Meet your next woodland favorite—the Amigurumi Fox, a charming little creature full of mischief and snuggly appeal! 🦊🧶 With its pointy ears, fluffy tail, and sweet expression, this fox is the perfect blend of wild spirit and handmade warmth. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a nursery, or gifted to a nature-loving friend, it brings a touch of forest magic to any space.
Ideal for crocheters who love playful shapes and cozy textures, this pattern invites you to explore rich autumn tones and delightful details. Add a tiny scarf, stitch up a forest of friends, or personalize your fox with a splash of whimsy. The Amigurumi Fox is a joyful way to stitch up charm, character, and a sprinkle of handmade adventure—one loop at a time! 🧵🍂
🦊 Amigurumi Fox Crochet Pattern
Crochet this charming woodland fox featuring a pointed muzzle, bright orange coat, white chest and muzzle, chocolate-brown paws, and a thick white-tipped tail. The shaping and color placement create the realistic fox look you see in the reference photo — expressive, cozy, and full of character.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – requires shaping, color changes, and precise assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9 in (23 cm) tall when using DK-weight yarn and a 2.75–3 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- Orange – 45 g / 165 yd (head, body sides/back, outer ears, top of limbs, tail base)
- White – 30 g / 100 yd (muzzle, chest, tail tip, inner ears)
- Dark Brown – 20 g / 75 yd (paws, ear tips, nose)
- Black embroidery floss – for brows and mouth
- Crochet hook 2.5–3 mm
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off
( ) ×6 = repeat 6 times
(24) = stitch count at end of round
💡 Color-change tip: Change color on the last yarn-over of the previous stitch.
You may carry the unused color inside your stitches to keep the white facial panel clean and prevent shadowing from the orange yarn.
🧠 Head (Orange + White)
The head has a pointed, conical shape with a white teardrop-shaped mask covering the cheeks and muzzle area.
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7 (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8 sc around in orange (42)
R9 sc around in orange (42)
R10 orange 16, white 10, orange 16 (42)
R11 orange 14, white 14, orange 14 (42)
R12 orange 12, white 18, orange 12 (42)
R13 orange 12, white 18, orange 12 (42)
R14 orange 14, white 14, orange 14 (42)
R15 orange 16, white 10, orange 16 (42)
R16 sc around in orange (42)
R17 sc around in orange (42)
R18 sc around in orange (42)
R19 (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R20 (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R21 (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
🧷 Place eyes between R12–R13, about 9 stitches apart, centered over the white mask edges.
R22 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R23 (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R24 dec ×6 (6)
FO and close. Stuff firmly to maintain the conical shape.
🐽 Separate Snout (White)
Creates the projecting muzzle for the fox’s distinct face.
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 sc around (18)
R5 (2 sc, dec) ×4 + 2 sc (14)
R6 sc around (14)
FO, leaving a tail.
Stuff firmly enough to hold the cone shape so it doesn’t collapse.
Embroider a small black triangular nose at the tip before attaching.
🧍♀️ Body (Orange + White)
The fox’s chest is white and continues down to between the legs. The sides and back are orange.
Main Body (Orange)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–13 sc around (36)
R14 (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R15 (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R16 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R17 (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO leaving a long tail. Stuff firmly.
White Chest Panel
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6 sc around (30)
R7 (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R8 sc around (24)
R9 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
FO leaving a long tail.
Shape into a vertical oval — wider at the chest and tapering toward the legs — before sewing flat to the front of the body.
Align from the chin down to between the legs for a full front-to-back contrast.
🦵 Legs × 2 (Brown → Orange)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5 sc around (18)
R6 (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
R7 (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
Switch to orange
R8–14 sc around (12)
FO with long tail.
Stuff foot firmly and upper leg lightly.
Attach legs slightly forward so the fox sits upright with paws visible under the white belly.
🤚 Arms × 2 (Brown → Orange)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3–4 sc around (12)
R5 (sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Switch to orange
R6–15 sc around (8)
FO leaving a long tail.
Stuff paws lightly; leave upper arms soft.
Attach alongside the body, resting naturally downward.
🦊 Tail (White → Orange)
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 inc ×6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6 sc around (18)
Switch to orange
R7 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R8–24 sc around (24) – maintains consistent thickness
R25 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R26–27 sc around (18)
FO with long tail.
Stuff moderately and curve slightly before attaching.
👂 Ears × 2 (Brown Tips → Orange + White)
Outer Ear:
R1 MR 6 sc (6)
R2 (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Switch to orange
R3 (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R4 (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
R5 (4 sc, inc) ×3 (18)
R6–7 sc around (18)
FO and flatten.
Inner Ear (White):
Ch 5, sc back across.
Ch 1, turn; dec, sc, dec.
Ch 1, turn; dec.
FO. Sew inside the orange ear.
Attach ears on top of the head, angled slightly forward and outward.
🧩 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew head to body, aligning the white chest to the white muzzle.
2️⃣ Attach arms at the upper sides, resting down along the body.
3️⃣ Sew legs near the front underside so the fox sits upright.
4️⃣ Center and sew the snout firmly onto the white part of the face.
5️⃣ Attach tail to lower back, curving gently to one side.
6️⃣ Stitch small curved eyebrows above eyes and a short mouth line under the snout.
🧼 Care
Spot-clean gently with a damp cloth. Air-dry flat. Avoid machine washing or tumble drying.
🎉 You Did It!
Your realistic fox is complete — featuring its bright eyes, gently pointed nose, upright ears, and thick tail. The careful shaping and color placement create the distinctive fox look that’s both adorable and true to nature. It’s a delightful handmade gift or display piece you’ll be proud of. 🧡🦊
