Introduction

Say hello to the Fox “Skate Park Kid”—a playful, street-style amigurumi fox ready to cruise the mini ramp. With a snug black beanie, a crisp striped tee, denim shorts with golden top-stitch details, iconic slip-on checkerboard shoes, and a mint backpack sporting a bold lightning patch, this project blends classic amigurumi construction with photo-ready fashion textures. Keep your stitches firm for the doll, slightly relaxed for garments, and you’ll get the same balanced proportions and drape you see in the photo.

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

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light #3, acrylic or cotton blend):
  1. Fox main: orange 60–70 g
  2. Contrast: white 25–30 g
  3. Details: black 25 g; cocoa/brown scrap for nose
  4. Clothing: denim blue 30–40 g; mint 20–25 g; yellow scrap for patch
• Hooks: 2.25 mm (B) for plush; 2.75–3.0 mm for clothes & backpack.
• Notions: Safety eyes 8 mm, fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, 2 small black buttons (for backpack straps optional), a tiny bit of thin plastic or felt to stiffen shoe soles (optional).
• Wire: none (pose is free-standing).
• Other: Fabric glue optional for securing checkerboard floats.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR (magic ring), ch (chain), sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet), sl st (slip stitch), inc (increase = 2 sc in one st), dec (invisible decrease), BLO/FLO (back/front loop only), sc2tog (single crochet 2 together), rep (repeat), st(s) (stitch/es), rnd(s) (round(s)), RS/WS (right/wrong side).

Gauge & Finished Size

• Plush (2.25 mm, firm): approx 24 sc × 26 rnds = 10 cm (4 in) in the round.
• Garments (2.75–3.0 mm): approx 20 hdc × 16 rows = 10 cm.
• Finished size: ~27–28 cm tall standing. Match gauge by adjusting hook if needed.

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Pattern Notes

• Work the plush in continuous rounds; mark the first st.
• Stuff gradually; head and tail should be firm.
• For the checkerboard shoes, carry inactive yarn neatly; trap floats every 2–3 sts or use surface embroidery after completing the upper.
• Stripe the T-shirt every 2 rows (black/white) for clarity.
• “Denim stitching” on shorts is created with surface sl st in yellow.

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Placement Map (for accuracy)

• Eyes: on Head Rnd 17, 12–13 sts apart.
• Nose/Mouth: cocoa triangle centered between Rnds 19–20, width 3 sts, short vertical mouth 1–2 rnds.
• Ears: sew between Head Rnds 4–6, ~11–12 sts apart, angled outward ~10–12°.
• Arms: attach at Body Rnd 26, 18 sts apart.
• Tail: attach on Body Rnds 10–11 center back, slightly downward tilt.
• Backpack straps: should fall from shoulders to just above shorts waistband.

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The Fox (Body, Head, Muzzle, Ears, Arms, Legs, Tail)

Head (orange; 2.25 mm)

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)
   8–14. sc around 7 rnds (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   16–17. sc around (48) ← place 8 mm eyes now on Rnd 17, 12–13 sts apart
9. (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
10. sc around (42) ← embroider cocoa nose across Rnds 19–20; tiny vertical mouth
11. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36) — start stuffing firmly
12. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
15. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
16. dec ×6 (6), FO, close.

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Muzzle (white; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. sc around (24), FO leaving long tail. Lightly stuff a pinch; sew centered low on face directly under eyes so it forms the white band. Embroider cocoa nose tip over the top edge if you want extra definition.

Ears (make 2; orange; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 4 sc (4)
2. (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
5. (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
   6–8. sc around (12)
6. (4 sc, dec) ×2 (10)
7. sc around (10), FO leaving long tail. Flatten slightly without stuffing. Sew between Head Rnds 4–6 at outward tilt.

Body (orange; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 (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)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   12–15. sc around (42)
8. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
   17–19. sc around (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
   21–22. sc around (30)
10. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
11. sc around (24)
12. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
13. sc around (18) ← arm attach level
14. (sc, dec) ×6 (12), stuff very firm
15. dec ×6 (6), FO, close. Sew head to body, aligning face forward.

