Crochet Tutorial: Nick Wilde Autumn Fox Amigurumi Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This autumn fox amigurumi doll features a cheerful orange fox with large ears, a striped sweater, brown pants, cozy boots, a green cap, a crossbody satchel, a removable striped beanie, tiny acorns, and a red spotted mushroom. The finished piece is designed as a detailed display doll with warm woodland colors and many small accessories.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. Most body parts are worked in continuous spiral rounds unless the instruction says to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff, because the fox needs a soft handmade shape.

• Finished height: about 13 inches from boots to ear tips when using sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main construction: separate head, body, arms, legs, tail, ears, clothing, hat, bag, beanie, acorns, and mushroom.
• Important style: rounded head, tall pointed ears, white muzzle area, orange sweater with cream and green stripes, brown pants, and outdoor accessories.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in rust orange, white, cream, green, tan, caramel, medium brown, dark brown, black, red, and small amounts of yellow-orange.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the small details, acorns, mushroom spots, and bag flap.
• Safety eyes, 12 mm to 14 mm, in black or brown with a glossy finish.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small brown button for the satchel flap.
• Embroidery thread in black for smile, nose shaping, whisker lines, and toe lines.
• Optional white felt or crocheted eye whites if you want the large cartoon-style eyes shown in the image.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• R: round or row
• st: stitch
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not strict for this amigurumi, but tight stitches are important. Your stitches should be firm enough that stuffing does not show through. If you see gaps, use a smaller hook. The image shows a clean, dense fabric with visible but compact crochet texture.

For the closest look, keep the head slightly larger than the body width, make the ears tall and crisp, and keep the sweater smooth around the torso. The legs should be long enough to show the pants clearly above the boots.

Main Fox Head

The head is a rounded fox shape with a white lower muzzle area, orange upper face, and wide cheeks. Work firmly and shape as you stuff. The muzzle is added separately so the face has the raised smiling look shown in the image.

Head Base in Rust Orange

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R17: sc around. 54 sts.
11. R18: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. R19: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
13. R20: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
14. R21: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
15. Insert safety eyes between R13 and R14, about 8 stitches apart. Place them slightly above the center of the face.
16. R22: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
17. R23: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
18. Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks.
19. R24: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
20. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the neck.

White Eye Patches

The fox in the image has large white eye areas around the glossy eyes. You may crochet these shapes and sew them behind the safety eyes before locking the washers, or embroider around the eyes after the head is finished.

1. With white yarn, ch 7.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, turn along the other side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3, sc 4, inc 2. 20 sts.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
5. Make 2. Sew one patch under each eye, angled slightly upward toward the outer side of the face.

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Raised White Muzzle

1. With white yarn, ch 8.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, turn along the other side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3, sc 5, inc 2. 22 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 26 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 26 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.
7. Lightly stuff the muzzle and sew it centered below the eyes, between R14 and R21 of the head.

Nose and Smile

• With black yarn, embroider a small rounded triangle nose at the upper center of the muzzle.
• Make 5 to 6 horizontal stitches across the top of the nose for thickness.
• Bring black thread down from the nose tip for 2 small stitches.
• Embroider a gentle curved smile to both sides.
• Add three short dark orange cheek lines on each side of the face, matching the stitched whisker marks in the image.

Large Pointed Fox Ears

The ears are tall triangles with orange outer edges and white inner panels. Make them firm so they stand upright. The ears should sit high on the head and angle outward, creating the playful fox silhouette.

Outer Ear, Make 2 in Rust Orange

1. R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 4 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat twice. 6 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 6 sts.
5. R5: sc 2, inc, repeat twice. 8 sts.
6. R6: sc around. 8 sts.
7. R7: sc 3, inc, repeat twice. 10 sts.
8. R8: sc around. 10 sts.
9. R9: sc 4, inc, repeat twice. 12 sts.
10. R10: sc around. 12 sts.
11. R11: sc 5, inc, repeat twice. 14 sts.
12. R12: sc around. 14 sts.
13. R13: sc 6, inc, repeat twice. 16 sts.
14. R14: sc around. 16 sts.
15. Flatten the ear. Sc through both layers across the base to close. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Inner Ear, Make 2 in White

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 6. Ch 1, turn. 7 sts.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 3, dec. Ch 1, turn. 5 sts.
4. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: dec, sc 1, dec. Ch 1, turn. 3 sts.
6. Row 5: sc 3. Ch 1, turn. 3 sts.
7. Row 6: sc3tog. 1 st.
8. FO, leaving a tail.
9. Sew each white inner ear onto the front of an orange ear, keeping a slim orange border visible.

