The Bitsy baby dolls are spreading the love this Valentine’s Day!

They’ve been busy learning to knit and have made the sweetest heart-shaped cushions, each decorated with a big, cheerful embroidered cross.

Each Bitsy doll has picked a favourite colour for their outfit and a contrasting shade for their special cushion. You can follow the red or white suggestions, or have fun choosing your own colours to create a truly personal gift or keepsake.

Bitsy doll bodies and heads are knitted all in one piece. After seaming and stuffing, you simply sew a seam from front to back to shape the legs. The arms are knitted separately and sewn on when assembling these adorable little characters.

This pattern is perfect for confident beginners. All the doll and accessory pieces are knitted flat with basic shaping, so you can relax and enjoy bringing your Bitsy babies to life.

Bitsy Baby size-14cm /5.5”Tall
Needle size -3.5mm (UK 10 /US 4)
Tension - 20sts x 26 rows = 10cm (4”) st.st. Square

Recommended yarn: -
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
If you are using an alternate yarn, 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

Shades used-: Less than 20g of each colour
Vanilla Cream (107)
Soft Fudge (109)
Rose Red 113,
Paper White 100

You will also need
Small amounts of Coffee Bean 110 and Soft Fudge (109)
Handful of toy stuffing
Sewing up needle
Small heart shaped button (Optional)