Knitting Tutorial: Purple Victorian Rose Bunny – Free Knitting Pattern

Knitting Tutorial: Purple Victorian Rose Bunny – Free Knitting Pattern

This elegant knitted bunny is designed as a collectible-style soft toy with a dramatic Victorian silhouette, a full rose-covered gown, puffed sleeves, a wide-brim hat, matching handbag, tiny shoes, and small storybook accessories. It is perfect for anyone searching for a handmade bunny doll, heirloom nursery decor, knitted toy pattern, artisan stuffed rabbit, or giftable knitted animal project. The finished set has a refined boutique look while still being approachable for patient knitters who enjoy shaping, embroidery, and decorative finishing. The result is richly detailed, display-worthy, and wonderfully charming.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern creates the full display shown in the image:

  • A cream bunny with a long face, slim muzzle, drooping ears, and narrow embroidered features.
  • A lavender and black Victorian dress with a very wide skirt, black floral embroidery, and raised knitted roses.
  • Large puff sleeves with black lace-like upper sections.
  • A purple hat with black brim edging and clustered flowers.
  • A matching purple handbag.
  • One pair of purple Mary Jane style shoes.
  • A folded purple capelet or shawl accessory.
  • A tiny potted violet arrangement.
  • A small fox companion wearing a sweater and holding an open book.

The bunny is worked mostly in the round. The clothing and accessories are a mix of knitting in the round, flat knitting, embroidery, and hand finishing. Read the full pattern before starting so the shaping sequence stays organized.

Finished Size

  • Main bunny: about 13 inches tall seated inside the dress, about 16 inches tall to top of hat.
  • Dress diameter: about 10 to 11 inches across at hem.
  • Fox: about 4 1/2 inches tall seated.
  • Hat: fits bunny head snugly with slightly angled brim.
  • Handbag: about 2 inches wide.
  • Shoes: each about 1 3/4 inches long.

Materials

  • Sport weight yarn in cream for bunny body.
  • Sport weight yarn in medium lavender for dress, hat, shoes, bag, and capelet.
  • Sport weight yarn in deep purple for flowers and accents.
  • Sport weight yarn in black for lace edging, bodice overlay, floral embroidery, and roses.
  • Small amount of soft pink-lilac for roses.
  • Small amount of orange rust, cream, brown, and sage green for fox set.
  • 2.5 mm needles for most pieces.
  • 2.25 mm needles for neat accessories and flowers.
  • Set of double-pointed needles or magic loop.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Black embroidery thread or black yarn split fine for eyes and nose detailing.
  • Toy stuffing.
  • Small piece of firm felt or plastic canvas for shoe soles and bag base if desired.
  • Optional floral wire for hat support, used only if this is a display piece and not for children.

Gauge

32 stitches and 42 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 2.5 mm needles.

Exact gauge matters most for proportion. The bunny should feel firm, not loose. If stuffing shows through, go down a needle size.

Abbreviations

  • CO = cast on
  • BO = bind off
  • k = knit
  • p = purl
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • rnd = round
  • RS = right side
  • WS = wrong side
  • m1L = make 1 left
  • m1R = make 1 right
  • kfb = knit into front and back of stitch
  • ssk = slip, slip, knit
  • k2tog = knit 2 together
  • p2tog = purl 2 together
  • yo = yarn over
  • sl = slip
  • rep = repeat
  • ssk and k2tog are used in mirrored shaping

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Notes Before You Start

The body underneath the dress is slim because the gown provides the dramatic volume. Do not overstuff the hips. The face is narrow and calm, and the ears fall close to the head. The sleeves are full and rounded, but the cuffs remain small.

The black surface decoration on the skirt is best worked using duplicate stitch, stem stitch, and tiny detached chain leaves after knitting is complete. The raised roses are separate knitted spirals stitched onto the dress.

Main Bunny Body

Legs Make 2

Using cream and 2.5 mm needles, CO 8 sts. Divide evenly and join to work in the round.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: kfb in each st. 16 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: Knit.
  4. Rnd 4: k1, m1R, knit to last 1 st, m1L, k1. 18 sts.
  5. Rnds 5-10: Knit.
  6. Rnd 11: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 16 sts.
  7. Rnd 12: Knit.
  8. Rnd 13: Repeat rnd 11. 14 sts.
  9. Rnds 14-24: Knit.