Neck and Sweater Collar

The fox has a ribbed orange collar at the neck. This collar helps hide the join between the head and body and gives the doll the same cozy sweater look as the image.

1. With rust orange yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. Rows 2-24: ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. 8 sts.
4. Wrap the strip around the neck area. Sew the short ends together.
5. After attaching the head to the body, stitch the collar around the base of the head.

Striped Sweater Body

The torso is crocheted as the main body, then the sweater colors are worked directly into the rounds. The image shows a rust orange sweater with cream and green stripes across the chest, sleeves, and lower body.

Body Base

1. Start with rust orange yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R11: sc around in rust orange. 36 sts.
8. Change to cream. R12: sc around. 36 sts.
9. Change to green. R13: sc around. 36 sts.
10. Change to cream. R14-R16: sc around. 36 sts.
11. Change to green. R17: sc around. 36 sts.
12. Change to cream. R18: sc around. 36 sts.
13. Change to rust orange. R19-R25: sc around. 36 sts.
14. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
15. R27: sc around. 30 sts.
16. R28: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
17. R29: sc around. 24 sts.
18. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base flat enough for the doll to sit or stand with support.
19. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

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Ribbed Lower Sweater Band

1. With rust orange yarn, attach to a front loop at R7 of the body base.
2. Ch 6.
3. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, sl st into next body stitch. 5 rib sts.
4. Sl st into next body stitch, turn.
5. Row 2: sc BLO across the rib. Ch 1, turn. 5 sts.
6. Row 3: sc BLO across, sl st into next body stitch, sl st into next body stitch, turn.
7. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 around the lower edge.
8. Sew the rib edges together neatly.

Brown Pants

The pants are worked as two long tubes joined into one waist section. The image shows fitted medium-brown pants tucked into darker boots. Keep the pants smooth and slightly narrow at the ankles.

First Pant Leg

1. With medium brown yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
4. R4-R24: sc around. 15 sts.
5. FO on the first leg only.

Second Pant Leg and Join

1. Make the second leg the same as the first, but do not fasten off.
2. Ch 3, then join to the first leg with sc.
3. R25: sc 15 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 15 around second leg, sc 3 across opposite side of chain. 36 sts.
4. R26-R31: sc around. 36 sts.
5. R32: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R33: sc around. 30 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.
8. Stuff both legs. Sew the pants waist to the lower opening of the sweater body.

Boots and Feet

The boots have dark brown tops, rounded toes, and tan soles. Add toe lines with embroidery to create the shaped sandal-boot look shown in the image.

Boot Foot, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, ch 8.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, turn along the other side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3, sc 5, inc 2. 22 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc around. 22 sts.
5. Change to dark brown. R4-R5: sc around. 22 sts.
6. R6: sc 6, dec 5 times, sc 6. 17 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, dec 3 times, sc 6. 14 sts.
8. R8-R10: sc around. 14 sts.
9. Stuff the toe firmly.
10. FO, leaving a tail for sewing to the pant leg.

Boot Cuff, Make 2

1. With medium brown yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 5 sts.
3. Rows 2-16: ch 1, turn, sc BLO across. 5 sts.
4. Sew the cuff around the top of each boot.
5. Use dark brown embroidery thread to add three vertical toe lines on each boot front.

Arms and Sweater Sleeves

The arms are orange and brown with striped sweater sleeves. The hands are dark brown, matching the warm autumn palette. Position the arms downward along the sides of the body.

Arm, Make 2

1. With dark brown yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R6: sc around. 9 sts.
4. Change to rust orange. R7-R11: sc around. 9 sts.
5. Change to cream. R12: sc around. 9 sts.
6. Change to green. R13: sc around. 9 sts.
7. Change to cream. R14: sc around. 9 sts.
8. Change to rust orange. R15-R21: sc around. 9 sts.
9. Lightly stuff the lower half only.
10. Flatten the top and sc through both layers to close. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sleeve Cuffs

1. With rust orange yarn, attach around R7 of each arm.
2. Work sl st around to create a neat cuff ridge.
3. FO and weave in ends.

