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Amigurumi Fennec Fox – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Fennec Fox – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Say hello to the Amigurumi Fennec Fox, a tiny desert dweller with oversized charm and ears to match! 🦊🧶 With its perky ears, and petite body, this crochet cutie captures all the magic of the real-life fennec fox in a soft, snuggly form. Whether you’re crafting for an animal lover, adding to a safari-themed collection, or just looking for a unique handmade friend, this little fox is sure to delight.

Perfect for crocheters who love playful proportions and whimsical details, this pattern invites you to explore warm tones, delicate shaping, and a sprinkle of desert magic. Add a tiny scarf, stitch on a cactus buddy, or customize the colors for a fantasy twist. The Amigurumi Fennec Fox is a joyful way to stitch up curiosity, cuteness, and a whole lot of handmade heart—one loop at a time! 🧵🌵 

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 🦊 Amigurumi Fennec Fox Crochet Pattern

If you’ve ever admired the charm of a Fennec Fox with its oversized ears and playful look, this amigurumi pattern will bring one to life! This version includes extra-tall ears, long white chest patch, solid dark paws, and a long fluffy tail so your fox matches the look you see here.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – You’ll need to be comfortable with shaping, color changes, and assembling parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall when using DK yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK weight yarn in:
    • Sandy beige (main body)
    • White (belly, tail tip, inner ears)
    • Light pink (ear detail)
    • Dark brown (paws)
    • Black (nose, embroidery)
  • Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
  • Safety eyes (optional) – not used in this version, eyes are embroidered closed
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle
  • Optional: felt or pipe cleaners to keep ears upright

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring
  • sc – Single Crochet
  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • sl st – Slip Stitch
  • ch – Chain
  • FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    12–17. sc around (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  10. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec x6 (6) – FO, stuff firmly.

🐽 Nose & Face

  • With black yarn, embroider a small triangular nose between rounds 10–12.
  • Embroider closed curved eyes above nose with black yarn.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Outer Ear (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30) – this gives tall height
    FO, leave long tail.

Inner Ear (White with Pink Center)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. sc around (24)
    FO, leave tail.
  • Add light pink yarn in the center using surface crochet or small stitched patch.
  • Sew inner ear to outer ear.
  • Optional: insert felt or pipe cleaner inside ear to help it stand tall.
  • Sew ears to top sides of head (rounds 3–7).

🧍 Body (Beige with White Belly)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)
    9–20. Continue in beige, but work 12 stitches in white + 12 stitches in beige each round to form the vertical white belly patch.
  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  6. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
    FO, stuff firmly.

💪 Arms (Make 2)

Start with dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–7. sc around (12) → keeps paws long and solid dark brown.
    Switch to beige:
    8–15. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides of body.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Start with dark brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–8. sc around (18) → solid dark brown paw section.
    Switch to beige:
    9–16. sc around (18)
    FO, stuff firmly, sew to bottom of body.

🦊 Tail

Start with beige:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–7. sc around (18)
    Switch to white:
    8–15. sc around (18)
    FO, stuff lightly, sew to back of body.

🪡 Assembly & Finishing Touches

  • Sew head onto body.
  • Attach arms to upper sides and legs to bottom.
  • Sew long tail securely.
  • Position ears upright and sew tightly – add pipe cleaner/felt support if needed.
  • Embroider black eyebrows above eyes for expression.

🎉 Finished Fox

Your Fennec Fox is ready! With oversized upright ears, long white chest patch, solid brown paws, and fluffy white-tipped tail, this sweet fox makes a perfect woodland or desert-inspired crochet companion.


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