The finished doll is approximately 15,75 inches (40 cm) tall.

Abbreviations

K = knit
P = purl
Sts = stitches
Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
K2tog = knit 2 together
P2tog = purl 2 together
K3tog = knit 3 together
CO = cast on
RND = round
St st = stockinette stitch /Odd-numbered rows – knit. Even-numbered rows – purl/
Sl = slip

C3F= Cable 3 forward: put next 3 stitches on cable needle at front of work, knit 3, knit the 3 from the cable needle.

C5F = Cable 5 forward: put next 5 stitches on cable needle at front of work, knit 5, knit the 5 from the cable needle.

DCD = double center decrease

How to knit double center decrease:
1. Slip two stitches from the left needle onto the right
needle.

1. Knit one stitch.
2. Pass both slipped stitches over the knitted stitch and off the needles. Two stitches decreased.

Materials needed

• 4 double-pointed needles size US 2 (3 mm).
• White, green and orange colored yarns for doll. I used Nako Pirlanta yarn / 100% Acrylic; 100 gr (3.5oz) – 225 m (246 yds)./ Yarn weight - Worsted /12-Ply
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holder
• Gray colored doll Plastic eyes (14 mm)
• Small beads for mouth (8 pieces)

All rows are worked in the round, this helps avoid ugly seams.
For an on-line tutorial of how I start knitting my toys using a crochet hook cast on from the middle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sPwLC-3ZY
http://denizastoysjoys.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-i-start-t...