Amigurumi The Little Prince & Fox – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Bring a beloved tale to life with this Amigurumi The Little Prince & Fox crochet pattern! Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless story, this charming duo captures the heart of friendship, wonder, and imagination. With the Little Prince’s flowing coat and golden hair, and the Fox’s sweet expression and bushy tail, these characters are perfect for storytelling, gifting, or adding a touch of literary magic to your crochet collection. 🧶🦊👑

Designed for detail and whimsy, this pattern invites you to explore expressive features, soft yarns, and sweet extras like a tiny rose, scarf, or planet base. Customize their colors to reflect your favorite illustrations or add personal touches to make them truly unique. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade storybook scene, this Little Prince & Fox Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade wonder, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌌

A crochet doll resembling a young character with yellow hair, holding a red flower, and wearing a red and blue attire. A small crocheted fox stands beside the doll on a blue base with star decorations.

🌟 Amigurumi The Little Prince & Fox Crochet Pattern

Bring the magic of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved tale to life with this detailed amigurumi set featuring The Little Prince, his loyal Fox, and his cherished Rose—all posed atop a domed crochet planet.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced Intermediate – Includes I-cord hair, structured clothing, color changes, embroidery, and precise assembly

📏 Finished Sizes

The Little Prince: 20–23 cm (8–9 inches) tall
Fox: 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) tall
Rose with stem: 7.5 cm (3 inches) tall
Planet base: 15–18 cm (6–7 inches) diameter

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or Sport Weight)

For The Little Prince:

Light peach/beige: 40g (skin)
Golden yellow: 35g (hair, collar, belt)
Sage/mint green: 45g (pants, inner vest)
Dusty blue: 25g (coat lining)
Terracotta/burnt red: 50g (coat)
Light pink/peach: 20g (boots, blush)
Black: 5g (embroidery)

For Fox:

Bright orange: 30g (body, ears, tail)
White: 15g (chest, muzzle, ear/tail tips)
Dark brown/black: 10g (legs, nose, stripes)

For Rose & Planet:

Coral/rose pink: 10g (flower)
Green: 15g (stem, leaves, sepals)
Sky blue: 60g (planet)
Golden yellow: 10g (stars)

Other Supplies

Hook: 2.25mm–2.5mm
Safety eyes: 8mm black (2 for Prince, 2 for Fox)
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Embroidery needle
Pink chalk or pastel (for blush)
Stitch markers
Floral wire (20-gauge, for rose stem)
Pins (for assembly)
Scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
FO = fasten off

👦 THE LITTLE PRINCE

💭 HEAD (Light Peach)

👉 Insert 8mm safety eyes between rounds 8–9, positioned 7 stitches apart

Round 15: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Round 17: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)

👉 Stuff head firmly

Round 18: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Round 19: dec × 6 (6)

FO, weave through remaining stitches and pull tight

👃 NOSE (Light Peach)

Round 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Round 2: sc around (4)

FO, leave long tail

Placement:

Position between and slightly below eyes
Sew securely, creating gentle bump shape

👂 EARS (Light Peach – Make 2)

Round 1: MR, 5 sc (5)
Round 2: sc around (5)
Round 3: sc around (5)

FO, leave long tail

Shaping:

Flatten ears horizontally
Do not stuff

Placement:

Position on sides of head at rounds 8–9
Angle slightly backward

😊 FACE EMBROIDERY (Black Thread)

Eyebrows:

Position above each eye
Create gentle curved arcs
Use backstitch, approximately 5–6 stitches each
Angle inner ends slightly downward for gentle expression

Mouth:

Position between rounds 11–12
Create soft curved smile
Use backstitch, approximately 7–8 stitches wide
Keep subtle and content

Blush:

Apply pink chalk or pastel to cheeks
Create soft circular areas
Position on rounds 10–12, outside of eyes
Blend gently with finger or brush

💛 HAIR (Golden Yellow)

The hair consists of individual crocheted cords (I-cords), not loose yarn strands.

