Mei, the Panda bear, measuring 37cm from head to toe, is the lovely cuddly companion that I have had the pleasure of designing for Southern African yarn manufacturer, Vinni’s Colours, using their Serina bamboo range. Using simple amigurumi stitches she crochets up in no time at all and makes for a lovely collector’s items or gifts for that special little person in your life.

Designed using the beautifully silky bamboo yarn produced by Vinni’s Colours, this pattern can easily be adapted to use any 4-ply for a same size toy or even double-knitting yarn for a bigger version (remember to switch to a 4mm hook) and is written in UK terms. 6mm safety eyes and a 15mm oval safety teddy nose ensures she is child safe.

Materials Needed:
Vinnis Colours Serina:
2 balls each of 111m/50g, 4ply in
Natural (600), Black (601)
3mm crochet hook
2 6mm black safety eyes (or beads)
1 15mm black teddy safety nose
4 20mm black buttons
Stitch marker or safety pin
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Fibrefill