Drift off in woodland style with the Fox Sleeping Mask—a cozy crochet project that’s as cute as it is practical! 🦊💤 With its sleepy eyes, soft texture, and charming fox ears, this mask brings a touch of handmade whimsy to your bedtime routine. Whether you’re crafting it for yourself, a little one, or a fellow nap enthusiast, this adorable accessory adds a playful twist to relaxation and self-care.
Perfect for customizing with your favorite yarn colors, this pattern invites you to mix in fuzzy textures, embroidered lashes, or even a tiny bow for extra flair. It’s a quick and satisfying make that’s ideal for gifting, travel, or simply curling up for a cozy snooze. Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, the Fox Sleeping Mask is sure to become your new favorite way to stitch up sweet dreams—one loop at a time! 🧶🌙
🦊 Crochet Fox Sleeping Mask Pattern
Sleep soundly and look adorable while doing it! This crochet fox sleeping mask combines comfort and cuteness, making it the perfect handmade accessory for cozy nights or as a thoughtful gift. The mask features a soft orange base, closed eyelids with embroidered lashes, perky fox ears, and a secure strap for a snug fit.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate – simple stitches, shaping, and light embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 18 cm wide × 9 cm tall (excluding ears) when using worsted cotton yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted cotton yarn:
- Orange (main mask + ears)
- White (eye patches + ear centers)
- Black (nose + eyelashes)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Elastic band or crocheted strap
- Optional: thin cotton lining fabric for extra comfort
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
Worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.
🦊 Pattern Instructions
🟠 Mask Base (Orange)
- Ch 41.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (40).
- Rows 2–12: ch 1, turn, sc across (40).
👉 This creates a rectangle base. - Shaping edges:
- Row 13: dec, sc 36, dec (38).
- Row 14: dec, sc 34, dec (36).
- Row 15: dec, sc 32, dec (34).
- Continue until 28 sts remain → FO.
- Work sc around the entire piece to smooth edges.
⚪ Eye Patches (Make 2, White)
- MR, 6 sc.
- inc around (12).
- (sc, inc) x6 (18).
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24).
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30).
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
👁 Embroidered Eyelashes (Black)
- With black yarn, embroider a curved eyelid across each eye patch.
- Add 3–4 long lashes radiating outward.
⚫ Nose (Black)
- MR, 6 sc.
- inc around (12).
- (sc, inc) x6 (18).
- sc around (18).
FO, sew between eye patches at center bottom.
🟠 Ears (Make 2, Orange + White centers)
Outer Ear (Orange):
- MR, 4 sc.
- (sc, inc) x2 (6).
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8).
- (3 sc, inc) x2 (10).
- (4 sc, inc) x2 (12). FO.
Inner Ear (White):
- Repeat same steps until Round 4 only (10 sts). FO.
👉 Sew white inner ear onto orange outer ear.
🪡 Assembly
- Sew eye patches evenly on mask base.
- Attach nose centered below eye patches.
- Sew ears at top corners, slightly angled outward.
- Attach elastic band or crochet strap (ch ~70, sc across, FO).
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Line with cotton fabric for softness.
- Adjust strap length for a snug but comfortable fit.
- Add optional decorative stitches (like pink blush spots).
🎉 Final Thoughts
Your Crochet Fox Sleeping Mask is complete! Perfect for cozy naps, travel, or gifting to animal lovers. Cute, practical, and oh-so-foxy. 🦊✨
