Embrace the charm of the forest with this Amigurumi Fox crochet pattern! 🦊✨ With its fluffy tail, perky ears, and mischievous expression, this design captures the playful spirit of foxes in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a woodland-themed décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, ear shapes, and even tiny accessories like a miniature acorn or a cozy scarf to enhance its personality. Choose classic orange and white for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi fox is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little fox to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦊 Amigurumi Fox – FREE Crochet Pattern
This charming fox plush is full of personality with detailed color transitions and adorable black-tipped limbs and ears. Great as a woodland decor piece or a cuddly toy!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes frequent color changes and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Rust Orange (Main body)
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White (Face, belly, tail tip)
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Black (Leg tips, ear tips, nose)
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8–10 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: pink embroidery thread for wink or lashes
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🦊 Head (Work from back of head to face)
Color: Rust Orange → White for muzzle
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With Rust Orange: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 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)
7–11. sc around (36)
🧵 Start Color Change: Face Muzzle (white transition)
12. Switch to White for first 12 stitches, Rust Orange for the rest (12 sc White, 24 sc Orange)
13. 14 sc in White, 22 sc in Orange
14. 16 sc in White, 20 sc in Orange
15. 18 sc in White, 18 sc in Orange
(Use the tapestry method: carry the unused color behind your stitches for cleaner lines.)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R13–14, approx. 7–8 sts apart -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close with needle.
🐽 Nose (Black Yarn)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
FO with long tail, flatten slightly and sew centered between the eyes at the white/orange color junction.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Inner: White, Outer: Rust, Tip: Black
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With Black: MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Switch to Rust Orange -
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
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(4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
FO, fold in half and sew to top of head.
🧸 Body
Color: Rust Orange with White chest patch
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around (30)
🧵 White Belly Panel (Optional):
Switch to White for the middle 8–10 stitches on R10–14 to make a belly stripe. Carry unused orange behind.
10–17. sc around (30)
18. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
19. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
20. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO and stuff firmly.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
Color: Start with Black → Rust
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to Rust
5–10. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to sides of body.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Color: Start with Black → Rust
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to Rust
5–8. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff and sew to bottom of body.
🦊 Tail (Rust + White tip)
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With Rust Orange: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around
Switch to White
11–15. sc around
Stuff lightly, curve, and sew securely to back.
🎨 Finishing Touches
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Embroider a black lash or wink with thread over one eye
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Sew a small line down from the nose for a muzzle effect
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Add white scalloped embroidery to ears if desired
🧶 Color Change Tip for Face
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Start white face portion gradually with staggered stitch sections (see R12–15 of head).
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Always switch colors on the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.
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Use the tapestry method (carry yarn behind work) to prevent holes.
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Optionally, sew a crocheted face panel separately and attach to front of head if cleaner shaping is desired.
This fox plush is both smart and snuggly – perfect for gifts, nursery decor, or a forest-themed amigurumi collection! 🌲🦊
