Did the head and body all in one piece, which did leave the problem of reversing the body instructions and closing up the hole at the bottom. Finally decided to switch to knitting: with 2mm DPNs, picked up 12 stitches, k2tog all leaving 6 stitches, then cut yarn to draw through remaining stitches.

Dec 13: Just finished sewing on the arms. Now working on the legs, followed by the ears, tail and face embroidery.