Tanoshi series Mouse doll.
The symbol of 2020 chinese New Year. Kawaii and cute new year gift

The finished doll is approximately 3,93 inches (10 cm) tall.
The toy is knitted in the round and that is why the pattern is recommended for Advanced Beginner Knitters.

Abbreviations

K = knit
P = purl
Sts = stitches
Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
K2tog = knit 2 together
P2tog = purl 2 together
K3tog = knit 3 together
CO = cast on
RND = round
St st = stockinette stitch /Odd-numbered rows – knit. Even-numbered rows – purl/

Materials needed

• 4 double-pointed needles size US 2 (3 mm).
• White, light blue and pink colored yarns for the doll. I used DMC Natura Just Cotton Medium yarn / 100% Cotton; 50 gr (1.7oz) – 75 m (82yds)./ Yarn weight - Aran
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holder
• Black Plastic eyes (4 mm)
• Dark blue yarn for hair

All rows are worked in the round, this helps avoid ugly seams.
For an on-line tutorial of how I start knitting my toys using a crochet hook cast on from the middle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sPwLC-3ZY
http://denizastoysjoys.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-i-start-t...