For a free doll pattern or to drop off completed doll (with a suggested $1 donation): The Creative Stitch, 28 South St. Hingham Square, Hingham, MA 02043, 781-749-2280 creativestitchonline.com ...

Knit every round until the head measures 1-1/4 inches above the stitch marker on Round 5. Decrease Rounds: Rnd 1: (k4, k2tog), repeat to the end of the round (10 sts per needle, 30 sts total rem).

A step-by-step guide is available from 'Knitting by Post' for £3.99. To create the toy, the guide says you will need: “75g yellow, 25g cream/flesh, 10-15g dark grey. Oddment light grey and white.