Orange, white and a little bit of black: a crochet fox is one of the most charming woodland amigurumi you can make. Foxes look great in fall decor, woodland nurseries and on a cozy reading nook shelf, and they make lovely gifts for kids and grown-ups.
Below are 13 free crochet fox patterns we opened and checked one by one. You will find tiny 2-inch foxes, a keychain fox, quick beginner foxes, a fox in a scarf and hat, and big 14-inch plushies with lots of detail. Each one lists yarn, hook and skill level so you can choose fast.
Crochet Fox Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Orange, white and black worsted weight yarn
- Sport weight cotton for mini foxes
- Crochet hook set (2.5 mm to 6 mm)
- Safety eyes in mixed sizes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Locking stitch markers
- Keychain rings with jump rings
1. Mini Amigurumi Fox
Photo: Supergurumi
This fox is only about 5 cm (2 inches) tall sitting, so it is a perfect keychain or pocket friend. The head and body are one piece, and the legs, arms, ears, muzzle and tail are added. Embroidered chest fur, nose and ear details make it look polished. It is all single crochet and chains with simple color changes.
- Designer: Supergurumi
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Sport (#2) cotton, Schachenmayr Catania
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Easy Mini Fox
Photo: Natalina Craft
A tiny fox about 2 inches tall in light worsted, or about 4.5 inches in plush yarn. The head and body are one piece, and the ears, arms, legs, nose and tail are sewn on at the end. It is a great beginner project and a sweet way to use up orange scraps.
- Designer: Natalina Craft
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Light worsted or plush yarn
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E) for worsted, 5 mm (H) for plush
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Axl the Fox Keychain
Photo: DIY Fluffies
Axl is a shy little fox who loves autumn. In cotton he is about 3 inches, a perfect keychain. In chenille he grows to about 6 inches, a soft plushie. The pattern is worked in the round and covers the body, snout, nose, ears, feet and tail, with a free video tutorial.
- Designer: DIY Fluffies
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport (#2) cotton or super bulky (#6) chenille
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B) or 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Small Fox Amigurumi
Photo: rox-mime (on CrazyPatterns)
A simple orange, white and black fox about 5 inches long in worsted yarn. It uses single crochet, increases and invisible decreases. The pattern is a free PDF download on the CrazyPatterns site, and you can use any yarn weight if you adjust your hook.
- Designer: rox-mime (on CrazyPatterns)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (D)
- Price: Free (PDF download)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Fall Fox Amigurumi
Photo: StringyDingDing
A 5-inch fall fox made with only single crochet, increases and decreases. It is worked in pieces and finished with safety eyes and a 12 mm safety nose for a cute, clean face. Medium weight yarn in orange, white and brown is all you need. A perfect autumn table decoration.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Felix the Fox
Photo: Nicole Chase
Felix is a classic woodland fox with an orange body, white muzzle, black legs and black ear tips. He is about 5.5 inches tall sitting or 7.5 inches standing. He is worked in the round, with an embroidered nose and eyebrows. A lovely step up after your first simple amigurumi.
- Designer: Nicole Chase
- Skill level: Easy (advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), Brava Worsted
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Red Fox
Photo: Lucy Kate Crochet
A chunky red fox with a white chin and chest patch, black-outlined ears and a full tail. The white and black parts use DK yarn held double, and the ear details are added with surface crochet. It is a nice way to learn color changes and surface crochet in one beginner project.
- Designer: Lucy Kate Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Chunky (#5) orange, plus DK (#3) cream and black held double
- Hook: 6 mm (J) and 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Fox With a Scarf
Photo: Maria’s Blue Crayon
This 9-inch fox wears a sage green scarf, which makes it perfect for fall. The body and head are one piece, with separate ears and arms. Bulky yarn makes it work up quickly, and blanket or chenille yarn are suggested as softer swaps. The designer says it is fun for all skill levels.
- Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Bulky (#5), Baby Bee Adore-A-Ball
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Plush Fox Amigurumi
A soft, squishy orange and white fox about 10 inches tall. It is made in one piece from the legs up, with arms, ears and tail made separately. Plush yarn gives it a cuddly feel, but you can use worsted yarn for a smaller fox. You need about 130 yards.
- Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Bulky (#5), Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Fernando the Fox
Photo: Lucy Anwar (idillydallyami) / Simply Yarn
Fernando is a 12-inch fox dressed for winter in a bobble hat with a pom-pom and a matching scarf. He has safety eyes and stitched eyebrows for a friendly look. The pattern uses DK yarn and is written in UK terms, so keep a UK-to-US stitch chart handy.
- Designer: Lucy Anwar (idillydallyami) / Simply Yarn
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3), Stylecraft Special DK
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Cuddly Fox Softie
Photo: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
This 9-inch seated fox has a sweet muzzle patch and fluffy bands of eyelash yarn on the arms and legs. It is worked in fine cotton yarn with a small hook for neat, tight stitches. Video tutorials are linked in the pattern. Choose this one if you want a detailed, heirloom-style fox.
- Designer: Petra Salisbury / Cuddly Stitches Craft
- Skill level: Advanced (intermediate to advanced)
- Yarn: Sport (#2), YarnArt Jeans, plus eyelash yarn
- Hook: 2.5 mm (B) and 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Fredric the Fox
Photo: Jess Huff
Fredric stands 14 inches tall and is a clever-looking woodland fox in cream, orange and brown. He is made with worsted acrylic and a small hook for a firm, poseable shape. A big, impressive gift for a woodland nursery or a fox lover.
- Designer: Jess Huff
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) acrylic, Red Heart Super Saver
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Clark the Fox
Photo: Kati Brown / Hooked by Kati
Clark has a turned head, off-kilter hips and a fluffy tail curled forward, so he looks like a real fox sitting in the grass. He is about 12.5 inches tall and uses loop, spike and bobble stitches. This is the most advanced fox on the list and a great challenge for experienced crocheters.
- Designer: Kati Brown / Hooked by Kati
- Skill level: Advanced
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), Red Heart Super Saver
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Want a keychain? Start with #3 Axl, or make the tiny #1 or #2 and add a ring.
- First amigurumi ever? Try #2 or #7, both written for beginners.
- Decorating for fall? #5 and #8 (with its scarf) look great on an autumn table.
- Want a cozy winter fox? #10 Fernando comes with a hat and scarf.
- Ready for a challenge? #11 and #13 are detailed, show-piece foxes.
FAQ
What colors do I need for a crochet fox?
Most foxes use three colors: orange or rust for the body, white or cream for the muzzle, chest and tail tip, and black or dark brown for the legs, ear tips and nose. Even small amounts of white and black are enough, so a fox is a good scrap-yarn project.
How do you make the white tip on a crochet fox tail?
Start the tail with white yarn at the tip, crochet a few rounds, then switch to orange for the rest. Changing color in the last step of the stitch before the new color keeps the line clean. Stuff the tail lightly so it stays soft and bends a little.
Is a crochet fox hard for beginners?
Not at all if you pick the right pattern. Small foxes like #2 and #3 use only single crochet in the round with simple color changes. Bigger foxes with many pieces, special stitches and lots of sewing, like #11 and #13, are better once you have a few amigurumi done.
Grab some orange yarn and make a little woodland fox this week.
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