Welcome to the festive and charming world of amigurumi! 🦊🎀✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Christmas Fox With Bow Tie—a delightful and dapper woodland friend, perfect for holiday décor, gift-giving, or adding a touch of cozy charm to your seasonal collection! 🎄 Whether you love crafting adorable animal designs, enjoy making holiday-inspired creations, or simply want to stitch up a stylish fox ready for winter celebrations, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed, festively dressed companion! ❄️
This design embraces rich textures and playful details, from its soft fur to a perfectly tied bow, making it an ideal project for spreading holiday cheer! 🧶🎁 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Christmas Fox turns out just right—ready to brighten up any space or become a treasured handmade gift! ✨ So grab your hooks, pick out warm autumnal hues or classic reds and greens, and let’s stitch up a cozy, festive fox full of holiday spirit! 🏡❄️
🦊 Christmas Fox with Bow Tie – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
This dapper little fox is dressed to impress for the holidays! With warm rusty fur, a snowy white belly, chocolate-colored paws, and a cheerful red bow tie, this charming fox makes the perfect festive friend or Christmas gift.
🧶 Skill Level
Intermediate – Features color changes, shaping, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25 cm (10 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Rust orange (Main body)
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White (Belly, tail tip, inner ears, face)
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Chocolate brown (Paws, ears, nose)
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Red (Bow tie)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10 mm)
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Black embroidery thread (eyebrows)
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Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
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Fiberfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧍♂️ Pattern Instructions
🔹 Head (Start with white)
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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Change to rust, (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–16. sc in each st (48) -
(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
👀 Eyes, Nose, and Eyebrows
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, spaced ~12 sts apart.
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Embroider a small brown triangle nose just below eye line.
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Use black thread to embroider short angled eyebrows above the eyes.
🔹 Ears (Make 2 – Inner: white, Outer: rust + brown edge)
Inner Ear (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9), fasten off.
Outer Ear (Rust → Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around, change to brown
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sl st around for edging
Sew inner ear to outer ear and attach to top sides of the head.
🔹 Body (Start with rust)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc in each st (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
14–16. sc in each st (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
18–19. sc in each st (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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sc in each st (18)
Fasten off and stuff. Sew to head.
🤍 Chest Patch (White)
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ch 9
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sc in 2nd ch, 6 sc, inc in last ch (turn)
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Continue on opposite side of chain: 7 sc
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(Optional) sc around for edge
Sew centered down the chest.
🔹 Front Legs (Make 2 – Brown → Rust)
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With brown: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
Change to rust, (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
6–11. sc around (9)
Stuff and sew to sides of the body.
🔹 Back Legs (Make 2 – Brown → Rust)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12) -
Change to rust, (3 sc, dec) x2 (10)
6–9. sc around (10)
Stuff and sew near bottom back of body.
🔹 Tail (Rust → White tip)
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With rust: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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Change to white, sc around
14–15. sc around
Stuff lightly and sew to back.
🔴 Bow Tie (Red)
Bow:
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ch 10
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sc across 9, ch 1 turn (9)
3–5. sc rows
Wrap center with yarn and secure at neck.
🧵 Assembly
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Attach head to body
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Position and sew ears and tail
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Add chest patch and embroider details
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Sew bow tie at neck
🎄 Finishing Touches
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Add tiny pinecone or holly appliqués for festive charm
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Dust with shimmer for a snowy effect
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Place on a wood slice base with greenery for display
✨ Congratulations! You’ve crocheted a heartwarming holiday fox. Display it proudly or gift it to someone special for Christmas magic.