Stuff foot firmly and lower leg lightly. Flatten opening and place stitches on hold. Make second leg the same.

Body

Join legs onto one set of needles.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit across first leg, CO 4 sts, knit across second leg, CO 4 sts. 36 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: Knit, placing marker at center front.
  3. Rnd 3: k to 1 st before gap, m1R, k1, across gap sts, k1, m1L; repeat at second gap. 40 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: Knit.
  5. Rnd 5: k to 1 st before each gap, m1R, k1, across gap, k1, m1L at both joins. 44 sts.
  6. Rnds 6-14: Knit.
  7. Rnd 15: k6, k2tog, k18, ssk, k6, k2tog, k10. 41 sts.
  8. Rnd 16: Knit.
  9. Rnd 17: k5, k2tog, k17, ssk, k5, k2tog, k9. 38 sts.
  10. Rnds 18-24: Knit.

Begin torso taper.

  1. Rnd 25: k2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 36 sts.
  2. Rnd 26: Knit.
  3. Rnd 27: Repeat rnd 25. 34 sts.
  4. Rnd 28: Knit.
  5. Rnd 29: Repeat rnd 25. 32 sts.
  6. Rnds 30-38: Knit.

Stuff body firmly, but keep upper chest smooth and not too round.

Neck

  1. Rnd 39: k2tog around. 16 sts.
  2. Rnds 40-46: Knit.

The neck should look narrow and elegant. Add a little more stuffing now.

Head

  1. Rnd 47: kfb in each st. 32 sts.
  2. Rnd 48: Knit.
  3. Rnd 49: k1, m1R around. 48 sts.
  4. Rnd 50: Knit.
  5. Rnd 51: k3, m1R around. 60 sts.
  6. Rnds 52-68: Knit.

Shape the muzzle very gently so the face stays oval rather than round.

  1. Rnd 69: k18, ssk, k8, k2tog, k30. 58 sts.
  2. Rnd 70: Knit.
  3. Rnd 71: k17, ssk, k8, k2tog, k29. 56 sts.
  4. Rnds 72-78: Knit.

Stuff the head firmly, focusing on cheeks and back of head. Keep front center slightly flatter.

  1. Rnd 79: k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
  2. Rnd 80: Knit.
  3. Rnd 81: k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
  4. Rnd 82: Knit.
  5. Rnd 83: k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
  6. Rnd 84: k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  7. Rnd 85: k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
  8. Rnd 86: k2tog around. 8 sts.

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Cut yarn, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight, and close.

Arms Make 2

Using cream, CO 8 sts and join.

  1. Rnd 1: Knit.
  2. Rnd 2: kfb in each st. 16 sts.
  3. Rnds 3-6: Knit.
  4. Rnd 7: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  5. Rnds 8-18: Knit.

Switch to upper sleeve shaping later only if making integrated sleeves. For the bunny arm itself, continue slender.

  1. Rnd 19: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  2. Rnds 20-26: Knit.

Stuff hand and lower arm lightly. Flatten top and seam closed when attaching.

Ears Make 2

Using cream, CO 10 sts flat.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2: Purl.
  3. Row 3: k1, m1R, knit to last 1 st, m1L, k1. 12 sts.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: k1, m1R, knit to last 1 st, m1L, k1. 14 sts.
  6. Rows 6-18: Work in stockinette.
  7. Row 19: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  8. Row 20: Purl.
  9. Row 21: Repeat row 19. 10 sts.
  10. Row 22: Purl.
  11. Row 23: Repeat row 19. 8 sts.
  12. Row 24: Purl.
  13. Row 25: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  14. Row 26: Purl.
  15. Row 27: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
  16. Row 28: Purl.
  17. Row 29: k2tog twice. 2 sts.
  18. Row 30: P2tog. 1 st.

Fasten off. Make a second ear. Fold a very slight vertical line down the center with steam or a few tiny stitches so the ears hang softly.