Arms (make 2; orange; 2.25 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–5. sc around (12)
3. (4 sc, dec) ×2 (10)
   7–18. sc around (10)
4. FLO: hdc around to mimic sleeve cuff (10)
5. BLO of Rnd 18: sc around (10)
   FO, lightly stuff palms only. Sew to Body Rnd 26, 18 sts apart.

Legs & Base Feet (orange to ankle; 2.25 mm)

Shoes will cover feet; keep a compact foot shape.

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
   4–7. sc around (15)
4. (3 sc, dec) ×3 (12)
   9–10. sc around (12), FO first leg.
   Second leg: repeat Rnds 1–10 but do not FO; ch 2, join to first leg: sc around leg1 (12), sc in ch-2 (2), sc around leg2 (12), sc in ch-2 (2) = 28.
   Work 2 more rnds sc around if you need a higher ankle before shorts. FO. Stuff legs firmly.

Tail (orange with white tip; 2.25 mm)

1. With white: MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   4–5. sc around (18)
4. switch to orange; (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
   7–12. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
   14–18. sc around (18)
6. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
   20–22. sc around (12), FO leaving long tail. Firmly stuff, keeping a gentle curve. Sew at Body Rnds 10–11 center back, angled slightly down.

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Clothing & Accessories

Ribbed Beanie (black; 2.75 mm)

1. MR 8 hdc (8)
2. inc around (16)
3. (hdc, inc) ×8 (24)
4. (2 hdc, inc) ×8 (32)
5. (3 hdc, inc) ×8 (40)
   6–7. hdc around (40)
6. Rib band: BLO sc around (40)
   9–10. BLO sc around (40). FO. The beanie should sit snug, covering top of ears slightly.

Striped T-Shirt (black & white; 2.75–3.0 mm)

Work flat then join; stripes change every 2 rows.

• Back piece:
  1. With white, ch 28; hdc in 2nd ch and across (27).
  2. Ch 2, turn; hdc across (27).
     3–4. With black, hdc 2 rows (27).
     5–6. With white, hdc 2 rows (27).
     7–8. With black, hdc 2 rows (27).
     9–10. With white, hdc 2 rows (27). FO.
• Front piece: same as back (27 sts × 10 rows).
• Shoulders: Sew front to back across 5 sts each side, leaving center 17 sts for neck.
• Side seams: Sew leaving armholes ~6 cm circumference.
• Neckline: With white, sc evenly around neck opening; one more round sc. FO.
• Sleeves: Join white at underarm, sc around 18–20 sts; switch to black for 2nd round; finish with white cuff 1 round. FO.
  Put the shirt on from feet up before sewing arms if you prefer a clean fit; otherwise crochet a small slit in back and close with a hidden whipstitch after dressing.

Denim Shorts (blue; 2.75–3.0 mm)

Worked in the round from waist down; divide for legs.

1. Ch 42; join to ring without twist.
   2–3. hdc around (42).
2. Waist shaping: (5 hdc, inc) ×6 (48).
   5–6. hdc around (48).
3. Split for legs: hdc 24; join to start with sl st—this forms first leg.
   Leg A:
   8–10. hdc around (24).
4. FLO: sc around to simulate folded hem (24). FO.
   Leg B:
   Reattach yarn to remaining 24 sts; repeat Rows 8–11. FO.
   Pocket & stitching:

• With yellow, surface sl st: draw two front pocket arcs, a fly line, and faux outseam lines.
• With blue, create tiny pocket rectangles (ch 6, sc 5 for 2 rows). Sew to sides.
  Slide shorts on after shirt.

