Small Santa Gnome. Tanoshi family Toy.

Small Santa Gnome. Tanoshi family Toy.
Toy from the Tanoshi series. Sweet and funny doll.

The finished doll with hat is approximately 6,3 inches (16 cm) tall.

Funny doll with removable beard. Hat can be weared in the 2 versions.
Materials needed
 4 double-pointed needles in a size suitable for the yarn weight you are using. I
recommend using needles a size or two smaller than the yarn calls for, to
produce a firm fabric. İ used Needles size 2½ (3mm)
 White yarn for head. I used Nako Bonbon Amigurumi / 100% acrylic ; 100gr –
170m /
 Red yarn for dress. I used Nako Bonbon Amigurumi / 100% acrylic ; 100gr –
170m /
 Toy stuffing
 Yarn needle
 Stitch holder
 2 plastic eyes
 1 pompom

All time İ am working in the round. This help avoids the ugly seams .
Also you can take a look How I start to knit my toys. Cast on with hook from middle:
http://denizastoysjoys.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-i-start-to-knit-my-toys-cast-on.html