Description: A Crochet Fox Bookmark is a charming and practical accessory that brings a touch of whimsy to your reading adventures. This adorable fox-shaped bookmark is designed to peek out from the top of your book, keeping your place while adding a delightful visual element. With its bright colors, expressive face, and bushy tail, this crochet fox is sure to bring joy to both children and adults who enjoy reading.

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in orange, white, black, and a small amount of dark brown
  • Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn size
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • Dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • Sl st: Slip stitch

Pattern:

Head:

  1. With orange yarn, create a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
  3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. Round 3: [Sc, inc] repeat around. (18)
  5. Round 4: [Sc in the next 2 sts, inc] repeat around. (24)
  6. Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24)
  7. Round 8: [Sc in the next 2 sts, dec] repeat around. (18)
  8. Round 9: [Sc, dec] repeat around. (12)
  9. Stuff the head firmly.
  10. Round 10: Dec around. (6)
  11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Close the opening by sewing through the remaining stitches and pulling tight. Weave in the ends.

Ears: Make 2 with orange yarn.

  1. Ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Rotate to work on the other side of the foundation chain, sc in the next ch, sc in the same ch as the first sc. (6)
  2. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Face: Use white and black yarn to embroider the eyes and nose onto the head. Sew the ears onto the top of the head.

Tail:

  1. With dark brown yarn, ch 10.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (9)
  3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (9)
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the tail to the back of the fox’s body.
  2. Your Crochet Fox Bookmark is now ready to mark your place in your favorite book!

Remember, this pattern is a general guide, so feel free to get creative with colors and details. Happy crocheting!