Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this adorable crochet Christmas Fox Amigurumi! This charming little fella, complete with a tiny Santa hat and cozy scarf, is the perfect project to add a handmade touch to your festive decorations or to gift a loved one. Dive into the world of amigurumi and create a foxy friend that will bring smiles all season long.
Craft a Charming Companion for the Holidays
Handmade gifts and decorations carry a special warmth, and this festive fox is no exception. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or looking for a delightful new challenge, this pattern offers a rewarding experience. Imagine this cute fox peeking from under your Christmas tree or sitting proudly on your mantle, a testament to your crafting skills and holiday spirit.
Crochet Pattern: Foxy Festive Fun: Crochet Your Own Christmas Amigurumi Fox!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Orange (Main Color)
Worsted weight yarn in White
Worsted weight yarn in Red
Worsted weight yarn in Black
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or hook size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row
*: repeat instructions between asterisks
(X): total number of stitches in the round/row
Instructions
Important Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Head (Orange yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: *inc* x6 (12)
R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
R4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
R5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
R6-R10: sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, about 6-7 stitches apart.
R11: *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
R12: *2 sc, dec* x6 (18)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
R13: *sc, dec* x6 (12)
R14: *dec* x6 (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Close the opening and weave in the end.
Muzzle (White yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: *inc* x6 (12)
R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew onto the head, centered below the eyes. Embroider a small black triangle nose on the muzzle and two tiny arched eyebrows above the eyes with black yarn.
Ears (Make 2 – Orange and Black yarn)
Part 1 (Orange):
R1: MR 4 sc (4)
R2: *sc, inc* x2 (6)
R3: *2 sc, inc* x2 (8)
R4: sc around (8)
Sl st to next stitch. FO, leave a tail for sewing.
Part 2 (Black – ear tips):
R1: MR 3 sc (3)
R2: *inc* x3 (6)
FO, leave a long tail. Sew the black tip onto the orange ear piece. Pinch the bottom of the ear flat and sew to the top of the head, above the eyes.
Body (Orange yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: *inc* x6 (12)
R3: *sc, inc* x6 (18)
R4: *2 sc, inc* x6 (24)
R5: *3 sc, inc* x6 (30)
R6-R10: sc around (30)
R11: *3 sc, dec* x6 (24)
R12: *2 sc, dec* x6 (18)
Start stuffing. Continue stuffing firmly as you go.
R13: *sc, dec* x6 (12)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the body to the head.
Belly Patch (White yarn)
R1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Turn and work along the other side of the chain: 2 sc, inc in last st (10)
R2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
Sl st to next st. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew this oval patch onto the front of the fox’s body.
Legs (Make 4 – Black and Orange yarn)
Start with Black yarn.
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: sc around (6)
Change to Orange yarn.
R3-R4: sc around (6)
Sl st to next stitch. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Attach two legs to the front lower body and two to the back lower body.
Tail (Orange and White yarn)
Start with Orange yarn.
R1: MR 4 sc (4)
R2: *sc, inc* x2 (6)
R3-R4: sc around (6)
R5: *2 sc, inc* x2 (8)
R6-R7: sc around (8)
R8: *3 sc, inc* x2 (10)
R9: sc around (10)
Change to White yarn.
R10-R11: sc around (10)
R12: *dec* x5 (5)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and sew to the back of the body.
Santa Hat (Red and White yarn)
Start with Red yarn.
R1: MR 4 sc (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: *sc, inc* x2 (6)
R4: sc around (6)
R5: *2 sc, inc* x2 (8)
R6: sc around (8)
R7: *3 sc, inc* x2 (10)
R8: sc around (10)
R9: *4 sc, inc* x2 (12)
R10: sc around (12)
Change to White yarn.
R11-R12: sc around (12)
Sl st to next stitch. FO.
Pom-pom (White yarn): Wrap yarn around two fingers several times, tie off securely in the middle, cut loops, and trim to a small, neat pom-pom. Sew to the tip of the hat. Sew hat onto the fox’s head.
Scarf (Red and White yarn)
Start with Red yarn.
R1: Ch 35. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (34)
R2-R3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (34)
Change to White yarn.
R4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (34)
FO. Weave in ends. Wrap the scarf around the fox’s neck.
Finishing Touches
Ensure all parts are securely attached and all yarn ends are woven in.
Your adorable Christmas fox amigurumi is complete!
