Crochet Tutorial: Pink Ruffle Belle Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Pink Ruffle Belle Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant bunny amigurumi is designed as a collectible crochet doll with a romantic pink ruffle gown, soft lavender hat, matching handbag, and charming storybook garden accessories. It has the look of a handmade heirloom toy, boutique nursery decor piece, and artisan gift for shoppers searching for a crochet bunny doll pattern.

The finished set is perfect for anyone who loves cottagecore plush decor, amigurumi animal dolls, spring nursery styling, and handmade bunny gifts. The pink layered skirt, floral trims, and sweet companion details give it a premium handmade toy appearance that fits well beside terms like amigurumi rabbit doll, crochet stuffed bunny, and handmade plush gift.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates the full display shown in the image: a tall bunny doll with long floppy ears, a pale pink gown with puff sleeves and layered ruffles, a lavender sunhat with flowers, a pink purse, shoes, a small fox friend, a lantern, two baskets, tiny sandals, and an open book.

The instructions are written in US English and aim to keep the proportions as close as possible to the image. The bunny is slender, upright, and elegant. The head is large and rounded, the body is narrow, the arms are slim, and the skirt is very full with soft cascading layers.

The accessories are what give the scene its exact charm, so they are included in detail rather than treated as optional filler. You may make only the bunny if desired, but the finished look is most faithful when the full set is completed.

Skill Level

Intermediate with patience.

  • Amigurumi shaping
  • Color changes
  • Working in rounds and rows
  • Front loop and back loop work
  • Surface embroidery
  • Layered garment assembly
  • Small accessory construction

Finished Size

  • Main bunny doll: about 13.5 to 15 inches tall including head, not including hat
  • Hat diameter: about 6 inches across brim
  • Fox friend: about 4.5 inches tall
  • Purse: about 2.25 inches tall
  • Fruit basket: about 2 inches wide
  • Book: about 2.25 inches open width

Size will vary slightly with yarn, hook, and tension. The image suggests a tight, neat gauge with fine stitch definition, so do not crochet too loosely.

Materials

  • Sport or light DK cotton yarn in cream, blush pink, pale pink, dusty rose, lavender, sage, brown, tan, rust, white, black, green, red, purple, yellow, and gray
  • 2.0 mm crochet hook for most pieces
  • 1.75 mm hook for very small accessories if desired
  • Black embroidery floss
  • Pink embroidery floss
  • Light gray embroidery floss
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Thin craft wire for hat shaping if wanted
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Pins
  • Small amount of felt or plastic canvas for basket bases if you want extra firmness
  • Two 6 mm black safety eyes for fox
  • Optional 7 mm black safety eyes for bunny, though embroidered eyes are more accurate to the image

Recommended Colors

  • Cream: head, ears, arms, lower body, legs
  • Pale pink: bodice, sleeves, skirt, overskirt, purse, shoes
  • Lavender: hat
  • Sage and lilac: tiny flowers and leaf accents
  • Tan: baskets, book edging, sandal soles
  • Rust, brown, cream, green: fox and lantern

Abbreviations

  • MR = magic ring
  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in same stitch
  • dec = invisible decrease
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • BLO = back loop only
  • FLO = front loop only
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • rep = repeat
  • FO = fasten off

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Gauge and Style Notes

This pattern depends more on proportion than exact gauge, but the stitch density matters. The bunny in the image has a polished and refined surface with very little stuffing shadow, so use a hook small enough to keep the fabric firm and smooth.

  • Work in continuous rounds unless a row is specified
  • Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the face
  • Pin every garment layer before sewing
  • The overskirt should drape rather than stand stiffly
  • The ears are long, soft, and lightly stuffed only at the base

Main Bunny Doll

Head

Using cream yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30
  6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36
  7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42
  8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48
  9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. 54
  10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. 60
  11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. 66
  12. Rnd 12-24: sc around. 66

Mark the center front. The face in the image is simple and sweet, with low-set features and a soft muzzle line rather than a protruding snout.

