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Materials: Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn in orange (MC) Small amounts of worsted-weight yarn in black, white, and pink (for details) 3.5mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Safety eyes (6mm black) Fiberfill stuffing
Step by step Pattern Body: Start with MC yarn: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Increase: Crochet 2 sc in each stitch, for a total of 12 sc. Continue crocheting in rounds: Increase 6 sc evenly each round until 36 sc. Crochet without increasing: Crochet 8 rounds without increasing. Stuffing: Start stuffing the body with fiberfill as you crochet. Continue crocheting rounds: Continue crocheting rounds without increasing until the body reaches the desired length, finishing with a decreased round by crocheting 2 sc together in each stitch. Tie off and weave in endsHead:Switch to MC yarn: Make a magic ring and crochet 6 sc into the ring. Increase: Crochet 2 sc in each stitch, for a total of 12 sc. Continue crocheting in rounds: Increase 6 sc evenly each round until 24 sc. Crochet without increasing: Crochet 5 rounds without increasing. Stuffing: Start stuffing the head with fiberfill as you crochet. Add safety eyes (or embroider eyes using black yarn). Continue crocheting rounds: Crochet 2 more rounds without increasing. Decrease: Decrease to 18 sc by crocheting 2 sc together every other stitch. Finish off and weave in ends.
Ears (x2)Use MC yarn: Chain 8 stitches. Turn and sc in each stitch. Decrease: Decrease to 7 sc by crocheting 2 sc together at the end of the row. Repeat rows 2-3 until you have 3 sc remaining. Finish off and weave in ends. Legs (x4): Use MC yarn: Chain 8 stitches. Turn and sc in each stitch. Continue crocheting in rounds, without increasing, until the leg reaches the desired length. Finish off and weave in ends.
Tail:Use MC yarn: Chain 15 stitches. Turn and sc in each stitch. Decrease to 14 sc by crocheting 2 sc together at the end of the row. Repeat row 3 until you have 3 sc remaining. Finish off and weave in ends. Assembly: Sew the ears to the top of the head, positioning them slightly angled. Sew the head to the body. Sew the legs to the body of the fox, evenly spaced. Sew the tail to the back of the body. Nose and mouth: Using black yarn, embroider a small nose and mouth. Cheeks: Using pink yarn, embroider small cheeks on the fac