I mean is there anything cuter than Mr. Fox?! What is even better is there is a Mrs. Fox too! Scroll down for the complete free pattern or get the ad-free, printable PDF here.
If you’re looking for a youthful, fun project to crochet for Christmas, check out this crochet fox pattern.
The Mr. Fox Toy is so sweet and fun and is the perfect counterpart to the adventurous Mrs. Fox Toy.
Mr. Fox has a removable jacket and crochet scarf for easy cleaning, or if you wanted to make him a couple of other outfits too. He’s entirely stitched up with single crochet stitches so this is an easy crochet project with a big payoff.
I love how fun this fox toy is. He seems like the perfect friend to take on road trips. It’s made out of an acrylic wool blend which adds durability and softness. Everything a kid’s toy needs.
If you enjoy crocheting toys for the little people in your life, check out these incredibly cute stuffies in the Crochet Anything with Hexagons class.
Mr. Fox Toy Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Hook: Size: H/8/5mm
Yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted weight yarn – 1 skein each #1383 Bright Orange, #208 White, #555 Bristol Wedgewood, and #793 Lite Blue Berroco Vintage DK 1 skein charcoal. If using other yarn: 165 yards orange, 55 yds white, 85 yds dark blue, 15 yds each light blue and grey.
Notions:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- 12mm safety eyes (optional)
Finished Size: 11″ tall
Gauge: 20 rnds x 16 st = 4”
| ABBREVIATIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| sc | Single crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| rnd | Round |
| sk | Skip |
| sc2tog | Single crochet next 2 stitches together |
PATTERN:
Head & Body
Rnd 1: With orange make a magic ring, make 8 sc in ring. Sl st in first st to join.
Rnd 2: Make 2 sc in each st around. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: Make 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st, rep from * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 4: Make 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts, rep from * around. (32 sc)
Rnds 5-10: Sc into each st around.
Rnds 11-14: With white, sc into each st around.
Rnd 15: Sc2tog in the first 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, *sc2tog in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, rep from * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 16: Sc2tog in the first 2 sts, *sc2tog in the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnd 17: Sc2tog around. (8 sc)
Rnds 18 & 19: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 20: With orange, sc into each st around.
Rnd 21: Make 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next st, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st, rep from * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 22: Make 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnd 23: Make 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next 3 sts, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 3 sts, rep from * around. (20 sc)
Rnds 24-36: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 37: Sc2tog in the first 2 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, *sc2tog in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 3 sts, rep from * around. (16 sc)
Rnd 38: Sc2tog in the first 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, *sc2tog in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, rep from * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 39: Sc2tog in the first 2 sts, sc in the next st, *sc2tog in the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, rep from * around. (8 sc)
Rnd 40: Sc into each st around. Fasten off yarn leaving an 8” tail.
Legs (make 2)
Rnd 1: With white make a magic ring, make 10 sc in ring. Sl st in first st to join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc into the first st, sc into the next st, *2 sc into the next st, sc into the next st rep from * around. (15 sc)
Rnds 3-6: Sc into each st around.
Rnds 7-15: With orange, sc into each st around. At end of last rnd, fasten off yarn leaving a 8-10” tail
Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: With white make a magic ring, make 8sc in ring. Sl st in first st to join.
Rnds 2-6: Sc into each st around.
Rnds 7-15: With orange, sc into each st around. At end of last rnd, fasten off yarn leaving a 8-10” tail
Tail
Rnd 1: With white make a magic ring, make 6 sc in ring. Sl st in first st to join.
Rnd 2: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 3: 2 sc into the first st, sc into the next st, *2 sc into the next st, sc into the next st, rep from * around. (9 sc)
Rnd 4: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 5: 2 sc into the first st, *sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st, rep from * around. (14 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 7: 2 sc into the first st, sc into the next st, *2 sc into the next st, sc into the next st, rep from * around. (21 sc)
Rnds 8-11: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 12: Sc into the first st, sc2tog around. (11 sc)
Rnd 13: Sc into each st around.
Rnds 14-18: With orange, sc into each st around. At end of last rnd, fasten off yarn leaving a 8-10” tail
Nose
Rnd 1: With orange make a magic ring, make 6 sc in ring. Sl st in first st to join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc into the first st, sc into the next st, *2 sc into the next st, sc into the next st, rep from * around. (9 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc into each st around.
Rnd 4: 2 sc into the first st, sc into the next 2 sts, *2 sc into the next st, sc into the next 2 sts, rep from * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 5: Sc into each st around, fasten off yarn leaving 8-10” tail.
Ears (make 2)
Row 1: With orange, ch 4, sc into the 2nd ch from hook and next ch, make 3 sc into the last ch, working down opposite side of ch, sc in next 2 chs. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2: Sc into the first 3 sts. 3 sc into the next st, sc into each of the next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 3: Sc into the first 4 sts. 3 sc into the next st, sc into each of the next 4 sc. Fasten off yarn leaving a long tail. (12 sc)
Coat
Back:
Row 1: With wedgewood, ch 20, hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (19 hdc)
Rows 2-10: Hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off yarn.
Row 1: With wedgewood, ch 10, hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (9 hdc)
Rows 2-10: Hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off yarn.
Sleeve (make 2)
Row 1: With wedgewood, ch 15, hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (14 hdc)
Rows 2-5: Hdc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off yarn.
Scarf
Row 1: With light blue, ch 46, hdc in the 2nd st from the hook and each st across. Ch 1, turn. (45 hdc)
Row 2: Sc into each st across. Fasten off yarn.
Finishing and assembly
If using safety eyes, put in place before stuffing the head and body. Place safety eyes or embroider eyes just above the white line on the head, and about 4 sc apart. Stuff the body of the fox, and use the long tail to pull the bottom closed. Stuff the nose and sew in place. Weave in ends securely. Whip st both arms in place about 2-3 rows below the white line on the neck. Stuff both legs, and whip st legs on 2 rows above the bottom, about 6-7 sc apart. Stuff the tail, and whip st in place in the center of the back, about 2 rows up from the bottom. Weave in all ends, and assemble jacket. Place the front and back pieces together with right sides facing each other, and whip st across the top, and up the sides leaving 4 rows down from the shoulder open for the arm. Turn right side out, and whip st sleeve in place.
This amazing Mr. Fox Toy is perfect for imaginative kids who love to create their own stories. Mr. Fox can be the hero or the adventurer. He’s the perfect friend to stitch up for your grandkids this holiday season.
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