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Create a charming, realistic fox amigurumi with this comprehensive pattern guide. Standing 12.5 inches tall with an 11-inch width when the tail is curled forward, this detailed woodland creature features unique texture techniques that create lifelike fur, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Perfect for advanced crocheters looking to expand their skills, this pattern introduces specialized stitches and dimensional shaping methods that transform simple yarn into a character full of personality and charm.
Understanding Fox Amigurumi Design
This fox design goes beyond basic amigurumi with its sophisticated approach to creating a realistic animal form. The pattern incorporates specialized texture techniques like loop stitches for the fluffy tail and chest, spike stitches for paw pads, and strategic shaping to create the distinctive fox silhouette. Color transitions between carrot orange, white, and black capture the natural markings of a fox while maintaining the appealing, stylized aesthetic of amigurumi.
Essential Materials for Your Fox Project
Before beginning your fox creation, gather these supplies:
Yarn Selection
- Main Color: Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot (100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yards/7 oz) – 1 ball
- Accent Color 1: Red Heart Super Saver in White – Less than 1 ball
- Accent Color 2: Red Heart Super Saver in Black – Less than 1 ball
Tools and Notions
- G-size (4.00 mm) Furls Odyssey crochet hook (or similar)
- Two 18mm slit-pupil safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle for assembly
- Stitch markers to track rounds
- Straight pins for positioning parts
- Slicker brush or hair brush for fluffing
Understanding Crochet Terminology
This pattern uses standard US crochet terms:
- ch – chain stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- FLO – front loops only
Specialized Techniques for Fox Features
This project introduces several advanced techniques that create the fox’s distinctive features:
Special Stitches
- sc3tog (Single crochet three together): [Insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop] 3 times, yarn over, pull through all four loops on hook
- Bobble-st (Bobble stitch): [Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook] 4 times in same stitch, yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook
- SP-1 (Spike Stitch 1): Insert hook ONE row below next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook
- SP-2 (Spike Stitch 2): Insert hook TWO rows below next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook
- sc join (Single crochet join): With slip knot over hook, insert hook through stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook
- Loop-st (Loop stitch): Insert hook through stitch, wrap yarn over finger, pull left side of loop behind right side of loop and pull through the stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook
Pattern Notes
- Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified
- For best results, assemble parts in the order directed
- Weave in attachment ends at the very end in case pieces require repositioning
- When placing markers, wrap marker around post of the last completed stitch
- Chain-2 at beginning of rows counts as a double crochet
Creating the Fox Head and Body
The fox is worked from the head down as one continuous piece:
Round 1: With Carrot yarn, chain 2, then work 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook (6 stitches) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches) Round 3: Work [single crochet, increase] 6 times (18 stitches) Round 4: Work [2 single crochets, increase] 6 times (24 stitches) Round 5: Work [3 single crochets, increase] 6 times (30 stitches) Round 6: Work [4 single crochets, increase] 6 times (36 stitches) Round 7: Work [5 single crochets, increase] 6 times (42 stitches) Rounds 8-9: Single crochet in each stitch around (42 stitches)
Creating the Fox’s Distinctive Head Shape
Round 10: Work 10 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 7 single crochets, place marker, 6 single crochets, place marker, 7 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 10 single crochets (46 stitches) Round 11: Single crochet in each stitch around (46 stitches) Round 12: Work 11 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 22 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 11 single crochets (50 stitches) Round 13: Single crochet in each stitch around (50 stitches) Round 14: Work 12 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 24 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next stitch, 12 single crochets (54 stitches) Round 15: Single crochet in each stitch around (54 stitches)
Shaping the Muzzle
Round 16: Work 12 single crochets, sc3tog, 24 single crochets, sc3tog, 12 single crochets (50 stitches) Round 17: Work 11 single crochets, sc3tog, 22 single crochets, sc3tog, 11 single crochets (46 stitches) Round 18: Work 10 single crochets, sc3tog, 20 single crochets, sc3tog, 10 single crochets (42 stitches) Round 19: Work 9 single crochets, sc3tog, 18 single crochets, sc3tog, 9 single crochets (38 stitches) Round 20: Work 8 single crochets, sc3tog, 16 single crochets, sc3tog, 8 single crochets (34 stitches) Round 21: Work 7 single crochets, sc3tog, 14 single crochets, sc3tog, 7 single crochets (30 stitches) Rounds 22-24: Single crochet in each stitch around (30 stitches)
Now insert safety eyes on Round 10 at the marked stitches, making sure the slits are pointing vertically. The eyes should be evenly spaced between the points of the head with 5 stitches visible between them.
