He was fairly easy to crochet, and I was able to complete him in a couple of evenings, but I learned that it’s really easier to stuff the arms and legs as they’re being made rather than trying to stuff the stuffing inside the little hole once each piece is finished.

I used Vanna’s Choice yarn to make this little guy and blue Darice 12 mm doll eyes. (The pattern calls for 10 mm, but I used what I already had on hand.) He was fun to make, and although I’m pleased with the results, I really think the one in the book is cuter. Mine seems “taller” rather than “plump”. But it’s all good.