Tuberose Opera-Collar Bunny – Knitting

This elegant bunny set is designed to capture the same heirloom look as a collectible stuffed rabbit doll, complete with a cloche-style ear hat, a soft rose cardigan, a cream cabled dress, tiny knit shoes, a drawstring bottle bag, a miniature companion bunny, and a matching bow. Its gentle color palette and boutique toy appeal fit beautifully into search-friendly phrases such as knitted bunny doll, handmade rabbit plush, heirloom toy knitting pattern, and giftable nursery bunny, making it a lovely choice for makers creating keepsake items for baby showers, spring décor, nursery styling, or handmade gift shop pieces.

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Overview

This pattern creates the full styled set shown in the image. The main piece is a seated bunny with a rounded face, long narrow ears, a cream hat, a rose cardigan with tiny bobble accents, a cream opera-collar dress with raised vertical cable columns, blush shoes, and a floral neck tie.

The set also includes a small matching bunny, a miniature shoulder bag, a tiny knit bow, and a larger drawstring accessory bag beside the main bunny. The proportions are intentionally soft and storybook-like, with a larger head, short body, slim arms, rounded feet, and clothing that looks slightly oversized in a charming way.

The pattern is written for flat knitting with seaming, because that structure helps shape the face, ears, clothing edges, and decorative details more closely to the image. Small sections may be worked in the round if you prefer, but the written instructions below follow a flat, easy-to-control method.

Finished Size

• Main bunny: about 12 inches / 30.5 cm tall seated, about 15 inches / 38 cm including hat and ear tips
• Mini bunny: about 5 inches / 12.5 cm tall
• Main accessory bag: about 2.75 inches / 7 cm tall
• Mini shoulder bag: about 1 inch / 2.5 cm tall
• Detached bow: about 1.5 inches / 4 cm wide

Yarn

Choose a smooth DK yarn for the clothing and accessories, and a slightly lighter sport-to-DK yarn for facial shaping if you want the cheeks to sit neatly without bulk. The original look is soft, matte, and refined rather than fluffy.

• Color A: warm cream for hat, dress, collar, ear outer sections, feet trim, and accessories
• Color B: pale blush-beige for head, body, arms, and legs
• Color C: dusty rose for cardigan, shoes, and accessory stripes
• Color D: tiny amount of pale pink for mini bunny nose
• Color E: black embroidery thread for eyes

You will also need a narrow floral ribbon similar to the image. If you want a fully knitted substitute, a narrow stranded or duplicate-stitched tie can be used, but the photographed version clearly reads as floral ribbon, so ribbon is the closest match.

Tools and Notions

• US 2 / 2.75 mm straight needles
• US 1.5 / 2.5 mm needles for finer details if desired
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Row counter
• Polyester toy stuffing
• Thin cardboard or plastic canvas for optional sole support
• Black embroidery floss
• Small amount of pink embroidery floss
• Floral ribbon, about 1/4 inch wide

Gauge

28 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US 2 / 2.75 mm needles.

Gauge matters because the pieces need to remain dense enough to hold stuffing and preserve the sculpted face. A loose fabric will make the nose, chin, and ear bases look less defined.

Abbreviations

• CO = cast on
• BO = bind off
• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side
• inc = increase 1 stitch
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
• ssk = slip, slip, knit
• rep = repeat
• sl = slip
• wyif = with yarn in front
• yo = yarn over
• bobble = into next stitch work k, p, k, p, k; turn, p5; turn, k5; turn, p5; turn, k5; pass 4 stitches over first stitch
• C4F = slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, k2, k2 from cable needle
• C4B = slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle

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Design Notes

The bunny sits with a slightly oversized head and a calm, centered face. The muzzle is formed by shaping and then enhanced with stuffing and embroidery. The ears are slim, softly cupped, and set upright through the hat openings.

The cardigan is short, ending above the lower dress panel. It has gently rounded fronts, cream edging, and small bobbles running along the upper outer sleeve. The dress is the visual focus, with broad cream shaping, a rounded opera collar, and vertical cable panels that echo old-fashioned children’s knitwear.

