Crochet Tutorial: Blue Cottagecore Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Blue Cottagecore Bunny – Free Crochet Pattern

This elegant bunny doll is designed with a sweet cottagecore look, a wide-brim hat, a layered lace-inspired dress, tiny blue shoes, and charming picnic accessories. It makes a beautiful handmade gift, nursery decor piece, collectible amigurumi doll, or boutique-style crochet item that many handmade toy lovers search for when shopping for artisan bunny dolls.

The finished set has the look of a premium crochet pattern project, with romantic ruffles, soft blue-and-white contrast, and delicate styling details that feel perfect for spring displays, Easter decor, heirloom toys, and handmade amigurumi gift ideas. It is also a lovely choice for makers who enjoy fashion doll crochet, rabbit plush patterns, and cottagecore decor inspiration.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full crochet scene shown in the image: the bunny doll, dress, hat, handbag, crossbody purse, shoes, tiny teapot with cups, berry basket, and little mouse with hat and book.

The instructions are written in US English and are organized step by step so newer crocheters can follow them more comfortably. The shaping is intentionally detailed so the finished proportions stay close to the visual balance shown in the photo.

The bunny has a large round head, narrow neck, slender body, short arms, sturdy little legs, long floppy ears, and a layered dress that widens dramatically from the waist. The hat sits low and wide over the head and ears.

Materials

  • Main yarn: light beige or warm cream for bunny body
  • Dress white: soft white cotton or cotton blend
  • Dress blue: dusty sky blue cotton or cotton blend
  • Accessory pink: light blush pink
  • Accessory tan: light brown or tea brown
  • Accessory green: soft grass green
  • Berry red: strawberry red
  • Berry leaf green: medium green
  • Hook for doll: 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm
  • Hook for tiny accessories: 1.5 mm to 2.0 mm
  • Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
  • Safety eyes or embroidered eyes: about 6 mm for bunny, 3 mm for mouse
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers
  • Thin ribbon: pale blue
  • Optional floral beads or French knots for flower centers

Finished Size

  • Bunny doll: approximately 24 to 28 cm tall without hat, depending on yarn and tension
  • Hat diameter: wide enough to extend beyond shoulders visually
  • Mouse: approximately 7 to 9 cm tall seated or standing
  • Mini accessories: scaled to fit the scene and doll size shown

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
  • FLO = front loop only
  • BLO = back loop only
  • st = stitch
  • sts = stitches
  • rep = repeat

Gauge and Construction Notes

This is an amigurumi-style project, so work with a tight tension to avoid holes. The body parts are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Mark the first stitch of every round.

The dress, hat, bags, and tea accessories are separate pieces. The visual success of this design depends on careful layering, exact placement, and balanced stuffing rather than very firm stuffing everywhere.

Keep the head fully rounded, the torso narrow, and the skirt wide. The ears should be softly stuffed only at the base or left unstuffed so they drape naturally downward like the image.

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Bunny Head

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (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 12-22: sc around. (66)
  13. Rnd 23: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
  14. Rnd 24: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
  15. Rnd 25: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)
  16. Rnd 26: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)

Insert eyes between Rnds 15 and 16 with about 10 stitches between them, adjusting slightly for your yarn. Embroider the nose centered between the eyes, slightly lower, in a small vertical triangle shape using pink thread.

Add soft blush under the eyes after assembly. Stuff the head firmly but keep the lower front smooth so the face remains rounded and cute rather than overstuffed.

  1. Rnd 27: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
  2. Rnd 28: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
  3. Rnd 29: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)

Do not close yet if you prefer an open neck join. Leave a long tail for sewing, or continue with the neck if using a one-piece method. For the proportions in the image, sewing the head onto a separate neck and torso gives better angle control.

Bunny Ears Make 2

The ears are long, soft, and narrow at the top, widening slightly through the middle and tapering softly at the base. They hang downward from beneath the hat brim.

  1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2. (6)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (6)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2. (8)
  5. Rnd 5-6: sc around. (8)
  6. Rnd 7: (3 sc, inc) x 2. (10)
  7. Rnd 8-10: sc around. (10)
  8. Rnd 11: (4 sc, inc) x 2. (12)
  9. Rnd 12-18: sc around. (12)
  10. Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) x 2. (10)
  11. Rnd 20-22: sc around. (10)
  12. Rnd 23: (3 sc, dec) x 2. (8)
  13. Rnd 24-26: sc around. (8)

Flatten the opening and close with 4 sc through both sides, or leave open for sewing. Do not stuff, or add only a tiny amount near the base. Lightly pinch the lower ear and stitch it folded so it curves naturally downward.

