The Fox Free Pattern

 

Free Crochet Pattern the Fox

Pattern Specifics

• Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing)
• Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
• Other Tools: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
• Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
• Yardage:
  • Color A (orange): 68 yds
  • Color B (white): 8 yds
  • Color C (black): 80 yds
• Other Materials: Poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

• st: Stitch
• sl st: Slip stitch
• ch: Chain
• SC: Single crochet
• SC2tog: Single crochet 2 stitches together (Invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method):

Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Body

Using color A (shown as orange):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5. R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
6. R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
7. R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
8. R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
9. R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
10. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
11. Fill with stuffing.

Head

Using color B (shown as white):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as orange):

1. R6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
2. R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)
3. R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)
4. R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)
5. R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)
6. R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)
7. The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8-9, with 5 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.
8. R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
9. R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
10. R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
11. R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
12. R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
13. R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
14. Fill head with stuffing.
15. R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
16. Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color C (shown as black):

1. R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
2. R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Using color A (shown as orange):

1. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
2. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
3. R5-7: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
4. R8: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the ear, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.
5. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Using color C (shown as black):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
5. R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
6. R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
7. R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
8. Using color A (shown as orange):
9. R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)
10. R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)
11. Fill with stuffing.
12. R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)
13. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color C (shown as black):

1. R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
4. R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
5. R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
6. R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
7. Using color A (shown as orange):
8. R9-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
9. Fill with stuffing.
10. R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)
11. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color B (shown as white):

1. R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
2. R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
3. R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
4. R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as orange):

1. R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
2. R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
3. R7-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
4. R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
5. R11: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
6. R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
7. R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
8. Fill with stuffing.
9. R16: Fold the tail closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the tail, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.
10. Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

• Using color C (black), embroider a nose between R3-4 of the head, over approximately 3 sts, with a line down from the nose to the bottom of R2 on the opposite side of the magic ring.
• Using color C (black), embroider eyebrows over 2 rows up from the inside of the eye, towards the outside of the eye, over 2-3 sts.
• Attach ears between R13-14 on the top of the head, leaving approximately 4 sts between each ear.
• Attach head to body so that the snout is facing straight out, attaching body to approximately R10-15 of the bottom of the head.
• Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.
• Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 10 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 17 sts between each arm across the front of the body.
• Attach the tail between R4-5 of the back of the body. Point the tail upward and secure the tail to the body around R8.

I hope you enjoyed this free fox crochet pattern!