Materials you will need to make this toy:

Worsted weight yarn (in red, black and white colors)
A pair of 3 mm knitting needles (US Size 2)
Mattress needle or sewing needle and matching thread
Polyester or cotton for stuffing
Crochet

In order to be able to make this toy, you will need to know the following:
Casting on and off
Knit, purl, increase, knit two or three stitches together, m1 purl-wise.
Crochet (basics)

The pdf pattern guides you to make different pieces and then guide how to make up the toy. The pattern is designed for beginner and intermidiary skilled knitters.