Arlo the Fox: A Free Amigurumi Pattern

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn Colors

Main orange/tan color (Cor 5203)
Cream/white accent color (Cor 5583)
Dark color for nose (Cor 7148)

Tools & Supplies

2.5mm crochet hook
16mm safety eyes
Poly-fil stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Fabric glue
Wire (N16 gauge)
Pliers
Tweezers

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

Approximately 16cm tall

Crochet Abbreviations

MR = magic ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc two together)
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
sc in post = work around the post of the stitch

Pattern Instructions

Head

Use main orange color (5203)

R1: 8 sc in MR (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3–R12: 16 sc (10 rounds)
R13: (2 inc, 2 sc) x 4 (24)
R14: 1 sc, 2 inc, (4 sc, 2 inc) x 3, 3 sc (32)
R15: 2 sc, 2 inc, (6 sc, 2 inc) x 3, 4 sc (40)
R16: 3 sc, 2 inc, (8 sc, 2 inc) x 3, 5 sc (48)
R17: 4 sc, 2 inc, (10 sc, 2 inc) x 3, 6 sc (56)
R18: 5 sc, 2 inc, (12 sc, 2 inc) x 3, 7 sc (64)
R19–R34: 64 sc (16 rounds)
R35: 5 sc, 2 dec, (12 sc, 2 dec) x 3, 7 sc (56)
R36: 56 sc
R37: 4 sc, 2 dec, (10 sc, 2 dec) x 3, 6 sc (48)
R38: 48 sc
R39: 3 sc, 2 dec, (8 sc, 2 dec) x 3, 5 sc (40)

Insert safety eyes between straight rounds 13 and 14 from bottom to top, 6 sc apart

R40: 2 sc, 2 dec, (6 sc, 2 dec) x 3, 4 sc (32)
R41: 1 sc, 2 dec, (4 sc, 2 dec) x 3, 3 sc (24)
R42: (2 dec, 2 sc) x 4 (16)
R43: 8 dec (8)

Close with invisible fasten off

Body

Use main orange color (5203)

Work with tight, firm stitches and light stuffing to maintain shape

R1: 19 ch, starting from 2nd ch: 17 sc, 3 inc, 17 sc, 3 inc (40)
R2: 40 sc around posts (40)
R3: (1 inc, 1 sc) x 9, 22 sc (49)
R4: 2 inc, 22 sc, 2 inc, 23 sc (53)
R5–R6: 53 sc (2 rounds)
R7: 2 dec, 22 sc, 2 dec, 23 sc (49)
R8: 49 sc
R9: (1 dec, 1 sc) x 9, 22 sc (40)
R10: 38 sc, 1 dec (39)
R11: 1 dec, 13 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc, 2 dec (31)
R12: 16 hdc, (1 dec, 1 sc) x 5 (26)
R13: 2 hdc dec, (1 hdc, 1 hdc dec) x 3, 1 hdc dec, 1 hdc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 3, 1 sc (17)
R14: 8 dec, 1 sc

Close with invisible fasten off

Tail

Use main orange color (5203)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sc around posts (18)
R5: 4 sc, 10 hdc, 4 sc (18)
R6: 4 sl st, 10 hdc, 4 sl st (18)
R7: 4 sc in FLO, 10 hdc, 4 sc in FLO (18)
R8: 4 sl st, 10 hdc, 4 sl st (18)
R9: 4 sc in FLO, 10 hdc, 4 sc in FLO (18)
R10: 4 sl st, 10 hdc, 4 sl st (18)
R11: 4 sc in FLO, 10 hdc, 4 sc in FLO (18)
R12: 4 sl st, 10 hdc, 4 sl st (18)
R13: 4 sc in FLO, 10 hdc, 4 sc in FLO (18)
R14: 4 sl st, 10 hdc, 4 sl st (18)
R15: 4 sc in FLO, 10 hdc, 4 sc in FLO (18)
R16: 4 sc in FLO, 10 dc, 4 sc in FLO (18)
R17: 18 sc
R18: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
R19–R20: 12 sc (2 rounds)
R21: 6 dec (6)
R22: 6 sc

Close with invisible fasten off. Use light stuffing

Front Paws (Make 2)

Use main orange color (5203)

R1: 8 sc in MR (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
R4: 24 sc around posts (24)
R5: 8 sc, (switch to cream: 1 puff stitch, switch to orange: 1 sc) x 4, 8 sc (24)
R6: (1 hdc, 1 hdc dec) x 8 (16)
R7: 8 hdc dec (8)
R8: 8 sc in FLO (8)
R9: 8 sc
R10: 3 sc, 2 hdc inc, 3 sc (10)
R11: 2 sl st, 1 sc, 2 hdc dec, 1 sc, 2 sl st (8)
R12: 2 sc in FLO, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sc in FLO (8)
R13: 3 sc, 2 hdc, 3 sc (8)

Leave long tail for sewing

Back Legs (Make 2)

Follow separate instructions for left and right back legs with similar construction but slight variations in puff stitch placement and closing stitches. Insert wire shaped like a “V” into legs for posability before closing

Ears (Make 2)

Use main orange color (5203)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3–R17: 12 sc (15 rounds)
R18: 5 inc in FLO, 7 sc (17)
R19: 17 sc
R20: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 5, 1 sc, (1 inc in FLO, 1 sc in FLO) x 2, 1 inc in FLO, 1 sc (25)
R21: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (30)
R22–R23: 30 sc (2 rounds)
R24: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (35)
R25–R27: 35 sc (3 rounds)
R28: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (30)
R29: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (25)
R30: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (20)
R31: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (15)
R32: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 5 (10)

Close with invisible fasten off

Assembly Guide

Attaching Legs

Position front paws angled on the body
For back legs, apply glue to the thigh area that contacts the body
Use pins to hold in place while glue dries
Shape wire legs to curve inward slightly

Tail Attachment

Sew tail to back of body, positioning according to photo references
Use light stuffing to maintain shape

Facial Features

With brown yarn, embroider two nostril stitches (French knots)
Ensure the base of each paw is flat for proper attachment

Tips for Success

Use stitch markers to track rounds since work is done in continuous spirals
Stuff lightly to maintain the intended shapes, especially for the body and tail
Shape pieces with your fingers as you work to create defined edges
Bend wire carefully before inserting into legs for optimal posability
Check photo references frequently for proper positioning of all elements