Expanding for the Body
Round 25: Work [4 single crochets, increase] 6 times (36 stitches) Round 26: Single crochet in each stitch around (36 stitches) Round 27: Work [5 single crochets, increase] 6 times (42 stitches) Round 28: Work [6 single crochets, increase] 6 times (48 stitches) Round 29: Work [7 single crochets, increase] 6 times (54 stitches) Rounds 30-36: Single crochet in each stitch around (54 stitches) Round 37: Work 46 single crochets, place marker, but do not finish the round. The starting stitch is now 6 stitches to the right.
At this point, stuff the head and neck firmly.
Creating the Fox’s Body Shape
Round 38: Work [2 single crochets, increase] 6 times, [2 single crochets, decrease] 9 times (51 stitches) Round 39: Single crochet in each stitch around (51 stitches) Round 40: Work [2 single crochets, increase] 6 times, [2 single crochets, decrease] 8 times, single crochet (49 stitches) Round 41: Single crochet in each stitch around (49 stitches) Round 42: Work [2 single crochets, increase] 6 times, [2 single crochets, decrease] 7 times, 3 single crochets (48 stitches) Round 43: Single crochet in each stitch around (48 stitches) Round 44: Work 24 single crochets, [2 single crochets, decrease] 6 times (42 stitches) Rounds 45-47: Single crochet in each stitch around (42 stitches) Round 48: Work 24 single crochets, [single crochet, decrease] 6 times (36 stitches) Rounds 49-54: Single crochet in each stitch around (36 stitches)
Add stuffing to the body.
Finishing the Body
Round 55: Work [4 single crochets, decrease] 6 times (30 stitches) Round 56: Work [3 single crochets, decrease] 6 times (24 stitches) Round 57: Work [2 single crochets, decrease] 6 times (18 stitches) Round 58: Work [single crochet, decrease] 6 times (12 stitches)
Stuff the body firmly.
Round 59: Decrease 6 times (6 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread the needle through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close, and weave in the end.
Creating the Cheek Fluff
The distinctive white cheek markings add realism to your fox:
Row 1: With White yarn, chain 19, then work loop stitch in second chain from hook, single crochet, [loop stitch, single crochet] twice, 6 single crochets, [single crochet, loop stitch] 3 times, turn (18 stitches) Row 2: Chain 1, increase, 16 single crochets, increase, turn (20 stitches) Row 3: Chain 1, [loop stitch, single crochet] 3 times, 8 single crochets, [single crochet, loop stitch] 3 times, turn (20 stitches) Row 4: Chain 1, increase, 18 single crochets, increase, turn (22 stitches) Row 5: Chain 1, [loop stitch, single crochet] 3 times, 10 single crochets, [single crochet, loop stitch] 3 times (22 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
With loops facing outward, align the cheek fluff on the head 4 rows under the eyes. The last row of the cheek fluff should be at Round 17 of the head and the starting chain at Round 21. Sew to the head in straight lines along these rows and along the decreases on either side.
Creating the Nose and Snout
The nose and snout create the fox’s distinctive facial features:
Row 1: With Black yarn, chain 5, then work single crochet increase in second chain from hook, 2 single crochets, increase in last chain, do not turn, then working in the bottom of the starting chain, increase, 2 single crochets, increase (12 stitches) Row 2: Work 2 single crochets, 2 double crochet increases, 8 single crochets (14 stitches) Row 3: Work 3 single crochets, decrease, 9 single crochets (13 stitches) Row 4: Work single crochet, change to White yarn, increase 6 times, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets (19 stitches) Row 5: Work single crochet, change to White yarn, [single crochet, increase] 6 times, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets (25 stitches) Row 6: Work 2 single crochets, change to White yarn, 17 single crochets, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets Row 7: Work 3 single crochets, change to White yarn, 16 single crochets, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets Row 8: Work 4 single crochets, change to White yarn, 15 single crochets, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets Row 9: Work 4 single crochets, change to White yarn, [single crochet, decrease] 5 times, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets in front loops only (20 stitches) Row 10: Work 4 single crochets in front loops only, change to White yarn, 10 single crochets, change to Carrot yarn, 6 single crochets in front loops only (20 stitches) Row 11: Work 4 single crochets in front loops only, change to White yarn, 9 single crochets, slip stitch, leaving the remaining stitch unworked (14 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long Carrot tail for sewing. Weave in the White end.