The mini bunny is styled as a scaled companion, not a simplified random extra. It should visibly match the main bunny through the same hat shape, cardigan color, cream dress tone, and small carried bag.

Main Bunny Body

Front Body and Head

Using Color B, CO 24 stitches.

1. Rows 1-6: Work in stockinette, beginning with a purl row.
2. Row 7: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 26 stitches.
3. Rows 8-11: Continue in stockinette.
4. Row 12: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 28 stitches.
5. Rows 13-18: Continue in stockinette.
6. Row 19: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 30 stitches.
7. Rows 20-28: Continue in stockinette.

This lower section forms the seated torso. Keep the shaping gradual. The body in the image is not wide or barrel-like. It narrows visually under the clothing, so avoid overstuffing later.

1. Row 29: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 32 stitches.
2. Rows 30-36: Stockinette.
3. Row 37: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 34 stitches.
4. Rows 38-46: Stockinette.

The next rows build the head. The cheeks in the image are softly rounded, and the top of the head is smooth with no sharp corners.

1. Row 47: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 36 stitches.
2. Rows 48-56: Stockinette.
3. Row 57: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 38 stitches.
4. Rows 58-68: Stockinette.
5. Row 69: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 36 stitches.
6. Row 70: Purl.
7. Row 71: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 34 stitches.
8. Row 72: Purl.
9. Row 73: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 32 stitches.
10. Row 74: Purl.
11. Row 75: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 30 stitches.
12. Row 76: Purl.
13. Row 77: K2tog across. 15 stitches.
14. Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and draw up tightly.

Back Body and Head

Work exactly as Front Body and Head.

Side Head Gusset

Make 2 using Color B. CO 8 stitches.

1. Rows 1-4: Stockinette.
2. Row 5: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 10 stitches.
3. Rows 6-12: Stockinette.
4. Row 13: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 12 stitches.
5. Rows 14-24: Stockinette.
6. Row 25: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 10 stitches.
7. Rows 26-28: Stockinette.
8. Row 29: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 8 stitches.
9. Rows 30-32: Stockinette.
10. BO.

These gussets help the face look rounded rather than flat. That matters for matching the image, where the muzzle projects slightly and the cheeks are full.

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Main Bunny Legs

Make 2 using Color B. CO 14 stitches.

1. Rows 1-18: Stockinette.
2. Row 19: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 16 stitches.
3. Rows 20-28: Stockinette.
4. Row 29: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 14 stitches.
5. Rows 30-34: Stockinette.
6. BO.

Sew each leg into a tube, stuff lightly at the upper section and more firmly at the lower section. The finished legs should look straight but soft, with slightly fuller lower ends where the shoes will sit.

Main Bunny Feet

Make 2 in Color C. CO 12 stitches.

1. Rows 1-4: K1, p1 rib.
2. Rows 5-16: Stockinette.
3. Row 17: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 14 stitches.
4. Rows 18-22: Stockinette.
5. Row 23: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 12 stitches.
6. Rows 24-26: Stockinette.
7. BO.

Seam into rounded slippers and add a tiny gathered toe. The image shows soft blush knit shoes or socks with a snug top edge and a lightly squared front from stuffing pressure against the table.

Main Bunny Arms

Make 2 using Color B. CO 12 stitches.

1. Rows 1-10: Stockinette.
2. Row 11: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2. 14 stitches.
3. Rows 12-24: Stockinette.
4. Rows 25-28: K1, p1 rib for cuff area that will sit beneath cardigan sleeve edge.
5. BO loosely.

Seam arms, stuff lightly, and keep the wrists softer than the upper arms. The arms in the image hang naturally at the sides and are not thick.

Main Bunny Ears

Each ear uses an outer ear in Color A and an inner ear in the same color for a clean monochrome look, since the image reads as a fully cream hat-ear silhouette. If you prefer a slightly warmer inner tone, you may use Color B, but Color A is visually closest.

Outer Ear

Make 2. CO 8 stitches in Color A.

