Amigurumi crochet fox is a charming and delightful project that will bring joy to both creators and recipients. This cute fox keychain, with its endearing facial features and a tiny carrot accessory, is perfect for adding a touch of handmade whimsy to your everyday items. In this article, we will guide you through an easy-to-follow amigurumi crochet fox pattern so you can create this adorable character.
To make your own amigurumi crochet fox, you’ll need a few basic crochet supplies and some yarn in various colors. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create your fox, complete with a little carrot accessory. This project is perfect for practicing your crochet skills and creating a delightful handmade item.
Materials:
- Yarn: Beige, white, brown, orange, green, and teal
- Crochet hook: 2.5mm
- Safety eyes (10mm)
- Black embroidery thread
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Keychain ring
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- st: stitch
- inc: increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 st together)
- sl st: slip stitch
Body and Head:
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3: Sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat from * around. (18)
- Round 4: Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st, repeat from * around. (24)
- Round 5: Sc in next 3 st, inc in next st, repeat from * around. (30)
- Round 6-12: Sc in each st around. (30)
- Round 13: Sc in next 3 st, dec in next st, repeat from * around. (24)
- Round 14: Sc in next 2 st, dec in next st, repeat from * around. (18)
- Round 15: Sc in next st, dec in next st, repeat from * around. (12)
- Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 16: Dec around. (6)
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Ears (make 2):
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat from * around. (9)
- Round 3-6: Sc in each st around. (9)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
- Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3-6: Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 7: Sc in next st, dec in next st, repeat from * around. (8)
- Stuff lightly and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
- Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
- Round 3-5: Sc in each st around. (12)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
- Round 1: With beige yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat from * around. (9)
- Round 3: Sc in each st around. (9)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Carrot:
- Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Sc in next st, inc in next st, repeat from * around. (9)
- Round 3-5: Sc in each st around. (9)
- Round 6: Sc in next st, dec in next st, repeat from * around. (6)
- Stuff lightly and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- With green yarn, attach to the top of the carrot and chain 5. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Assembly:
- Sew the ears to the top of the head.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Attach the tail to the back of the body.
- Sew the safety eyes and embroider the nose and mouth with black thread.
- Attach the keychain ring to the top of the head.
- Sew the carrot to the fox’s hand or leave it as a separate accessory.
Your amigurumi crochet fox is now complete! Enjoy your adorable handmade creation and use it as a keychain or a cute decoration.