Stuff the snout firmly.
With a strand of Black yarn, sew a straight line from the bottom point of the nose straight down 5 rounds, dividing the bottom of the snout in half. Pull tightly to shape the jowls, then weave in the ends.
Pin a 5 × 5 square on the face, evenly spaced between the eyes. The square should cover 3 rounds of White (cheek fluff) and 2 rounds of Carrot on the head.
Align the snout so the White and Carrot color changes align with the cheek fluff attachment line. Using the pins as a guide, attach the snout to the head. Add extra stuffing before completing the attachment.
Creating the Front Legs
Make two identical front legs:
Round 1: With Black yarn, chain 2, then work 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook (6 stitches) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches) Round 3: Work [single crochet, increase] 6 times (18 stitches) Round 4: Work [2 single crochets, increase] 6 times (24 stitches) Round 5: Work [bobble stitch, single crochet] 4 times, 16 single crochets (20 single crochets, 4 bobble stitches) Round 6: Decrease 4 times, 16 single crochets (20 stitches) Round 7: Work [2 single crochets, decrease] 5 times (15 stitches) Rounds 8-12: Single crochet in each stitch around (15 stitches) Round 13: Change to Carrot yarn, work [single crochet, SP-1, SP-2, single crochet, SP-2, SP-1] twice, single crochet, SP-1, SP-2 (15 stitches) Rounds 14-21: Single crochet in each stitch around (15 stitches) Round 22: Work [single crochet, decrease] 5 times (10 stitches) Round 23: Single crochet in each stitch around (10 stitches)
Stuff each leg firmly.
Round 24: Work [3 single crochets, decrease] twice (8 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread the needle through the front loops of the remaining 8 stitches, pull tight to close.
Position the body so the nose is off to the right side and the center of the body is lined up under the left eye. Using pins, mark the placement for the front legs in an upside-down ‘U’ shape with the point at Round 33, 2 stitches wide at the top, and 9 stitches apart. Mark the sides of the ‘U’ down 7 stitches, evenly spaced under the marked points, 6 stitches wide and 5 stitches apart.
Align the front legs so the toes point forward. Mark where the pins touch the legs, then use the pins as a guide to sew the legs to the body.
Forming the Hind Legs
Make two identical hind legs:
Round 1: With Carrot yarn, chain 2, then work 8 single crochets in the second chain from hook (8 stitches) Round 2: Work [single crochet, increase] 4 times (12 stitches) Round 3: Work [2 single crochets, increase] 4 times (16 stitches) Round 4: Work [3 single crochets, increase] 4 times (20 stitches) Round 5: Work [4 single crochets, increase] 4 times (24 stitches) Round 6: Work [5 single crochets, increase] 4 times (28 stitches) Round 7: Work [6 single crochets, increase] 4 times (32 stitches) Round 8: Skip 16 stitches, work 16 single crochets. Leave the skipped stitches unworked for the thigh in a later step. (16 stitches) Rounds 9-13: Single crochet in each stitch around (16 stitches) Round 14: Change to Black yarn, work [single crochet, SP-1, SP-2, single crochet, SP-2, SP-1] twice, single crochet, SP-1, SP-2, single crochet (16 stitches) Rounds 15-18: Single crochet in each stitch around (16 stitches)
Stuff the foot portion firmly.
