This cheerful knit Bugs Bunny doll is dressed for a garden day, with tall gray ears, cream inner ears, white cheeks, a pink nose, two front teeth, a blue-and-white striped shirt, brown overalls, red garden shoes, a yellow carrot crossbody bag, a blue sun hat, a basket of carrots, and small gray watering-can props.
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Finished Size
- Main doll height: about 14 in / 35.5 cm from shoes to ear tips.
- Seated body height: about 10 in / 25.5 cm from shoes to top of head.
- Ear length: about 5 in / 12.5 cm each.
- Hat width: about 5.5 in / 14 cm across brim.
- Basket width: about 2.25 in / 5.5 cm.
Skill Level
This pattern is best for an adventurous beginner to intermediate knitter. The toy uses small pieces, shaping, simple color changes, embroidery, seaming, and careful stuffing. Most parts are worked in stockinette stitch, with garter details and ribbed cuffs.
Materials
- DK weight yarn: gray, white, cream, blue, tan brown, yellow, red, orange, green, black, and a small amount of light gray.
- Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for small circumference knitting.
- Optional flat knitting needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm for ears, overalls panels, bag strap, and hat brim.
- Fiberfill stuffing: firm toy stuffing.
- Safety eyes: optional 6 mm black eyes, or embroider eyes with black yarn.
- Buttons: two 6 mm tan buttons for overall straps.
- Tapestry needle: for seaming and embroidery.
- Stitch markers: one main marker and extra removable markers.
- Pipe cleaners or craft wire: optional, for supporting the tall ears.
- Black embroidery thread: for mouth lines and toe lines.
Gauge
- Stockinette gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm.
- Toy fabric: stitches should be tight enough so stuffing does not show.
- Gauge is not critical, but matching the gauge helps keep the proportions close to the photo.
Abbreviations
- BO: bind off.
- CO: cast on.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- kfb: knit into front and back of same stitch, increasing 1 stitch.
- k2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
- ssk: slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit slipped stitches together.
- m1: make 1 stitch by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
- st / sts: stitch / stitches.
- rnd / rnds: round / rounds.
- RS: right side.
- WS: wrong side.
- rep: repeat.
Construction Notes
The doll is knitted in separate pieces and sewn together. The legs, body, head, muzzle, cheeks, ears, arms, shirt, overalls, shoes, hat, bag, carrots, basket, and watering cans are all made as individual pieces. This keeps the color placement clean and helps beginners control the shape.
The head is larger than the body, just like the image. The ears are tall and narrow with cream centers and a gray border. The cheeks are round and full. The overalls sit high on the belly, with short legs, shoulder straps, and two buttons.
Main Bunny Body
White Lower Body and Gray Upper Body Base
The body is worked from the bottom upward in the round. Use firm stuffing while shaping. The lower body will sit under the brown overalls, so it does not need visible color details.
- With white yarn, CO 12 sts. Divide evenly across needles and join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 12 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 3: k all sts.
- Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 36 sts.
- Rnd 5: k all sts.
- Rnd 6: *k5, kfb; rep from * around. 42 sts.
- Rnds 7-18: k every rnd. 42 sts.
- Rnd 19: *k5, k2tog; rep from * around. 36 sts.
- Rnd 20: k all sts.
- Change to gray yarn.
- Rnds 21-28: k every rnd. 36 sts.
- Rnd 29: *k4, k2tog; rep from * around. 30 sts.
- Rnd 30: k all sts.
- Rnd 31: *k3, k2tog; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Stuff the body firmly, keeping the bottom rounded and the upper body slightly narrower.
- BO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
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Head
The head is rounded, slightly wider at the cheek area, and gray on top. The white cheek and muzzle pieces are added later to create the classic full bunny face seen in the image.
- With gray yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 4: *k2, kfb; rep from * around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 5: *k3, kfb; rep from * around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 6: *k4, kfb; rep from * around. 48 sts.
- Rnd 7: *k5, kfb; rep from * around. 56 sts.
- Rnds 8-20: k every rnd. 56 sts.
- Rnd 21: *k12, k2tog; rep from * around. 52 sts.
