There's something irresistibly charming about crocheting forest friends, and this mischievous little guy is no exception. Meet Finnegan the amigurumi Fox! He dwells in a cozy forest den and spends his days chasing butterflies and dreaming up his next playful adventure. Known by his woodland pals as the "sly and playful one," Finnegan is always up for a bit of harmless mischief.
This pattern originates from Amigurumi Critters, the debut book by Amy Ting of curiouspapaya. Each character in the book has their own unique personality, and Finnegan is no different. His clever charm and friendly face make him the perfect weekend project for animal lovers and crochet fans alike.
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About Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting
If you're a fan of all things cute and cuddly, Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting, the founder of curiouspapaya is a must-have addition to your crochet bookshelf. This delightful book features over 20 imaginative crochet designs for all skill levels. This book includes playful patterns inspired by forest creatures, ocean animals, and other adorable friends, each with its own charm and personality.
Amy is a Korean-Taiwanese crochet designer with a background in elementary education. Under her brand, curiouspapaya, she's known for whimsical, approachable patterns that appeal to crafters worldwide. Her work, from food-themed amigurumi like boba tea and baozi to seasonal and animal designs, aims to empower makers.
This pattern is reprinted with permission from Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting, published by Cider Mill Press Book Publishers. It is intended for personal use only. Please do not reproduce, repost, or distribute this pattern elsewhere. All rights reserved.
Want more adorable designs like this? You can purchase the full book, Amigurumi Critters, and enjoy the entire collection of sweet crochet patterns!
What You Need / Materials
- Light worsted (weight #4) yarn (shown in Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8) in the following colors:
- Burnt Orange (shown in Whiskey) x 1 skein (47 g)
- White (shown in White) x 1 skein (3 g)
- Dark Brown (shown in Americano) x 1 skein (3 g)
- 2.75 mm hook
- Two 5 mm x 7 mm oval Safety Eyes
- White Roving Wool and Felting Needle
- Note: Alternatively, you can substitute brushed-out acrylic yarn for the roving wool.
- Stuffing
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Fabric glue
- Stitch markers
- Sewing pins
Level of Difficulty
- ★★★☆☆ Intermediate
- Requires familiarity with the stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, changing yarn colors, and basic sewing skills.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sc - single crochet
- inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- blo - back loops only
- flo - front loops only
Special Terms
- cc1: contrast color 1 — White
- cc2: contrast color 2 — Americano
- mc: main color — Whiskey
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral.
- 4.5 inches x 3 inches [~11 cm x ~8 cm] if using the prescribed materials.
- Techniques: Magic circle, color changes, closing up a piece (referenced in book)
Free Crochet Pattern
Head & Body
Start in Whiskey yarn
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x6 [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
Rnd 8-11 (4 rnds total): sc all around [42]
Rnd 12: 10 sc, 3 inc, 16 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc [48]
Rnd 13: 12 sc, 3 inc, 18 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc [54]
Rnd 14: (7 sc, dec) x6 [48]
The color changes for the face will begin in the next rnd. (mc) = Whiskey, (cc1) = White
Rnd 15: (mc) (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x2, (cc1) (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x2, (mc) (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x2 [42]
Rnd 16: (mc) 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, 3 dec, (cc1) dec, 10 sc, dec, (mc) 3 dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc [32]
Rnd 17: (mc) 11 sc, (cc1) 10 sc, (mc) 11 sc [32]
Rnd 18: (mc) (2 sc, dec) x3, (cc1) (2 sc, dec) x2, (mc) (2 sc, dec) x3 [24]
Cut the White yarn and continue only in Whiskey yarn.
*Note: In the next rnd, make regular decreases instead of invisible decreases.
Rnd 19: (blo) — (sc, dec) x8 [16]
*Note: The remaining loops will be used to crochet the body. Closing up the head instead of going directly into the body will ensure that the stuffing stays in place and that the cheeks stay plump.
Stuff well and make sure to fill out the cheeks.
Rnd 20: (dec) x8 [8]
Fasten off and leave a short tail for closing the piece. Go through the flo with your yarn needle and pull the hole closed.
Continue on to the body. holding the head upside down, join Whiskey yarn at the back of the head using the loops left from rnd 19.
Rnd 21: (flo) — sc all around [24]
Rnd 22: (sc, inc) x3, 12 sc, (sc, inc) x3 [30]
Rnd 23: (2 sc, inc) x3, 12 sc, (2 sc, inc) x3 [36]
Rnds 24-27 (4 rnds total): sc all around [36]
Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x6 [30]
Rnd 29: sc all around [30]
Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Rnd 31: (sc, dec, sc) x6 [18]
Stuff the body.
Rnd 32: (sc, dec) x6 [12]
*Tip: Closing up the piece at 12 instead of 6 will create a flatter bottom. If you are struggling with a large hole, be sure to weave through the opening several times so that the yarn doesn't loosen.
Stuff one last time, using tweezers to get into the narrow opening. Fasten off and leave a tail. Go through the flo with your yarn needle and pull the hole closed.
Ears
Make two; start in Americano yarn
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x4 [4]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x2 [6]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
The next rnd will begin the color changes to create a gradient effect. (cc2) = Americano
Rnd 4: (cc2) 2 sc, (mc) inc, (cc2) 2 sc, (mc) inc, (cc2) 2 sc, (mc) inc [12]
Change to Whiskey yarn and cut the Americano yarn.
