Get ready for an adventure with our charming Aviator Fox Amigurumi! This detailed crochet pattern will guide you in creating a super cute, pilot-themed fox, complete with tiny goggles and two fluffy tails. Perfect for enthusiasts of whimsical creatures or a unique gift, this project promises a delightful crafting experience. Grab your hook and let’s bring this little flyer to life!
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There’s something truly special about crocheting a character that sparks joy and imagination. This Aviator Fox isn’t just a toy; it’s a tiny explorer ready for countless adventures, designed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Whether for playtime, a collector’s shelf, or a thoughtful handmade present, this pattern empowers you to create a cherished, unique piece.
Crochet Pattern: Fly High with This Adorable Aviator Fox Amigurumi Pattern!
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in Orange (Main Color)
- Worsted weight yarn in White (Accent Color)
- Worsted weight yarn in Red (Shorts)
- Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (Goggles Strap)
- Worsted weight yarn in Light Brown (Goggles Frames)
- Worsted weight yarn in Black (Eyes, Nose)
- Worsted weight yarn in Light Pink (Cheeks)
- 2.5mm or 3.0mm Crochet Hook (or size suitable for yarn and desired tension)
- Pair of 8-10mm black safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Small piece of clear plastic or black/white felt for goggle lenses (optional)
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- FO: Fasten Off
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- **: Repeat instructions between asterisks
Instructions
Important Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Head (Orange, White, Black, Pink)
- Round 1: Start with Orange yarn. 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Round 2: *inc* around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
- Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24)
- Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30)
- Round 6: *4 sc, inc* around. (36)
- Round 7-12: Sc in each st around. (36)
- Round 13: *4 sc, dec* around. (30)
- Round 14: *3 sc, dec* around. (24)
- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, about 8-9 stitches apart. Start stuffing.
- Round 15: *2 sc, dec* around. (18)
- Round 16: *sc, dec* around. (12)
- Round 17: *dec* around. (6)
- FO, weave in end. Embroider a small black triangle for the nose and a smile below it. Use light pink yarn to embroider small blush spots on the cheeks.
Muzzle (White)
- Round 1: Start with White yarn. Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and sc 3 along the other side of the chain. (9)
- Round 2: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc. (15)
- Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew onto the head below the eyes.
Ears (Make 2 – Orange, White)
- Outer Ear (Orange):
- Round 1: Start with Orange yarn. 4 sc in MR. (4)
- Round 2: *sc, inc* twice. (6)
- Round 3: *2 sc, inc* twice. (8)
- Round 4: *3 sc, inc* twice. (10)
- Round 5-6: Sc in each st around. (10)
- Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear.
- Inner Ear (White):
- Row 1: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch. (3)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc 3. (3)
- FO, leaving a long tail. Sew white inner ear onto the orange outer ear. Sew ears onto the top of the head.
Body (Orange, White, Red)
- Round 1: Start with Orange yarn. 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Round 2: *inc* around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
- Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (24)
- Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (30)
- Round 6-9: Sc in each st around. (30)
- Round 10: Change to White yarn. Sc 5, dec, sc 13, dec, sc 8. (28) (This creates a slight shaping for the white chest)
- Round 11: Sc in each st around. (28)
- Round 12: Change to Red yarn. Sc in each st around. (28)
- Round 13-14: Sc in each st around. (28)
- Round 15: *5 sc, dec* around. (24)
- Start stuffing.
- Round 16: *4 sc, dec* around. (20)
- Round 17: *3 sc, dec* around. (16)
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Continue stuffing firmly. Sew head to body.
Arms (Make 2 – Orange, White)
- Round 1: Start with Orange yarn. 5 sc in MR. (5)
- Round 2: *inc* around. (10)
- Round 3-6: Sc in each st around. (10)
- Round 7: Change to White yarn. Sc in each st around. (10)
- Round 8: *dec* around. (5)
- Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the end. Sew arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Legs (Make 2 – Red, Orange, White)
- Round 1: Start with Red yarn. 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Round 2: *inc* around. (12)
- Round 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 5: Change to Orange yarn. Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 6: Change to White yarn. Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 7: *dec* around. (6)
- Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly. Sew legs to the bottom of the body.
Tails (Make 2 – Orange, White)
- Round 1: Start with Orange yarn. 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Round 2: *inc* around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
- Round 4-6: Sc in each st around. (18)
- Round 7: *4 sc, dec* around. (15)
- Round 8-9: Sc in each st around. (15)
- Round 10: *3 sc, dec* around. (12)
- Round 11-12: Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 13: Change to White yarn. Sc in each st around. (12)
- Round 14: *dec* around. (6)
- Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly. Shape the tails to be slightly curled.
Back Wings (Make 2 – White)
- Round 1: Start with White yarn. 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Round 2: *inc* around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Flatten the circles. These are small decorative wing-like pieces.
Goggles (Light Brown, Dark Brown)
- Goggle Frames (Make 2 – Light Brown):
- Round 1: Start with Light Brown yarn. Ch 7, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- Round 2: Sc 7 around the ring. (7)
- Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail. If using optional lenses, cut small clear plastic or felt circles to fit and glue/sew inside the frames.
- Goggle Strap (Dark Brown):
- Ch a length long enough to wrap around the fox’s head (approx. 20-25 chains). FO.
- Assembly:
- Sew the two goggle frames together in the middle. Attach the strap to the outer sides of each frame. Position the goggles on the fox’s head above the eyes and sew the strap discreetly around the back of the head.
Final Assembly
- Sew the two stuffed tails securely to the back of the body, slightly angled.
- Sew the two flattened white ‘back wings’ to the body just above where the tails meet.
- Ensure all parts are securely attached and all yarn ends are woven in.