- Rnd 22: k all sts.
- Rnd 23: *k11, k2tog; rep from * around. 48 sts.
- Rnd 24: k all sts.
- Rnd 25: *k4, k2tog; rep from * around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 26: *k3, k2tog; rep from * around. 32 sts.
- Begin stuffing. Shape the head into a smooth oval with a full front.
- Rnd 27: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 28: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 29: k2tog around. 8 sts.
- Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in.
White Face Patches
Left Eye Patch
- With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Work flat.
- Row 1: p all sts. 8 sts.
- Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
- Row 3: p all sts.
- Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
- Rows 5-12: work in stockinette stitch, purling WS rows and knitting RS rows. 12 sts.
- Row 13: p all sts.
- Row 14: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
- Row 15: p all sts.
- Row 16: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
- BO. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Right Eye Patch
Make a second eye patch exactly the same. Place both patches vertically on the front of the gray head, leaving a narrow gray stripe between them.
Cheeks and Muzzle
Left White Cheek
- With white yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 6 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 18 sts.
- Rnd 4: *k2, kfb; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnds 5-8: k every rnd. 24 sts.
- Rnd 9: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. 18 sts.
- Stuff lightly so the cheek stays rounded but not hard.
- Rnd 10: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 12 sts.
- BO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Right White Cheek
Make a second cheek exactly the same. The cheeks should sit wide on the face, touching at the center under the pink nose.
Center Muzzle Puff
- With white yarn, CO 5 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 5 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 10 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 15 sts.
- Rnds 4-6: k every rnd. 15 sts.
- Rnd 7: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 10 sts.
- Stuff lightly.
- Rnd 8: k2tog around. 5 sts.
- Cut yarn, draw closed, and leave a tail for sewing.
Pink Nose
- With pink yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 6 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
- Rnd 3: k all sts. 12 sts.
- Rnd 4: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 8 sts.
- Stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill.
- Rnd 5: k2tog around. 4 sts.
- Cut yarn, draw closed, and sew at the center where both cheeks meet.
Front Teeth
The two teeth are small white knitted rectangles placed below the muzzle. They hang neatly between the cheeks, just like the image.
- With white yarn, CO 4 sts.
- Rows 1-5: k every row for garter stitch.
- BO. Make a second tooth the same way.
- Sew the two teeth side by side under the center muzzle. Use black thread to stitch a fine vertical line between them.
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Eyes
- Place the white eye patches first, then add the black pupils.
- For knitted pupils, with black yarn CO 5 sts, join in the round, k 1 rnd, k2tog twice and k1, then draw closed.
- Make 2 black pupils and sew one near the lower center of each white eye patch.
- For a simpler finish, embroider oval black pupils with satin stitch.
Long Bunny Ears
Each ear has a gray outer piece and a cream inner panel. Sew the cream panel to the gray ear before attaching the ears to the head. Add pipe cleaners if you want the ears to stand tall.
Gray Outer Ear, Make 2
- With gray yarn, CO 10 sts. Work flat.
- Row 1: p all sts. 10 sts.
- Row 2: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
- Row 3: p all sts.
- Row 4: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
- Row 5: p all sts.
- Row 6: kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
- Rows 7-34: work stockinette stitch, keeping 16 sts.
- Row 35: p all sts.
- Row 36: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
- Row 37: p all sts.
- Row 38: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
- Row 39: p all sts.
- Row 40: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
- Row 41: p all sts.
- Row 42: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
- Row 43: p all sts.
- Row 44: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
- Row 45: p all sts.
- Row 46: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
- Row 47: p all sts.
- Row 48: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
- Row 49: p2tog. 1 st.
- Cut yarn and fasten off.
Cream Inner Ear, Make 2
- With cream yarn, CO 6 sts. Work flat.
- Row 1: p all sts. 6 sts.
- Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
- Row 3: p all sts.
- Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
- Rows 5-32: work stockinette stitch. 10 sts.
- Row 33: p all sts.
- Row 34: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
- Row 35: p all sts.
- Row 36: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
- Row 37: p all sts.