  1. Rnd 25: (9 sc, dec) x 6. 60
  2. Rnd 26: (8 sc, dec) x 6. 54
  3. Rnd 27: (7 sc, dec) x 6. 48
  4. Rnd 28: (6 sc, dec) x 6. 42
  5. Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) x 6. 36

Stuff firmly, keeping cheeks rounded and the lower face smooth.

  1. Rnd 30: (4 sc, dec) x 6. 30
  2. Rnd 31: (3 sc, dec) x 6. 24
  3. Rnd 32: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18

FO with long tail. Do not close completely if you prefer to join directly to the neck opening after the neck is made.

Indented Face Shaping

The image shows a very smooth face with slight inward definition where the eyes are placed. Use matching cream thread.

  • Place eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, about 15 stitches apart
  • Use a sculpting thread from the neck opening to pull very lightly inward at each eye point
  • Do not create deep sockets
  • The nose sits centered between Rnds 18 and 19 and is a small pink triangle

Ears Make 2

Using cream yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. 24
  6. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18
  7. Rnd 10-28: sc around. 18
  8. Rnd 29: (sc, dec) x 6. 12
  9. Rnd 30-34: sc around. 12

Flatten the ear opening and sc through both sides for 5 stitches. FO, leaving a sewing tail. Stuff only the first 3 to 4 inches from the base very lightly. The rest should stay soft and drapey so the ears fall naturally under the hat brim.

Neck

Using cream yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3-8: sc around. 12
  4. Rnd 9: (sc, inc) x 6. 18

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FO with long tail. Insert a small dowel, rolled felt tube, or tightly packed stuffing cylinder if you want extra support. The doll in the image stands upright with a stable neck.

Body

The body is slim and cylindrical, mostly hidden by the dress. The chest is narrow and upright.

Using cream yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30
  6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. 30
  7. Rnd 11: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36
  8. Rnd 12-18: sc around. 36
  9. Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) x 6. 30
  10. Rnd 20-25: sc around. 30

Stuff firmly. FO. Leave opening for joining legs if you prefer a sewn assembly, or keep working after attaching legs if using your preferred construction method.

Legs Make 2

Using cream yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. 18
  5. Rnd 6: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc. 14
  6. Rnd 7: sc around. 14
  7. Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec. 12
  8. Rnd 9-22: sc around. 12

Stuff foot and lower leg firmly, upper leg lightly. FO first leg. Make second leg and do not FO. Join the legs with 4 ch.

Joining Legs to Lower Torso

  1. Rnd 1: Around leg 1, across 4 ch, around leg 2, across other side of ch. 32
  2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. 32
  3. Rnd 5: (6 sc, dec) x 4. 28
  4. Rnd 6-8: sc around. 28
  5. Rnd 9: (5 sc, dec) x 4. 24

Continue into the body if you prefer one-piece construction, adjusting the count to your body section. Otherwise sew legs to a pre-made body. The image hides most of the lower body, so a neat and balanced stance matters more than visible shaping.

Arms Make 2

Using cream yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. 9
  3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. 9
  4. Rnd 6: 3 dec, 3 sc. 6
  5. Rnd 7-20: sc around. 6
  6. Rnd 21: (sc, inc) x 3. 9
  7. Rnd 22-23: sc around. 9

Lightly stuff only the lower half. Flatten top and sc through both sides for 4 stitches. FO with long tail. The arms are slim and angled slightly inward at the front of the body.

Dress

Foundation Waist Skirt

The visible dress has a fitted bodice, puff sleeves, central decorative embroidery, a deep underskirt, and a dramatic layered overskirt with petal-shaped ruffles. Start with the waist and work downward.

Using pale pink yarn.

