Free Masterclass: How to Crochet a Plush Fox by @lenlenlenlenshoр
In this free masterclass, you’ll learn how to crochet an adorable plush fox using amigurumi techniques. This crocheted plush fox features a big head, puffy cheeks, and a small body. The tutorial uses plush yarn and includes details such as embroidered facial features and a charming tail.
Finished Toy Size
The plush fox is a cuddly, small amigurumi that will look perfect on any shelf or as a gift!
Materials and Tools
- Plush Yarn: Orange and white (for the body, tail, and face)
- Black Thread: For stitching the facial features
- Crochet Hook: 3-4 mm
- Safety Eyes: For the fox’s eyes
- Safety Nose: For the face
- Toy Stuffing: For filling the fox
- Stitch Markers: For marking the rounds
- Pins: For assembling parts
- Blush or Dry Pastels: For coloring the cheeks
- Needle: For sewing the parts together
- Scissors
You can find all the materials you need here.
Crochet Abbreviations
- KA — Magic ring
- sl st — Slip stitch
- ch — Chain stitch
- sc — Single crochet
- dc — Double crochet
- 2dc — Double crochet with two yarn overs
- hdc — Half double crochet
- inc — Increase
- dec — Decrease
- (…) x n — Repeat n times
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions for the Plush Fox
Legs
- Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 times. (9)
- Crochet 9 single crochets (sc). (9)
- Cut the yarn for one leg. For the second leg, chain 3 and join it with the first leg, then continue crocheting the body.
- Crochet 9 single crochets (sc) for the first leg, chain 3, and join to the second leg. Crochet 9 sc for the second leg, and then chain 3 to close the round. (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 times. (30)
- (2 inc, 2 sc) x 6 times. (36)
- Crochet 36 single crochets (sc). (36)
Body (Chest – White Part)
The white part on the chest is crocheted using jacquard (two-color crochet).
- Crochet 16 sc, 1 inc, 19 sc.
- Crochet 15 sc, 3 inc, 18 sc.
- Crochet 14 sc, 5 inc, 17 sc.
- Crochet 13 sc, 7 inc, 16 sc.
- Crochet 12 sc, 9 inc, 15 sc.
- (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 2, dec, 4 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 2.
- Crochet 10 sc, 8 sc, 12 sc.
Ears
- Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 times.
- (2 sc, inc) x 3 times.
- (3 sc, inc) x 3 times.
- Rounds 5-6: Crochet 15 sc for two rounds.
- Crochet 3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 2dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc.
(Optional: You can make the inner part of the ears using felt for added detail.)
Arms
- Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 times.
- Rounds 3-4: Crochet 9 sc for two rounds.
Head
- Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 times. (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 times. (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 times. (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 times. (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 times. (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x 6 times. (48)
- (7 sc, inc) x 6 times. (54)
- Next, the white yarn for the face is used for the following rounds:
- Crochet 20 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc, 5 sc, 20 sc.
- Crochet 19 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc, 7 sc, 19 sc.
- Crochet 17 sc, 20 sc, 17 sc.
- Rounds 13-15: Crochet 15 sc, 24 sc, 15 sc.
- Crochet 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc, 5 sc, dec, 7 sc.
- Crochet 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 2 sc, 1 sc, (4 sc, dec) x 4, 2 sc, 1 sc, dec, 6 sc, 3 sc.
- (5 sc, dec) x 2, (5 sc, dec) x 2, 1 sc, 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec.
- (4 sc, dec) x 2, 1 sc, 1 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, (4 sc, dec) x 2.
Cheeks
For the cheeks, you can crochet the following:
- Chain 5, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 4 sc along the chain.
- Chain 6, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 5 sc along the chain.
- Chain 5, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 4 sc along the chain.
Tail
For the tail, use white yarn first, then switch to orange.
- Start with a magic ring (KA), crochet 4 sc into the ring.
- (1 sc, inc) x 2.
- (1 sc, inc) x 3.
- (2 sc, inc) x 3.
- Crochet 12 sc.
- (3 sc, inc) x 3.
- Switch to orange yarn:
- (4 sc, inc) x 3.
- (5 sc, inc) x 3.
- (6 sc, inc) x 3.
- (7 sc, inc) x 3.
- Rounds 11-15: Crochet 27 sc.
- (7 sc, dec) x 3.
- Crochet 24 sc.
- (4 sc, dec) x 3.
- Crochet 21 sc.
- (5 sc, dec) x 3.
- (4 sc, dec) x 3.
- (3 sc, dec) x 3.
- Crochet 12 sc.
- (2 sc, dec) x 3.
- Crochet 9 sc.
- (1 sc, dec) x 3.
Your Plush Fox is Ready!
Congratulations! Your crocheted plush fox is now complete. Be sure to tag the author @lenlenlenlenshoр on social media when sharing your creation!