Abstract: A long loop of tubular textile material stuffed with fiber, foam or a cotton rope passes through a cushion body, so as to form a handle at the top and dangling legs at the bottom. The bottom of the cushion is straight and the remainder of the edge is a curve from the summit of which the handle protrudes. Features of a face and hands are provided on the front of the cushion. A pocket on the back, open to the top, is large enough for inserting the end portion of the dangling legs, and thereby giving the toy an attractive rest position. The toy thus has some aspects of a fanciful stuffed animal type doll, a handbag and a cushion, but it is designed to induce its child possessor to use the dangling legs for practice in tying knots.