Bunny Body

The body is slim and understated because most of the visual volume comes from the dress. The chest is modest, waist is narrow, and hips are slightly shaped to support the skirt.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (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: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
  7. Rnd 9-11: sc around. (30)
  8. Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)
  9. Rnd 13-15: sc around. (24)
  10. Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6. (18)
  11. Rnd 17-20: sc around. (18)
  12. Rnd 21: BLO sc around. (18)
  13. Rnd 22-24: sc around. (18)

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Stuff the lower body more firmly than the upper torso so the doll can sit securely under the skirt. Keep the chest soft and smooth.

Neck

  1. Rnd 1-5: sc around on 18 sts. (18)
  2. Rnd 6: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
  3. Rnd 7-9: sc around. (12)

Finish off with a long tail for sewing to the head. Insert a small neck support if desired, such as a rolled fabric strip or firmly packed stuffing, so the large head sits upright beneath the hat.

Legs Make 2

The legs are short and slim, with tiny feet that fit into the blue Mary Jane style shoes. Start with shoe-color blue if you want attached feet, or body color if you prefer separate shoes. The image looks cleaner with separate shoes, so the legs are worked in body color.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
  3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 5: (4 sc, dec) x 2. (10)
  5. Rnd 6-13: sc around. (10)

Stuff lightly. Flatten the top and close with 5 sc through both sides. Leave a long tail. Sew the legs to the bottom front area of the body so they angle slightly downward and forward. In the image, the feet are close together and visible beneath the hem.

Arms Make 2

The arms are softly stuffed at the top only. They are slender and short, resting beside the bodice and disappearing partly behind the sleeves and accessories.

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (9)
  4. Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x 3. (6)
  5. Rnd 6-13: sc around. (6)

Stuff only the upper half lightly. Flatten the opening and close with 3 sc through both sides. Leave a long tail. Sew arms to the body just below the neck, angled slightly downward.

Simple Neck Collar

With white or pale blue:

  1. Ch 18, join carefully into a ring.
  2. Rnd 1: sc around. (18)
  3. Rnd 2: (sc, 3 hdc in next st) around to create a tiny frill.

Sew around the neck seam. Add a thin pale blue ribbon or embroidered line to mimic the delicate choker seen in the image.

Dress Overview

The dress is made in separate visible sections so the finished silhouette looks close to the photo: fitted white blouse top, blue corset-style waist panel, layered blue-and-white skirt, puffed sleeve details, and floral trim.

You may either sew the blouse onto the body and then add the skirt separately, or make the dress as connected parts. For the crispest result, this pattern uses separate components.

Blouse Top

With white yarn, work from top down in joined rounds. This creates a neat shoulder shape under the dress bodice and hat.

  1. Ch 24, join into a ring carefully.
  2. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in each st around. (24)
  3. Rnd 2: ch 1, (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
  4. Rnd 3: ch 1, sc around. (30)
  5. Rnd 4: ch 1, (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
  6. Rnd 5: ch 1, sc around. (36)
  7. Rnd 6: ch 1, BLO sc around. (36)
  8. Rnd 7-9: ch 1, sc around. (36)

Try the top on the body. It should sit snugly on the upper torso without bulk. Finish off.

Puffed Sleeve Frills Make 2

Join white yarn around each arm opening edge on the blouse.

  1. Rnd 1: (sc, inc) evenly around each sleeve opening.
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, sc) around to form gentle puff and frill.
  3. Rnd 3: in blue yarn, add tiny decorative edging with sl st, ch 1 repeats or a very light crab stitch edge.

This creates the soft white puff sleeves with blue accents shown in the image.

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Corset Waist Panel

With blue yarn, make a fitted rectangle and lace it at the front.

  1. Row 1: ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (16)
  2. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (16)

Fasten off leaving sewing tails. Wrap around the waist over the blouse. Sew at back. Embroider front corset lacing with pale blue yarn in crossed X shapes. Add two tiny cream decorative bobbles or knots near the lower waist as in the image.

Base Underskirt

Join white yarn into the BLO round left at Body Rnd 21 or sew separately around the waist base. This layer gives fullness beneath the visible ruffles.

  1. Rnd 1: in FLO of body waist round, (2 sc in each st around). (36)
  2. Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (42)
  4. Rnd 4: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  5. Rnd 5: sc around. (48)
  6. Rnd 6: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  7. Rnd 7: sc around. (54)
  8. Rnd 8: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  9. Rnd 9: sc around. (60)

Do not make this underskirt too long. It only supports the outer decorative tiers and should remain mostly hidden.