  1. Ch 46. Join carefully without twisting. 46
  2. Rnd 1-4: sc around. 46
  3. Rnd 5: (6 sc, inc) x 6, 4 sc. 52
  4. Rnd 6: sc around. 52
  5. Rnd 7: (7 sc, inc) x 6, 4 sc. 58
  6. Rnd 8: sc around. 58
  7. Rnd 9: (8 sc, inc) x 6, 4 sc. 64
  8. Rnd 10: sc around. 64
  9. Rnd 11: (7 sc, inc) x 8. 72
  10. Rnd 12-16: sc around. 72

This forms the underdress cylinder seen beneath the overskirt.

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Underskirt Hem

  1. Rnd 17: BLO sc around. 72
  2. Rnd 18: (5 sc, inc) x 12. 84
  3. Rnd 19: sc around. 84
  4. Rnd 20: (dc, ch 1, skip 1) around. 42 dc spaces
  5. Rnd 21: In each dc space work 2 sc, in each ch-1 space work 2 sc. 84
  6. Rnd 22: (3 sc, picot if desired, 3 sc, inc) around pattern-style to create a lightly scalloped edge. Keep total near 96

FO.

Bodice

Work rows to create the fitted front and back upper dress. Use pale pink yarn.

  1. Row 1: Ch 46, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 45
  2. Row 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. 45
  3. Row 7: 10 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 10 sc. 43
  4. Row 8: sc across. 43
  5. Row 9: 9 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 9 sc. 41
  6. Row 10: sc across. 41

Now shape armholes.

  1. Row 11: ch 1, turn, 4 sl st, 8 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 8 sc. Leave last 4 sts unworked. 29
  2. Row 12-14: sc across. 29
  3. Row 15: 8 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc. 27
  4. Row 16-18: sc across. 27

Fold around body and seam neatly at the back. The neckline sits modestly high and rounded, exactly as in the image.

Bodice Overlay Embroidery

Using light gray embroidery floss, stitch a mirrored vine motif at the center front bodice.

  • Create two curling stems rising from the waist center
  • Add tiny crossed leaves
  • Keep the embroidery narrow and delicate
  • The image shows pale silvery detailing, not bold floral blocks

Puff Sleeves Make 2

Using pale pink yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. 24
  6. Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18
  7. Rnd 9: sc around. 18
  8. Rnd 10: FLO only, sc around. 18
  9. Rnd 11: (sc, dec) x 6. 12
  10. Rnd 12-13: sc around. 12

On the FLO round, add a ruffle cuff: join yarn in front loops and work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in every second loop or make a soft shell edging. The image sleeves are rounded and slightly drooping with ruffled lower edges. Lightly stuff the upper sleeve cap only if you want more shape, or leave unstuffed for softness.

Large Overskirt Petals

This is one of the most important sections for matching the image. The front overskirt parts fall like large curved petals, layered and textured, with tiny rose trims.

Make 4 large panels and 2 smaller inner panels using pale pink yarn.

Large Panel Make 4

  1. Ch 21.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 20
  3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, 18 sc, inc. 22
  4. Row 3: sc across. 22
  5. Row 4: inc, 20 sc, inc. 24
  6. Row 5: sc across. 24
  7. Row 6: inc, 22 sc, inc. 26
  8. Row 7-10: sc across. 26

Now begin narrowing one side for the petal shape.

  1. Row 11: dec, 22 sc, dec. 24
  2. Row 12: dec, 20 sc, dec. 22
  3. Row 13: dec, 18 sc, dec. 20
  4. Row 14: dec, 16 sc, dec. 18
  5. Row 15: dec, 14 sc, dec. 16
  6. Row 16: dec, 12 sc, dec. 14
  7. Row 17: dec, 10 sc, dec. 12

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Work an edging around the whole panel: 1 round of sc, placing 3 sc at each lower curve. Then add a frilled edge: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) shells every 3 to 4 sts along the lower curved edge only.

Make small spiral roses and sew near the lower tips of some panels.

