The date this post is published is April 1, and if you don’t know what that means, it’s Fox Day! Please say hello to the cutest little Kitsune doll! (Disclaimer: I’m bias)
If you don’t know what Kitsune is, it is a special Spirit found in Japanese Folklore. Kitsune is often seen throughout the Shinto Religion and shrines can be found of them in Japan. Kitsune is something I’ve recently come to adore since the latter part of 2018 and my fascination for this kami spirit came through BABYMETAL.
If you haven’t heard of BABYMETAL, they are a band out of Japan who have found a middle ground between metal and j-pop, falling under a kawaii/metal aesthetic (MY FAV) Down below you can give them a listen!
If you follow this band, you know they have a very deep respect and gratitude towards Kitsune! We all have our own beleifs, but to many, Kitsune is around us.
Don’t forget to pin this pattern for later!
Materials:
Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Sl St- Slip Stitch
Sc -Single Crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only
Inc – Increase
Notes:
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds, so you will not be joining each round together.
- The color options are up to YOU
- Ideas and advice on how to do the face can be found HERE.
- The finished piece will stand roughly 6″ inches
Let’s Begin!
Rnd 1: 6 Single crochet into Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around (42)
Rnd 8-14: Sc around (42)
Rnd 15: *Sc 5, Dec* around (36)
Rnd 16: *Sc 4, Dec* around (30)
At this point, you will want to begin stuffing the head firmly!
Rnd 17: *Sc 3, Dec* around (24)
Rnd 18: *Sc 2, Dec* around (18)
This is the point you will be creating the body portion; If you are wanting to give your creation a shirt or different body color, now is the time to switch colors!
Don’t forget to be stuffing the head firmly! If you are using Safety Eyes, be sure to place those before stuffing.
Rnd 19: *Inc* around in the FLO (36)
Rnd 20-26: Sc around (36)
Rnd 27: Switch Colors for pants, Sc around (36)
Rnd 28: *Sc 4, Dec* around (30)
Rnd 29: *Sc 3, Dec* around (24)
Rnd 30: *Sc 2, Dec* around (18)
Rnd 31: *Sc, Dec* around (12)
Finish off and leave tail to close hole
Tail
Begin in Red
Rnd 1: 5 Single crochet into Magic Ring (5)
Rnd 2: Sc around (5)
Rnd 3: *Inc* around (10)
Rnd 4: Sc around (10)
Rnd 5: *Sc, Inc* around (15)
Rnd 6: Sc around (15)
Rnd 7: *Sc 2, Inc* around (20)
Switch to White
Rnd 8-19: Sc around (20)
Finish off
Ear
Begin in White
Rnd 1: 5 Single crochet into Magic Ring (5)
Rnd 2: Sc around (5)
Rnd 3: *Inc* around (10)
Rnd 4: Sc around (10)
Rnd 5: *Sc, Inc* around (15)
Rnd 6: Sc around (15)
Rnd 7: *Sc 2, Inc* around (20)Switch to White
Rnd 8-9: Sc around (20)
Inner Ear
Ch 6
Row 1: In second chain from hook, sc across (5)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dec, Sc, Dec (3)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc. (1)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Dec.
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Loving this little guy. In final stages of assembly. Not exactly like yours but loving it. I did tweak the tail just a bit but he’s all your pattern.