Add a dash of woodland whimsy to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Fox in Socks pattern! With its bright eyes, bushy tail, and adorable frilly socks, this charming fox is ready to strut through your stitches in style. Whether you’re crafting for a forest-themed display, a playful gift, or simply love bringing quirky characters to life in yarn, this foxy friend is sure to steal the spotlight—and maybe a few hearts along the way. 🧶🦊🧦
Designed for personality and flair, this pattern invites you to explore sculpted shaping, bold colorwork, and fun extras like a bow headband, rosy cheeks, or even a tiny woodland backdrop. Customize your fox with your favorite sock colors or add embroidered details to reflect its unique charm. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade woodland parade, this Fox in Socks Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade mischief, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌲
🦊 Amigurumi Fox in Socks Crochet Pattern
Bring this cheeky little fox to life with this detailed amigurumi pattern! With its wide grin, bright orange body, and cozy blue socks, this fox is the perfect cuddly companion or playful decor piece for a child’s room.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and embroidered details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn with a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
- Orange (main body)
- White (face patch and tail tip)
- Brown (ear tips, eyebrows, nose)
- Light blue (socks/gloves)
- Black embroidery thread (mouth detail)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes (10 mm)
- Polyester stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
st – Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🦊 Head
Using orange yarn:
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
(sc 1, inc) x6 → (18)
(sc 2, inc) x6 → (24)
(sc 3, inc) x6 → (30)
(sc 4, inc) x6 → (36)
(sc 5, inc) x6 → (42)
(sc 6, inc) x6 → (48)
Work even (sc in each st) for 8 rounds.
Start stuffing head firmly.
(sc 6, dec) x6 → (42)
(sc 5, dec) x6 → (36)
(sc 4, dec) x6 → (30)
(sc 3, dec) x6 → (24)
(sc 2, dec) x6 → (18)
(sc 1, dec) x6 → (12)
dec x6 → (6)
FO and weave in.
😁 Face Patch
Using white yarn:
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
(sc 1, inc) x6 → (18)
(sc 2, inc) x6 → (24)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Embroider mouth line with black yarn.
Sew to lower front of face.
Add safety eyes above face patch before stuffing is complete.
🐽 Nose
Using brown yarn:
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
1 round even
dec x6 → (6)
FO, sew to center top of face patch.
🦊 Body
Using orange yarn:
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
(sc 1, inc) x6 → (18)
(sc 2, inc) x6 → (24)
(sc 3, inc) x6 → (30)
(sc 4, inc) x6 → (36)
(sc 5, inc) x6 → (42)
(sc 6, inc) x6 → (48)
Work even for 10–12 rounds.
(sc 6, dec) x6 → (42)
(sc 5, dec) x6 → (36)
(sc 4, dec) x6 → (30)
Stuff firmly.
(sc 3, dec) x6 → (24)
(sc 2, dec) x6 → (18)
(sc 1, dec) x6 → (12)
dec x6 → (6)
FO, close and weave in.
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
Using light blue yarn (socks):
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
Work even for 3 rounds
Change to orange
(sc 1, inc) x6 → (18)
Work even for 8–10 rounds
Stuff lightly, FO, leave long tail for sewing.
How to change color:
At the final sc of your last round in blue, start the stitch with blue, but pull through the last loop with orange. Continue with orange in the next round. This makes a clean transition.
🧦 Legs (Make 2)
Using light blue yarn (socks):
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
(sc 1, inc) x6 → (18)
Work even for 5 rounds
Change to orange
Work even for 10–12 rounds
Stuff and FO, leave long tail for sewing.
🐾 Tail
Using orange yarn:
MR, sc 6
inc x6 → (12)
(sc 1, inc) x6 → (18)
Work even 4 rounds
Change to white
Work even for 4 rounds
FO, lightly stuff, sew to back of body.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Using brown yarn (tip):
MR, sc 6
(sc 1, inc) x3 → (9)
Change to orange
(sc 2, inc) x3 → (12)
(sc 3, inc) x3 → (15)
FO, flatten and sew on top of head.
🧵 Assembly & Embroidery
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms to the side.
- Attach legs to bottom of body.
- Sew tail to the back.
- Sew ears on top of head.
- Embroider big curved eyebrows using brown yarn.
- Use black thread to embroider mouth stitches (like a stitched-on grin across the face patch).
🎉 Final Touches
Give your fox a little squeeze and fluff up the ears! You can even make accessories like a scarf or mini book to match the setting.
📚 Mini Crochet Books
📕 Book Cover
With any book cover color (e.g., red, blue, mint):
Ch 13
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (12)
Row 2–8: ch 1, turn, sc across (12)
FO, leave long tail for sewing. You now have a rectangle.
📖 Pages (Insert)
You have two options:
Option A: With yarn (crocheted pages):
Use white yarn
Ch 11
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (10)
Row 2–6: ch 1, turn, sc across (10)
FO, weave in ends. Fold it in half to resemble book pages.
Option B: With felt (easy version):
Cut a rectangle of white felt approx. 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm and fold in half to form the pages.
🧷 Assembly
- Fold the cover in half.
- Insert the pages inside.
- Sew the center of the cover to the middle fold of the pages using your cover yarn tail.
- To make the book look more realistic, you can embroider a “spine” line or title using a contrasting yarn or thread.
This fox is full of charm and personality – perfect for storytelling, gifting, or cuddling. Happy stitching! 🦊✨
