Introduction

Make an irresistibly cute fox busker with a soft, small-stitch texture, neutral cool background vibe, and classic  street-performer styling. He wears a brown flat cap, a mustard sweater, teal trousers, brown shoes (not boots), a crossbody satchel, and carries a tiny ukulele. The body is worked in tight, even single crochet for a plush but flexible feel, with clean joins and tidy shaping for the cheeks and snout.

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

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Category 3 acrylic or cotton-blend, matte, non-fuzzy):
  1. MC Fox Orange ~160–190 m (head, body, arms, outer ears, tail)
  2. C1 Cream ~60–80 m (muzzle, lower face, inner ears, ankle cuffs, tip of tail)
  3. C2 Mustard ~70–90 m (sweater)
  4. C3 Teal ~60–80 m (trousers)
  5. C4 Brown ~90–110 m (shoes, hat, satchel, ukulele details, nose)
  6. C5 Dark Cocoa small amount (strap, ukulele fretboard)
• Hook: 2.75 mm (C) for firm fabric; 2.5 mm for small props/edges if desired.
• Safety eyes: 10 mm (pair).
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, 3 small buttons (optional for satchel flap accent), thin craft wire (optional for ears), strong thread for securing ukulele strings (fishing line or cotton).
• Optional: small pellets in a muslin pouch for base balance.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

sc single crochet; inc 2 sc in same st; dec invisible decrease; sl st slip stitch; ch chain; hdc half double crochet; dc double crochet; BLO/FLO back/front loop only; rep repeat; st(s) stitch(es); rnd round; row row; FO fasten off; MR magic ring.

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 24–25 sc × 26–28 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) in the round with 2.75 mm hook, lightly stuffed.
• Finished height: ~21–22 cm (8¼–8¾”) standing.
• Keep stitches tight and small to match the soft, natural texture.

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Color Map & Placement (quick)

• Face: MC orange head with C1 cream lower face band; oval cream muzzle piece added.
• Eyes: 10 mm, set between rnds 13–14 of head, 10 sts apart.
• Cheek blush optional with a touch of pink embroidery.
• Tail: orange with cream tip.
• Clothes: C2 sweater, C3 trousers, C4 shoes & hat; C4/C5 satchel and ukulele.
• Strap: C5 dark cocoa.

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Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted; use a marker for first st.
• Stuff as you go; shape snout and cheeks firmly but keep limbs softer for pose.
• Invisible decrease for neatness; all joins by sewing with long tails unless stated.
• Counts are given at the end of rounds in ( ).

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Head (MC; worked top-down)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   9–11. sc around (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
   13–16. sc around (54)

Eye & face guide: Place 10 mm safety eyes between rnds 13–14, 10 sts apart centered. Mark lower face boundary: count 8 sts each side of center front; from rnds 12–17 you’ll later embroider a slim smile at the cream edge.

17. (7 sc, dec) ×6 (48)
18. sc around (48)
19. (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
20. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36) — Start stuffing firmly.
21. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
22. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
23. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
24. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
25. dec ×6 (6); FO, close.

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Oval Muzzle (C1; sewn on)

1. Ch 6; from 2nd ch: 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch; working on back bumps: 3 sc, inc in first st to turn (12)
2. inc, 3 sc, inc ×3, 3 sc, inc ×2 (18)
3. sc, inc, 3 sc, (sc, inc) ×3, 3 sc, (sc, inc) ×2 (24)
4. sc around (24). FO with long tail. Lightly stuff and sew centered just touching the eye line’s lower edge. Embroider a small C4 oval nose and a short vertical line with a gentle smile.

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Ears (make 2; work both Inner & Outer for neat thickness)

Outer Ear (MC):

1. MR 5 sc (5)
2. (sc, inc) ×2, sc (7)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×2, sc (9)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×2, sc (11)
5. (4 sc, inc) ×2, sc (13)
6. sc around (13). FO.

Inner Ear (C1): Repeat Outer Ear through rnd 5 only (stop at 13). FO.
Whipstitch inner to outer with WS together; pinch the base to form a cup. Leave long MC tail for sewing later.

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Body (MC; bottom-up)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
   7–9. sc around (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   11–12. sc around (42)
8. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
   14–15. sc around (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
10. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
11. sc around (24)
12. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30) — gentle chest rise
    20–23. sc around (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) — neck. FO leaving long tail. Stuff firmly, flattening the very base slightly so he stands.

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Legs & Shoes (make 2; start with Shoe in C4, switch to C1 cuff then MC leg)

Shoe Sole/Cup (C4)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. BLO sc around (18)
5. sc around (18)
6. (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15)
7. sc around (15) — shape toe.
8. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)

Ankle Cuff (C1)
9. FLO sc around (12)
10. sc around (12)

Leg (MC)
11. Switch to MC; sc around (12)
12–18. sc around (12) ~4.5–5 cm. Stuff shoe and lower leg firmly; upper leg lightly.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Arms (make 2; MC with C1 tiny cuff)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
   3–4. sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12) — mid-arm rise
   6–10. sc around (12)
4. (sc, dec) ×4 (8)
   12–14. sc around (8).
   Switch to C1 for a one-round cuff: 15. sc around (8). FO with long tail. Stuff softly, keeping the last 1 cm unstuffed for flexibility.