- Row 38: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
- Row 39: p all sts.
- Row 40: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
- Row 41: p2tog. 1 st.
- Cut yarn and fasten off.
Ear Assembly
- Sew one cream inner ear centered onto each gray outer ear.
- Fold the bottom of each ear slightly inward and stitch across the base to create a curved, upright shape.
- If using pipe cleaners, insert one inside each ear before sewing the base closed.
- Sew ears to the top of the head, leaning slightly outward.
Arms and White Hands
Arm, Make 2
- With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 12 sts.
- Rnds 3-7: k every rnd. 12 sts.
- Change to blue yarn.
- Rnd 8: k all sts.
- Change to white yarn.
- Rnd 9: k all sts.
- Change to blue yarn.
- Rnd 10: k all sts.
- Change to white yarn.
- Rnd 11: k all sts.
- Change to blue yarn.
- Rnds 12-18: continue 1 rnd blue and 1 rnd white stripes. 12 sts.
- Stuff lightly.
- Rnd 19: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 8 sts.
- BO, leaving a tail for sewing to shoulders.
Finger Lines
- Use black thread or gray yarn to stitch two short vertical lines on each white hand.
- Keep the lines soft so the hands look like rounded mittens.
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Legs
Gray Leg, Make 2
- With gray yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 12 sts.
- Rnd 2: *k1, p1; rep from * around for ribbing.
- Rnds 3-13: continue k1, p1 rib. 12 sts.
- Rnds 14-18: k every rnd. 12 sts.
- Stuff lightly and BO, leaving a long tail.
Red Garden Shoes
Shoe Sole and Toe, Make 2
- With red yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnds 4-7: k every rnd. 24 sts.
- Change to white yarn for the toe front.
- Rnd 8: k12 white, k12 red. 24 sts.
- Rnd 9: k12 white, k12 red. 24 sts.
- Rnd 10: k12 white, k12 red. 24 sts.
- Change back to red yarn.
- Rnd 11: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. 18 sts.
- Stuff the shoe toe firmly.
- Rnd 12: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 12 sts.
- BO, leaving a long tail. Sew each shoe to one gray leg.
White Shoe Toe Lines
- Use black or gray embroidery thread to stitch two vertical curved lines on each white toe section.
- The lines should begin near the top of the white toe and end near the red sole edge.
Yellow Shoe Flowers, Make 2
- With yellow yarn, CO 5 sts.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: k all sts.
- BO and roll this small strip into a petal cluster.
- Make 5 small strips for each flower and stitch them together around a tiny orange center knot.
- Sew one flower onto the outside top edge of each red shoe.
Blue and White Striped Shirt
The striped shirt is built into the visible sleeves and chest. For the body, knit a small shirt tube that sits under the overalls, so the blue-and-white stripes show at the neck and upper chest.
- With blue yarn, CO 36 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts in blue. 36 sts.
- Rnd 2: k all sts in white. 36 sts.
- Rnds 3-12: continue alternating 1 blue rnd and 1 white rnd. 36 sts.
- Rnd 13: with blue yarn, *k4, k2tog; rep from * around. 30 sts.
- Rnd 14: with white yarn, k all sts. 30 sts.
- Rnd 15: with blue yarn, k all sts. 30 sts.
- BO loosely. Slide this striped tube over the upper body before adding the overalls.
Brown Garden Overalls
The overalls are tan brown with a rounded bib, short pants, two straps, and two small buttons. The piece should fit over the lower body and cover most of the torso, leaving the striped shirt visible at the chest and sleeves.
Overall Shorts Body
- With tan brown yarn, CO 40 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: *k1, p1; rep from * around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 2: *k1, p1; rep from * around. 40 sts.
- Rnds 3-16: k every rnd. 40 sts.
- Rnd 17: k10, BO 4 sts, k16, BO 4 sts, k6. This creates leg openings.
- Work the first short leg on the next 16 sts.
- Leg Rnd 1: pick up 2 sts at the gap and k around. 18 sts.
- Leg Rnds 2-6: k every rnd. 18 sts.
- Leg Rnd 7: *k1, p1; rep from * around. 18 sts.