Make 10–12 Hair Pieces:

Method: Crochet I-Cord

Ch 2
Row 1: Insert hook in first ch, pull up loop (2 loops on hook)
Row 2: Insert hook through both loops from front to back, pull yarn through and up (still 2 loops)
Yarn over, pull through both loops (1 loop remains)
Repeat step 3–4 for approximately 20–25 rows to create a cord 5–7cm long
FO, leaving 15cm tail

Alternative Method: Chain Tube

Ch 15–18
Work sl st in back bump of each chain to create tubular effect

Assembly:

Arrange cords in circular pattern on top of head
Start at center crown (rounds 1–3)
Sew each cord at its base using the tail
Position cords radiating outward and slightly upward
Space approximately 3–4 stitches apart around crown
Leave some cords longer for variation
Style by gently bending and shaping outward
Do not trim or brush – keep cords intact

👕 BODY & TORSO (Sage Green)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Rounds 6–10: sc around (30)
Round 11: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Rounds 12–14: sc around (24)
Round 15: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Rounds 16–18: sc around (18)

👉 Stuff body firmly

FO, leave long tail for attaching head

🦵 LEGS & BOOTS (Make 2)

Boots (Light Pink):

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: BLO: sc around (18)
Rounds 5–7: sc around (18)

👉 Switch to sage green (pants)

Legs (Sage Green):

Rounds 8–9: sc around (18)
Round 10: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Rounds 11–22: sc around (12)

👉 Stuff legs firmly, especially boots

FO, leave long tail

Attachment:

Position legs at bottom of body
Space approximately 4–6 stitches apart
Sew securely all around
Ensure character can stand

💪 ARMS (Make 2)

Hands (Light Peach):

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
Round 6: (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)

👉 Switch to terracotta/burnt red (coat sleeves)

Arms (Terracotta):

Rounds 7–18: sc around (9)

👉 Stuff lightly – keep flexible

FO, leave long tail

Cuffs (Terracotta):

Work 1 round of sl st around wrist area (round 6–7 transition)
This creates the cuff ridge visible in coat sleeves

🧥 COAT (Terracotta with Dusty Blue Lining)

The coat is constructed as a long vest with separate panels.

BACK PANEL (Terracotta):

Ch 18

Rows 1–24: sc across (18), ch 1, turn each row

FO, leave tail

FRONT PANELS (Make 2 – Terracotta):

Ch 9

Rows 1–24: sc across (9), ch 1, turn each row

FO, leave tail

COAT TAILS (Make 2 – Terracotta):

These create the flowing back sections.

Ch 9

Rows 1–12: sc across (9), ch 1, turn
Row 13: dec, sc 5, dec (7), ch 1, turn
Rows 14–16: sc across (7), ch 1, turn
Row 17: dec, sc 3, dec (5), ch 1, turn
Rows 18–20: sc across (5), ch 1, turn

FO, leave tail

SLEEVE CAPS (Make 2 – Terracotta):

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)

FO, leave long tail (these will attach to shoulder area)

ASSEMBLY:

Lay back panel flat
Position front panels on each side, overlapping by 2–3 stitches at shoulders
Sew shoulder seams together
Attach coat tails to bottom back corners of back panel
Sew sleeve caps to armhole openings
Try coat on character before final attachments

LINING (Optional – Dusty Blue):

Create identical pieces in dusty blue, slightly smaller:

Back panel: ch 16, work 22 rows
Front panels: ch 8, work 22 rows
Sew lining to inside of coat along edges

💛 YELLOW COLLAR (Golden Yellow)

Ch 28, join with sl st to form ring

Round 1: sc around (28)
Round 2: sc around (28)
Round 3: (3 sc, inc) × 7 (35)
Round 4: sc around (35)

FO, leave long tail

Shaping:

Fold collar in half to create standing collar effect
Position around neck area
Sew to body at base of head

💛 YELLOW BELT/SASH (Golden Yellow)

Ch 60 (or length to fit around waist)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (59)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (59)

FO, leave long tails

Placement:

Wrap around waist at transition between torso and pants (around round 15–16 of body)
Tie in front or side
Trim excess or leave flowing
Tack down with needle to secure

🦊 THE FOX

🦊 FOX HEAD & SNOUT (Orange)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rounds 5–8: sc around (24)
Round 9: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Round 10: sc around (18)

👉 Insert 8mm safety eyes between rounds 5–6, approximately 5–6 stitches apart

Round 11: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)

👉 Stuff firmly

Round 12: dec × 6 (6)

