Crochet Two Foxes in Love
Crocheting two foxes in love is a delightful and heartwarming project that will surely bring a smile to your face. As you bring these adorable creatures to life with your yarn and hook, you can envision them cuddled up together, tails intertwined, showcasing the beauty of love and companionship. The intricate details you add, from their fuzzy ears to their whiskers, will make them truly special and unique. Crafting these cute foxes is not just a creative endeavor, but also a lovely way to express your affection for someone special or to add a touch of sweetness to your home decor. Enjoy the process of crocheting these foxes and let your imagination run wild as you craft a little love story with every stitch.
Supplies:
* G – hook ( I used a F-hook to make the girl )
* Worsted weight yarn in choice of colors ( I suggest three different colors )
* Poly fill stuffing
* Yarn needle
* Safety eyes and safety nose ( optional )
Terms:
* ch – chain
* hk – hook
* st – stitch
* sc – single crochet
* inc – increase ( 2 sc in same st )
* dec – decrease ( dc two st together )
* bl – back loops only
* F/O – fasten off
Head:
Starting in white
Ch 2
1. 6sc in second ch from hk – 6
2. 2sc in each st around – 12
3. sc around in bl only – 12
4. sc around – 12
5. *in Orange: ( sc 4 ), *in White: ( sc 8 ) – 12
6. *in Orange: ( sc, inc )2x, *in White: ( sc, inc )4x – 18
7. *in Orange: ( sc 6 ), *in White: ( sc 11 ) – 18 (you’ll stop one st before row ends, it is counted in the next row)
– If using a safety nose, attach now –
8. *in Orange: ( sc 8 ), *in White: ( sc 10 ) – 18
9. *in Orange: ( sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2 ), *in White: inc, ( sc 2, inc )3x – 24
10. *in Orange: ( sc 3, inc )2x, sc 3, *in White: inc, ( sc 3, inc )3x – 30
11. *in Orange: ( sc 13 ), *in White: ( sc 17 ) – 30
12 – 14. Repeat row #11 – 30
15. *in Orange: ( sc 4, dec )2x, sc 1, *in White: sc 3, dec ( sc 4, dec )2x – 25
16. *in Orange: ( sc 3, dec )2x, sc 1, *in White: sc 2, dec, ( sc 3, dec )2x – 20
– If using safety eyes, attach now, begin stuffing –
17. *in Orange: ( sc 2, dec )2x, sc 1 *in White: sc 1, dec, ( sc 2, dec )2x – 15
18. *Use only orange* (sc, dec )5x – 10
19. Dec 6, F/O weave in ends.
Eyebrows: ( make two )
1. ch 4
2. starting in 2nd ch from hk, slp st across.
F/O, leave long tail, sew above eyes.
Ears: ( make two )
Ch 2
1. 7sc in 2nd ch from hk – 7
2. sc around – 7
3. 2sc in each st around – 14
4 – 8. dc around – 14 each row
F/O, leave long tail for sewing.
Feet/Legs: (make two)
Starting with black
Ch 2
1. 6sc in second ch from hk – 6
2. 2sc in each st around – 12
3. ( sc, inc )6x – 18
4 – 6. sc around – 18 each row
7. dec, sc, dec, sc 13 – 16
8. dec 3, sc 10 – 12
9 – 11. sc around – 12 each row
– switch to Orange –
*i did row #12 by switching color on every stitch, you do not have to do this.
12 – 15. sc around – 12 each row
F/O, weave in ends
Body:
-stuff both feet.
-line up legs, insert hk from the inside of right foot through to the left:
-yarn over hk, pull through both legs, yarn over hk, pull through loops on hk:
-sc into next three st on both legs, the legs are now connected. Continue in the next st on left leg, sc around both legs. You should have 22 sts.
1. ( sc 10, inc )2x – 24
2. ( sc 3, inc )6x – 30
3. sc around – 30
4 – 12. sc around – 30 each row
13. ( sc 4, dec )5x – 25
14. sc around – 25
15. ( sc 3, dec )5x – 20
16. sc around – 20
17. ( sc 2, dec )5x – 15
F/O leave long tail for sewing
Belly:
Ch 6
1. Starting in 2nd ch from hk, sc across – 5
2. ch 1, turn, inc, sc 3, inc – 7
3. ch 1, turn, sc 3, inc, sc 3 – 8
4. ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc – 10
5. ch 1, turn, sc across – 10
6 – 8. Repeat row #5 – 10 each row
9. ch 1, turn, sc 4, dec, sc 4 – 9
10. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec – 7
11. ch 1, turn, sc across – 7
12. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec – 5
13. ch 1, turn, sc across – 5
14. ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec – 3
F/O leave long tail, sew onto body.
Arms: make two
Ch 2
1. 5sc in 2nd ch from hk – 5
2. 2sc in each st around – 10
3 – 5. sc around – 10 each row
6. dec 2, sc 6 – 8
7 – 16. sc around – 8 each row
17. ( sc, dec )3x – 5
F/O leave long tail, sew shut, sew onto body.
Tail:
Starting in White
Ch 2
1. 6sc in second ch from hk – 6
2. sc around – 6 each row
3. 2sc in each st around – 12
4. – 5. sc around – 12 each row
– Switch to black –
6. sc around – 12 each row
– switch to Orange –
7 – 8. sc around – 12 each row
9. dec, sc 4, inc, sc 5 – 12
10 – 15. Repeat row # 9 – 12 each row
16 – 17. sc around – 12
18. sc 8, dec, sc 2 – 11
19. sc around – 11
20. sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec – 9
21 – 22. sc around – 9
F/O, leave long tail.- stuff firmly, leaving last 3 rows unstuffed, sew onto body, last 3 rows flat.
Bows:
Boy necktie:
Ch 9
1. starting in 2nd ch from hk, sc across – 8
2 – 4. ch 1 turn, sc across – 8 each row
F/O, wrap yarn around middle to cinch, toe around neck
Girl ear piece:
Ch 8
1. Starting in 2nd ch from hk, sc 6, 3sc in last ch
2. continuing around bottom of ch, sc 7
3. 3sc in next st, sc 7
F/O, wrap yarn around middle to cinch, tie to ear.