Fox Tail

The tail is thick, tapered, and curves gently to one side. It begins with a dark brown tip, changes to rust orange, and should be sewn behind the body so it rests beside the right leg like the image.

1. With dark brown yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 6 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 9 sts.
5. R5: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R6: sc around. 12 sts.
7. Change to rust orange. R7: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
8. R8: sc around. 15 sts.
9. R9: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. R10-R15: sc around. 18 sts.
11. R16: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
12. R17-R18: sc around. 15 sts.
13. R19: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
14. R20-R21: sc around. 12 sts.
15. Stuff the tail lightly, keeping the base flexible.
16. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers. FO with a long sewing tail.

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Small Green Cap

The cap sits between the fox ears. It is green with a small round badge at the front and a tiny white top detail. The shape should be shallow, like a snug woodland cap.

Cap Crown

1. With green yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6-R8: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R9: sc 6, ch 1 and turn to make the brim.

Cap Brim

1. Row 1: sc 6 across the front stitches. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: dec, sc 2, dec. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
3. Row 3: sc across. 4 sts.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Cap Badge

1. With cream yarn, 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
3. Use green thread to embroider a tiny leaf or simple woodland mark on the badge.
4. Sew the badge centered on the front of the cap.
5. Add one small white French knot or tiny crocheted bobble on top of the cap.

Removable Striped Beanie

The beanie shown beside the doll is a separate accessory. It has rust orange, cream, green, and caramel brown sections, with a thick ribbed folded brim. Make it slightly wider than the head so it can be displayed beside the doll or gently placed on top.

Beanie Crown

1. With rust orange yarn, R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. R6-R9: sc around in rust orange. 40 sts.
7. Change to green. R10: sc around. 40 sts.
8. Change to cream. R11-R13: sc around. 40 sts.
9. Change to green. R14: sc around. 40 sts.
10. Change to caramel. R15: sc around. 40 sts.
11. FO only if you want to make the brim separately. Otherwise continue with the ribbing method below.

Ribbed Beanie Brim

1. With caramel yarn attached at the lower edge, ch 9.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 7, sl st into next beanie stitch. 8 rib sts.
3. Sl st into next beanie stitch, turn.
4. Row 2: sc BLO across rib. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
5. Row 3: sc BLO across rib, sl st into next beanie stitch, sl st into next beanie stitch, turn.
6. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 all the way around.
7. Sew the first and last rib rows together.

Crossbody Satchel

The fox carries a tan crossbody satchel with a flap, button, and small leaf charm. The strap crosses from shoulder to hip. Keep the bag flat but slightly stuffed so it looks like a soft crochet pouch.

Bag Body

1. With tan yarn, ch 11.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, turn along the other side, sc 8, inc. 22 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 8, inc 3, sc 8, inc 2. 28 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc around. 28 sts.
5. R4-R9: sc around. 28 sts.
6. Lightly stuff with a thin layer of fiberfill.
7. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across the back 14 sts only. Leave the front edge open-looking for depth.
8. FO and weave in end.

Bag Flap

1. With tan yarn and 2.25 mm hook, ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
3. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
4. Row 6: dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
5. Row 7: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
6. Sc evenly around the flap edge. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
7. Sew the straight edge of the flap to the back top of the bag.
8. Sew a small brown button to the front center.

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Leaf Charm

1. With yellow-orange yarn, ch 6.
2. Work into the chain: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Ch 1, turn along the opposite side: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.
5. Sew the leaf below the button so it hangs like the small charm in the image.

Satchel Strap

1. With tan yarn, ch 55 to 65, depending on your doll size.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across.
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.
4. Sew one strap end to the upper back of the bag and the other end to the opposite side.
5. Place the strap diagonally over the shoulder before securing the bag to the body with a few hidden stitches.

Acorns, Make 2

The two acorns are small woodland props. One should be slightly larger than the other. Use tan for the nut and medium brown or dark brown for the cap.

Small Acorn Nut

1. With tan yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R5: sc around. 9 sts.
4. R6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly. FO and close.

Acorn Cap

1. With medium brown yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. FO, leaving a tail.
5. Sew the cap onto the top of the nut.
6. Add a tiny stem by chaining 3, then sl st back into the cap.