Row 19: Press the last round flat. Chain 1, working through both layers of the flattened round, 8 single crochets, turn (8 stitches) Row 20: Chain 2, bobble stitch in first stitch, [single crochet, bobble stitch] 3 times, slip stitch in last stitch (4 bobble stitches, 3 single crochets between)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Creating the Thigh
Continue on the unworked stitches from Round 8:
Round 9: With Carrot yarn and leaving a long tail on the slip knot, join with a single crochet in the first skipped stitch of Round 8, work 2 single crochets, increase, [3 single crochets, increase] 3 times (20 stitches) Round 10: Work [4 single crochets, increase] 4 times (24 stitches) Round 11: Work [3 single crochets, increase] 6 times (30 stitches) Rounds 12-16: Single crochet in each stitch around (30 stitches) Round 17: Work [3 single crochets, decrease] 6 times (24 stitches) Round 18: Work [2 single crochets, decrease] 6 times (18 stitches) Round 19: Work [single crochet, decrease] 6 times (12 stitches)
Stuff the thigh firmly.
Round 20: Decrease 6 times (6 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread the needle through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close.
Using the starting tail of the thigh, sew closed the hole in the joint of the hind leg. Sew a few stitches between the thigh and leg along the color change row to hold the leg in a bent position. Weave in the end of the starting tail only.
Place a pin at the marked stitch on Round 37 of the body. This will be the topmost point of the left hind leg attachment. Align the leg so the toes point toward the front legs and the knee sticks out just behind the body. Mark where the leg touches the body, then use the pins as a guide to sew the left hind leg to the body.
Align the right hind leg directly across from the left, making sure the top edges are in line and the knees stick out behind the body evenly. Pin where the leg touches the body, then use the pins as a guide to sew the right hind leg to the body.
Creating the Chest Fluff
The chest fluff creates a realistic white bib:
Row 1: With White yarn, chain 2, work 3 single crochets in the second chain from hook, turn (3 stitches) Row 2: Chain 1, work 3 loop stitches, turn (3 stitches) Row 3: Chain 2, double crochet in the same stitch, double crochet, double crochet increase in the last stitch, turn (5 stitches) Row 4: Chain 1, work 5 loop stitches, turn (5 stitches) Row 5: Chain 2, double crochet in the same stitch, 3 double crochets, double crochet increase in the last stitch, turn (7 stitches) Row 6: Chain 1, work 7 loop stitches, turn (7 stitches) Row 7: Chain 2, double crochet in the same stitch, [double crochet, double crochet increase] 3 times, turn (11 stitches) Row 8: Chain 1, work 11 loop stitches, turn (11 stitches) Row 9: Chain 2, double crochet in the same stitch, [double crochet, double crochet increase] 5 times, turn (17 stitches) Row 10: Chain 1, work 17 loop stitches, turn (17 stitches) Row 11: Chain 1, work 17 single crochets (17 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tuck the narrow end of the chest fluff between the front legs. The edge of the chest fluff should touch the top point of the front leg attachments. Sew to the body around the edge of the chest fluff.
Creating the Bushy Tail
The tail is a distinctive feature of the fox, created with loop stitches for a fluffy texture:
Round 1: With White yarn, chain 2, then work 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook (6 stitches) Round 2: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (6 stitches)
Keep the loops on the outside of the work. For the remainder of the tail, work with the wrong side (loops) facing outward.
Round 3: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches) Round 4: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (12 stitches) Round 5: Work [single crochet, increase] 6 times (18 stitches) Round 6: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (18 stitches) Round 7: Change to Carrot yarn, work [2 single crochets, increase] 6 times (24 stitches) Round 8: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (24 stitches) Round 9: Work 12 double crochets, 12 single crochets (24 stitches) Round 10: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (24 stitches) Rounds 11-24: Repeat Rounds 9 and 10 seven more times (24 stitches) Round 25: Work 12 double crochets, [2 single crochets, decrease] 3 times (21 stitches) Round 26: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (21 stitches) Round 27: Work 12 double crochets, 9 single crochets (21 stitches) Round 28: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (21 stitches) Rounds 29-30: Repeat Rounds 27 and 28 (21 stitches) Round 31: Work 12 double crochets, [single crochet, decrease] 3 times (18 stitches) Round 32: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (18 stitches) Round 33: Work 12 double crochets, 6 single crochets (18 stitches) Round 34: Work loop stitch in each stitch around (18 stitches) Rounds 35-37: Repeat Rounds 33 and 34, ending with Round 33 (18 stitches)
Stuff the tail loosely.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pin a square 6 stitches wide × 5 stitches tall, evenly spaced between the back legs on the fox’s bottom, 5 rounds up from the first decrease round. Align the tail so it curves around the left side of the fox. Using the pins as a guide, attach the open end of the tail to the body. Add extra stuffing before completing the attachment.
