Abbreviations
mr, sc n = magic ring – crochet n single crochet stitches into the
adjustable loop.
ch = chain stitch.
sl st = slip stitch.
sc = single crochet stitch (double crochet stitch in UK and Australia).
sc n = crochet n single crochet stitches, one in each stitch.
inc = increase – crochet two single crochet stitches in the same stitch.
dec = decrease – crochet two stitches together using the invisible
decrease method .
(sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between parentheses n times.
[36] = number of stitches in a round after finishing round.
Notes
Work in a continuous spiral , do not join rounds or turn your work, unless
instructed otherwise in the pattern.
Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of
a round. Move the marker up after completing each round.
All stitches are worked into both loops, unless instructed otherwise in the
pattern.
Head
Round 1: mr, sc 6 = [6]
Round 2: inc x 6 = [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
Round 4: (inc, sc 2) x 6 = [24]
Rounds 5-8: sc in each stitch = [24]
Round 9: (sc 2, dec) x 5, sc 4 = [19]
Round 10: sc in each stitch = [19]
Round 11: sc 4, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 4 = [17]
Round 12: sc 5, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 5 = [15]
Rounds 13-14: sc in each stitch = [15]
Place safety toy eyes to the opposite side from the round end, between rows 12
and 13, leaving 5 stitches (count 4 holes) between them.
Stuff the nose firmly. Embroider the nostrils over round 5.
Round 15: (sc, dec) x 5 = [10]
Round 16: dec x 5 = [5]
Finish stuffing the head. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and fasten off. Pick up
all the remaining stitches and close the opening .
Ears (make 2)
Round 1: mr, sc 5 = [5]
Round 2: sc in each stitch = [5]
Round 3: sc, dec, leave the rest of the stitches unworked = [4]
Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten
off. Do not stuff the ears.
Flatten the ears and sew them to the head over round 15.
Body
Round 1: mr, sc 6 = [6]
Round 2: inc x 6 = [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 = [18]
Round 4: (sc 3, inc) x 4, sc 2 = [22]
Rounds 5-12: sc in each stitch = [22]
Round 13: (sc 3, dec) x 4, sc 2 = [18]
Start stuffing the body.
Round 14: (sc, dec) x 6 = [12]
Round 15: dec x 6 = [6]
Finish stuffing the body. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and fasten off. Pick up
all the remaining stitches and close the opening .
Sew the head to the body, making tiny stitches below the head.
Legs (make 4)
Round 1: mr, sc 6 = [6]
Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3 = [9]
Rounds 3-4: sc in each stitch = [9]
Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off.
Stuff the legs firmly.
Sew the legs to the body.
Tail
Start with a slip knot about 10 cm (4”) from the yarn end. Chain 5, cut the yarn,
leaving a 5 cm (2”) tail, and fasten off. Cut another 10 cm (4”) strand of yarn and
draw it through the last chain. Make a knot in the yarn tails and push it close to
the tail. Cut off the extra yarn.
Sew the tail to the body.
And done!
Abbreviations (US)
o MC: Magic circle
o 2-sc inc: 2 sc in next st (increase by 1)
o 3-sc inc: 3 sc in next st (increase by 2)
o sc2tog: 2 sc together (decrease by 1)
o sc3tog: 3 sc together (decrease by 2)
Instructions
This pattern is made in a spiral of continuous rounds
To change color, use old color to do the first yarn over, then use new color to do the last
yarn over and draw through both loops on hook to complete stitch. The stitch will count
toward the old color but the following stitches will have the new color. To make it easier
I’ll indicate the stitch where the color change happen with a comment (old color ➤ new
color)
Let’s say the instructions are: sc x 6 (orange), sc (orange ➤ white) , sc (white)
It means sc x 6 orange, sc with orange for the first yarn over then do the second yarn
over with white (still looks like an orange sc), then do one sc with white.