Inner Panels Make 2

  1. Ch 16.
  2. Row 1: sc across. 15
  3. Row 2: inc, 13 sc, inc. 17
  4. Row 3: sc across. 17
  5. Row 4: inc, 15 sc, inc. 19
  6. Row 5-7: sc across. 19
  7. Row 8: dec, 15 sc, dec. 17
  8. Row 9: dec, 13 sc, dec. 15
  9. Row 10: dec, 11 sc, dec. 13

Edge the same way. These inner panels should sit between the larger ones at the front opening.

Back Skirt Drape

The rear of the gown is wide and sweeping. Make one long panel.

  1. Ch 56.
  2. Row 1: sc across. 55
  3. Row 2-10: sc across. 55
  4. Row 11: (9 sc, inc) x 5. 60
  5. Row 12-15: sc across. 60

Edge lower sides with shell ruffle. Sew to back waist beneath the overskirt petals so it fans gently. Add tiny flower appliqués around the hemline as shown.

Shoes Make 2

Using pale pink yarn.

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side 4 sc, 2 sc in last st. 14
  3. Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc. 20
  4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 20
  5. Rnd 4: 5 sc, 5 dec, 5 sc. 15
  6. Rnd 5: 4 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc. 12
  7. Rnd 6: sc around. 12

FO. Slip onto feet and sew lightly in place. The image shoes are plain, rounded, and neat.

Hat

The lavender hat is broad, soft, and gently flared downward at the brim. It frames the face and ears without looking floppy.

Using lavender yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. 30
  6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. 36
  7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. 42
  8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. 48
  9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. 54
  10. Rnd 10-14: sc around. 54

Begin brim.

  1. Rnd 15: BLO (8 sc, inc) x 6. 60
  2. Rnd 16: sc around. 60
  3. Rnd 17: (9 sc, inc) x 6. 66
  4. Rnd 18: sc around. 66
  5. Rnd 19: (10 sc, inc) x 6. 72
  6. Rnd 20: sc around. 72
  7. Rnd 21: (11 sc, inc) x 6. 78
  8. Rnd 22: sc around. 78
  9. Rnd 23: crab stitch or sl st edging around. 78

For a shaped brim, lightly steam or insert fine wire under the final round. Add a lavender ribbon band if desired.

Hat Flowers

Make 3 tiny flowers in pale pink and lilac, plus 2 sage leaves.

  • Flower: 5 sc in MR, then in each stitch work (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st)
  • Leaves: ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc

Sew flowers to one side of the hat brim band.

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Handbag

Using pale pink yarn.

  1. Ch 11.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side 8 sc, 2 sc in last. 22
  3. Rnd 2-10: sc around. 22

Flatten the bag and stitch side corners slightly for structure.

Flap:

  1. Join yarn across 10 front stitches.
  2. Row 1-5: sc across 10. 10
  3. Row 6: dec, 6 sc, dec. 8
  4. Row 7: dec, 4 sc, dec. 6

Edge flap with small shells. Make strap with ch 26, then sl st back across. Sew to bag sides. Add two tiny flower rosettes and a beadlike knot center to match the image.

Tiny Sandals

Using tan yarn for sole and pale pink for lining if desired.

  1. Ch 6.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side 3 sc, 2 sc in last. 12
  3. Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. 18

FO. Add strap with ch 8 and sew across. Make 2. These are display props beside the left basket.

Left Basket

Using tan yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24
  6. Rnd 6-13: sc around. 24

Handles, make 2:

  • Ch 18, sl st back across
  • Sew vertically inside basket as shown so they stand up

Place sandals inside.

Right Fruit Basket

Using tan yarn.

  1. Ch 9.
  2. Rnd 1: sc around oval base to total 20
  3. Rnd 2: inc evenly to 24
  4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 24
  5. Rnd 4-7: sc around. 24

Make 2 side handles with ch 10, sl st back. Sew on opposite short ends.

Fruits

Make several tiny balls in assorted colors.

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
  • Rnd 2: inc around 12
  • Rnd 3: sc around 12
  • Rnd 4: dec around 6

Stuff lightly and close. Make red, lime green, purple, yellow, and pink fruits.

