With A, cast on 24 stitches.
Row 1: Knit.
Rep last row until piece measures about 8 in. (20 cm) from beginning.
Cut a 14 in. (35.5 cm) strand of B for waistband.
Cut a 12 in. (30.5 cm) long strand each of B and C. Fold strands in half. Lay fold over waistband to form a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop and tighten. Make about 22 fringes along waistband. Trim fringe ends evenly.
Fold Puppet in half, seam long side and one end.
Cut 5 strands of D, each about 12 in. (30.5 cm) long. Knot strands together at center. Thread ends through Puppet and knot on inside. Trim ends.
Knot strands of B and C close to flowers.
With black yarn, embroider straight st eyes. With D, embroider a straight st mouth.
Slip Skirt onto Puppet and tack in place.
Weave in ends.