The puppets are knitted in the round and are recommended for Advanced Beginner Knitters.

Abbreviations

K = knit
P = purl
Sts = stitches
Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
K2tog = knit 2 together
K3tog = knit 3 stitches together
CO = cast on
RND = round

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 US 2½ (3mm)
• Colored yarn for animals. I used Kartopu Flora /100% acrylic; 100gr – 230m /
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holder
• Beads for eyes.

For an on-line tutorial of how I start knitting my toys using a crochet hook cast on from the middle:
http://denizastoysjoys.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-i-start-t...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sPwLC-3ZY