- Leg Rnd 8: *k1, p1; rep from * around. 18 sts.
- BO. Repeat for the second leg opening.
Overall Bib
- With tan brown yarn, CO 18 sts. Work flat.
- Row 1: p all sts. 18 sts.
- Row 2: k all sts.
- Rows 3-10: continue stockinette stitch. 18 sts.
- Row 11: p all sts.
- Row 12: ssk, k14, k2tog. 16 sts.
- Row 13: p all sts.
- Row 14: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
- Row 15: p all sts.
- Row 16: k all sts.
- BO. Sew the bottom of the bib to the front upper edge of the shorts.
Overall Straps, Make 2
- With tan brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
- Rows 1-24: k every row for garter stitch.
- BO. Sew one end of each strap to the back waistband.
- Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders and sew the front ends to the upper corners of the bib.
- Sew one tan button at each front strap end.
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Yellow Carrot Crossbody Bag
The small yellow bag hangs across the front from the bunny’s shoulder. The bag is rounded at the bottom and has an orange carrot with green leaves on the front.
Bag Front
- With yellow yarn, CO 12 sts. Work flat.
- Row 1: p all sts. 12 sts.
- Row 2: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
- Row 3: p all sts.
- Row 4: kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
- Rows 5-12: work stockinette stitch. 16 sts.
- Row 13: p all sts.
- Row 14: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
- Row 15: p all sts.
- Row 16: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
- BO.
Bag Back
Make one more yellow piece exactly the same as the front. Sew the front and back together around the sides and lower edge, leaving the top open.
Bag Strap
- With yellow yarn, CO 4 sts.
- Rows 1-58: k every row.
- BO and sew each end to the top sides of the bag.
- Place the strap diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
Carrot Applique for Bag
- With orange yarn, CO 6 sts.
- Row 1: p all sts. 6 sts.
- Row 2: k all sts.
- Row 3: p all sts.
- Row 4: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
- Row 5: p all sts.
- Row 6: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
- Row 7: p2tog. 1 st.
- Fasten off and sew carrot to bag front.
- With green yarn, embroider three straight leaf stitches above the carrot.
Blue Garden Hat
The blue hat sits beside the bunny in the photo. It has a rounded crown, a wide brim, and a white decorative band around the crown.
Hat Crown
- With blue yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 4: *k2, kfb; rep from * around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 5: *k3, kfb; rep from * around. 40 sts.
- Rnds 6-14: k every rnd. 40 sts.
- Rnd 15: with white yarn, k all sts. 40 sts.
- Rnd 16: with white yarn, k all sts. 40 sts.
- Change back to blue yarn.
Hat Brim
- Rnd 17: with blue yarn, *k3, kfb; rep from * around. 50 sts.
- Rnd 18: k all sts. 50 sts.
- Rnd 19: *k4, kfb; rep from * around. 60 sts.
- Rnds 20-23: k every rnd. 60 sts.
- Rnd 24: p all sts to create a brim edge ridge.
- BO loosely. Weave in ends and flatten brim gently.
Basket of Carrots
Small Brown Basket
- With tan brown yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 4: p all sts to form a base ridge.
- Rnds 5-12: k every rnd. 24 sts.
- Rnd 13: *k1, p1; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 14: *k1, p1; rep from * around. 24 sts.
- BO. Stuff the lower half lightly or insert a small felt circle to keep it open.
Basket Handle
- With tan brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
- Rows 1-28: k every row.
- BO and sew the handle to opposite sides of the basket.
Mini Carrots, Make 4
- With orange yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: k all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 3: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. 6 sts.
- Rnd 4: k all sts. 6 sts.
- Rnd 5: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 4 sts.
- Cut yarn and draw closed.
- With green yarn, add three 1 in / 2.5 cm leaf stitches at the wide top.
- Place the carrots upright inside the basket and tack them in place.
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Small Gray Watering Cans
The watering cans are tiny background accessories. They add the garden feeling without needing to be large. Make one taller can and one smaller can.
Tall Watering Can Body
- With light gray yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: k all sts. 10 sts.
- Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 20 sts.
- Rnds 3-9: k every rnd. 20 sts.
- Rnd 10: *k2, k2tog; rep from * around. 15 sts.
- Stuff lightly.
- Rnd 11: *k1, k2tog; rep from * around. 10 sts.
- BO and close top with a few stitches.
Watering Can Spout and Handle
- For the spout, CO 4 sts with light gray yarn.
- Rows 1-10: k every row.
- BO and roll into a narrow tube. Sew to one side of the can, angled upward.
- For the handle, CO 4 sts.
- Rows 1-18: k every row.
- BO and sew in a curved loop to the opposite side.
Small Watering Can
- Repeat the tall watering can body, but work only Rnds 1-7 before decreasing.
- Make the spout with 8 garter rows and the handle with 14 garter rows.
- Place both watering cans behind or beside the basket for the same garden display style.
Putting the Doll Together
- Sew the gray legs to the bottom of the white body, spacing them slightly apart.
- Sew the red shoes to the legs with the white toe sections facing forward.
- Slide the striped shirt tube onto the upper body and tack it invisibly at the back.
- Fit the brown overall shorts over the lower body and stitch them in place around the waist.
- Sew the bib to the front and attach the straps over the shoulders.
- Sew the head to the body, keeping the face centered above the bib.
- Sew the arms to the sides at shoulder height, with the striped sleeves angled slightly downward.
- Sew the eye patches to the face, then add the pupils.
- Sew the cheeks wide and full across the lower face.
- Sew the center muzzle and pink nose between the cheeks.
- Add the two teeth just under the muzzle.
- Sew the ears firmly on top of the head, leaning them outward.
- Add the yellow carrot bag across the body so it rests on the front of the overalls.
Embroidery and Surface Details
- Mouth: Use black thread to stitch a short vertical line from the nose down between the cheeks.
- Cheek shaping: Add a few hidden stitches from cheek to head to pull the cheeks into a soft rounded smile.
- Toe lines: Stitch two black curved lines on each white shoe toe.
- Overall texture: Add a few vertical tan stitches on the bib if you want a ribbed garden-overall look.
- Bag carrot: Keep the orange carrot centered on the yellow bag and add three green leaf stitches above it.
- Buttons: Sew one button at the top of each overall strap.
Finishing the Accessories
Arrange the blue hat beside the bunny rather than sewing it to the head, because the image shows the hat resting on the table. The basket of carrots and watering cans can also remain loose props. This makes the finished display more playful and easier to style for photos.
- Steam-block the hat brim very lightly, keeping the brim flat and round.
- Shape the basket with your fingers while the yarn is still flexible.
- Tack carrots inside the basket so they do not fall out.
- Curve the watering can handles gently and sew them securely.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Check the face from the front before tying off any final yarn tails. The tall ears should be balanced, the eyes should sit upright, and the cheeks should be full and even. Add tiny stitches at the base of the ears if they lean too far forward or backward.
Brush the gray and white yarn lightly with your fingers to soften the toy. Do not over-brush, because the image shows neat knitted stitches rather than a fuzzy plush surface.
Care Notes
- Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
- Do not machine wash if you used buttons, wire, pipe cleaners, or safety eyes.
- Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
- Reshape the ears, shoes, hat brim, and basket while damp.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Both ears are tall, narrow, and firmly attached.
- White cheeks are rounded and evenly placed.
- Pink nose sits centered above the two front teeth.
- Blue-and-white stripes show clearly on the chest and sleeves.
- Brown overalls have a bib, straps, buttons, and short legs.
- Yellow carrot bag crosses the body diagonally.
- Red shoes have white toes, black toe lines, and yellow flowers.
- Hat, basket, carrots, and watering cans are complete as garden props.
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Store the finished doll away from direct sunlight to protect the blue, red, yellow, and orange yarns from fading. Keep it in a dry place and avoid heavy pressure on the ears, cheeks, and basket.
If the toy is used for display only, dust it gently with a soft brush. For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in clean tissue paper and keep the accessories beside it, not pressed tightly against the face or shoes.



