Puffy Stuffy Fox

Maybe it is because orange is my favorite color. Maybe it’s because orange, black, and white donned my high school basketball uniform. Or maybe it’s because I love fall, but there is just something about a cute little fox that makes me squeeeeee! So we are adding this puffy stuffy fox to the collection! 

1. Yarn over, and insert hook into designated st.
2. Pull up a loop.
3. Yarn over, and pull through 2 loops, leaving 2 loops left on hook.
4. Yarn over and insert hook into same st.
5. Pull up a loop.
6. Yarn over, and pull through 2 loops, leaving 3 loops left on hook.
7. Yarn over, and insert hook into same st.
8. Pull up a loop.
9. Yarn over, and pull through 2 loops, leaving 4 loops left on hook.
10. Yarn over, and insert hook into same st.
11. Pull up a loop.
12. Yarn over, and pull through 2 loops, leaving 5 loops left on hook
13. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.

invsc2tog – invisible single crochet 2 together, this is essentially a decrease, but done in such a way as to make the continuous stitching smoother, and the decrease not as noticeable. 

1. Insert hook into front loop only of next stitch, DO NOT yarn over.
2. Insert hook into front loop of second st.
3. Yarn over. Pull through 2 loops.
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.

Notes: The puffy stuffy fox pattern is worked in a round from the top, down, with no joining. Use a st marker to mark each rnd. The body, arms, and legs are made all in one piece. The ears and tail are made separately and sewn on. Tail is optional. I chose to leave this off of my keychain version. The blanket yarn can be tricky to work with, so here are some tips: to be sure you’re not missing any sts, always count each rnd, until you’re more comfortable. Because the yarn is so thick, the sts will be very close together, especially during the increasing rnds. Do NOT pull yarn too tightly while sewing or closing, because it can break. Pull gently. 

This pattern is available for free on my blog here, but if you wish to download a PDF copy and avoid the ads, it can be found in my Ravelry or Etsy shop for a small fee. 

All text and images are owned by Erin Greene of ekayg, copyright ©2017. Images may not be used by anyone else without express written permission. If used, the ekayg watermark must be visible. Pattern may NOT be copied and passed off as anyone else’s work. Pattern credit must be linked back to ekayg. Finished products made from this pattern may be used for sale. ​

Before continuing on to close, use your worsted weight black yarn to stitch on the nose, mouth, and eyes to the face.(If making the pocket pal you can sew them OR use the safety eyes. Placement for the safety eyes is the same row, but about 4 or 5 stitches in between them). 

*** For pocket pal/keychain only

Before stuffing, place the screw of your rivets inside the fox, and push it through the stitches at the center of the head, so that there is room for the ears on either side. You can even make the ears and sew them on first, for reference. Dab some fabric glue into the top of the screw on the top of the head, and quickly screw the top of our rivet onto the screw. The glue will help it to stay screwed on during use.