I changed the pattern quite a bit, which reduced the amount of yarn needed. The body called for 60 st. max; I used 54. The feet were to be 36st at their fattest; I used 30. I changed the face coloration and the shape of the snout from the pattern, using bits of stash. I liked the way the eyes were done in the pattern and tried to follow the instructions without change, but I did a different mouth.