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Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Iideal for those with basic crochet 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 pattern teaches you how to crochet a fox hand puppet using plush yarn for a soft, kid-friendly finish. It includes full round-by-round instructions for the head, nose, ears, arms, and body, plus embroidery details for expression. You will find placement notes for eyes and easy assembly steps to stitch all parts neatly together.

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

The pattern uses super bulky plush yarn for the main body and sport cotton for small details like nose and eyebrows. Detailed photos and how-to links are provided to help you close holes, indent eyes, and attach arms securely.

Why You'll Love This Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines cuddly plush yarn with classic amigurumi shaping to create a puppet that is both soft and playful. I enjoyed designing the elongated snout and expressive embroidered eyebrows that give the fox so much personality. I also appreciate how compact the project is — it is quick to make yet rewarding to finish. Sharing this puppet as a gift always brings smiles because it feels handmade and heartfelt.

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 experimenting with colors to give each fox a different personality; try softer apricot or grey for a subtler look.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to create mini or jumbo versions—switch to DK yarn with a 3.0 mm hook for a small keychain-sized puppet or bulky yarn for a large cuddly puppet.

I sometimes add felt or tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf or hat to turn the puppet into a seasonal character or gift-ready toy.

I recommend embroidering different expressions by shifting eyebrow placement to make happy, surprised, or sleepy fox faces.

For durability with kids, consider using securely sewn felt pieces for small parts rather than loose embroidery ends that could loosen with heavy play.

I like to make a set of woodland puppets using the same body but swapping head shapes and ear styles to make a whole puppet theater troupe.

You can replace plastic eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully soft toy, which is ideal for babies or toddlers.

If you want posable limbs, I sometimes insert a thin wire into the arms before closing, being careful to cover the wire ends safely inside stuffing.

Try gradient or variegated yarn for an interesting texture on the body; the plush yarn will make color transitions look soft and organic.

Finally, I always recommend trying a tension swatch and adjusting hook size to keep proportions consistent when you change yarn or want a different final size.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not placing safety eyes at the correct rounds can make facial features misaligned; fix by marking the start stitch and placing eyes between rounds 10 and 11 with 11 sc between them. ✗ Overstuffing the head will distort the facial shaping and snout; stuff gradually and evenly to maintain the intended silhouette while closing the head. ✗ Skipping stitch counts after increases or decreases results in wrong shaping later; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially during shaping rounds 10-20. ✗ Sewing arms in the wrong position can look awkward and unbalanced; pin arms between specified rounds and try on the head/body before final sewing to ensure symmetry.

Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming fox hand puppet with this detailed crochet pattern. You will enjoy step-by-step rounds, clear photos, and helpful tips to assemble a cuddly puppet that fits your hand perfectly. This pattern uses plush yarn for a soft, tactile finish and includes instructions for eyes, nose, ears, and embroidery details. Perfect for gifting or playtime, you'll feel proud of your handmade creation.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fox Hand Puppet Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super bulky plush yarn - Himalaya Dolphin Baby (120m - 100g) or similar, Orange color (1 skein, № 80316)
  • 02
    Sport cotton yarn - Yarn Art Jeans (160m - 50g) or similar for details
  • 03
    Black cotton yarn (№ 53) - for nose and eyebrows
  • 04
    Red cotton yarn (№ 90) - for mouth and tongue
  • 05
    Fiber filler - small amount for head and nose stuffing
  • 06
    Plastic eyes 7 mm diameter (2 pieces)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.5 mm (for plush yarn)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 2.0 mm (for nose, black cotton yarn)
  • 03
    Large needle (for embroidery and sewing pieces)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers / knitting markers
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends
  • 07
    Pins (optional) for positioning parts before sewing

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 sc (6)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)

Round 4 :

9 sc (9)

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 (26)

Round 10 :

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

Round 11 :

34 sc (34)

Round 12 :

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

Round 13-17 :

42 sc (5 rounds) (42)

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. Fix eyes between rounds 10 and 11 from MR on the nose. The distance between the eyes is 11 sc.

Info :

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.

Info :

HOW TO CLOSE A HOLE IN AMIGURUMI: see pattern link. HOW TO INDENT AMIGURUMI EYES: see pattern link.

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn. Pull thread through the back of the head and out above the right eye; leave the tail on the back head's part. Pass the needle from below under the left eye and pull out under the right eye. Make sure the yarn passes from inside the left eye. Next pass the needle from above the right eye so the thread lies on the inside, then pull out the needle in the same place behind the head. Tighten both threads so the eyes are sunken. Tie a knot and hide the tail inside the head.

— Nose :

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn and hook 2 mm.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)

Round 3 :

9 sc (9)

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) :

Info :

Use the orange plush yarn, hook 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 4 (12)

Round 4 :

12 sc (12)

Round 5 :

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

Info :

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

— Embroidery Eyebrows and Eyelashes :

Info :

Use the black cotton yarn and a large needle. Embroider eyebrows and eyelashes as shown in the photos.

— Embroidery Mouth :

Info :

Use the red cotton yarn and a large needle. Embroider mouth and tongue.

— Arms :

Info :

Use the orange plush yarn. Crochet hook 4.5 mm.

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) (16)

Round 6 :

(2 sc, dec) * 4 (12)

Round 7-9 :

12 sc (3 rounds) (12)

Info :

Make sl st, cut the yarn. Do not stuff. Make 2 pieces.

— Body :

Info :

Use the orange plush yarn. Crochet hook 4.5 mm. 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 (24)

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. See pattern link for sc2tog technique.

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 (34)

Round 9-14 :

34 dc (6 rounds) (34)

Info :

Sew the body to the head as shown in the photos.

Info :

CONGRATULATIONS! Your hand puppet is ready.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the nose to the tip of the muzzle using the reserved sewing tail, sew securely and hide the ends inside the head.
  • Sew ears between rounds 15-17 from the MR on the nose, spacing them 9 stitches apart for symmetry.
  • When joining arms to the body in round 5, crochet together as instructed so arms are integrated securely; finish rounds and continue shaping.
  • Sew the completed body to the head aligning the top of the body opening with the base of the head; pin in place and whipstitch for a neat seam.
  • Embroider eyebrows, eyelashes, mouth, and tongue with black and red cotton yarn using a large needle, following the photo guide for placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of rounds and increases/decreases.
  • 💡Stuff the head gradually and evenly to maintain the fox snout and head shape; overstuffing can flatten features.
  • 💡Leave long sewing tails where indicated (nose, ears, arms) to make attachment and finishing easier.

Thank you for choosing this fox hand puppet pattern — I hope it brings you creative joy and playful moments! 🧶 This design is soft, quick to make, and full of personality with embroidered details and a plush finish. ✨ Share your finished puppet with friends or keep it as a cozy companion — happy crocheting! 🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished hand puppet measures approximately 28 cm (11") tall using the recommended super bulky plush yarn and 4.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights, but the final size and feel will change; choose an appropriate hook for the yarn and expect a smaller or larger puppet.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate — basic amigurumi skills like magic ring, increases, decreases, and sewing parts are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience and finishing details like embroidery and assembly.