Body (make 1)
Row # Instructions Sts
R1 4-sc MC 4
R2 3-sc inc × 4 12
R3 sc, 3-sc inc, [sc × 2, 3-sc inc] × 3, sc 20
R4 sc × 2, 3-sc inc, [sc × 4, 3-sc inc] × 3, sc × 2 28
R5 sc × 3, 3-sc inc, [sc × 6, 3-sc inc] × 3, sc × 3 36
R6 sc × 4, 3-sc inc, [sc × 8, 3-sc inc] × 3, sc × 4 44
R7 sc × 5, sc2tog, [sc × 9, sc2tog] × 3, sc × 4 40
R8-11 sc × 40 40
sc × 7 (orange), sc (orange ➤ white), sc × 5 (white), sc (white ➤ orange), sc × 26
R12 40
(orange)
sc × 6 (orange), sc (orange ➤ white), sc × 7 (white), sc (white ➤ orange), sc × 25
R13 40
(orange)
start with orange, sc × 4, sc3tog, sc (orange ➤ white), sc × 5 (white), sc (white ➤
R14 32
orange), continue with orange, sc3tog , [sc × 7, sc3tog] × 2, sc × 3
start with orange, sc × 3, sc3tog, sc (orange ➤ white), sc × 3 (white), sc (white ➤
R15 24
orange), continue with orange, sc3tog, [sc × 5, sc3tog] × 2, sc × 2
Stuff well. Place eyes between R11 and R12, 6 stitch holes apart. See pictures for reference. The eyes are
placed low on the body intentionally. It may look too low but trust me it looks cuter this way :)
start with orange, sc × 2, sc3tog, sc (orange ➤ white), sc (white), sc (white ➤
R16 16
orange), continue with orange, sc3tog, [sc × 3, sc3tog] × 2, sc
R17 [sc, sc3tog] × 4 8
Sew the ends together to close the gap
Snout (make 1)
Start with orange yarn:
Row Instructions Sts
R1 5-sc MC 5
R2 2-sc inc, sc (orange ➤ white), 2-sc inc (white), sc (white ➤ orange), 2-sc inc 8
start with orange, sc, 2-sc inc, sc (orange ➤ white), [2-sc inc, sc, 2-sc inc]
R3 12
(white), sc (white ➤ orange), 2-sc inc (orange)
Do one slip stitch with orange then finished off, leaving a long tail from both the
orange and white yarn. Later we will be using both yarn tails to sew it into the fox
body. Insert the nose into the center of the magic circle. Stuff.
Ears (make 2)
Row # Instructions Sts
R1 With black yarn: 5-sc MC 5
Switch to orange yarn
R2 2-sc inc, sc, 2-sc inc, sc, 2-sc inc 8
R3 [sc, 2-sc inc] × 4 12
R4 [sc × 3, 2-sc inc] × 3 15
R5 [sc × 4, 2-sc inc] × 3 18
R6 sc × 18 18
Leave long tail. Do not stuff
Sew the end of the ears together flat as shown in the picture:
Tail (make 1)
Row # Instructions Sts
R1 Start with white yarn: 5-sc MC 5
R2 2-sc inc × 5 10
R3 sc × 10 10
R4 [2-sc inc, sc × 4] × 2 12
Switch to orange yarn color
R5 [2-sc inc, sc × 2] × 4 16
R6 [2-sc inc, sc × 3] × 4 20
R7-8 sc × 20 20
R9 [sc2tog, sc × 3] × 4 16
R10 sc × 16 16
R11 [sc2tog, sc × 2] × 4 12
R12-13 sc × 12 12
R14 [sc2tog, sc × 2] × 3 9
R15 sc × 9 9
R16 [sc2tog, sc] × 3 5
Leave long tail. Stuff very lightly don't over-stuff.
Legs (make 4)
Row # Instructions Sts
R1 Start with black yarn: 5-sc MC 5
R2 2-sc inc × 5 10
R3 sc × 10 10
Switch to orange yarn color
R4 - 7 sc × 10 10
Leave long tail. Do not stuff
Assembly
Start by attaching the snout on the fox body
between the eyes. The snout is placed on R10 at the top and R13 at the bottom. The
white side should be at the bottom as in the picture. Use the orange yarn tail to attach
the snout to the orange parts, use the white yarn tail to attach the snout to the white
parts of the body. This way it looks more seamless.
Attach the unstuffed legs to the bottom of the
fox body. You can place them as you wish. You can see how I prefer to place them in
the picture on the left. Tip, use pins to see how they look like before you sew them in.
Also note that I also attach the middle of the leg to the body so it stays flat to the body.
So it's not just attached on one end to the body.
Attach the tail at the back of the body on R11
and R12. If you want the tail to wrap around the body a bit more attach the tail a bit
more to the body on the side. as per the picture.
Attach the ears so one end is on R3 and the other end is on R8. For extra cuteness
place them so they curve a little as per the following two pictures.
Note that the other end of the ear is placed a bit further back on the side. This side view
shows it better.