Face Shaping and Embroidery Placement

Before dressing the bunny, shape the face. Use a long strand of matching cream yarn to pull a tiny indentation from eye point to eye point across the front. The eyes in the image are small, vertical, and widely spaced rather than round and large.

  • Place eyes about 10 rounds down from top of head.
  • Space them about 11 stitches apart.
  • Work each eye as a tiny vertical satin stitch or a small black seed bead if this is not for a child.
  • Embroider a narrow Y-shaped nose and mouth in dark taupe or black.
  • The nose line should be delicate and centered, not oversized.

Underskirt Base

The wide gown needs a base so it sits like the picture. This underlayer is simple and mostly hidden.

Using lavender, CO 180 sts loosely. Join carefully without twisting.

  1. Rnd 1: Purl.
  2. Rnd 2: Knit.
  3. Rnd 3: *k8, k2tog. Rep from * around. 162 sts.
  4. Rnd 4: Knit.
  5. Rnd 5: *k7, k2tog. Rep around. 144 sts.
  6. Rnds 6-12: Knit.
  7. Rnd 13: *k6, k2tog. Rep around. 126 sts.
  8. Rnds 14-18: Knit.
  9. Rnd 19: *k5, k2tog. Rep around. 108 sts.
  10. Rnds 20-26: Knit.
  11. Rnd 27: *k4, k2tog. Rep around. 90 sts.
  12. Rnds 28-34: Knit.
  13. Rnd 35: *k3, k2tog. Rep around. 72 sts.
  14. Rnds 36-42: Knit.
  15. Rnd 43: *k2, k2tog. Rep around. 54 sts.
  16. Rnds 44-48: Knit.

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BO loosely. This underlayer is slipped onto the bunny and lightly tacked at waist level.

Victorian Dress

Skirt

Using lavender and 2.5 mm needles, CO 216 sts. Join in the round. Place marker for center front.

  1. Rnd 1: Purl.
  2. Rnd 2: Knit.
  3. Rnd 3: Purl.
  4. Rnd 4: Knit.
  5. Rnds 5-16: Knit.

This gives the lower hem body seen in the image. The skirt should stand gently away from the bunny, not collapse flat.

  1. Rnd 17: *k10, k2tog. Rep around. 198 sts.
  2. Rnds 18-26: Knit.
  3. Rnd 27: *k9, k2tog. Rep around. 180 sts.
  4. Rnds 28-36: Knit.
  5. Rnd 37: *k8, k2tog. Rep around. 162 sts.
  6. Rnds 38-46: Knit.
  7. Rnd 47: *k7, k2tog. Rep around. 144 sts.
  8. Rnds 48-54: Knit.
  9. Rnd 55: *k6, k2tog. Rep around. 126 sts.
  10. Rnds 56-62: Knit.
  11. Rnd 63: *k5, k2tog. Rep around. 108 sts.
  12. Rnds 64-70: Knit.
  13. Rnd 71: *k4, k2tog. Rep around. 90 sts.
  14. Rnds 72-76: Knit.

Now divide for front opening impression and waistband drape. The image shows a center front panel with hanging ties and floral decoration. Keep the front clear for that detail.

  1. Rnd 77: Knit 45, place remaining 45 sts on waste yarn.

Work front and back flat separately for 6 rows in stockinette, then rejoin. This adds subtle shaping and helps the dress sit against the torso.

Rejoin all 90 sts in the round.

  1. Rnd 78: Knit.
  2. Rnd 79: *k3, k2tog. Rep around. 72 sts.
  3. Rnd 80: Purl.
  4. Rnd 81: Knit.
  5. Rnd 82: Purl.

BO loosely. Sew skirt to bodice later after embroidery and rose placement.

Bodice

Using lavender, CO 40 sts flat.

  1. Row 1 RS: K2, p36, k2.
  2. Row 2: P2, k36, p2.
  3. Rows 3-8: Repeat rows 1-2.

Shape waist and armholes.