Larger Acorn

1. Repeat the small acorn pattern, but increase the nut to 12 sts and work 2 extra plain rounds before decreasing.
2. Make the cap 14 sts around instead of 12 sts.

Red Spotted Mushroom

The mushroom is a small display piece with a white stem, red cap, and white dots. It sits beside the doll and adds the forest-floor detail seen in the image.

Mushroom Stem

1. With white yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4-R8: sc around. 12 sts.
5. Stuff firmly.
6. R9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
7. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Mushroom Cap

1. With red yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R6: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R7: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Stuff the cap lightly.
8. Sew the stem to the underside of the cap.
9. Embroider small white dots across the cap with white yarn.

Facial Shaping and Character Look

To match the image, the face should look bright, friendly, and slightly mischievous. The eyes are large, round, and glossy. The white muzzle is wide, and the smile is soft rather than sharp.

• Use a long needle with orange yarn to slightly indent the eye area if needed.
• Pull gently from one eye corner to the lower back of the head, then repeat on the other side.
• Do not pull too tightly, because the face should stay round and plush.
• Add small black eyebrows or upper eyelid lines only if you want a more expressive look.
• Keep the nose centered and small, not oversized.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the pants securely to the lower sweater body.
2. Sew the boots to the bottom of the pant legs, making sure both feet point forward.
3. Sew the head to the top of the sweater body. Add extra stitches around the neck for strength.
4. Wrap and sew the ribbed collar around the neck join.
5. Sew the ears to the head between R5 and R10, angled outward and slightly forward.
6. Sew the arms to the sides of the sweater at R23 to R26 of the body.
7. Sew the tail to the back lower body, angled toward one side.
8. Place the cap between the ears and secure with a few hidden stitches if desired.
9. Place the satchel strap diagonally over the body and tack it in place at the shoulder and bag side.
10. Arrange the beanie, acorns, and mushroom beside the doll for the complete display scene.

Color Placement Guide

The color placement is important for matching the finished look. The head, ears, sweater, and tail use strong rust orange. The muzzle, inner ears, eye patches, and sweater stripes use white or cream. The small green lines add a woodland sport style.

• Head: rust orange with white muzzle and eye patches.
• Ears: rust orange outside, white inside.
• Sweater: rust orange base with cream and green chest stripes.
• Pants: medium brown.
• Boots: tan sole, dark brown foot, medium brown cuff.
• Tail: dark brown tip, rust orange body.
• Cap: green with cream badge.
• Bag: tan with brown button and orange leaf charm.
• Beanie: rust orange top, green and cream stripe, caramel ribbed brim.

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Helpful Tips for a Neat Finish

• Use invisible decreases for all amigurumi shaping.
• Stuff the head more firmly than the arms so the face keeps its round shape.
• Pin every part in place before sewing. Check the doll from the front, side, and top.
• Use small, even stitches when sewing the white muzzle so the edge looks smooth.
• Keep accessory stitches tight because the acorns, mushroom, badge, and leaf are very small.
• Use yarn tails to shape the boots and make the toes more defined.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all parts are sewn, check the symmetry of the ears, eyes, arms, and boots. Add any final embroidery now. The smile should sit neatly on the raised white muzzle, and the cheek lines should be evenly spaced on both sides.

Place the bag so it rests on the front hip area. The strap should cross the chest naturally without pulling the body out of shape. Sew it with just a few hidden stitches, so it still looks like a separate accessory.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, a button, or small sewn accessories are attached.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep away from pets and very young children because of small parts.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly sewn and does not wobble.
• The ears stand tall and angle outward.
• The muzzle is centered under the eyes.
• The sweater stripes line up neatly around the body and sleeves.
• The pants are even and the boots face forward.
• The tail is attached securely behind the body.
• The cap, satchel, beanie, acorns, and mushroom are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the fox doll away from direct sunlight to protect the orange, green, and brown colors from fading. Store it in a clean, dry place with enough room so the ears and tail are not crushed.

If dust collects on the doll, use a soft brush and gently sweep across the crochet stitches. For small stains, dab carefully with cool water and mild soap. Avoid soaking the doll, because the stuffing may take a long time to dry.

When storing the accessories, place the acorns and mushroom in a small fabric pouch or box. This keeps the tiny pieces from being lost and helps preserve the complete autumn woodland set.