I needed another bear because I was having a hard time giving away my first bear. Dorothy is knitted with Lang Merino 120; this is a melange yarn which knits up beautifully. The stitches are distinct and do not fluff up too much, which is helpful due to all the handling (especially when tackling the facial features that can take me several attempts). It is a bit finer than Rialto DK so she is a bit smaller than my first bear. I have photographed the whole family together, just because they look so loving and happy. I used an Addi Lace circular needle again just for ease of use.