Holly Jolly Fox Amigurumi: Free Christmas Crochet Pattern

Get ready to crochet the cutest festive friend for your holiday decor! This adorable Christmas Fox Amigurumi features a charming rusty orange body, complete with a cozy green scarf and a tiny Santa hat. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of handmade warmth to your home, this pattern guides you through creating a whimsical winter companion that’s sure to bring smiles.

Craft Your Own Whimsical Winter Companion

There’s nothing quite like the joy of a handmade gift or decoration during the festive season. This sweet fox isn’t just a toy; it’s a tiny piece of holiday magic, ready to adorn your mantle, peek from under the Christmas tree, or become a cherished keepsake. Its playful spirit and festive attire make it a delightful project for crocheters looking to add a unique touch to their holiday creations.

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Crochet Pattern: Holly Jolly Fox Amigurumi: Free Christmas Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Rust Orange (main color)
Worsted weight yarn in Cream (belly, muzzle, tail tip)
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (paws, ear tips, nose embroidery)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (Santa hat, berries)
Worsted weight yarn in White (Santa hat brim, pom-pom)
Worsted weight yarn in Emerald Green (scarf)
Worsted weight yarn in Light Pink (cheek blush embroidery)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
6mm or 8mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
st(s): Stitch(es)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
FO: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

Instructions

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

Head & Body (Start with Rust Orange)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x6 (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
Round 7-12: sc around (36)
Round 13: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)
Round 14: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, about 6-7 sts apart. Begin stuffing firmly.
Round 15: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Round 16: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
Round 17: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Round 18: sc around (18)
Round 19: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
Round 20: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
Round 21-23: sc around (30)
Round 24 (Belly – change to Cream): 10 sc in Cream, 20 sc in Rust Orange (30)
Round 25 (Belly – Cream and Rust Orange): 12 sc in Cream, 18 sc in Rust Orange (30)
Round 26 (Belly – Cream and Rust Orange): 10 sc in Cream, 20 sc in Rust Orange (30)
Round 27 (Change back to Rust Orange): sc around (30)
Continue stuffing.
Round 28: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
Round 29: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
Round 30: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
Round 31: [dec] x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail to close the opening.

Muzzle (Cream)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x6 (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Round 4: sc around (18)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Ears (Make 2 – Start with Rust Orange)

Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: [sc, inc] x2 (6)
Round 3: [2 sc, inc] x2 (8)
Round 4: sc around (8)
Round 5 (Change to Dark Brown): sc around (8)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear.

Tail (Start with Rust Orange)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
Round 3-4: sc around (9)
Round 5: [2 sc, inc] x3 (12)
Round 6-7: sc around (12)
Round 8 (Change to Cream): sc around (12)
Round 9: [2 sc, dec] x3 (9)
Round 10: [sc, dec] x3 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2 – Start with Dark Brown)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2-3: sc around (6)
Round 4 (Change to Rust Orange): sc around (6)
Round 5-8: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the top opening.

Legs (Make 2 – Start with Dark Brown)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2-3: sc around (6)
Round 4 (Change to Rust Orange): sc around (6)
Round 5-9: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the top opening.

Santa Hat (Start with Red)

Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: sc around (4)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x2 (6)
Round 4: sc around (6)
Round 5: [2 sc, inc] x2 (8)
Round 6: sc around (8)
Round 7: [3 sc, inc] x2 (10)
Round 8: sc around (10)
Round 9: [4 sc, inc] x2 (12)
Round 10: sc around (12)
Round 11: [5 sc, inc] x2 (14)
Round 12: sc around (14)
Round 13 (Change to White): sc around (14) – working in BLO for this round is optional for a cleaner edge.
Round 14: sc around (14)
FO, weave in ends.

Santa Hat Pom-pom (White)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: [inc] x6 (12)
Round 3: [dec] x6 (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in tail to close.

Scarf (Emerald Green)

Ch 35.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (34)
Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (34)
FO, weave in ends.

Assembly:

Muzzle: Sew the muzzle to the face, centering it below the eyes.
Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head, between rounds 3-6.
Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body, slightly above the bottom.
Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, around rounds 18-19.
Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, ensuring the fox sits evenly.
Facial Features: Using Dark Brown yarn, embroider a small triangular nose onto the muzzle. Using Light Pink yarn, embroider small blush marks below the eyes.
Santa Hat: Sew the white pom-pom to the tip of the red hat. Sew the hat onto the fox’s head at a jaunty angle.
Scarf: Wrap the green scarf around the fox’s neck. Using Red yarn, embroider three small “berries” onto one end of the scarf.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.