From the book:
YARN
50g (2oz) skin coloured DK (this will make 2 dolls)
25g (1oz) or large oddment red DK for gloves
Oddments of brown or black or white for eyes and pink for mouth

Other materials
Stuffing
Shiny fabric for vest and shorts
Matching thread for vest and shorts
Contrasting fabric for shorts’ waistband
Felt for shoes
Fine satin ribbon

Finished size
Approximately 33cm (13in) tall.