1. Row 1: Knit.
2. Row 2: Purl.
3. Row 3: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 10 stitches.
4. Row 4: Purl.
5. Row 5: Knit.
6. Row 6: Purl.
7. Row 7: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 12 stitches.
8. Rows 8-20: Stockinette.
9. Row 21: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 10 stitches.
10. Row 22: Purl.
11. Row 23: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 8 stitches.
12. Row 24: Purl.
13. Row 25: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 6 stitches.
14. Row 26: Purl.
15. Row 27: K2tog, k2, ssk. 4 stitches.
16. Row 28: Purl.
17. Row 29: K2tog twice. 2 stitches.
18. Cut yarn and draw through.

Inner Ear

Make 2 exactly the same.

Place inner and outer ear together, seam around, and leave base open. Add a trace of stuffing only at the lower third. Fold the bottom edges inward to form the slight cup visible in the image, then oversew the base. The ears should stand upright without looking stiff or cartoonish.

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Assembly of Main Bunny Base

1. Sew front and back body pieces together at shoulders and sides, leaving neck-head opening manageable for stuffing.
2. Insert the two side head gussets between front and back along the head curve.
3. Stuff body firmly at lower center, more softly at upper torso, and shape head carefully as you go.
4. Close the remaining opening.
5. Sew legs to lower body so the bunny sits forward slightly.
6. Sew feet to leg bottoms.
7. Sew arms level with upper torso, slightly below neck line.
8. Sew ears later after hat placement is checked.

At this stage the bunny should already resemble a calm seated rabbit. Do not attach the face details yet. Facial embroidery is easier after the hat is tested and the neckline is dressed.

Main Hat

The hat is a cloche shape with a smooth dome, a deep rolled brim, a side flower, and open placement for the ears above. It sits low over the forehead and frames the face closely.

Using Color A, CO 72 stitches. Join if working in the round, or work flat and seam later. The instructions below are written as rows so either method is easy to follow.

1. Rows 1-18: Stockinette.
2. Row 19: K6, k2tog across row. 63 stitches.
3. Rows 20-24: Stockinette.
4. Row 25: K5, k2tog across row. 54 stitches.
5. Rows 26-29: Stockinette.
6. Row 30: K4, k2tog across row. 45 stitches.
7. Rows 31-33: Stockinette.
8. Row 34: K3, k2tog across row. 36 stitches.
9. Rows 35-36: Stockinette.
10. Row 37: K2, k2tog across row. 27 stitches.
11. Row 38: Purl.
12. Row 39: K1, k2tog across row. 18 stitches.
13. Row 40: Purl.
14. Row 41: K2tog across. 9 stitches.
15. Thread yarn through and close top.

For the brim, pick up stitches all around lower edge if worked as a separate brim. The image shows a substantial rolled lower band, so the easiest way to match it is to turn up a deep stockinette brim.

1. Pick up 72 stitches around lower edge.
2. Rows 1-16: Stockinette.
3. BO loosely.
4. Turn this section outward and upward to form the rounded brim.

Test fit on the head. Mark ear positions and create tiny reinforced slits or hand-sewn openings if needed. Insert ears through the top edge area so they emerge naturally from the hat crown rather than from the side.

Hat Flower

Using Color A, CO 36 stitches.

1. Rows 1-3: Garter stitch.
2. Row 4: K2tog across. 18 stitches.
3. Row 5: Garter stitch.
4. BO.

Roll into a spiral rosette and stitch to the left side of the brim. Add one or two tiny knitted loops beneath it if you want the layered flower seen in the image.

Main Dress

The dress is cream, softly flared, and textured with vertical raised cable columns. It has a center opening appearance created by the floral neck tie, although the front dress panel itself stays closed. The dress begins low enough that the cardigan sits above its widest lower flare.

Dress Front

Using Color A, CO 54 stitches.

Set-up row, RS: K3, p2, C4F, p2, k6, p2, C4B, p2, k10, p2, C4F, p2, k6, p2, C4B, p2, k3.