  1. Row 9 RS: K2, p2tog, p30, p2tog tbl, k2. 38 sts.
  2. Row 10: Work as established.
  3. Row 11: K2, p2tog, p28, p2tog tbl, k2. 36 sts.
  4. Row 12: Work as established.
  5. Row 13: BO 3 sts, work to last 3 sts, BO 3 sts. 30 sts.
  6. Row 14: Work as established.
  7. Row 15: BO 2 sts, work to last 2 sts, BO 2 sts. 26 sts.
  8. Rows 16-22: Work straight.

Shape neckline.

  1. Row 23 RS: Knit 10, BO 6, knit 10.
  2. Row 24: Work one side only, decreasing 1 st at neck edge. 9 sts.
  3. Row 25: Work even.
  4. Row 26: Decrease 1 st at neck edge. 8 sts.
  5. Row 27: Work even.
  6. BO shoulder.

Rejoin yarn and mirror for second side.

For the back, make 2 mirrored pieces of 12 sts each and leave a narrow opening if you want the dress removable. If not, make one full back piece matching front upper width and seam around body.

Black Lace Bodice Overlay

This panel creates the dark center front seen in the image.

Using black and 2.25 mm needles, CO 17 sts.

  1. Row 1 RS: k1, yo, ssk, k11, k2tog, yo, k1.
  2. Row 2: Purl.
  3. Row 3: k1, k2tog, yo, k11, yo, ssk, k1.
  4. Row 4: Purl.

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Repeat rows 1-4 until panel measures from neckline to waist. Sew onto bodice center front. The slight holes and decreases mimic Victorian lace while staying knitted.

Sleeves Make 2

Each sleeve has a black upper lace cap and a lower puff in lavender.

Upper sleeve cap: using black, CO 28 sts flat.

  1. Row 1 RS: k2, *yo, k2tog; rep to last 2 sts, k2.
  2. Row 2: Purl.
  3. Row 3: k2, *ssk, yo; rep to last 2 sts, k2.
  4. Row 4: Purl.

Repeat rows 1-4 three times total. Switch to lavender.

Lower puff:

  1. Next row RS: kfb across all 28 sts. 56 sts.
  2. Next 10 rows: Work stockinette.
  3. Next row RS: *k2tog; rep across. 28 sts.
  4. Next 2 rows: Stockinette.
  5. BO all sts.

Seam sleeve into a tube. Gather top lightly into armhole. Gather lower edge around upper bunny arm. Add a black embroidered cuff line after sewing.

Waist Ties

Using lavender, make two I-cords of 18 sts length each. Sew both at the center waist so they hang down like the front ties in the image.

Skirt Embroidery and Rose Placement

This finishing step is essential for the exact look. Use black yarn split fine or use one strand of embroidery wool. Work stems in stem stitch and leaves in detached chain stitch. Some flowers are duplicate stitched circles under the raised roses.

Arrange the motifs before sewing anything permanently.

  • Concentrate the heaviest embroidery on the lower half of the skirt.
  • Place the largest black rose motif near lower left front.
  • Add climbing stems with alternating leaves at right front.
  • Scatter smaller floral clusters between raised roses.
  • Keep the bodice front dark and dense with black decoration.
  • Leave some lavender visible so the dress does not become visually heavy.

Knitted Spiral Roses

Make 14 to 18 roses in mixed sizes using black, lavender, pale lilac, and deep purple.

Small rose: CO 20 sts.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2: k1, kfb across to last st, k1. 38 sts.
  3. Row 3: Purl.
  4. Row 4: *k1, kfb; rep across. About 57 sts.
  5. BO purlwise loosely.

Roll tightly from cast-on edge and stitch base.

Medium rose: CO 26 sts and work same method.

Large rose: CO 34 sts and work same method.

Attach roses around bodice waist, lower hemline, hat crown, and skirt front. The image shows black and lilac roses layered densely, especially near the lower front edge and waist.

Hat

Crown

Using deep lavender, CO 72 sts and join.

  1. Rnds 1-18: Knit.
  2. Rnd 19: *k10, k2tog. Rep around. 66 sts.
  3. Rnd 20: Knit.
  4. Rnd 21: *k9, k2tog. Rep around. 60 sts.
  5. Rnd 22: Knit.
  6. Rnd 23: *k8, k2tog. Rep around. 54 sts.
  7. Rnds 24-28: Knit.