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Tail (MC with C1 tip)

1. With C1: MR 5 sc (5)
2. (sc, inc) ×2, sc (7)
3. sc around (7)
4. Switch to MC: (2 sc, inc) ×2, sc (9)
   5–9. sc around (9)
5. (2 sc, dec) ×2, sc (7)
   11–13. sc around (7). FO with sewing tail; stuff lightly. Curve upward when attaching.

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Trousers (C3; worked bottom-up, two legs then joined)

Leg (make 2)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   4–7. sc around (18); FO first leg only.
   Join: attach yarn to second leg, ch 3, sc around second leg, sc across ch, sc around first leg, sc across ch (total 42).
   8–12. sc around (42)
4. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
5. sc around (36)
6. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
7. sc around (30). FO; leave tail for sewing to body if you prefer fixed clothing. For removable trousers, weave in and skip sewing; the sweater hem will hold them.

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Mustard Sweater (C2; worked top-down yoke, removable)

1. Ch 27, join carefully.
2. sc around (27)
3. (8 sc, inc) ×3 (30)
4. (9 sc, inc) ×3 (33)
5. (10 sc, inc) ×3 (36)
6. (11 sc, inc) ×3 (39)
7. Divide for sleeves: sc 6, ch 4 skip 6 (sleeve), sc 9, ch 4 skip 6, sc 10 (total 33 + 8 ch = 41 around)
8. sc around including chs (41)
9. (9 sc, dec) ×3, sc 8 (38)
   10–14. sc around (38)
10. BLO for a neat hem: sc around (38); FO and weave in.
    Sleeves (pick up at each armhole): attach C2 and work 18 sc around opening; 2–5. sc rounds; 6. (sc, dec) ×6 (12); 7. sc; FO. Optional 1 rnd in C1 for tiny cuffs to match ankle.

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Flat Cap (C4; shallow fit)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. sc around (30)
7. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
8. sc around (36)
9. Brim base: ch 1, turn, work 12 sc across front 12 sts; turn.
10. sc across 12;
11. dec, 8 sc, dec (10)
12. dec, 6 sc, dec (8)
13. sc across; FO. Fold brim down; tack the edges. Steam-shape into a gentle dome.

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Satchel (C4 body with C5 strap)

Body (worked flat): ch 11;
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (10)
Rows 2–10: sc across (10).
Flap Rows 11–15: each RS row dec at both ends (Row 11 → 8, Row 13 → 6, Row 15 → 4). FO.
Strap: with C5, ch 40–45 (crossbody length), sl st back to make a sturdy cord; FO. Sew strap ends to sides of pouch. Add a tiny button or embroidered knot to flap if desired.

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Ukulele (prop; C4 with C5 details; 2.5 mm hook)

Body (make 2):

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. sc around (18)
5. Flatten slightly: (4 sc, dec) ×3 (15). FO.

Neck/Fretboard: ch 9 with C5; sl st back. FO.
Bridge & Soundhole: embroider a small circle and a tiny bar on one body piece.
Layer neck between the two body pieces; whipstitch around with C4, stuffing lightly as you close. Add “strings” with strong thread; secure into hands with a tiny stitch.

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Assembly

1. Join Head & Body: center the head on the neck opening; ladder stitch closed while adding stuffing to maintain a firm neck.
2. Ears: sew to head top so they angle slightly outward; if wired, insert small U-shaped wire before closing bases.
3. Arms: attach at the sweater armholes or directly to body if making fixed clothing; angle slightly forward to hold the ukulele.
4. Legs: align shoes forward; sew to body base with a slight outward splay so he stands steadily. Insert pellet pouch before final stitches if extra balance is needed.
5. Tail: attach to back of trousers/body seam about 2–3 rnds above base; curve gently upward.
6. Dress & Style: slide on trousers, sweater, then shoes. Put on flat cap. Add satchel diagonally (left shoulder to right hip). Secure ukulele across the torso with a couple of invisible tacks so it stays in playing pose.

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Finishing Touches / Tips

• Steam-block clothes only from a distance to relax stitches; avoid steaming the head to keep round cheeks.
• For softer, “natural” surface, lightly brush the finished fox with a soft toothbrush to bloom the yarn without fuzzing.
• If gifting to small children, replace safety eyes with embroidered ovals and secure the ukulele permanently or omit strings.

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Troubleshooting

• Fabric looks stiff or stitches look large: drop hook to 2.5 mm and keep a relaxed hand; aim for the gauge above.
• Head too pointy: add 2 extra sc rounds between rnds 13–16 before the first decrease.
• Cap rides high: add one increase round to 42 sts, then one extra plain round before making the brim.
• Shoes slide: add a line of back-stitch through the ankle to anchor them to the leg.

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Printable Quick Reference

• Eyes: between rnds 13–14, 10 sts apart.
• Muzzle: ch-6 oval (24 sts final), centered under eyes.
• Legs/Shoes: 12-st leg; shoe shaped from 18 → 12 with BLO round at rnd 4.
• Sweater: top-down, 41 sts after sleeve split, 18-st sleeves.
• Trousers joined count: 42 around after join.
• Height: ~21–22 cm.

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Conclusion

Your Fox Busker is ready for a gentle serenade with his tiny ukulele and classic flat cap. Want a matching scarf, bow tie, or removable jacket? Tell me the look and I’ll add the mini add-on patterns to this set.