Craft a Festive Friend: Adorable Christmas Fox Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Welcome the holiday season with this enchanting Christmas Fox Amigurumi! This adorable crocheted fox, complete with a festive Santa hat and a cozy scarf, makes a perfect handmade gift or a delightful decoration for your home. Follow this easy-to-understand pattern to create your very own charming foxy friend, bringing a touch of winter wonder to your crochet collection.

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Festive Fox

This pattern isn’t just about creating a cute toy; it’s about crafting joy and warmth. The small size makes it a quick and satisfying project, perfect for beginners looking to try amigurumi or experienced crocheters seeking a delightful holiday make. Imagine the smiles this little fella will bring as a stocking stuffer or a mantelpiece companion.

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Crochet Pattern: Craft a Festive Friend: Adorable Christmas Fox Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Rust Orange (main body), White (muzzle, belly, paws, tail tip, hat brim), Red (Santa hat, scarf accents), Green (scarf), Light Pink (for blush).
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn).
6mm or 8mm safety eyes (black).
Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Scissors.

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
(): Repeat instructions in parentheses for the specified number of times
[]: Total number of stitches at the end of the round

Instructions

Head (Rust Orange and White)

Start with Rust Orange yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
R7-R12: sc around (6 rounds) [36]
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 6-7 stitches apart.
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Stuff head firmly with fiberfill.
R16: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R17: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, weave in tail and close the remaining hole.

Muzzle (White)

Using White yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: sc around [18]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.
Before sewing to the head, embroider a small black triangle for the nose and a smile using black yarn. Add light pink blush below the eyes with light pink yarn or fabric paint.

Ears (Rust Orange and White) Make 2

Start with Rust Orange yarn.
R1: 4 sc in MR [4]
R2: (sc, inc) x 2 [6]
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8]
R4: sc around [8]
Fold the ear flat and sc across the opening to close.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Using White yarn, embroider a small triangle shape on the inside of each ear for contrast.

Body (Rust Orange and White)

Start with White yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6-R8: sc around (3 rounds) [30]
Change to Rust Orange yarn.
R9-R16: sc around (8 rounds) [30]
R17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R18: sc around [24]
Stuff firmly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (Rust Orange and White) Make 2

Start with White yarn.
R1: 5 sc in MR [5]
R2: (inc) x 5 [10]
R3: sc around [10]
Change to Rust Orange yarn.
R4-R10: sc around (7 rounds) [10]
Stuff lightly.
R11: (dec) x 5 [5]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close opening.

Legs (Rust Orange and White) Make 2

Start with White yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3-R4: sc around (2 rounds) [12]
Change to Rust Orange yarn.
R5-R8: sc around (4 rounds) [12]
Stuff lightly.
R9: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close opening.

Tail (Rust Orange and White)

Start with White yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R3-R5: sc around (3 rounds) [9]
Change to Rust Orange yarn.
R6: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
R7-R9: sc around (3 rounds) [12]
R10: (3 sc, inc) x 3 [15]
R11-R13: sc around (3 rounds) [15]
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 3 [12]
R15-R16: sc around (2 rounds) [12]
Stuff firmly.
R17: (2 sc, dec) x 3 [9]
R18: (sc, dec) x 3 [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close opening.

Santa Hat (Red and White)

Start with Red yarn.
R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
R3: sc around [9]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 [12]
R5: sc around [12]
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 [15]
R7: sc around [15]
R8: (4 sc, inc) x 3 [18]
R9: sc around [18]
Change to White yarn.
R10: sc around [18]
R11: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24] (This creates a flared brim).
FO, weave in ends. Create a small white pom-pom or use a few strands of white yarn tied into a ball and sew it to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Green with Red/White Accents)

Using Green yarn, ch 40 (adjust length as needed to wrap around the fox’s neck once).
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. [39]
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. [39]
FO, weave in ends.
Using a yarn needle and small pieces of Red and White yarn, embroider small speckles or French knots randomly across the scarf for the festive look.

Assembly

Sew the head to the body.
Sew the muzzle onto the head, centered under the eyes.
Sew the ears to the top of the head.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, allowing the fox to stand.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Place the Santa hat on the head.
Wrap the scarf around the neck.