Stuff lightly with tissue while shaping, or leave unstuffed and mount over a soft support ring.

Brim

  1. Rnd 29: kfb in every 3rd st around. 72 sts.
  2. Rnd 30: Knit.
  3. Rnd 31: kfb in every 4th st around. 90 sts.
  4. Rnds 32-40: Knit.

Add black edging.

Switch to black.

  1. Rnd 41: Purl.
  2. Rnd 42: *k2tog, yo; rep around.
  3. Rnd 43: Knit.
  4. Rnd 44: BO loosely knitwise.

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Sew a line of black trim around crown base if desired. Add clustered roses and tiny buds to one side front of hat. Place mostly black and lilac blooms with one small pale bud accent.

Handbag

Using lavender, CO 18 sts.

  1. Rows 1-12: Work stockinette, slipping first stitch of every row.
  2. Row 13 RS: k5, BO 8, k5.
  3. Row 14: P5, CO 8, p5.
  4. Rows 15-24: Work stockinette.

Fold in half and seam sides. For flap, pick up 12 sts across upper front.

  1. Flap row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Flap row 2: Purl.
  3. Flap row 3: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
  4. Repeat rows 2-3 until 6 sts remain.
  5. Next row: k2tog, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
  6. Next row: Purl.
  7. Next row: k2tog twice. 2 sts.
  8. BO.

Handle: make an I-cord 24 rows long and sew to both sides. Embroider a small floral border on flap and lower front with black and pale green if desired, keeping it delicate.

Mary Jane Shoes Make 2

Using lavender and 2.25 mm needles, CO 22 sts.

  1. Row 1 RS: Knit.
  2. Row 2: Purl.
  3. Rows 3-8: Stockinette.
  4. Row 9 RS: k8, BO 6, k8.
  5. Row 10: P8, CO 6, p8.
  6. Rows 11-14: Stockinette.

Toe shaping:

  1. Row 15 RS: k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
  2. Row 16: Purl.
  3. Repeat rows 15-16 three more times. 14 sts.
  4. Row 23: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  5. Row 24: Purl.
  6. BO.

Seam heel and sole. Add a tiny strap across opening with 5 stitched chains or a short knitted strip.

Folded Capelet Accessory

This is the folded purple piece shown near the fox.

Using lavender, CO 50 sts.

  1. Rows 1-6: Garter stitch.
  2. Rows 7-18: Stockinette.
  3. Row 19 RS: k2, *yo, k2tog; rep to last 2 sts, k2.
  4. Row 20: Purl.
  5. Rows 21-26: Garter stitch.
  6. BO loosely.

Fold into a soft triangle or rectangle for display. Add one black embroidered line near edge to match the image.

Potted Violet

Pot

Using brown, CO 24 sts and join.

  1. Rnds 1-4: Knit.
  2. Rnd 5: Purl.
  3. Rnds 6-8: Knit.
  4. Rnd 9: *k2tog around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly and close. Embroider vertical ridges with a slightly lighter brown if desired.

Leaves and Flowers

Leaves make 4: Using green, CO 3 sts.

  1. Row 1: Knit.
  2. Row 2: kfb, k1, kfb. 5 sts.
  3. Row 3: Knit.
  4. Row 4: k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1. 7 sts.
  5. Row 5: Knit.
  6. Row 6: k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. 5 sts.
  7. Row 7: Knit.
  8. Row 8: ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
  9. Row 9: k3tog. 1 st.

Flowers make 3: Using violet, CO 15 sts.

  1. Row 1: *kfb; rep across. 30 sts.
  2. BO loosely.

Roll into small ruffled blooms and secure. Add a tiny cream French knot style center with embroidery thread if desired.

Fox Companion

Leg-Body Base

Using rust, make two legs.

Each leg: CO 6 sts, join.

  1. Rnd 1: kfb around. 12 sts.
  2. Rnds 2-6: Knit.
  3. Rnd 7: k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Rnds 8-12: Knit.

Make 2. Join with CO 2 sts between. 22 sts.

