Fablewood Fox Amigurumi Free Pattern – A Knitted Forest Companion

Bring a touch of storybook magic into your home with this enchanting knitted fox. With its warm burnt orange coat, cream accents, and gentle expression, this plush companion is perfect for cuddling, gifting, or simply adding a cozy woodland vibe to any room. Designed with beginners in mind, this pattern uses simple knit and purl stitches, worked flat and seamed together, making it an approachable yet rewarding project. Let's pick up your needles and craft a friend who looks like they've just stepped out of a fairy tale.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth knitting experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
  • Burnt orange (Main Color, MC) – for the body, head, ears, and tail
  • Cream (CC1) – for the muzzle, tail tip, and optional chest patch
  • Charcoal black (CC2) – for the nose and eye accents
  Recommended: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice or any similar worsted weight yarn.
• Knitting Needles: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles, or the size needed to achieve gauge.
• Tapestry Needle: For seaming pieces and weaving in ends.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or your preferred stuffing material.
• Safety Eyes: Two 12mm safety eyes (or you can embroider eyes with black yarn if preferred).
• Stitch Markers: To help keep track of rows if needed.

Gauge

20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Accurate gauge is important for achieving the correct finished size, but since this is a stuffed toy, slight variations are acceptable.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch (increase)
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side
• Rep: Repeat

Note: The fox is knitted flat in pieces and seamed together. All pieces are worked in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) unless otherwise stated.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Head (Worked Flat, Starting from Nose)

1. Cast on 6 sts with MC.
2. Row 1 (RS): Kfb in each st across (12 sts).
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl all sts.
4. Row 3: *Kfb, K1* rep to end (18 sts).
5. Row 4: Purl.
6. Row 5: *Kfb, K2* rep to end (24 sts).
7. Row 6: Purl.
8. Row 7: *Kfb, K3* rep to end (30 sts).
9. Rows 8-15: Work even in stockinette (knit RS, purl WS) for 8 rows.
10. Row 16 (WS): Purl.
11. Row 17 (RS): *K2tog, K3* rep to end (24 sts).
12. Row 18: Purl.
13. Row 19: *K2tog, K2* rep to end (18 sts).
14. Row 20: Purl.
15. Row 21: *K2tog, K1* rep to end (12 sts).
16. Row 22: Purl.
17. Row 23: K2tog across (6 sts). Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Body (Worked Flat, from Bottom Up)

1. Cast on 20 sts with MC.
2. Row 1 (RS): Kfb in first st, K18, Kfb in last st (22 sts).
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
4. Row 3: Kfb in first st, K20, Kfb in last st (24 sts).
5. Rows 4-15: Work even in stockinette for 12 rows.
6. Row 16 (WS): Purl.
7. Row 17 (RS): K2tog, K20, K2tog (22 sts).
8. Row 18: Purl.
9. Row 19: K2tog, K18, K2tog (20 sts).
10. Row 20: Purl.
11. Row 21: K2tog, K16, K2tog (18 sts).
12. Row 22: Purl.
13. Row 23: K2tog, K14, K2tog (16 sts).
14. Row 24: Purl.
15. Row 25: K2tog, K12, K2tog (14 sts).
16. Row 26: Purl.
17. Row 27: K2tog, K10, K2tog (12 sts).
18. Row 28: Purl.
19. Row 29: K2tog, K8, K2tog (10 sts).
20. Row 30: Purl.
21. Row 31: K2tog, K6, K2tog (8 sts).
22. Row 32: Purl.
23. Row 33: K2tog, K4, K2tog (6 sts).
24. Row 34: Purl. Bind off all sts. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail (Worked Flat, from Tip to Base)

1. Cast on 6 sts with CC1 (cream).
2. Row 1 (RS): Kfb in each st across (12 sts).
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
4. Row 3: *Kfb, K1* rep to end (18 sts).
5. Rows 4-10: Work even in stockinette for 7 rows.
6. Switch to MC (burnt orange).
7. Rows 11-20: Work even in stockinette for 10 rows.
8. Row 21: *K2tog, K1* rep to end (12 sts).
9. Row 22: Purl.
10. Row 23: K2tog across (6 sts). Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2, Worked Flat)

1. Cast on 4 sts with MC.
2. Row 1 (RS): Kfb in each st across (8 sts).
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
4. Row 3: *Kfb, K1* rep to end (12 sts).
5. Rows 4-6: Work even in stockinette for 3 rows.
6. Row 7: *K2tog, K1* rep to end (8 sts).
7. Row 8: Purl.
8. Row 9: K2tog across (4 sts). Bind off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle (Worked Flat)

1. Cast on 6 sts with CC1 (cream).
2. Row 1 (RS): Kfb in each st across (12 sts).
3. Row 2 (WS): Purl.
4. Row 3: *Kfb, K1* rep to end (18 sts).
5. Rows 4-6: Work even in stockinette for 3 rows.
6. Bind off all sts. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Now comes the fun part – bringing your fox to life! Follow these steps carefully to assemble your knitted companion.

1. Head: Fold the head piece in half with the right side out, matching the cast-on edge (nose) to the bound-off edge (back). Sew the side seams, leaving the bottom open. Stuff firmly with fiberfill. Sew the opening closed.
2. Body: Fold the body piece in half with right side out, matching the cast-on edge (bottom) to the bound-off edge (top). Sew the side seams, leaving the top open. Stuff firmly. Sew the opening closed.
3. Tail: Fold the tail piece in half with right side out, matching the cast-on edge (tip) to the bound-off edge (base). Sew the side seam, leaving the base open. Stuff lightly. Sew the opening closed.
4. Ears: Fold each ear piece in half with right side out, matching the cast-on edge to the bound-off edge. Sew the side seam, leaving the bottom open. Do not stuff. Flatten the ear and sew the bottom closed.
5. Muzzle: Sew the muzzle piece onto the front of the head, centered below the eyes. Stuff lightly before sewing completely.
6. Eyes: Attach safety eyes (or embroider) on the head, above the muzzle, spaced about 4 stitches apart.
7. Nose: Using CC2 (charcoal black), embroider a small triangle nose on the tip of the muzzle.
8. Sew the body to the head: Position the head on top of the body, aligning the back of the head with the back of the body. Sew securely.
9. Sew the tail to the body: Attach the tail to the back of the body, slightly above the bottom edge.
10. Sew the ears to the head: Position the ears on top of the head, about 2-3 stitches from the center. Sew securely.
11. Finishing: Weave in all loose ends. Optionally, add a small cream patch on the chest by embroidering or sewing a small oval of CC1 onto the front of the body.

Your Fablewood Fox is now complete! This charming forest companion makes a wonderful gift for children and adults alike, or a delightful addition to your own cozy collection. Enjoy your new knitted friend!