Maintain 3 garter stitches at each side edge for neat borders. The central texture should create four prominent raised columns, similar to the image. Use the following 12-row repeat:

1. Row 1 RS: K3, p2, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p2, k10, p2, k4, p2, k6, p2, k4, p2, k3
2. Row 2 WS: K3, k2, p4, k2, p6, k2, p4, k2, p10, k2, p4, k2, p6, k2, p4, k2, k3
3. Row 3: same as Row 1
4. Row 4: same as Row 2
5. Row 5: K3, p2, C4F, p2, k6, p2, C4B, p2, k10, p2, C4F, p2, k6, p2, C4B, p2, k3
6. Row 6: same as Row 2
7. Row 7: same as Row 1
8. Row 8: same as Row 2
9. Row 9: same as Row 1
10. Row 10: same as Row 2
11. Row 11: K3, p2, C4B, p2, k6, p2, C4F, p2, k10, p2, C4B, p2, k6, p2, C4F, p2, k3
12. Row 12: same as Row 2

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Work the 12-row repeat 4 times, or until piece measures about 5 inches / 12.5 cm. Then shape the upper section:

1. Next RS row: K3, k2tog, work in pattern to last 5 stitches, ssk, k3. 52 stitches.
2. Work 5 rows even.
3. Repeat decrease row once more. 50 stitches.
4. Work 5 rows even.
5. Next RS row: K3, k2tog, work in pattern to last 5 stitches, ssk, k3. 48 stitches.
6. Work 7 rows even.

Bind off center 12 stitches for neckline. Work each shoulder separately.

1. Decrease 1 stitch at neck edge on next 3 RS rows.
2. Work until armhole depth is about 1.75 inches / 4.5 cm.
3. BO remaining shoulder stitches.

Dress Back

Using Color A, CO 54 stitches and work in stockinette with 3 garter stitches at each side edge for 48 rows.

Shape sides the same way as front, decreasing 1 stitch at each side every 6th row 3 times to 48 stitches. Work until same length as front before neckline shaping.

For back neck, BO center 16 stitches. Work each side separately, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge twice. Work to match front shoulders and BO.

Dress Collar

The collar is rounded, broad, and soft, sitting flat over the cardigan and dress neckline. It resembles an opera collar but in a sweet toy scale.

Using Color A, pick up 44 stitches evenly around neckline.

1. Row 1 WS: Purl.
2. Row 2 RS: Knit.
3. Row 3: Purl.
4. Row 4: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2.
5. Row 5: Purl.
6. Row 6: Knit.
7. Row 7: Purl.
8. Row 8: K2, inc, knit to last 2 stitches, inc, k2.
9. Rows 9-12: Continue in stockinette.
10. BO loosely.

Steam lightly and curve ends downward so the collar sits exactly as in the image, with rounded points that frame the ribbon tie.

Main Cardigan

The cardigan is dusty rose, short, and softly cropped. The fronts fall open beneath the collar and are tied visually by the floral ribbon at the neck. The sleeves are slim and decorated with tiny bobbles running along the upper outer line.

Back

Using Color C, CO 34 stitches.

1. Rows 1-6: Garter stitch.
2. Rows 7-28: Stockinette.
3. Rows 29-34: Shape armholes by BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows, then decrease 1 stitch each side on next 2 RS rows. 26 stitches.
4. Rows 35-44: Stockinette.
5. BO center 10 stitches for neck.
6. Work each side separately for 2 rows, then BO shoulders.

Left Front

Using Color C, CO 18 stitches.

1. Rows 1-6: Garter stitch.
2. Rows 7-24: Stockinette, keeping first 3 stitches in garter for front edging.
3. Row 25 RS: Work to last 5 stitches, k2tog, k3. 17 stitches.
4. Work 3 rows even.
5. Repeat neck shaping every 4th row 4 times total. 13 stitches.
6. At same time, shape armhole at side edge to match back.
7. Work to shoulder height and BO shoulder stitches.

Right Front

Work to mirror Left Front.

Sleeves

Make 2 using Color C. CO 16 stitches.

1. Rows 1-5: Garter stitch.
2. Row 6 RS: K4, bobble, knit to end.
3. Rows 7-9: Stockinette.
4. Row 10 RS: K4, bobble, knit to end.
5. Continue in stockinette, placing a bobble every 4th RS row in the same upper-sleeve line, until 5 bobbles total are made.
6. Increase 1 stitch each side every 6th row 4 times. 24 stitches.
7. Work until sleeve length is about 4 inches / 10 cm.
8. BO 2 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows.
9. Decrease 1 stitch each side on next 4 RS rows.
10. BO remaining stitches.

