Bring a touch of woodland whimsy to your style with this adorable crochet fox bag! Perfect for carrying small essentials, this charming accessory features a playful fox face and vibrant stripes. Easy to customize with your favorite colors, it makes a fantastic handmade gift or a delightful addition to your own collection. Get ready to crochet your new favorite bag!
Craft Your Own Adorable Fox Companion
This delightful fox bag isn’t just a practical accessory; it’s a statement of joy and creativity. Handmade with love, it adds a unique, personalized touch to any outfit and is sure to spark smiles wherever you go. Ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this project offers a rewarding experience from start to finish.
Crochet Pattern: Charming Crochet Fox Bag Pattern: A Whimsical Accessory
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in: Orange (approx. 50g), Cream (approx. 20g), Light Green (approx. 20g), Light Blue (approx. 20g), Rust (approx. 30g), Black (small amount for nose/details)
Worsted weight yarn in Variegated Yellow/Green/Orange (approx. 30g) for handles
3.5mm (E) crochet hook
2 safety eyes (approx. 10mm, light blue with black pupils)
Small amount of fiberfill stuffing
1 small wooden button (approx. 15mm)
Yarn needle
Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
FO: Fasten off
rep: repeat
rnd: round
st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions
Welcome to your delightful fox bag project! Let’s get started:
Bag Body
Starting with Rust yarn:
Ch 27.
Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 24 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down other side of ch: sc in next 24 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. (54 sts)
Rnd 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
Change to Light Blue yarn.
Rnd 6-9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
Change to Light Green yarn.
Rnd 10-13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
Change to Cream yarn.
Rnd 14-17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
Change to Orange yarn.
Rnd 18-21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (54 sts)
FO, weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
With Orange yarn:
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 3: Dec, sc in next st, dec. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 5: Sc3tog. FO.
With Cream yarn:
Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3: Sc3tog. FO.
Sew the smaller Cream triangle onto the Orange ear piece. Pinch the bottom of each ear slightly and sew securely to the top corners of the Orange section of the bag body.
Fox Nose
With Black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: (Sc in next st, inc) rep 3 times. (9 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (9 sc)
Stuff lightly with fiberfill. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Using the yarn tail, sew the nose onto the center of the Orange section of the bag, slightly above the Cream stripe. Embroider a small inverted ‘Y’ shape for the mouth if desired, extending from the bottom of the nose.
Facial Features
Insert the 10mm safety eyes into the Orange section of the bag, on either side of the nose, slightly above the Cream stripe, ensuring they are evenly spaced and secure.
With Black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider delicate eyelashes above and to the sides of each eye, and small arched eyebrows above each eye.
Button Closure Tab
With Light Blue yarn:
Ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 2-3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, ch 2 (skip 2 sts for buttonhole), sc in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc, 2 ch)
Row 5: Sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in ch-2 space, sc in last 2 sts. (6 sc)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the small wooden button onto the front of the bag, centered on the Orange section, below where the tab will reach.
Sew the end of the Light Blue tab (the end without the buttonhole) to the back of the bag, centered on the Orange section, allowing the tab to fold over the top.
Handles (Make 2)
With Variegated Yellow/Green/Orange yarn:
Make three separate chains, each approximately 45-50 cm (18-20 inches) long.
Hold the three chains together and braid them tightly. Secure the ends with a knot.
Fold each braided handle in half to find its center.
Sew the ends of each handle securely to the top edges of the bag, one on each side, ensuring they are opposite each other and strong enough to bear weight.
Congratulations! Your charming Crochet Fox Bag is complete!
