The original pattern calls for “2 balls Patons ‘Beehive’ Fingering 4-ply wool or Patons ‘Patonyle’ 4-ply knitting yarn in yellow, small quantity of tan shade for marking and length of black for features”.

However, any weight yarn can be used and a smaller needle than usual (1 or 2 sizes smaller) to create a tight gauge to prevent the stuffing from showing through the fabric.