Forming the Pointed Ears
Make two identical ears:
Round 1: With Carrot yarn, chain 2, then work 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook (6 stitches) Round 2: Work [2 single crochets, increase] twice (8 stitches) Round 3: Work [3 single crochets, increase] twice (10 stitches) Round 4: Work [4 single crochets, increase] twice (12 stitches) Round 5: Work [5 single crochets, increase] twice (14 stitches) Round 6: Work [6 single crochets, increase] twice (16 stitches) Round 7: Work [7 single crochets, increase] twice (18 stitches) Round 8: Work [8 single crochets, increase] twice (20 stitches) Round 9: Work [9 single crochets, increase] twice (22 stitches) Round 10: Work [10 single crochets, increase] twice (24 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Press the ears flat. Lay them side by side on a flat surface with the open ends facing down. Fold one side of the open end to the middle of the ear. Use the sewing tail to sew through four layers of the last round to close the fold. Repeat on the other ear so they mirror each other, with folded edges toward the middle.
Attach the ears to the head in a straight line between Rounds 2 and 11, in line with the cheek points. The folded side should be closest to the peak of the head, facing forward. Once attached, gently open and round the fold of the ear.
Finishing Touches
Eye Details
With a long strand of Black yarn, insert the needle through any stitch near a safety eye. Come up one stitch from the inside of the eye on Round 11. Insert the hook one stitch from the outside of the eye on Round 12. Pull the strand OVER the eye and pull tight so it does not flop.
Thread the needle back to the starting point of the last stitch and repeat, pulling the strand UNDER the eye.
Come up close to the eye and wrap the yarn around both strands of Black yarn 2-3 times to pinch the eye corners into a point on either side of the eye. Weave in the ends.
Repeat on the other eye.
Fluffing the Fur
Use a slicker brush or hair brush to gently brush out the loop stitches on the tail, cheek fluff, and chest fluff. This creates a softer, more realistic fur texture for your fox.
Understanding Fox Anatomy in Your Amigurumi
This amigurumi incorporates several anatomically inspired features:
- Pointed Snout: Created through strategic decreases and color changes
- Distinctive Markings: The white chest and cheek fluff mimic a real fox’s markings
- Bushy Tail: The loop stitch technique creates the fox’s signature fluffy tail
- Alert Ears: The folded ears capture the fox’s attentive appearance
- Eye Shaping: The modified safety eyes with black thread create the fox’s distinctive predator gaze
Display and Care Tips
- Position your fox on a shelf or in a woodland-themed display
- Brush the loop stitches periodically to maintain their fluffiness
- Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
- Display with other woodland amigurumi for a forest scene
- If the loop stitches become matted, gently brush them out again
Creative Variations
Once you’ve mastered the basic pattern, consider these creative adaptations:
- Color Variations: Try silver/gray for an arctic fox or reddish-brown for a red fox
- Size Adjustments: Scale the pattern up or down by changing hook size and yarn weight
- Seasonal Variations: Add accessories like scarves or hats for holiday-themed foxes
- Baby Fox: Create a kit (baby fox) by reducing the number of increase rounds
- Family Collection: Create mama, papa, and baby foxes in graduating sizes
Why Fox Amigurumi Make Special Gifts
These adorable fox amigurumi make meaningful gifts for several reasons:
- Woodland Appeal: Perfect for nature lovers and fans of forest creatures
- Symbolism: Foxes represent cunning, adaptability, and wisdom in many cultures
- Craftsmanship: The advanced techniques showcase your crochet skills
- Uniqueness: The textured fur and detailed features create a one-of-a-kind gift
- Display Value: Makes a charming decorative piece for homes with woodland or rustic themes
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Conclusion
Creating this realistic fox amigurumi allows you to combine multiple advanced crochet techniques into one stunning project. The loop stitches, spike stitches, and strategic shaping work together to capture the essence of these beloved woodland creatures.
Whether you’re making this fox for yourself, as a gift, or as a decorative piece, the process of creating each specialized stitch contributes to a character-filled finished project that’s sure to delight. Happy crocheting, and may your fox bring a touch of woodland charm to your home or the home of a lucky recipient!
