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Fox Granny Square Pattern

Fox Granny Square Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.

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About This Fox Granny Square Pattern

This delightful fox granny square brings woodland charm to any crochet project. The pattern teaches you how to create a classic granny square foundation and then build the adorable fox face using separate components that are stitched on top. With orange, white, black, and dark green yarn, you'll craft a square that measures approximately 11cm x 11cm, perfect for incorporating into blankets, cushions, or other creative projects.

Fox Granny Square Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The fox design uses simple shapes worked in rounds to create the face, nose area, ears, and eyes. All pieces are then carefully assembled and stitched onto the granny square base for a dimensional, textured finish.

Why You'll Love This Fox Granny Square Pattern

I absolutely love this fox granny square because it combines two of my favorite things: classic granny squares and adorable animal designs. The pattern is wonderfully versatile, letting you create multiples for a fox-themed baby blanket or use singles as decorative coasters or appliqués. I enjoy how the separate components come together like a little puzzle, and the final result always brings a smile. The color combination is so warm and inviting, and the project works up quickly enough that you can make several in an afternoon. It's satisfying to see the personality emerge as you attach each piece.

Fox Granny Square Pattern step 1 - construction progress Fox Granny Square Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Fox Granny Square Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Fox Granny Square Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this fox granny square pattern by changing up the background colors to match different seasons or room decor. Instead of dark green, try navy blue for a nighttime forest vibe, or soft sage for a more vintage farmhouse look. You could even create an entire woodland family by adapting the face components into bears, raccoons, or owls using the same granny square base.

Another fun variation is adding embroidered details like whiskers using black embroidery floss or giving your fox a little smile with backstitch. Some makers love adding a small bow between the ears or creating seasonal accessories like a tiny scarf for winter-themed projects.

For a more textured finish, try working the granny square base in a different stitch pattern entirely, like moss stitch or granny stripes, while keeping the fox face appliqué the same. The contrast between stitch textures adds visual interest and makes each square unique.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not tightening the magic ring properly on the face components, which can leave visible gaps in the center of your work ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails when finishing off each piece, making it difficult to securely stitch components onto the square ✗ Misaligning the ears to the corner spaces, causing the fox face to appear crooked or unbalanced on the finished square ✗ Changing colors incorrectly at the end of rounds, creating messy transitions instead of clean color changes between white and dark green

Fox Granny Square Pattern

Create an adorable woodland fox granny square perfect for blankets, pillows, or cozy home decor. This charming design features a sweet fox face with vibrant orange tones and contrasting dark green borders. The pattern combines classic granny square techniques with playful appliqué details to bring this forest friend to life. Whether you're crafting a baby blanket or adding personality to your living space, this fox square will capture hearts with its cheerful expression and handmade warmth.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Fox Granny Square Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in white color
  • 02
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in orange color
  • 03
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in black color
  • 04
    Lightweight acrylic yarn in dark green color

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Yarn needle
  • 03
    Scissors

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— Square :

Info :

Using the white yarn

Round 1 :

MR, ch2, 12dc inside MR (12)

Info :

Tighten the MR by pulling on the tail and then sl st in the 1st dc (skip the ch2)

Round 2 :

ch2, *dc inc* all around (24)

Round 3 :

ch2, *dc, dc inc* all around (36)

Round 4 :

ch2, *2dc, dc inc* all around (48)

Infos :

Color Change: at the end of Round 4, you will need to do a color change. Method 1: change color at the last dc of Round 4. Method 2: after Round 4 finish off with an invisible stitch and then attach the new color. Invisible stitch: After you are done with Round 4, cut the yarn, leave a long tail, and pull it all the way through. With your needle, go into the 2nd dc from the back to the front through both loops, and then go through the center of the last dc towards the back. Pull the tail tight enough to create a stitch on top of the 1st dc and then weave in the excess yarn to secure it.

