So far so good...

This is where I'm at with Nautie. I'm using Cascade Fixation. The face will be some solid color I have yet to determine. Needles are size 4s. I like the pattern well enough but... I think I should have used a thicker yarn for this project. I'm sure to make another so I'll have a chance to improve. Using cottonballs is cheap but I'm wondering about the washability of such a thing. My kids play the heck out of their toys so I know this little gal is gonna need a bath sooner or later.

Another angle: