Bitsy is bursting with pride, all dressed up in a traditional graduation gown, stole, and mortar board hat—ready to celebrate this big achievement!

This cheerful little mascot doll makes a thoughtful graduation gift for students of any age, marking their special day in a handmade way.

It’s easy to personalise your Bitsy by changing the colours of the gown and stole. The stole can be worn with the “V” at the front or the back, and the making-up instructions include options for adjusting the gown length to make a boy or girl Bitsy baby.

Bitsy dolls have their bodies and heads knitted in one piece; after seaming and stuffing, a seam from front to back shapes the legs. The arms and clothes are knitted separately and sewn on to bring these cute little characters to life.

This pattern is perfect for confident beginners—the doll and clothes are knitted flat with basic shaping, making it both friendly and approachable.

Size-14cm /5.5” tall

Check the recommended needle size for your yarn and use a needle 1 size smaller.
This will give a close textured stocking stitch which will hold its shape well when stuffed

Recommended yarn: - Paintbox Yarns Simply DK - 10g Mini Ball Or Stylecraft Special Knit DK
Needle size- 3.5mm (UK 11 /US 2)
Tension - 20sts x 26 rows = 10cm (4”) st.st. Square

Paint Box Yarns Simply DK Shades used-:
Vanilla Cream (107)
Pure Black (101)
Dolphin Blue (136)
Paper White (100)

You will also need
Small amount of Pale brown yarn for hair
Handful of toy stuffing
Sewing up needle