Diwali Deity

 A fifteen page pattern

Measurements: Lakshimi is 9in (23cm) tall to top of crown, and the lotus is 6in (15cm) diameter.

You will need: Of standard DK-weight acrylic yarn: 22g in Mid Pink, 16g in Bright Red, 14g each in Sunflower Yellow and Lime Green, 12g in Pinkish Beige, 6g in Black, and 20in (50cm) lengths in Chocolate Brown, Coral Red and White; pair of 3mm (no.11) knitting needles; 30g of washable toy stuffing; scrap of stiff card; a paper or bamboo drinking straw; twenty-four 5mm diameter gold beads; twenty-four 4mm diameter gold beads; two ¾in (2cm) long gold bead cones; golden beige sewing thread; soft red pencil; pair of compasses; long tweezers; clear adhesive; hair spray.