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Cardigan Edging

Using Color A, work a narrow applied garter edging or pick up and knit around fronts and neck for 3 rows garter. This cream outline is essential to the photographed look and helps separate the cardigan from the collar and dress.

Main Neck Tie

Cut a piece of floral ribbon long enough to tie a soft bow with tails reaching the upper dress front. The image shows long floral ends cascading down the center. Stitch the ribbon invisibly beneath the collar so it always sits neatly.

If you need a knitted stand-in, make an i-cord in mixed rose and cream tones, flatten lightly, and duplicate stitch tiny floral dots. Ribbon remains the closest visual match.

Main Drawstring Accessory Bag

This small item sits beside the bunny on the left and looks like a bottle-shaped drawstring knit bag or covered keepsake pouch. It has a cream upper body, a dusty rose lower band, and a tied cord.

Using Color C, CO 16 stitches.

1. Rows 1-6: Stockinette.
2. Change to Color A.
3. Rows 7-18: Stockinette.
4. Row 19: K2, yo, k2tog across row to create eyelets.
5. Rows 20-24: Stockinette.
6. Row 25: K2tog across. 8 stitches.
7. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull closed.

Sew side seam, close base, stuff very lightly or leave hollow, and thread a twisted rose cord through eyelets. Knot the ends and allow one tail to hang naturally.

Mini Bunny

The mini bunny mirrors the main bunny and should look like a companion doll rather than an unrelated animal. Keep the same cream, blush-beige, and dusty rose palette.

Body and Head

Using Color B, CO 14 stitches for front and back pieces. Work as follows for each piece:

1. Rows 1-8: Stockinette.
2. Row 9: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 16 stitches.
3. Rows 10-16: Stockinette.
4. Row 17: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 18 stitches.
5. Rows 18-24: Stockinette.
6. Row 25: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 16 stitches.
7. Row 26: Purl.
8. Row 27: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 14 stitches.
9. Row 28: Purl.
10. Row 29: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 12 stitches.
11. Row 30: Purl.
12. Row 31: K2tog across. 6 stitches.
13. Thread yarn through and close.

Mini Ears

Make 4 in Color A, 4 stitches wide, increasing to 6 stitches, working 10 rows straight, then decreasing back to 2 stitches. Seam in pairs and lightly shape.

Mini Arms and Legs

• Arms: make 2, CO 6 stitches in Color B, work 10 rows stockinette, BO
• Legs: make 2, CO 7 stitches in Color B, work 12 rows stockinette, BO
• Mini feet: a tiny Color A or Color C toe cap may be added with simple embroidery or sewn slipper shapes

Seam, stuff, and assemble. Keep the mini bunny less firmly stuffed than the main bunny so it looks extra delicate.

Mini Dress

Using Color A, CO 22 stitches.

1. Rows 1-6: Garter stitch.
2. Rows 7-18: Stockinette.
3. Row 19: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 20 stitches.
4. Rows 20-24: Stockinette.
5. BO center 6 stitches for neck and complete tiny shoulders separately.

Add a very small eyelet detail or two near the hem if desired, echoing the faint lower dress decoration visible on the small bunny.

Mini Cardigan

Using Color C, work a tiny open-front cardigan with cream edging.

• Back: CO 12 stitches, work 12 rows stockinette after 3 garter rows, shape armholes slightly, BO
• Fronts: CO 7 stitches each, work to match back with front edge in garter and tiny neckline slope
• Sleeves: CO 7 stitches, work 10 rows stockinette, BO

Join pieces and add a cream garter edging around the fronts and neck.

Mini Hat

Using Color A, CO 28 stitches and work a scaled cloche just as for the main hat: straight stockinette for the dome, then gradual crown decreases. Add a turned brim and tiny ear openings. A tiny side flower or folded trim detail may be added on one side.

Mini Shoulder Bag

The mini bunny carries a small rose bag with a pale circular accent. This can be created as a tiny bulb-shaped pouch.

