Free Fox knitting patterns from the wearable to the huggable but all showing the playful side of this woodland friend. Updated 6/29/24
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Free Patterns
Frankie Fox
Fox stuffie knit flat on two needles. Size stands approx. 27cm/11 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Val Pierce.
Fox Bag
Shoulder bag with fox face for the flap and and a detachable tail. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Louise Walker.
Fox Bag
Shoulder bag with fox face for the flap and and a detachable tail. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Louise Walker.
Rusty the Fox
Adorable fox toy stuffie knit flat, though there is an option for knitting legs and tail in the round if you want. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tricia Wood. Due to illness the designer cannot offer support for the pattern but I'm sure she would appreciate kind words of appreciation for her great designs.
Fox Hat
Colorwork Fox Hat with fox faces all around the hat. Sizes Kids age 3-7. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele
Foxy Toy
Adorable knit fox toy stuffie wears a cable sweater and is created using minimal shaping. Approx 18" [45.5 cm] tall. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart
Fox Isle Socks
Stranded socks with fair isle fox faces and other patterns. S - teen; M - average women; L - wide calf. Designed by Life Is Cozy. Fingering weight yarn.
Fox Toy
Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug. Megan Kreiner – professional maker of cute critters – walks you through every step of how to knit this tiny fox in worsted-weight yarn. The finished fox is 7″ x 5″.
Foxy Mittlets
Fingerless armwarmers with fox faces in stranded colorwork. Designed by Mertsu. Fingering weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and knittintin. Available in English and Finnish.
Foxy Loxy Scarf
Myjah Conant designed this quick fox scarf made with yarn held double. Edited by Meghan Fournier
Fox Cloth or Afghan Square
This fox in knit and purl stitches would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth, or you could pair it with other squares to make an afghan or blanket. Finished square approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches). Both chart and written pattern are included. Designed by Daisy and Storm. DK weight yarn.
Child’s Foxy Tunic
Red Heart created this fun design for a dress that can be worn by itself in warm weather or as a tunic over a shirt and leggings in cold weather. In four sizes – 2 years, 4 years, 6 years, and 8 years.
More Free Patterns
Fox Slippers
Knit flat with ears, nose and tail sewn on and embroidered eyes. Pattern has photo tutorial. Designed by Louise Walker for Mollie Makes who says this is suitable for beginners
Quinn Fox Headband and Cowl
Set which includes headband with cute pointed ears and a cowl with big bow. Both items are knitted flat with aran weight yarn, you can use this pattern for making fox, cat or wolf set. Sizes Sizes: baby/toddler/child/adult. Designed by Muki Crafts
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- See more Animal Hoodie Knitting Patterns
Fox Toy Softie
This fox has legs that are sewn on separately to let you move the fox in many different positions. Fox’s head and body measure approximately 21in (53cm) in length, and the tail is approximately 10.5in (27cm) long. Designed by Susie Johns. DK weight yarn. Excerpted from Knitted Woodland Creatures.
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
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Fox Tea Cosy
Gina Michele designed this easy teapot cozy cover to be beginner-friendly.
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- Get the recommended Vanna’s Choice Linen yarn on Amazon
- Get the recommended Vanna’s Choice Terracotta yarn on Amazon
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Fox Shawl
Triangular shawl with a slight crescent shape knit in garter stitch with a fox face and colors. Designed by Linnea Ornstein. Sport yarn. Available in English and Swedish.
Fox Mittens
Love the thumb tail! Designed by Nina Figenschau. DK yarn. Available in English and Norwegian
- Get the free knitting pattern – scroll down the destination page for English version
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- See more Fun Mitten Knitting Patterns
What Does the Sweater Say
Pullover sweater with fox head motifs in stranded colorwork. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarn. Sizes 1-2 (2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-10) year
Fantastic Mittster Fox Mittens
This playful combination mittens/puppets design by Allison Stewart-Guinee is knit in the round, seamlessly. The mittens can be worn on either hand, with either the fox face facing up or on the palm.
Get Foxy Small Pillows
Pattern and photo tutorial for a quick project designed by the Bushcrafter.
Sly Fox Scrubby
Easy washcloth designed by Rebecca J. Venton. The recommended yarn Scrubby Sparkle, is soft on skin and can be machine washed.
Super Chunky Fox Hat
Designed by Louise Walker, this hat is knit flat and quick on size 13 needles.
Fox in the Snow Mittens
This fair isle fox face pattern from Patons could also be adapted to hats, sweater decoration, and other items.
Fox Intarsia Hat
Fox Scarf
Designed by Yarnspirations for Bernat yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Foxtastic Layette Set
Fox baby layette set including an adorable cardigan, sweater, hooded coat, hat, and a hooded blanket to keep your baby snug. Sizes Newborn to 12 Months. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. A kit is also available.
Emerson the Fox
Fox toy softie is knitted in the round in pieces and sewn together. 14" tall. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.
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Sleepy Fox Amigurumi
Approximately 5″ (12.7cm) tall and 7″ (17.7cm) long from the head to body. The tail is about 5.5″ (14cm) long and 2″ (5cm) at it’s widest.
Finlay Fox
Fox toy softie with his own eyeglasses is knitted flat. 26cm (10in) tall to tips of ears. Designed by Angela Turner.
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Fox & Bunny
NO LONGER FREE. Fox and rabbit softies knit in the round. Size: 7" tall. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll.
Toy Fox or Wolf
Knit flat and seamed (on 2 needles). Includes Video Tutorial. Finished Size is about 40 cm (16 inches). Designed by Polushkabunnyl. Available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Dutch.
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Fantastical Fox Hat or Mitts
Flip-top fingerless mitts with an intarsia fox face. Matching hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up, with intarsia fox face. Mitt sizes S (M, L, XL). Hat sizes S (M, L). Designed by Vikki Bird. DK weight yarn.
Little Foxy Socks
Pattern comes in sizes for Baby, Toddler, Kid, Adult (teen)
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Toy Fox
This fox softie measures approx 21 cms / 8″ in height when sitting.
Fox Lovey
This fox security blanket is huggable blankie perfect gift for baby showers and new babies. Can double as a hand puppet because the head is open.
Fox Cowl Hood Rene
This adorable fox hood comes with a fox face cowl inside for extra warmth. Change the colors to make a wolf hood. Pattern includes sizes: baby/toddler/child/adult
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Fox and Fleur Cap
This charming beanie for all ages features adorable stranded foxes and tiny flowers. Available in 6 sizes from baby to adult.
Oliver Fox Pillow Softie
This huggable fox doubles as a pillow and a softie toy. Designed by Amanda Berry, it is knit as a square with some basic intarsia for the color changes. The cushion is approximately 25cm wide (not including the tail) and 28cm tall.
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Sly Fox Cowl
Knit a trendy and adorable fox hooded cowl for the whole family! Worked seamlessly in one piece with aran or bulky yarn, it knits up in no time. Sizes: S (M, L) XL to fit Baby (Toddler/Child, Teen/Adult) Large Adult
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Pictured project for this pattern with wolf or fox motif is leslieeaton’s Arctic Foxy Shawl. Finished size 74″ wide and 13¼”, after blocking The toy fox is an easy project for beginners. It is knit in the round, with pelt, ears, legs and tail knit separately and sewn on later. Get the knitting pattern at Etsy
Huntress Shawl
Easy Fox Softies
DMC Woolly Fox Soft Toy - NO LONGER AVAILABLE that I can find
