead!)
Safety eyes
Toy safe stuffing