White Lace Tier

Attach white yarn to the lower part of the underskirt or make separately and sew on.

  1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around on 60 sts. (60)
  2. Rnd 2: (2 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) around.
  3. Rnd 3: in each ch-1 space work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc).

This creates the scalloped lace look. Light blocking helps this tier spread gently outward.

Blue Middle Tier

This tier sits above the white one and is highly visible in the image. It should flare well and carry tiny cream flower details.

  1. Rnd 1: with blue yarn, join around a higher skirt line, 54 sc evenly around. (54)
  2. Rnd 2: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (60)
  4. Rnd 4: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
  5. Rnd 5: (dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around. (88)
  6. Rnd 6: scallop round: (skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st) around.

Embroider or sew 6 to 8 tiny cream flowers evenly across this tier. Each flower can be made with a small ring and five petals, or with French knots and detached chain stitches.

Upper White Tier

This ruffle peeks between the blue layers and gives the dress its stacked romantic shape.

  1. Rnd 1: with white yarn, join above the blue middle tier, 48 sc evenly around. (48)
  2. Rnd 2: (3 sc, inc) around. (60)
  3. Rnd 3: sc around. (60)
  4. Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st) around.
  5. Rnd 5: in each ch-1 space work (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc).

Top Blue Overskirt

This is the shortest visible skirt tier and sits directly below the corset waist. It has the prettiest scalloped edge in the front view.

  1. Rnd 1: with blue yarn, join at waist, 42 sc evenly around. (42)
  2. Rnd 2: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
  3. Rnd 3: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  4. Rnd 4: dc around. (54)
  5. Rnd 5: scallop edge: (skip 2 sts, 6 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st) around.

Add a few tiny cream flowers across the lower front edge to match the photo. Keep them small so the dress remains refined and not overcrowded.

Front Bow and Bodice Detailing

Make a small pale blue bow:

  1. Ch 8.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7)
  3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (7)

Wrap the center with yarn and sew to the top center of the corset. Embroider a short dotted blue line near the blouse neckline and small trim lines to imitate the delicate decorative stitching visible in the image.

Shoes Make 2

These tiny blue-and-white shoes resemble simple Mary Jane flats. Make them firm enough to hold shape. They can be stitched directly to the feet or made removable if your tension allows.

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Sole

  1. With blue yarn, ch 5.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 2, 2 sc in last ch. (10)
  3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 2, inc x 3, sc 2, inc x 2. (16)

Shoe Body

  1. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (16)
  2. Rnd 4: sc around. (16)
  3. Rnd 5: sc 5, dec x 3, sc 5. (13)
  4. Rnd 6: switch to white, sc around. (13)

For the strap, ch 5 and sew from one side to the other. Add a tiny blue or white stitch dot as a button effect. Make the second shoe the same.

Wide-Brim Hat

The hat is one of the key visual features. It needs a softly domed crown and a broad, elegant brim that curves downward slightly. Use white yarn and keep the stitches even and neat.

Hat Crown Top

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (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 9-15: sc around. (48)

Hat Brim

  1. Rnd 16: BLO (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
  2. Rnd 17: sc around. (54)
  3. Rnd 18: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
  4. Rnd 19: sc around. (60)
  5. Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
  6. Rnd 21: sc around. (66)
  7. Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
  8. Rnd 23: sc around. (72)
  9. Rnd 24: (11 sc, inc) x 6. (78)
  10. Rnd 25: sc around. (78)

Lightly steam or shape the brim so the front dips gently while still staying broad and graceful. Do not over-stiffen unless you want a more structured boutique finish.

Hat Flowers and Ribbon

Make one blue flower, one pale green leaf cluster, and one white flower, then attach them to the right side of the hat as shown. Add pale blue ribbon strands trailing downward.

Blue Flower

  1. With blue yarn, 5 sc in MR.
  2. Petals: for each petal work (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each stitch around.

White Flower

  1. Repeat the same as blue flower in white yarn.

Leaves

  1. Ch 6.
  2. Work along chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st in same base.

Make 2 or 3 leaves in pale green. Sew flowers and leaves to the hat band area. Add narrow blue ribbon loops and tails underneath.

Handbag

This small blue handbag is held in the bunny’s right hand and has a rounded body with a white flap edge and tiny flower accents.