Rnd 5: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnds 6-7 (2 rnds total): sc all around [18]
Rnd 8: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
*Note: They ight look a little big, but you will fold them over when you sew them onto the head during assembly.
Snout
Start in Whiskey yarn
Rnd 1: (mc) make a magic circle and 3 sc, (cc1) 2 sc [5]
Rnd 2: (mc) sc, inc, sc, (cc1) inc, sc [7]
Rnd 3: (mc) 4 sc, (cc1) 3 sc [7]
Rnd 4: (mc) inc, sc, inc, sc, (cc1) inc, sc, inc [11]
Stuff the snout lightly with the yarn tails. Fasten off and leave a tail in both colors for sewing.
Cut out a small triangle in Black felt for the nose and glue it onto the snout.
Front Legs
Make two; start in Americano yarn
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x5 [5]
Rnd 2: sc all around [5]
Change to Whiskey yarn and cut the Americano yarn.
Rnd 3: sc all around [5]
Rnd 4: inc, 4 sc [6]
Rnd 5: inc, 5 sc [7]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Go through the flo with your yarn needle and pull the hole closed.
Hind Legs
Make two; start in Americano yarn
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x5 [5]
Rnd 2: sc all around [5]
Change to Whiskey yarn and cut the Americano yarn.
Rnd 3: sc all around [5]
Rnd 4: 2 dec, sc [3]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Go through the flo with your yarn needle and pull the hole closed.
Tail
Start in White yarn
Rnd 1: make a magic circle and (sc) x3 [3]
Rnd 2: (inc) x3 [6]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x3 [9]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
The next rnd will begin the color changes to create a gradient effect.
Rnd 5: [(cc1) sc, (mc) inc] x6 [18]
Continue in Whiskey yarn and cut the White yarn.
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Rnds 7-8 (2 rnds total): sc all around [24]
Rnd 9: (sc, dec, sc) x6 [18]
Rnds 10-11 (2 rnds total): sc all around [18]
Rnd 12: sc, (2 sc, dec) x4, sc [14]
Stuff well.
Rnds 13: (5 sc, dec) x2 [12]
Rnds 14-17 (4 rnds total): sc all around [12]
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
Rnds 19-21 (3 rnds total): sc all around [9]
Rnd 22: (sc, dec) x3 [6]
Stuff one last time, using tweezers to get through the narrow opening. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Do not sew the hole closed.
Assembly
Snout
Position the snout onto the face with the color changes matched up, spanning rnds 13-16. Sew the top half of the snout with the Whiskey yarn tail and the bottom half with the White yarn tail.
Eyes
Insert each safety eye 1 st away from the snout between rnds 12 and 13.
Ears
Step 1: Position the ear so that the yarn tail is facing your dominant hand.
Step 2: Count 7 sts over and weave into the st and out the backside of the ear to create the fold.
Step 3: Secure the fold in place by weaving over and out the st next to where you are.
Step 4: Mirror these steps for the other ear.
Step 5: Position the ears so that the folded parts face forward. Sew them onto the head, spanning rnds 3-8.
Front Legs
Sew the front legs onto the body, spanning rnds 25-29, 6 sts apart on the chest.
Hind Legs
Position the hind legs about 1 st behind the front legs. Sew them between rnds 30-31 of the body.
Tail
Sew the tail onto the back of the body between rnds 26-27, pointing to the right when viewing it from the front. Secure the tail in place by sewing a few sts against the body.
Chest Fur
Step 1: Needle felt on 2 inc. [~5cm] chunks of White roving wool onto the chest. Be sure to work slowly and carefully so that you don't pole yourself!
Step 2: Trim the chest fur into a V-shape.
*Tip: Point your scissors when trimming so that it's not choppy.
Finishing Touches
Lastly, pinch the ears, cheeks, and tail with your fingers to create the sharp features foxes have.
My Review of the Amigurumi Critters Book
I'm so excited to share this special project from my crochet friend Amy Ting of curiouspapaya. Amy and I have been following each other on social media for many years, and it brings me so much joy to celebrate the debut of her very first crochet book, Amigurumi Critters! This book features over 25 whimsical animal designs, many of which longtime fans will recognize as her original characters. If you've followed her work, you'll recognize her signature style.
One thing that really stood out to me about this book is the attention to detail. Amy includes plenty of step-by-step photos to make her patterns beginner-friendly and easy to follow. While her pattern-writing style differs from mine, I think it's a great opportunity for you to try something new.
The crochet fox pattern shared in this post is written verbatim from the book, so you can get a feel for her style and judge whether it works for you. If you're someone who appreciates sweet, character-driven designs with thoughtful construction, this is definitely a book worth checking out.
TL;DR
- Amigurumi Critters is a debut crochet book by Amy Ting of @curiouspapaya, featuring 25 whimsical crochet animal designs.
- Includes step-by-step photos to guide you through each pattern, great for beginners and seasoned makers alike.
- The fox pattern in this post is taken directly from the book, so you can preview Amy's pattern-writing style.
- If you love this amigurumi fox crochet pattern, make sure you check out Amigurumi Critters, now available on Amazon.
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This pattern is reprinted with permission from Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting, published by Cider Mill Press Book Publishers. It is intended for personal use only. Please do not reproduce, repost, or distribute this pattern elsewhere. All rights reserved.
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