  1. Rnds 13-20: Knit.
  2. Rnd 21: *k9, k2tog. Rep twice. 20 sts.
  3. Rnds 22-24: Knit.
  4. Rnd 25: *k8, k2tog. Rep twice. 18 sts.
  5. Rnds 26-28: Knit.

Fox Head

  1. Rnd 29: kfb around. 36 sts.
  2. Rnds 30-38: Knit.

Muzzle shaping with cream front patch is worked by duplicate stitch later, or you may switch to cream for the front 10 stitches for rounds 34-38.

  1. Rnd 39: *k4, k2tog. Rep around. 30 sts.
  2. Rnd 40: Knit.
  3. Rnd 41: *k3, k2tog. Rep around. 24 sts.
  4. Rnd 42: Knit.
  5. Rnd 43: *k2, k2tog. Rep around. 18 sts.
  6. Rnd 44: *k1, k2tog. Rep around. 12 sts.
  7. Rnd 45: k2tog around. 6 sts.

Stuff and close.

Fox Ears Make 2

Using rust, CO 8 sts flat.

  1. Row 1: Knit.
  2. Row 2: Purl.
  3. Row 3: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  4. Row 4: Purl.
  5. Row 5: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
  6. Row 6: P2tog.

Add tiny cream inner ear triangles with duplicate stitch.

Fox Arms Make 2

Using rust, CO 8 sts, join, knit 10 rounds, stuff lightly, and close top flat.

Tail

Using rust, CO 8 sts, join, increase to 14 sts on first round, knit 12 rounds, switch last 4 sts each round to cream for 4 rounds at tip, then stuff lightly and close.

Fox Sweater

Using sage green, CO 24 sts and join.

  1. Rnds 1-4: k1, p1 rib.
  2. Rnds 5-12: Knit.
  3. Rnd 13: BO 4 sts for each armhole at sides. 16 sts remain.

Work front and back flat for 6 rows in stockinette. BO. Sew shoulder seams around neck.

Book

Using cream, CO 10 sts.

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

Fold in half and stitch center. Add a taupe cover strip if desired. Sew into fox paws.

Assembly Order

  1. Sew ears to top sides of head, letting them fall downward.
  2. Sew arms to body just below neck.
  3. Complete face embroidery.
  4. Slip underskirt onto bunny and tack at waist.
  5. Sew bodice pieces and fit them to torso.
  6. Attach sleeves.
  7. Sew skirt to bodice and distribute fullness evenly.
  8. Embroider black floral vines across skirt and bodice.
  9. Add roses around hem, waist, and hat.
  10. Place hat slightly tilted forward.
  11. Hang handbag from one arm.
  12. Display shoes, capelet, flower pot, and fox beside bunny.

Exact Styling Notes for the Image Look

  • Keep the bunny face calm and slightly solemn.
  • The dress must be more lavender than purple, but not pastel.
  • Use black generously on the bodice center, sleeve tops, hem embroidery, and roses.
  • Place pale lilac roses near the front waist and lower front hem.
  • Do not make the ears stand upright.
  • The hat brim should angle downward slightly.
  • The fox should be small enough to look like a companion accessory, not a second equal toy.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the head from the front before tying off any facial embroidery. The eyes should be tiny and vertical, with a soft inward expression. Keep the nose line narrow and centered. Steam the dress very lightly from a distance and reshape the skirt with your hands.

Care Notes

Display pieces with attached flowers and embroidered vines are best handled gently. Keep away from rough play, sharp jewelry, and direct moisture. If the hat contains hidden support, treat the piece as decor rather than a washable toy.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Both ears attached evenly and hanging at matching angles.
  • Dress centered with front panel aligned.
  • Sleeves equally full on both sides.
  • Hat tilted neatly and secured.
  • Roses balanced across skirt, waist, and hat.
  • Shoes, handbag, fox, and flower pot completed for full display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust with a soft dry brush. Spot clean only with a barely damp cloth and mild soap. Never soak if the piece includes layered roses, embroidery, or support inside accessories. Dry flat away from sunlight. Store in breathable fabric, not sealed plastic, to protect both shape and color.

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