06/16/2026
š¼ Should I bring this little climbing panda back?
The story of this tiny panda began with a little bit of handmade magic.
Back in 2014, C Yarn Hut hosted our very first giveaway. The winner was the talented felting artist Yuriko from Japan. That giveaway became the beginning of a special friendship between C Yarn Hut and Lambsear Felt, all through our shared love of handmade creations.
In 2015, Yuriko surprised me with a package containing two treasures: felted Clarissa and the adorable felted climbing panda. I still treasure them today.
I loved the climbing panda so much that I asked Yuriko if I could create a crochet version inspired by her original felted design. She kindly said yes.
In 2016, the C Yarn Hut crochet climbing panda was born. Soon after, I also created a DIY kit so fellow makers could make their own climbing pandas.
Now, 10 years later, these little pandas remind me that the most wonderful things can begin with a simple giveaway, a shared passion, and a kind "yes."
It's 2026 now...
Would you like to see the Climbing Panda Brooch and DIY Kit return?