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How to Crochet a Tiny Fox Brooch: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Add a touch of woodland charm to your favorite jacket or bag with this adorable crochet fox brooch. This detailed guide will walk you through creating a miniature fox that is perfectly flat and stylish. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or looking for a quick project, this pattern is a delightful way to practice your amigurumi skills.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Thin cotton yarn or embroidery thread in Orange, White, and Black.
• Crochet Hook: 0.7 mm (or a size appropriate for your chosen thin yarn).
• Other Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, safety eyes (or black embroidery thread), and a small piece of pipe cleaner for the tail.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• ch: Chain
• slst: Slip Stitch
• hdc: Half Double Crochet

Step 1: The Head

Using White Yarn:

• Round 1: 4 sc in MR
• Round 2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2 = 6 sc
• Round 3: 6 sc
• Round 4: (inc, 2 sc) x 2 = 8 sc

Change to Orange Yarn:

• Round 5: 8 sc
• Round 6: inc x 8 = 16 sc
• Round 7: (inc, 1 sc) x 8 = 24 sc
• Round 8: (inc, 2 sc) x 8 = 32 sc
• Rounds 9-13: 32 sc
• Round 14: (dec, 2 sc) x 8 = 24 sc

Fold the piece in half and crochet across the edge to close it. Then, create the decorative border:

Round 15: Ch 1, (sc, hdc) in one stitch, (slst, ch 2, slst) in one stitch, (hdc, sc) in one stitch, 6 slst, (sc, hdc) in one stitch, (slst, ch 2, slst) in one stitch, (hdc, sc) in one stitch, finish with a slst.

Finishing the Head: Embroider the nose in black and the inner part of the ears in white. Attach, glue, or embroider the eyes in place.

Step 2: The Legs and Body

Legs (Make 2):

Using Black Yarn:

• Round 1: 4 sc in MR
• Round 2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2 = 6 sc
• Round 3: 6 sc

Change to Orange Yarn:

• Rounds 4-7: 6 sc

Fasten off the first leg. Do NOT fasten off the second leg; you will work into it for the body.

The Body:

• Round 8: Ch 6 and join with a slst to the second leg. Now, crochet 6 sc around the first leg, 6 sc along the chain, 6 sc around the second leg, and 6 sc along the second chain. (Total: 24 sc)
• Rounds 9-16: 24 sc
• Round 17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18 sc
• Round 18: 18 sc
• Round 19: (6 sc, dec) x 2, dec = 15 sc
• Round 20: 15 sc

Fold the body in half and crochet across to close. Ensure the legs are aligned straight and not twisted before closing.

Step 3: The Arms (Make 2)

Using Black Yarn:

• Round 1: 4 sc in MR
• Round 2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2 = 6 sc

Change to Orange Yarn:

• Rounds 3-10: 6 sc

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 4: The Tail

Tip: Insert a piece of pipe cleaner inside the tail as you work to make it posable.

Using White Yarn:

• Round 1: 4 sc in MR
• Round 2: (inc, 1 sc) x 2 = 6 sc
• Round 3: (inc, 2 sc) x 2 = 8 sc
• Round 4: (inc, 3 sc) x 2 = 10 sc
• Round 5: (inc, 4 sc) x 2 = 12 sc
• Round 6: (inc, 1 sc) x 6 = 18 sc

Change to Black Yarn:

• Rounds 7-9: 18 sc

Change to Orange Yarn:

• Rounds 10-15: 18 sc
• Round 16: (7 sc, dec) x 2 = 16 sc
• Round 17: (6 sc, dec) x 2 = 14 sc
• Round 18: (5 sc, dec) x 2 = 12 sc
• Round 19: (4 sc, dec) x 2 = 10 sc
• Rounds 20-22: 10 sc
• Round 23: (3 sc, dec) x 2 = 8 sc
• Rounds 24-27: 8 sc

Fold in half and crochet across to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

Step 5: Final Assembly

To keep the brooch looking professional and flat, do not overstuff the pieces. Follow this assembly order:

1. Sew the arms onto the body.
2. Sew the tail to the back of the body.
3. Sew the head last, positioning it so that it slightly overlaps the arms.

Once assembled, attach a brooch pin to the back, and your tiny fox is ready to wear!

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