FO, weave through remaining stitches

🤍 FOX MUZZLE (White)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: sc around (18)

FO, leave long tail

Placement:

Flatten muzzle slightly
Position on lower front of face, centered below eyes
Sew securely around edges

Nose (Black):

Embroider small triangular nose at top center of white muzzle
Use satin stitch for solid fill

🦊 FOX EARS (Make 2 – Orange with White Tips)

Round 1: MR, 5 sc in orange (5)
Round 2: inc × 5 (10)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 5 (15)

👉 Switch to white

Round 4: sc around (15)
Round 5: (3 sc, dec) × 3 (12)

FO, leave long tail

Inner Ear (White – Make 2):

Round 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Round 2: inc × 4 (8)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 4 (12)

FO, leave tail

Assembly:

Flatten main ear piece
Sew white inner ear to front of main ear
Attach ears to top of head, angled upward and outward

🦊 FOX BODY (Orange with White Chest)

Start with white:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Round 5: sc around (24)

👉 Switch to orange

Rounds 6–10: sc around (24)
Round 11: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Round 12: sc around (18)

👉 Stuff firmly

Round 13: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Round 14: dec × 6 (6)

FO, weave through remaining stitches

🦊 FOX LEGS (Make 4 – Dark Brown/Black)

Round 1: MR, 5 sc (5)
Round 2: inc × 5 (10)
Rounds 3–6: sc around (10)

FO, leave long tail

Attachment:

Stuff legs lightly
Position at bottom/sides of body
Sew securely

🦊 FOX TAIL (Orange with White Tip and Dark Stripes)

Start with orange:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (12)

👉 Switch to dark brown – work 1 round

Round 7: sc around in dark brown (12)

👉 Switch back to orange

Rounds 8–10: sc around in orange (12)

👉 Switch to dark brown – work 1 round

Round 11: sc around in dark brown (12)

👉 Switch to white

Rounds 12–14: sc around in white (12)
Round 15: (2 sc, dec) × 3 (9)
Round 16: (sc, dec) × 3 (6)

👉 Stuff tail firmly

FO, weave through remaining stitches

Shaping:

Bend tail into gentle curve
Attach to back of body with curved shape
Position so tail curves upward and to side

🦊 FINAL FOX ASSEMBLY

Attach head to body
Position and sew all 4 legs
Attach tail with curve
Ensure fox can sit or stand beside Prince

🌹 THE ROSE

🌹 FLOWER HEAD (Coral/Rose Pink)

Inner Center:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)

FO, set aside

Petal Strip:

Ch 36

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook:
(sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) all in same ch, sl st in next ch
Repeat pattern across

FO, leave long tail

Assembly:

Place the flat circle (inner center) as base
Starting from center, coil petal strip around base
Gradually loosen coil for outer petals
Sew through all layers at bottom
Arrange petals to create dimensional bloom

🌿 SEPALS (Green – Base Cup of Flower)

Round 1: MR, 5 sc (5)
Round 2: inc × 5 (10)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 5 (15)

FO, leave long tail

Attachment:

Position at base of completed rose
Sew around bottom edge of flower
This creates the green cup that holds flower

🌿 STEM (Green with Wire Support)

Cut floral wire to 10–12cm length

Wrap wire with green yarn:

Tie yarn to top of wire
Wrap tightly down entire length, overlapping slightly
Secure at bottom with knot
Apply small amount of craft glue if desired

Alternative – Crocheted Stem:

Ch 25

Work sl st in back bump of each chain to create firm tube

🍃 LEAVES (Green – Make 2)

Ch 8

Starting in 2nd ch from hook:
sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st

Ch 1, rotate to work opposite side:
sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc

sl st to join

FO, leave tail

Final Rose Assembly:

Attach sepals to base of flower
Insert wrapped wire stem through center of sepals
Secure with needle and thread
Attach leaves to stem at mid-point
Bend wire gently for natural curve

🪐 PLANET BASE

🌍 DOME STRUCTURE (Sky Blue)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc × 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6 (54)
Round 10: (8 sc, inc) × 6 (60)
Round 11: (9 sc, inc) × 6 (66)
Round 12: (10 sc, inc) × 6 (72)

Rounds 13–20: sc around (72)