  1. With blue yarn, ch 7.
  2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 4, 2 sc in last ch. (14)
  3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
  4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (20)
  5. Rnd 4-7: sc around. (20)

For flap, with white yarn join on one side and work:

  1. Row 1: sc 10. (10)
  2. Row 2: dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
  3. Row 3: sc across. (8)
  4. Row 4: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
  5. Row 5: sc across. (6)

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Make a handle with ch 18 and sl st back along chain, then sew each end to the bag sides. Add tiny cream flower motifs or embroidered dots to match the photo.

Crossbody Purse

This accessory sits on the table. It is smaller and flatter than the handbag.

  1. With blue yarn, ch 6.
  2. Rnd 1: sc around oval to 12 sts total. (12)
  3. Rnd 2: inc evenly to 16 sts. (16)
  4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (16)
  5. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (16)

Make a white flap over half the stitches:

  1. Row 1: sc 8. (8)
  2. Row 2: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
  3. Row 3: sc across. (6)

For strap, ch 28 or desired length and sl st back along chain. Sew to both sides.

Mini Teapot

Use tan or light tea-pink yarn. This accessory is small, so use a finer hook for neat shaping.

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

Stuff lightly. Close and embroider or crochet a tiny lid knob. Add a spout by chaining 4, then working back with sl st and sc. Add a curved handle made from ch 6 and sew both ends on.

Mini Teacups Make 2

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (12)
  4. Rnd 4: sc around. (12)

Finish off. Add a tiny side handle with ch 3 and sew. Make saucers by working 8 sc in MR in matching or coordinating yarn.

Berry Basket

The berry basket in the image is tan with a rounded handle and filled with red berries and small green tops.

  1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (18)

For handle, ch 16 and sl st back, then sew to opposite sides. Make tiny strawberries by working 3 or 4 sc in MR with red yarn, adding a green knot or tiny stitched leaves at the top.

Little Mouse

The mouse is a sweet companion piece with a beige body, pink ears, green shirt, tan hat, and an open book. It should be much smaller than the bunny and slightly whimsical.

Mouse Head

  1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (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: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Insert tiny eyes between Rnds 6 and 7. Add a pink nose and very fine whisker stitches if desired. Stuff and close.

Mouse Ears Make 2

  1. With pink yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)

Flatten and sew to the head sides. Use beige yarn for a narrow outer edge if desired.

Mouse Body

  1. With beige yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
  3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 6: switch to green, sc around. (18)
  6. Rnd 7-8: sc around. (18)
  7. Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)

Stuff lightly and close. Add tiny beige arms and legs as simple tubes of 5 or 6 sc rounds. Make a thin tail by chaining 12 to 16 and slip stitching back.

Mouse Hat

  1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (9)
  4. Rnd 5: BLO inc around. (18)
  5. Rnd 6: sl st around.

Mouse Book

With dusty pink or mauve yarn:

  1. Ch 9.
  2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
  3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)

Fold like an open book and stitch the center lightly. Add a few white or cream embroidered page lines.

Flower Appliqués

Make several tiny cream flowers for the dress and bags.

  1. With cream yarn, 5 sc in MR.
  2. Into each stitch work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st.

These tiny flowers should be used sparingly but placed intentionally on the blue skirt layers and handbag for the same decorative rhythm seen in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  • Sew the head to the neck so the face tilts only very slightly forward.
  • Sew ears high on the head, then let them fall beneath the hat brim.
  • Attach arms just below the neckline and legs close together under the skirt.
  • Dress the bunny in blouse, corset, layered skirt, collar, and shoes.
  • Place the hat low on the forehead and secure discreetly.
  • Embroider brows as soft curved lines and add faint blush on cheeks.
  • Sew the handbag to the hand if you want a permanent display pose.

Care Notes

  • Handle the hat brim and layered skirt gently to keep the shape neat.
  • Display away from direct sunlight to protect the soft blue color.
  • Small accessories are decorative and not ideal for very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head is round and centered
  • Ears hang evenly
  • Dress tiers are layered from shortest to longest in the correct order
  • Hat flowers are grouped on one side
  • Shoes match and sit straight
  • Handbag, purse, teapot, cups, basket, berries, mouse, hat, and book are all completed
  • Cheeks, nose, brows, and front bow are attached

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

  • Dust gently with a soft dry brush.
  • Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap if needed.
  • Do not soak if your doll includes blush, ribbon, or shaped accessories.
  • Dry flat and reshape the hat brim, skirt scallops, and bags while damp.
  • Store in a breathable box with tissue support under the hat and skirt for long-term preservation.

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