AMIGURUMI Plush Fox FREE PATTERN

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

  1. Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 times. (9)
  3. Crochet 9 single crochets (sc). (9)
  4. Cut the yarn for one leg. For the second leg, chain 3 and join it with the first leg, then continue crocheting the body.
  5. 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)
  6. (3 sc, inc) x 6 times. (30)
  7. (2 inc, 2 sc) x 6 times. (36)
  8. Crochet 36 single crochets (sc). (36)

Body (Chest – White Part)

The white part on the chest is crocheted using jacquard (two-color crochet).

  1. Crochet 16 sc, 1 inc, 19 sc.
  2. Crochet 15 sc, 3 inc, 18 sc.
  3. Crochet 14 sc, 5 inc, 17 sc.
  4. Crochet 13 sc, 7 inc, 16 sc.
  5. Crochet 12 sc, 9 inc, 15 sc.
  6. (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 2, dec, 4 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 2.
  7. Crochet 10 sc, 8 sc, 12 sc.

Ears

  1. Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 times.
  3. (2 sc, inc) x 3 times.
  4. (3 sc, inc) x 3 times.
  5. Rounds 5-6: Crochet 15 sc for two rounds.
  6. 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

  1. Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 times.
  3. Rounds 3-4: Crochet 9 sc for two rounds.

Head

  1. Start with a magic ring (KA), then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. (12)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 6 times. (18)
  3. (2 sc, inc) x 6 times. (24)
  4. (3 sc, inc) x 6 times. (30)
  5. (4 sc, inc) x 6 times. (36)
  6. (5 sc, inc) x 6 times. (42)
  7. (6 sc, inc) x 6 times. (48)
  8. (7 sc, inc) x 6 times. (54)
  9. Next, the white yarn for the face is used for the following rounds:
  10. Crochet 20 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc, 5 sc, 20 sc.
  11. Crochet 19 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc, 7 sc, 19 sc.
  12. Crochet 17 sc, 20 sc, 17 sc.
  13. Rounds 13-15: Crochet 15 sc, 24 sc, 15 sc.
  14. Crochet 7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) x 2, 2 sc, 5 sc, dec, 7 sc.
  15. 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.
  16. (5 sc, dec) x 2, (5 sc, dec) x 2, 1 sc, 4 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec.
  17. (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:

  1. Chain 5, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 4 sc along the chain.
  2. Chain 6, starting from the second chain from the hook, crochet 5 sc along the chain.
  3. 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.

  1. Start with a magic ring (KA), crochet 4 sc into the ring.
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 2.
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 3.
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 3.
  5. Crochet 12 sc.
  6. (3 sc, inc) x 3.
  7. Switch to orange yarn:
  8. (4 sc, inc) x 3.
  9. (5 sc, inc) x 3.
  10. (6 sc, inc) x 3.
  11. (7 sc, inc) x 3.
  12. Rounds 11-15: Crochet 27 sc.
  13. (7 sc, dec) x 3.
  14. Crochet 24 sc.
  15. (4 sc, dec) x 3.
  16. Crochet 21 sc.
  17. (5 sc, dec) x 3.
  18. (4 sc, dec) x 3.
  19. (3 sc, dec) x 3.
  20. Crochet 12 sc.
  21. (2 sc, dec) x 3.
  22. Crochet 9 sc.
  23. (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!