It’s a colourful day at the zoo, and let me introduce you to, my Tiger, Flamingo and Elephant toys, And Panda with shoot of bamboo!

Designed by Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, most of the pieces to make these toys are knit in acrylic DK yarns in stockinette on single pointed needles (not in the round). A crochet hook is used to work a single crochet chain for the elephant’s tail.

The textured black and white chenille yarn pieces are knit in garter stitch. This pattern incorporates knitted stripes for the Tiger and intarsia colour-work for the Panda’s eyes.

NEEDLES:
A pair of 4mm single pointed knitting needles (US 6).

RECOMMENDED YARN:
For the black and white chenille yarns, Sirdar Happy Chenille (100% polyester), DK weight (double knitting/light worsted weight), up to 25g in each shade. For the acrylic DK yarns, King Cole Big Value DK; double knitting/light worsted weight; 100% acrylic; , up to 25g in each shade.


NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle, toy filling, a 4mm crochet hook (US G/6), 2 domed black buttons for eyes per toy, and triangle toy safety noses for the Tiger and Panda.

SIZES:
One size only - Up to 10cm tall.

TECHNIQUES:
For confident beginners and above, other techniques used include casting on and off, knits, purls, increases and decreases, and seaming to finish.

PATTERN INFO:
This knitting pattern is a pdf download, 9 pages, and written in English. Patterns for personal use only; not for resale. Copyright © 2025 Amanda Berry; All rights reserved.