This one's for the fox lovers! Say hello to my newest FREE crochet pattern: the Fox Tail Scarf!
Construction
This pattern is almost completely no-sew! You'll only need to sew the ears to the head. The head, body, and tail are all worked in one piece.
Sizing
The size is easily adjustable, and the pattern includes tips on how to increase or decrease the length and width to fit both kids and adults. Otherwise, follow the pattern for a general one-size-fits-most size.
Colors
This whimsical winter accessory is also customizable by using different yarn colors, so you can make a classic red fox, orange woodland fox, white Arctic fox, grey timber wolf, or more.
Gifting & Selling
This low-sew crochet pattern is perfect as a birthday gift, Christmas holiday gift, or to prep for craft fairs and markets. If you're selling, please remember to credit me as the pattern designer with my name and site, such as: "Pattern design by Sweet Softies, www.sweetsofties.com".
Yarn
This pattern is designed with Hobbii's super bulky weight plush yarn, making it work up quickly while resulting in a soft, velvety texture that will feel heavenly to wear. The exact yarns I like to use from Hobbii include: Baby Snuggle, Honey Bunny, and Toucan.
Other types of super bulky weight 6 plush and blanket yarns can be used as well!
In a nutshell, this pattern is:
- Quick to work up
- Low-sew
- Adjustable in size
- Customizable with different colors
- Great for gifting
- Great as market inventory
- Available as free and paid written patterns
- Available as free and paid video tutorials
PDF Pattern
The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)
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FOX TAIL SCARF
Free Crochet Pattern
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Pattern Info
Size:
29” length, 5” width. Easily adjustable with tips for increasing length and width.
Level of Difficulty:
★★★☆☆ Intermediate. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing yarn colors, and sewing pieces together.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- dc = double crochet
- dc-inc = dc increase (insert 2 dc in same st)
- dc-dec = dc decrease (dc 2 sts together)
Materials:
- Super bulky (weight 6) chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Hobbii's Honey Bunny yarn in the following colors for a "winter wolf": black, white, light blue, dark blue. Only 1 skein for each color is needed.)
- 6mm crochet hook (I use these)
- 9mm crochet hook (I use these)
- Two 16mm plastic safety eyes (I use these)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
Notes (read before beginning):
- The free version of the pattern comes in written instructions and video tutorial (below). If you want an ad-free printable version of the written instructions with photo references, please download the low-cost PDF pattern.
- The 6mm hook is used for the head/ears/strap, and the 9mm hook is used for the body/tail.
- Construction: The scarf is worked in one piece from tip of the nose to the end of the tail. The two ears are then crocheted individually and sewn onto the head. A short strap is crocheted underneath the head at the end.
Color Guide
- C1: black (nose and outer ear)
- C2: white (cheeks, inner ear, tail tip)
- C3: red (main body color)
HEAD
Use the 6mm hook. C1, C2, and C3 yarn will be used for the head. Switch colors when indicated.R1: Start with C1 for the nose: Ch 2. Insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. *Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6)
R2: In C2: Ch 2, dc, dc-inc. In C3: dc, dc-inc. In C2: dc, dc-inc. *Join with a sl st to the first dc. (9)
R3: In C2: Ch 2, dc, dc-inc, dc. In C3: dc, dc-inc, dc. In C2: dc, dc-inc, dc. *Join. (12)
R4: In C2: Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc) x 2. In C3: (dc, dc-inc) x 2. In C2: (dc, dc-inc) x 2. *Join. (18)
R5: In C2: Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc, dc) x 2. In C3: (dc, dc-in, dc) x 2). In C2: (dc, dc-inc, dc) x 2. *Join. (24)
R6: In C2: Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc) x 4. In C3: dc 8. In C2: (dc, dc-inc) x 4. *Join. (32)
Insert 16mm eyes between R4-R5, right between the color changes.
Use C3 yarn only for the next few rounds.
R7: Ch 2, (dc 6, dc-dec) x 4. *Join. (28)
R8: Ch 2, (dc 5, dc-dec) x 4. *Join. (24)
R9: This round is crocheted using sc stitches. Ch, (sc 2, dec) x 6. *Join. (18)
Without FO, continue with the ‘Body’ instructions below.
BODY
Use the 9mm hook and continue with C3 yarn.R1: Ch 2, dc around. *Join. (18)
R2: Ch 2, (dc 8, dc-inc) x 2. *Join. (20)
Note: If you wish to have a wider scarf than 20 sts around, increase to the number desired before proceeding with straight rounds (“dc around” with no increasing or decreasing) in the next step.
R3-R18: Ch 2, dc around. *Join. (20)
Note: At this point, the body portion is 17” long (and the entire piece from head to body is 22” long). If you want a longer scarf, repeat R12 to desired length. If you want a shorter scarf, remove rounds to desired length. Make sure the scarf can wrap around your neck before we start decreasing for the tail in the next round.
R19: Ch 2, dec around. *Join. (10)
R20: Ch 2, dec around. *Join. (5)
Without FO, continue with the ‘Tail’ instructions below.
TAIL
Use the 9mm hook and continue with C3 yarn.R1: Ch 2, dc 4, dc-inc. *Join. (6)
R2: Ch 2, (dc, dc-inc) x 3. *Join. (9)
R3: Ch 2, (dc 2, dc-inc) x 3. *Join. (12)
R4: Ch 2, (dc 3, dc-inc) x 3. *Join. (15)
Switch to using C2 yarn only.
R5: Ch 2, (dc 3, dc-dec) x 3. *Join. (12)
R6: Ch 2, dc-dec around. *Join. (6)
FO with a tail for sewing the opening closed.
EARS (x2)
Use the 6mm hook. C1 and C2 yarn will both be used for the ears. Switch colors when indicated.R1: In C1 yarn: ch 3. Insert 6 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (6)
R2: In C1: Ch 2, dc, dc-inc, dc. In C2: dc-inc. In C1: dc, dc-inc. *Join. (9)
R3: In C1: Ch 2, dc 2, dc-inc, dc. In C2: dc, dc-inc. In C1: dc 2, dc-inc. *Join. (12)
FO with a long tail for sewing to the head. Sew the ears between R6-R7.
STRAP
- Use the 6mm hook and C2 yarn.
- Insert hook under a st between R5-R6 at the center of the back.
- Attach C2 yarn. Ch 8. Then, sl st under a st in R2.FO and weave in the ends. Pull the tail through the strap to secure it.
Video Tutorial
Want to crochet along with me? Click here for the FULL video tutorial, which is available to view for premium members of my YouTube channel. Otherwise, you can check out the free version of the video tutorial, broken into 5 separate parts. Here is the full playlist for the free video tutorials. You can start with Part 1 below!
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