Eratta; Sorry guys the first line of the body section should be chain 17 not chain 16 The new version says this.

for this adorable Oompa-Loompa is written in the amigurumi style. You can use any DK yarn and a 4mm hook or worsted weight and a 5mm hook (this one will turn out a little bigger)

I used an ordinary DK yarn. But it always looks best in a fluffy, fun fur or angora type DK yarn

With his simple square body and easy shapings he is great for a beginner just trying their first few projects.