Info :

Insert your hook into any stitch and attach the yarn by pulling it through

Round 5 :

ch1, *3sc, 2hdc, 2dc, [2tc + ch2 + 2tc] in the same stitch, 2dc, 2hdc* all around (68)

Info :

Sl st in the 1st sc that you did at the beginning of Round 5

Round 6 :

ch2, *dc* all around and [2dc + ch2 + 2dc] in the ch2 space (84)

Info :

At the end of the round, finish off and weave in any excess yarn

— Face Area :

Info :

Using the orange yarn

Round 1 :

MR, ch3 (counts as a dc), 5dc in MR (6)

Info :

Pull on the tail of your yarn to tighten the MR

Round 2 :

ch3 (counts as a dc), turn, dc in the same st, *dc inc* all around the remaining stitches (12)

Round 3 :

ch3 (counts as a dc), turn, dc inc, *dc, dc inc* all around the remaining stitches (18)

Round 4 :

ch3 (counts as a dc), turn, dc, dc inc, *2dc, dc inc* all around the remaining stitches (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn, and finish off. Leave a long tail for stitching

— Nose Area :

Info :

Using the orange yarn

Round 1 :

slip knot, ch7, skip the first 4 chains (count as a dc), hdc in the 5th ch away from the hook, sc, 4sc in 1 st (allowing you to turn and start crocheting on the back of the chains), sc, hdc, dc (10)

Info :

Cut the yarn, and finish off. Leave a long tail for stitching

— Nose :

Info :

Using the black yarn

Round 1 :

MR, ch1, 8sc in the MR (8)

Info :

Tighten the MR, cut the yarn, and finish off. Leave a long tail for stitching

— Ears x2 :

Info :

Using the white yarn

Round 1 :

slip knot, ch6 (last 3 count as a hdc) hdc in the 4th ch away from the hook, hdc, 4sc in one stitch, 3hdc across (10), change color to orange at the last hdc

Round 2 :

3sc across, 4inc, 3sc across (14)

Info :

Cut the yarn, and finish off. Leave a long tail for stitching

— Eyes x2 :

Info :

Using the black yarn

Round 1 :

MR, ch1, 5sc in MR (5)

Info :

Close the MR, finish off, and leave a long tail for stitching

Assembly Instructions

  • Place all face components on the granny square base using pins to position them before stitching permanently.
  • Align the ears to the corners of the square at the [2tc + ch2 + 2tc] space at the edge of Round 4.
  • Position the Face Area aligned to the circular white base in the center of the square.
  • Place the Nose Area exactly next to the Face Area with the tip (where the 4sc are) directed downwards.
  • Stitch the Nose on top of the tip of the Nose Area using the black yarn tail.
  • Stitch the eyes on top of the Face Area on Round 3 spacing them evenly.
  • Use all the yarn tails to securely stitch each component in place and weave in all ends on the back of the work.

Important Notes

  • 💡The invisible stitch method provides a cleaner finish for color changes, but you can use whichever method you prefer
  • 💡Leave long tails on all components when finishing off to make assembly easier and more secure
  • 💡The square measures 11cm x 11cm with lightweight yarn and a 4mm hook, but will be larger with bulkier yarn
  • 💡Work through both loops of stitches unless the pattern specifically states to work in back loop only or front loop only
  • 💡The chains at the beginning of rounds do not count as stitches unless the pattern specifically states they do
  • 💡Pin all face components in place before stitching to ensure proper alignment and spacing for a balanced fox face

This charming fox granny square pattern brings a touch of woodland magic to your crochet projects. The combination of traditional granny square construction with adorable appliqué details creates a finished piece that's both classic and whimsical. Perfect for blankets, pillows, coasters, or any project that needs a friendly forest companion. The dimensional assembly technique gives your fox personality and charm. 🦊🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use any yarn weight, but remember that using a larger hook and bulkier yarn will create a bigger square, while using finer yarn will make a smaller square. Adjust your hook size accordingly to match your yarn weight.

How many fox squares do I need for a baby blanket?

For a standard baby blanket, you'll typically need between 20-30 squares depending on your desired finished size. With 11cm squares, approximately 25 squares will create a nice lap-sized baby blanket.

What's the best way to join multiple fox squares together?

You can join the squares using slip stitch, single crochet, or whipstitch seaming. Many crocheters prefer the join-as-you-go method or adding a border to each square before joining them together with a contrasting color.

Can I make the fox in different colors?

Absolutely! Try gray and white for a wolf, brown tones for a bear, or get creative with fantasy colors. The pattern structure works well with any color combination you choose.

Do I need to make all the face components or can I simplify?

You can simplify by embroidering the face details instead of crocheting separate components, but the dimensional appliqué pieces give the fox more personality and texture. Start with the full pattern and modify based on your preference.