Open Book

Using cream and tan yarn.

Pages, make 2:

  1. Ch 11.
  2. Row 1-8: sc across 10. 10

Border each page with one round of sc in cream. Embroider tiny gray lines to mimic writing.

Cover:

  1. Ch 23.
  2. Row 1-10: sc across 22. 22

Fold around both page pieces and stitch center spine. Add a pale lavender tie cord with ch 18.

Fox Friend

Head

Using rust yarn.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. 24
  5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. 24
  6. Rnd 9: 6 sc, 6 sc in cream, 12 sc in rust. 24
  7. Rnd 10-11: continue color placement for muzzle. 24
  8. Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6. 18
  9. Rnd 13: (sc, dec) x 6. 12

Insert 6 mm eyes between Rnds 8 and 9. Embroider black nose and white muzzle triangle effect.

Ears Make 2

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. 4
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 8
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. 8
  4. Rnd 4: (sc, inc) x 4. 12

Flatten and sew.

Body

Using brown for overalls lower half and green for shirt upper half.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. 18
  4. Rnd 4-6: sc around in brown. 18
  5. Rnd 7-10: switch to green, sc around. 18
  6. Rnd 11: (sc, dec) x 6. 12

Stuff and FO. Add two brown overall straps by surface stitching or separate chains.

Arms Make 2

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
  • Rnd 2-3: sc around in rust
  • Rnd 4-7: sc around in green

Flatten and sew.

Legs Make 2

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
  • Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 = 9
  • Rnd 3-6: sc around in brown

Sew under body.

Lantern

Using dark brown and yellow.

  1. Base Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6
  2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12
  3. Rnd 3-5: sc around in brown. 12
  4. Rnd 6-8: switch to yellow, sc around. 12
  5. Rnd 9-10: brown, sc around. 12

Add handle with ch 12, sl st back. Surface stitch vertical brown bars over yellow section.

Small Flower Appliqués and Rosettes

The dress hem and purse both feature small floral details. Use pale pink, lilac, sage, and soft mauve.

Mini Rosette

  • Ch 18
  • Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 hdc in each chain across
  • Roll into spiral and stitch base

Tiny Flower

  • 5 sc in MR
  • In each stitch work: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st

Leaf

  • Ch 5
  • Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sc

Sew these sparsely, not densely. The image shows floral placement as refined accents, especially near skirt edges and the hat.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  • Sew neck centered to body, then sew head to neck with strong stitches
  • Attach ears high on the head, then angle them downward so they fall beneath the hat
  • Sew arms slightly forward at shoulder level
  • Dress the bunny before permanently placing hat and purse
  • Embroider eyes as curved black lashes or use black eye inserts with stitched lashes
  • Embroider a small pink triangle nose and a short vertical line below
  • Sew overskirt panels from waist outward, letting front center stay open
  • Place the purse on one arm with the strap crossing the wrist area

Care Notes

  • Display pieces are best kept indoors away from strong sunlight
  • Do not hang the bunny by the hat or ears
  • Support the skirt layers when moving the doll
  • Store accessories together in a fabric box or basket

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head centered and not tilting
  • Ears evenly placed and softly draped
  • Bodice embroidery mirrored
  • Puff sleeves matched in size
  • Overskirt panels balanced front to back
  • Hat brim even and flowers secured
  • Purse, baskets, fox, lantern, and book all scaled correctly
  • Facial features gentle and low-set like the photo

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

  • Dust gently with a soft dry brush
  • For spots, use a barely damp cloth and blot, never scrub
  • Do not machine wash structured accessories
  • Reshape hat brim and skirt by hand after cleaning
  • Store flat or upright in a dry place with tissue around delicate ruffles
  • Keep dark accessories away from pale fabric during humid storage

This completes the Pink Ruffle Belle Bunny set in the same soft romantic style as the image, with the full garden-story display preserved through the matching garments, colors, proportions, and miniature accessories.

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