Using Color C, CO 8 stitches.

1. Rows 1-6: Stockinette.
2. Row 7: K1, inc, knit to last 1 stitch, inc, k1. 10 stitches.
3. Rows 8-10: Stockinette.
4. Row 11: K2tog, knit to last 2 stitches, ssk. 8 stitches.
5. Rows 12-13: Stockinette.
6. Thread yarn through live stitches and close.

Sew seam, stuff lightly, embroider a small pale circle on the front, and attach a thin strap. Sew it into the mini bunny’s hand or shoulder area.

Detached Knit Bow

The small bow on the table is cream with a dusty rose center. It makes a sweet optional accessory.

Using Color A, CO 12 stitches.

1. Rows 1-8: Garter stitch.
2. BO.

Wrap the center tightly with Color C several times and secure at back. Slightly pinch the bow ends so they resemble the image.

Facial Placement Guide

The face is one of the most important parts of this design. The eyes are tiny, dark, oval dots placed fairly wide apart. The nose is stitched in a soft inverted triangle or narrow “Y” shape, and the mouth line extends downward to a neat split.

• Eyes: place about 8-9 stitches apart on the main bunny, centered horizontally, slightly below the midpoint of the head
• Nose top: about 4 rows below eye line
• Nose width: narrow, only about 3-4 stitches across
• Mouth: straight down from nose center, then split subtly into two short angled lines
• Mini bunny nose: use pale pink embroidery for the tiny nose tip

To achieve the softly sculpted cheeks seen in the image, use a little extra stuffing at each side of the muzzle before closing the head completely. You may also run a shaping thread from the lower muzzle to the crown and pull lightly.

Dressing Order

1. Complete bunny body and ears.
2. Test hat placement but do not sew permanently yet.
3. Put on dress and sew closed at back if desired.
4. Add cardigan and close under the collar area with a hidden tack stitch.
5. Attach collar so it sits over both dress and cardigan edges.
6. Fix floral ribbon beneath collar.
7. Put on hat and stitch in place.
8. Insert and secure ears through hat openings.
9. Add shoes if you made them separately.
10. Attach accessory bags and style the mini bunny beside the main bunny.

Shaping Tips for a Closer Visual Match

• Head: fuller than body, but not oversized to the point of looking babyish
• Cheeks: gently rounded, especially low on the face
• Muzzle: slightly projected by stuffing from below
• Hat: low on forehead with a smooth dome, not pointed
• Ears: upright, narrow, slightly inward leaning
• Cardigan: cropped and open, stopping above the lower dress fullness
• Dress: wide at hem with clear vertical raised textures
• Feet: aligned forward, close together, visible below hem

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the head seams neatly and shape the face before adding embroidery. Place the eyes first, then stitch the nose and split mouth in very small, controlled passes. Add the collar, ribbon, cardigan, hat, and ears in that order so the face remains centered and unobstructed.

When attaching the mini bunny clothing, keep the details simple but coordinated. Its hat should sit low, its cardigan should remain short, and its tiny bag should hang visibly at one side. Position the detached bow and the larger drawstring bag as styled accessories if you are using this set for display photography.

Care Notes

Store the bunny away from direct sunlight to protect the soft cream and dusty rose colors. Keep the floral ribbon dry and avoid heavy pulling on the accessory straps. If the bunny is meant for display, seat it on a flat surface so the legs and dress keep their shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Face centered and symmetrical
• Hat brim turned evenly
• Ears matched in height and angle
• Collar curved neatly over cardigan
• Ribbon tails centered on dress front
• Dress cables visible and not hidden by cardigan
• Shoes aligned evenly
• Mini bunny coordinated with main bunny
• Main bag, mini bag, and bow securely finished

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean only with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak, twist, or machine wash, especially if the face has sculpting stitches and the hat flower is layered. Pat dry with a towel and reshape while damp.

For long-term preservation, wrap the bunny in acid-free tissue and store it in a breathable box. Avoid plastic containers in humid areas. If displayed openly, dust lightly with a soft makeup brush and check the ribbon and embroidered features occasionally for loosening.