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King Cole Tinsel Chunky Panda Toys – Knitting Pattern 9059

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern (Leaflet 9059) from King Cole provides instructions for creating knitted Panda toys worked in King Cole Tinsel Chunky yarn. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, this pattern is a wonderful choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to tackle a fun, tactile toy construction. The finished pandas make charming handmade gifts, nursery decorations, or collectible soft toys.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces knitted Panda soft toys. The classic black-and-white panda design is brought to life using King Cole Tinsel Chunky, a yarn that adds a subtle sparkle and texture to the finished toy, giving it an eye-catching, plush appearance. The chunky weight of the yarn means the toys knit up relatively quickly while still producing a satisfyingly substantial, huggable result.

Materials Used

• Yarn: King Cole Tinsel Chunky – a chunky-weight yarn with a distinctive tinsel or sparkle finish, suitable for toys and accessories
• Needles: 6mm knitting needles are specified as the recommended size, though knitters are advised to adjust needle size up or down to achieve the correct tension

Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch on 6mm needles. Checking tension before beginning is strongly emphasised in the pattern, as achieving the correct tension is particularly important in toy making — too loose a fabric can result in stuffing showing through, while too tight a fabric can distort the finished shape. Knitters are advised to knit a tension square first and switch to finer needles if fewer stitches than stated are achieved per 10cm, or to larger needles if more stitches are achieved.

Techniques Used

• Toy construction and shaping – working individual pieces that are seamed and stuffed to create a three-dimensional soft toy
• Increasing – using Kfb (knit front and back into the same stitch) and Pfb (purl front and back into the same stitch) to add stitches and shape the toy's body parts
• Decreasing – using Skpo (slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over) and knitting stitches together (tog) to reduce stitches and shape curves
• Make 1 (M1) – picking up the loop lying between the last stitch worked and the next stitch, then knitting into the back of the loop to create a neat, almost invisible increase
• Casting on and casting off – standard techniques used throughout to begin and finish sections of the toy
• Seaming and assembly – joining knitted pieces together to form the completed panda figure

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the primary fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows, creating a smooth face and a ridged reverse; this is the main stitch used throughout the toy pieces
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) – the two fundamental stitches that form the basis of all construction in this pattern

Pattern Format and Suitability

Leaflet 9059 is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible after purchase. It is published by King Cole and is classified as an intermediate knitting project. The pattern is well suited to knitters who have moved beyond beginner level and are familiar with basic shaping, increasing, and decreasing techniques. The use of King Cole Tinsel Chunky yarn adds a delightful sparkle to the finished toys, making them particularly appealing as seasonal gifts or special handmade keepsakes.