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Slip-On Checkerboard Shoes (cream & black; 2.25 mm)

Sole (make 2 per shoe in cream):

1. Ch 8; sc in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 5, 2 sc in first (16).
2. inc at toe and heel (4 inc total), sc sides → (20).
3. BLO sc around (20). FO one sole; keep the other live.
   Join soles: Hold two soles WS together; sc through both layers around (20) for a sturdy sole.
   Sidewall:
4. With cream, sc around picking 20 sts from the joined edge.
5. sc around (20).
   Upper with checkerboard: (work back-and-forth in rows over toe 12 sts; carry color neatly)

• Row 1 (black): sc 12, ch 1 turn.
• Row 2 (cream): sc 12, ch 1 turn.
• Row 3 (black): (sc, sc in same st—treat as block) every st to create dense look, ch 1 turn.
• Rows 4–7: alternate colors each row to build 6–7 rows of squares.
  Shape sides by decreasing 1 st at each edge on last 2 rows (to 8 sts). FO.
  Collar: With cream, sc around the shoe opening to join the upper to sidewall smoothly; add a slim black line one round above the sole for the sneaker stripe. Repeat for second shoe. Slip shoes onto feet; add a hidden stitch at heel if needed.

Mint Backpack with Lightning Patch (mint; 2.75–3.0 mm)

Body (oval base to box):

1. Ch 9; sc in 2nd ch and across 7, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 7, 2 sc in first (18).
2. inc at both tips and sc sides evenly (22).
3. BLO sc around to raise walls (22).
   4–8. sc around (22).
   Flap:
4. Working across back 12 sts only: sc 12; turn.
   10–13. sc 12 each row.
5. (dec, sc 8, dec) → 10; add button loop at center (ch 6, sl st to same st). FO.
   Front pocket:

• Ch 7; sc 6 for 3 rows; sew to front lower center.
  Straps (make 2): ch ~20; sl st back to form flat straps. Sew from top corners to lower corners.
  Handle: ch 10; sl st back; sew to top.
  Lightning patch (yellow): surface sl st a zigzag “⚡” on pocket or side. Optionally add tiny round button as clasp. Place backpack so it sits centered between shoulders.

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Assembly & Finishing

Order of Dressing & Attachment

1. Head ↔ Body: Sew cleanly; neck seam hidden under shirt collar.
2. Shirt: Put on from feet up; close any back slit.
3. Arms: Sew at Body Rnd 26, insert through sleeves before final stitches if sleeves are snug.
4. Shorts: Slide on and set hems level.
5. Shoes: Put on feet; ensure checkerboard faces forward.
6. Tail: Sew to back at Rnds 10–11, curving gently.
7. Beanie: Place low on forehead; allow ear tips to peek out.
8. Backpack: Strap over shoulders; secure small tack stitches under arms if it slips.

Face Embroidery

• Reinforce nose with a few cocoa stitches; keep it small (≈3 sts wide).
• Add a single vertical mouth stitch 1–2 rnds long directly under the nose.
• Optional: add a tiny white highlight stitch at the top of each eye.

Blocking & Styling

• Steam the beanie lightly (no direct contact).
• Pin the shorts hems to sit flat; lightly steam.
• Shape the tail curve while warm so it keeps the skate-ready pose.
• For photos like the image, place the fox on a wooden surface with a mini ramp/board prop.

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Quality Control Checklist (match the photo)

• Eyes on Rnd 17, spaced 12–13 sts.
• Muzzle white band sits below eyes; cocoa nose small and centered.
• Ears high, angled slightly outward.
• Shirt 2-row stripes (black/white), sleeves short with white cuffs.
• Shorts denim blue with yellow surface-stitch “seams” and folded hems.
• Shoes slip-on with checkerboard uppers, cream soles, thin black stripe.
• Backpack mint with black straps and a yellow lightning patch.
• Tail long with white tip; attaches low at back.
• Overall palette and textures read street/skate but cute and childlike.

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Care & Safety

• Safety eyes are not suitable for small children—embroider eyes instead if needed.
• Spot clean only; avoid soaking the backpack to preserve structure.
• Keep small accessories (shoes/backpack) secured if gifting.