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Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

This fox hand puppet pattern combines the charm of amigurumi with the functionality of interactive play. The 28cm (11 inch) puppet features a detailed head with safety eyes, embroidered facial features, and a hollow body perfect for hand puppetry. The pattern uses bulky yarn for quick stitching and includes helpful video tutorials for complex techniques.

Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern introduces techniques like attaching arms to the body and creating dimensional facial features. The result is a sturdy, playful puppet perfect for storytelling adventures.

Why You'll Love This Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern brings together the best of amigurumi artistry with practical play value. The fox's expressive face and interactive design make it perfect for engaging children in creative storytelling. The use of bulky yarn means you'll see quick progress, and the detailed photo instructions ensure success even with trickier techniques like eye indentation and arm attachment.

Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this fox puppet pattern can become with just a few creative modifications. You could easily transform this into other woodland creatures by changing colors and ear shapes - imagine a gray wolf or brown bear version! I've found that adding a small pocket to the back creates perfect storage for tiny treasures during play.

For advanced crocheters, I recommend experimenting with textured stitches on the body for added visual interest, or incorporating color changes to create stripes or patterns. The arms could be lengthened for a more dramatic puppet effect, and you could even add small accessories like a tiny scarf or bow tie.

Consider making a whole forest family - different sizes create perfect storytelling opportunities, and each puppet develops its own personality through slight pattern variations.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff the head firmly before closing - this affects the puppet's shape and durability during play ✗ Incorrect eye placement leading to asymmetrical facial features - measure 11 stitches between eyes at rounds 10-11 ✗ Not using sc2tog technique properly when attaching arms - this creates unwanted holes in the body ✗ Overstuffing the nose piece making it too rigid - light stuffing maintains better proportions and attachment

Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable fox hand puppet with this delightful amigurumi pattern! Perfect for storytelling, imaginative play, or as a cherished keepsake. This charming orange fox features expressive safety eyes, embroidered details, and functional arms that make puppetry come alive. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions for head, body, arms, ears, and facial features.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super bulky yarn - Himalaya Dolphin baby (120m - 100g) in orange color № 80316
  • 02
    Sport cotton yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (160m - 50g) in black № 53 and red № 90

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2.0 mm
  • 03
    Plastic safety eyes (2 pieces, diameter 7 mm)
  • 04
    Large needle
  • 05
    Knitting markers
  • 06
    Fiber filler
  • 07
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)

Round 4 :

9 sc

Round 5 :

(1 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (12)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (15)

Round 7 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc (18)

Round 8 :

(1 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (26)

Round 9 :

26 sc

Round 10 :

(2 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (34)

Round 11 :

34 sc

Round 12 :

(3 sc, inc) * 8, 2 sc (42)

Round 13-17 :

42 sc (5 rounds)

Round 18 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)

Round 19 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)

Round 20 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)

Info :

Insert safe plastic eyes between 10 and 11 rounds from MR on the nose. Distance between eyes is 11 sc. Stuff the head with fiber filler.

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Round 22 :

(1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Round 23 :

dec * 6 (6)

Info :

Draw the yarn through 6 front loops and tighten. Cut and secure the yarn.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, dec) * 3 (9)

Info :

Leave 20 cm for sewing, cut the thread. Stuff the piece with fiber filler. Sew nose over the muzzle.

— Ears (2 pieces) :

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 4 (12)

Round 4 :

12 sc

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) * 4, make sl st (16)

Info :

Leave 20 cm for sewing. Cut the thread. Sew ears between 15-17 rounds from the MR on the nose. Distance 9 st.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc * 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) * 4 (16)

Round 4-5 :

16 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, dec) * 4 (12)

Round 7-9 :

12 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Make sl st, cut the yarn. Don't stuff. Make 2 pieces.

— Body :

Info :

Leave the tail for sewing, begin crochet without sl st. Make 24 ch, sl st in the first loop. Make a circle.

Round 1 :

24 sc

Round 2 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)

Round 3 :

(4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)

Round 4 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)

Round 5 :

crochet together with arm - 7 sc, 13 sc only on the body, 7 sc together with another arm, 15 sc only on the body (42)

Info :

Crochet sc2tog on both sleeves sides to avoid holes.

Round 6 :

sc2tog, crochet only on the arm - 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc only on the body, sc2tog, 4 sc only on the another arm, sc2tog, 14 sc only on the body (38)

Round 7 :

dec, 2 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 14 sc (34)

Round 8 :

34 sc, ch

Round 9-14 :

34 dc (6 rounds)

Info :

Sew the body to the head as shown in the photos

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert and secure plastic safety eyes between rounds 10-11 from magic ring, with 11 stitches distance between them
  • Stuff the head firmly with fiber filler before closing and attach the nose piece over the muzzle area
  • Embroider eyebrows, eyelashes and mouth details using black and red cotton yarn with large needle
  • Sew ears between rounds 15-17 from the magic ring on the nose, maintaining 9 stitches distance
  • Attach arms to body during round 5 using the crochet together technique, ensuring proper alignment
  • Use sc2tog technique to close gaps between arm and body connections to avoid holes
  • Sew the completed body to the head as shown in pattern photos for proper puppet functionality

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds, especially during shaping sequences
  • 💡Stuff head firmly but leave body unstuffed to maintain hand puppet functionality
  • 💡Follow video tutorials provided for complex techniques like eye indentation and arm attachment
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension when working with bulky yarn to ensure even stitches
  • 💡Pin pieces in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and alignment

This charming Fox Hand Puppet pattern brings storytelling magic to life with its interactive design and adorable features. The combination of bulky yarn construction and detailed embroidered elements creates a durable yet endearing puppet perfect for imaginative play. Whether for children's entertainment or collector display, this fox friend is sure to spark joy and creativity in every interaction.

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FAQs

What yarn weight is best for this pattern?

The pattern calls for super bulky yarn (Himalaya Dolphin baby) for the main body and sport weight cotton yarn for facial details. This combination provides quick stitching and durable construction.

Can I make this puppet larger or smaller?

Yes! Use a larger hook and thicker yarn to make it bigger, or smaller hook and thinner yarn to make it smaller. Just maintain the same stitch proportions throughout the pattern.

Is this suitable for young children to play with?

Yes, when made with safety eyes properly secured. The pattern uses child-safe materials and construction techniques suitable for supervised play with children 3+ years.

Do I need to stuff the entire puppet?

No! Only stuff the head and nose pieces. The body should remain unstuffed to function properly as a hand puppet.

What if I can't find the exact yarn colors specified?

You can substitute with any bulky yarn in orange/fox colors and cotton yarn for details. The key is maintaining similar yarn weights for consistent gauge.