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Ya Ya the Panda is knit from head to toe in a single piece without seaming. He is then felted in a washing machine and stuffed with fiberfill. His face is simple embroidery with optional safety eyes. Since Ya Ya is felted, he is more durable than your average bear. In fact, he can take so much loving, he might just become the next family heirloom!

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Needles: Size US10 circular needle, Size US10 double pointed needles to work in the round

Notions: Fiberfill, Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 12 mm safety eyes (optional)

Yarn:

Paton’s Classic Wool Roving Yarn; 3 skeins (270 yards)
Color: Aran

Paton’s Classic Wool Roving Yarn; 2 skeins (190 yards)
Color: Black

5 yards of a plied worsted weight or bulky weight black yarn

2 yards of a plied worsted weight off-white yarn