👉 This creates the flat top surface of planet

Round 21: (10 sc, dec) × 6 (66)
Round 22: (9 sc, dec) × 6 (60)
Round 23: (8 sc, dec) × 6 (54)
Round 24: (7 sc, dec) × 6 (48)

👉 Begin stuffing firmly

Round 25: (6 sc, dec) × 6 (42)
Round 26: (5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
Round 27: (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
Round 28: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Round 29: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Round 30: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Round 31: dec × 6 (6)

FO, weave through remaining stitches and pull tight

⭐ STARS (Golden Yellow – Make 6–8)

Small Star Appliqué:

Round 1: MR, 5 sc (5)

Make points:
ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in same st of round 1
Repeat 4 more times (5 points total)

FO, leave long tail

Placement:

Scatter stars randomly across planet surface
Sew securely at center of each star
Vary positioning for natural look

🎨 FINAL ASSEMBLY

Step 1: Prepare Planet Base

Ensure planet is firmly stuffed and holds dome shape
Attach all star appliqués
Let sit and set shape

Step 2: Assemble The Little Prince

Attach head to body – ensure straight and secure
Add arms – position at shoulder level, angled naturally
Verify legs – ensure stable standing position
Dress in coat – drape coat over body, tack at shoulders
Add collar – position around neck, sew securely
Add belt – wrap around waist, tie and tack
Attach hair – all cords secured at crown, styled outward

Step 3: Position Rose

Place rose in Prince’s hand/arm
Secure with a few hidden stitches
Adjust wire stem for natural hold

Step 4: Place Characters on Planet

Position Prince on planet surface (slightly off-center for visual interest)
Sew Prince’s feet to planet securely
Position Fox beside Prince
Sew Fox’s feet to planet
Ensure both figures are stable

Step 5: Final Details

Check all facial features for symmetry
Adjust Prince’s hair for best display angle
Curve Fox’s tail naturally
Position rose at attractive angle
Verify stability – entire piece should sit securely

🌟 FINISHING TOUCHES

Facial Expressions:

Ensure Prince’s gentle smile is visible
Check Fox’s alert, friendly expression
Adjust eye positioning if needed

Costume Details:

Smooth any wrinkles in coat
Ensure collar stands properly
Verify belt is secure and visible
Check that boot cuffs are defined

Scene Composition:

Angle characters toward each other for connection
Position rose between them as focal point
Ensure stars are visible from multiple angles

📐 Approximate Measurements

The Little Prince:

Head diameter: 6cm
Body height: 7cm
Leg length (including boot): 6cm
Arm length: 5cm
Total height: 20–23cm
Hair cord length: 5–7cm each

Fox:

Head diameter: 4cm
Body length: 4.5cm
Leg length: 2.5cm
Tail length: 5cm
Total height: 8–10cm

Rose:

Flower diameter: 3cm
Stem length: 8–10cm
Total height: 7.5cm

Planet:

Diameter at widest: 15–18cm
Height: 8–10cm
Star diameter: 2cm each

💡 Display & Care Tips

Display Ideas:

Place on bookshelf near copies of The Little Prince
Create shadow box display with quote
Add LED tea light inside planet for magical glow effect
Photograph with sunset/golden hour lighting

Care Instructions:

Dust gently with soft brush
Spot clean with damp cloth if needed
Store carefully – protect hair cords from crushing
Avoid direct sunlight to prevent color fading
Keep away from moisture

Variations:

Create additional asteroids/planets for expanded scene
Add the snake, baobab trees, or other story elements
Make different coat colors for seasonal versions
Create the aviator character as companion piece

🎭 Color Variation Ideas

Sunset Prince: Orange coat, purple pants, pink accents
Winter Prince: White coat with silver trim, ice blue pants
Forest Prince: Brown coat, deep green pants, burgundy accents
Classic Illustration: Lighter yellow hair, brighter green, more saturated red

🌹 Your Little Prince Set is Complete!

This handcrafted scene captures the wonder, friendship, and timeless magic of Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece. Every stitch—from the structured golden hair to the Fox’s gentle expression to the dome of stars beneath their feet—tells the story of connection, imagination, and the beauty of small, precious things.

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” 🦊✨

Display your creation with pride, knowing you’ve brought this beloved tale to life through the art of crochet!

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