Robin the Fox

Recently, it has become very popular to crochet little animal figures. Robin the Fox surely belongs in that category as one of the cutest little crochet animals. He will be a great crochet project to make for your children or grandchildren, who can use him as a comfort toy or for playing with other crocheted animals. The crochet pattern for Robin the Fox is super easy to follow, whether you are an experienced crocheter or just getting started. Robin the Fox is crocheted in Mayflower Cotton 8/4, but you can also just a easily use other qualities as long as it has a 8/4 thickness.

Measurements: Measures approx. 17cm in sitting position and approx. 30cm in standing position.

Materials: Mayflower Cotton 8/4. Made from 100 % cotton. Yardage 50g = approx. 170m.

Yarn consumption: 35g Orange (fv. 1406), 8g White (fv- 1402) and 4g Black (fv. 1443).

Crochet Hook: No 2.5mm

Other tools:

Filling/Wadding
Safety Eyes (6mm)
Tapestry needle (for sewing)

Abbreviations

s = Stitch
tog = Together
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip stitch
BO = Bobble
dc = Double crochet
rnd = Round
rw = Row

Increase (2 dc in one s)
Decrease (2 dc tog)
Repeat what is stated x number of times (*...*)

Instructions

Head

Place the eyes between the 11th and 12th round. There should be approximately 8 stitches between each eye.

Rnd 16: *5 dc, 2 dc tog* x 6 (36)
Rnd 17: *4 dc, 2 dc tog* x 6 (30)
Rnd 18: *3 dc, 2 dc tog* x 6 (24)
Rnd 19: *2 dc, 2 dc tog* x 6 (18)
Rnd 20: *1 dc, 2 dc tog* x 6 (12), sl st

Stuff the head, cut the yarn and weave in.

Nose

Begin with black yarn

Rnd 1: 6 dc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 dc in each s (6)

Change to white yarn
Rnd 3: 2 dc in each s (12)

Rnd 4: *1 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (18)
Rnd 5: 1 dc in each s (18)
Rnd 6: *2 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (24)
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each s (24)
Rnd 8: *3 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (30), sl st

Add filling and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2)

Begin with white yarn

Rnd 1: 4 dc in mr (4)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each s (8)
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each s (8)

Change to black
Rnd 4: *1 dc, 2 dc in the next* x 3 (12)

Change to orange
Rnd 5-6: 1 dc in each (2 rounds) (12)
Rnd 7: *2 dc, 2 dc in the next s* x 4 (16)
Rnd 8: 1 dc in each (16)

Squeeze it together and crochet the opening shut by crocheting the stitches together in pairs. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

Begin with black yarn

Rnd 1: 6 dc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each s (12)
Rnd 3-5: 1 dc in each s (3 rounds) (12)
Rnd 6: BO, 11 dc (12)
Rnd 7: *4 dc, 2 tog* x 2 (10)

Change to orange
Rnd 8-27: 1 dc in each s (20 rounds) (10)

Stuff the arm.
Rnd 28: *2 dc tog, 3 dc* x 2 (8)

Squeeze and crochet together in pairs. Cut the yarn and weave in ends.

Legs (make 2)

Begin with black yarn

Rnd 1: 6 dc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each (12)
Rnd 3: 5 dc, 2 dc in the next 3 s, 4 dc (15)
Rnd 4: 15 dc in the back chain of the stitch (15)
Rnd 5-7: 1 dc in each s (3 rounds) (15)
Rnd 8: 5 dc, 2 dc tog for the next 6, 4 dc (12)
Rnd 9: 4 dc, 2 dc tog for the next 4, 4 dc (10)

Change to orange
Rnd 10-32: 1 dc in each s (23 rounds) (10)

Add filling to the leg.
Rnd 33: *2 dc tog, 3 dc* x 2 (8)

Squeeze it and crochet together in pairs. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

Rnd 1: 6 dc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each s (12)
Rnd 3: *1 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: *2 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: *3 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: *4 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6(36)
Rnd 7: *5 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: *6 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: *7 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (54)
Rnd 10-13: 1 dc in each s (4 rounds) (54)
Rnd 14: *2 dc tog, 7 dc* x 6 (48)
Rnd 15-17: 1 dc in each s (3 rounds) (48)
Rnd 18: *2 dc tog, 6 dc* x 6 (42)
Rnd 18-20: 1 dc in each s (3 rounds) (42)
Rnd 21: *2 dc tog, 5 dc* x 6 (36)
Rnd 22-23: 1 dc in each s (2 rounds) (36)
Rnd 24: *2 dc tog, 4 dc* x 6 (30)
Rnd 25-26: 1 dc in each s (2 rounds) (30)
Rnd 27: *2 dc tog, 3 dc* x 6 (24)
Rnd 28-29: 1 dc in each s (2 rounds) (24)
Rnd 30: *2 dc tog, 2 dc* x 6 (18)
Rnd 31: 1 dc in each s (1 omgang) (18)
Rnd 32: *2 dc tog, 1 dc* x 6 (12)
Rnd 33: Crochet the arms on with 3-4 dc between each arm.
Rnd 34: 1 dc in each s (12), sl st

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Belly

Cast on 2 ch and turn, hereafter turn all rows with a chain stitch.

Rw 1: 2 dc in one s (2)
Rw 2: 1 dc, 2 dc in one s (3)
Rw 3: 1 dc, 2 dc in one s, 1 dc (4)
Rw 4: 2 dc in one s, 2 dc, 2 dc in one s (6)
Rw 5-6: 1 dc in each s (2 rows) (6)
Rw 7: 2 dc in one s, 4 dc, 2 dc in one s (8)
Rw 8: 1 dc in each s (8)
Rw 9: 2 dc in one s, 6 dc, 2 dc in one s (10)
Rw 10-15: 1 dc in each s (6 rows) (10)
Rw 16: 2 dc in one s, 8 dc, 2 dc in one s (12)
Rw 17-23: 1 dc in each s (7 rows) (12)
Rw 24: 2 dc tog, 8 dc, 2 dc tog (10)
Rw 25: 2 dc tog, 6 dc, 2 dc tog (8)

Now continue around the entire piece with double crochet stitches to create a nice edge.

Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Begin with white yarn

Rnd 1: 6 dc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: 1 dc in each s (6)
Rnd 3: *1 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 3 (9)
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each s (9)
Rnd 5: *2 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 3 (12)

Change to black
Rnd 6: 1 dc in each s (12)

Change to orange
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each s (12)
Rnd 8: *1 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (18)
Rnd 9: 1 dc in each s (18)
Rnd 10: *2 dc, 2 dc in one s* x 6 (24)
Rnd 11-14: 1 dc in each s (4 rounds) (24)
Rnd 15: *2 dc, 2 dc tog* x 6 (18)
Rnd 16-18: 1 dc in each s (3 rounds) (18)
Rnd 19: *4 dc, 2 dc tog* x 3 (15)
Rnd 20-21: 1 dc in each s (2 rounds) (15)
Rnd 22: *3 dc, 2 dc tog* x 3(12)
Rnd 23: 1 dc in each s (12), sl st

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Attach the ears on the head from the 3rd round. Make sure to place the middle part of the ear slightly backwards to create a slight bend on the ear.
Then attach the head to the body.
The tail is attached from round 12 and up.
The nose is attached underneath the eyes.
The belly is attached from where the head is joint and downwards.
The legs are attached from the middle and out.

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Design: Winthersdesign (Natascha Winther Olsen)

Version: v7.c151.s4.l5