Rooster Doll Tanoshi

**Small Rooster Doll - Easter Doll Knitting Pattern** Welcome to our delightful Tanoshi series, where you can create your very own small Rooster Doll, perfect for Easter celebrations! This charming doll features a cute hat and stands approximately 5.51 inches (14 cm) tall when completed, making it a wonderful addition to your holiday decor or a thoughtful handmade gift. **Materials Required:** To knit this adorable rooster doll, you will need the following materials: - **Double-Pointed Needles:** Use 4 double-pointed needles in a size that matches your yarn weight. For a firmer fabric, it’s recommended to choose needles one or two sizes smaller than the yarn suggests. I typically use size US 2½ (3mm) needles. - **Yarn:** - **White Yarn for the Head:** I recommend using Nako Bonbon Amigurumi, which contains 100% acrylic fibers. A 100g skein offers approximately 170m of yarn. - **Brown, Red, and Yellow Yarn for the Body:** Again, Nako Bonbon Amigurumi is ideal for this purpose, providing vibrant colors for your toy's features. - **Violet Yarn for Hair:** Use Nako BonBon in violet, a soft 100% acrylic yarn with 100g and 220m, perfect for adding a pop of color to your doll’s hairstyle. - **Other Supplies:** - Toy stuffing to give your doll its shape - Yarn needle for seamless stitching - Stitch holder to manage your stitches - 2 plastic eyes (5 mm) for a charming, lifelike expression When creating your Small Rooster Doll, you will be working in the round. This technique helps avoid unsightly seams, providing a cleaner finish to your adorable creation. If you're unsure how to begin, check out my tutorial on how I start knitting my toys by casting on with a hook from the middle: [How I Start to Knit My Toys](http://denizastoysjoys.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-i-start-to-knit-my-toys-cast-on.html). Join the knitting community today and bring this Small Rooster Doll to life! It’s an engaging project for both beginners and experienced knitters alike. Happy knitting!