Introduction
Meet the Retro Vinyl DJ Fox: a music-loving amigurumi dressed in chocolate straight-leg trousers, a creamy vintage tee with a tiny vinyl record motif, gray low-top sneakers, and a mossy ribbed bucket hat. The crossbody showpiece is a mini record-player bag with a lid and a removable “vinyl” disk
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Form & Proportion Analysis
- Finished height: ~10 in (25 cm) when made with DK-weight cotton and a 2.5 mm hook.
- Head: Rounded-oval with a soft wedge at the muzzle; widest around head Rnds 15–19. Eyes sit low and wide (8 mm if using safety eyes) between Rnds 13–14, spaced about 8 stitches apart.
- Muzzle & mask: Cream muzzle oval sits proud; small black/brown nose at the tip; subtle smile line. A cream triangle/cheek patch peeks below the eyes (made by placing the muzzle slightly high).
- Ears: Tall fox ears with darker inner edge; set high and slightly outward; visible under the bucket hat.
- Body: Compact cylinder with gentle taper at the neck; natural waist near Body Rnd 12 for a tidy tee hem.
- Arms: Slim tubes, lightly stuffed at the hand only; attached slightly forward so the turntable bag strap curves naturally.
- Legs/Feet: Straight leg tubes set into rounded gray sneakers with defined foxing lines and simple lace bars. Feet are parallel for stable standing when leaned against a prop.
- Tail: Full fox tail with a cream tip; attaches low back and angles slightly to one side for balance.
- Outfit:
- Trousers: Chocolate brown, straight cut with front crease suggestion (surface stitch) and a clean hem.
- Tee: Cream short sleeve; small black circle “vinyl” motif with a tiny colored label at center.
- Sneakers: Medium-gray with cream midsole stripe, low collar.
- Bucket hat: Moss/olive ribbed crown with a soft downturned brim; size fitted so ears are visible.
- Bag: Crossbody record-player with lid, hinge, dial nub, and a disk that lifts out.
- Stitch density: Tight amigurumi ≈ 8 sc per 1 in (2.5 cm). Clothing a touch looser for drape, still tidy.
- Attachment angles: Ears slightly outward; arms a touch forward; legs perpendicular; bag strap crosses from left shoulder to right hip at ~45°.
Materials
- DK-weight 100% cotton yarn in these colors:
- C1 Fox orange (head, body, limbs, tail)
- C1b Cream (muzzle, tail tip, tee)
- C2 Deep brown/espresso (nose, mouth, record groove embroidery, ear inner edge)
- C3 Chocolate brown (trousers)
- C4 Medium gray (sneakers)
- C5 Light gray/cream (sneaker midsole line)
- C6 Moss/olive (bucket hat & bag strap)
- C7 Charcoal/black (vinyl record & tee motif)
- C8 Accent color—mustard or teal (record center label & tiny dial)
- C9 Warm tan (turntable body)
- Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for hat brim and trouser hem (optional).
- Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes (or crochet black circles).
- Stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR magic ring; sc single crochet; inc increase (2 sc in one stitch); dec invisible decrease; sl st slip stitch; ch chain; hdc half double crochet; dc double crochet; tr treble; BLO/FLO back/front loop only; sk skip; rep repeat; st(s) stitch(es); Rnd round; Row row; RS right side.
General Notes & Gauge
- Work in continuous spirals unless told otherwise.
- Gauge target: ~8 sc = 1 in. If your fabric shows gaps, drop hook size.
- Stuff gradually, shaping cheeks and muzzle with your thumbs.
- All details are yarn-only (no plastic findings beyond optional safety eyes).
Step 2: Pattern
Head (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)×6 [42]
Rnds 8–18: sc around [42]
— Insert eyes between Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart.
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec)×6 [36]
Rnd 20: sc around [36]
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — start stuffing.
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 24: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 25: sc around [12]; fasten off with a long tail.
Muzzle (C1b)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc around [18]; sl st to finish. Stuff lightly and sew centered, with top edge ~2 rnds below eyes. Nose (C2): satin-stitch a tiny triangle and a short vertical line; add a small smile curve.
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Ears (make 2; C1 with C2 inner edge)
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc [4]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×2 [6]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)×2 [8]
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)×2 [10]
Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc)×2 [12]
Rnd 6: sc around [12]; sl st and leave long tails.
Flatten to triangles; surface-sl-st a slim C2 line up the inner edge for depth. Sew high on head, angled slightly outward.
Body (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6–8: sc around [30]
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 10: sc around [36]
Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — natural waist/tee hem
Rnd 13: sc around [24]
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18] — begin stuffing
Rnd 15: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 16: dec around [6]; close.
Sew head to body with firm ladder stitches.
Arms (make 2, C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–11: sc around [9]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)×2, sc 1 [7]
Stuff lightly at the hand only. Flatten the top; sew slightly forward beneath the neckline.
Legs & Sneakers (make 2)
Soles (C4)
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last; on other side sc 3, inc in last [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18]
Uppers (C4)
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — toe formed.
Midsole line (C5): surface sl st once around the Rnd-3 ridge.
Leg Tubes (C1)
Rnd 8: switch to C1; sc around [12]
Rnds 9–12: sc around [12]
Rnd 13: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnds 14–16: sc around [8]; fasten off with long tails.
Stuff and sew legs parallel; ensure soles are level.
Laces (C5): embroider two horizontal bars and a tiny bow on each shoe.
Tail (C1 with tip C1b)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–10: sc around [9]
Rnd 11: switch to C1b; sc around [9]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)×2 + sc 1 [7]; fasten.
Stuff lightly; sew low back, curving slightly to one side.
Clothing
Vintage Cream Tee (C1b)
Rnd 1: ch 56, join to ring [56]
Rnd 2: sc around [56]
Rnd 3: (sc 6, inc)×8 [64]
Rnd 4: sc around [64]
Rnd 5 (divide sleeves): sc 9, ch 4, sk 12, sc 22, ch 4, sk 12, sc 9 [48 incl. chains]
Rnd 6: sc around, placing 2 sc in each ch-4 to close gaps [56]
Rnd 7–8: sc around [56]
Rnd 9 (hem): FLO sc around for a cuff ridge; sl st and fasten.
Sleeves (each):
Pick up 22 sc around armhole.
Rnd 1: sc around [22]
Rnd 2: (sc 5, dec)×3 + sc 1 [19]
Rnd 3: sc around; sl st and fasten. Roll the edge slightly for a vintage cuff.
Vinyl Motif (C7 with C8 label)
- Disk: MR in C7, 6 sc; inc around to 12; sl st and fasten, keeping flat.
- Label: MR in C8, 5 sc; close and sew at center of the disk.
- Grooves: With C2, stitch one or two thin surface rings near the edge.
Sew disk motif at tee center chest.
Straight-Leg Trousers (C3)
Waistband
Rnd 1: ch 48, join [48]
Rnd 2: sc around [48]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around (casing ridge) [48]
Hips & Thighs
Rnd 4: (sc 7, inc)×6 [54]
Rnds 5–6: sc around [54]
Divide for Legs
Mark the join; count 27 sts opposite for inseam.
— Right leg: Work sc over first 27 sts; join to first of this segment [27]. Rnds 1–6: sc around [27]. Rnd 7 (hem): switch to 3.0 mm, sc around; sl st and fasten.
— Left leg: Attach to remaining 27 sts and repeat.
Front crease: with C2, lightly surface backstitch a straight line down the center front of each leg.
Moss Rib Bucket Hat (C6)
Crown
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: sc around [36]
Side Wall (rib look)
Rnd 8: BLO sc around [36]
Rnds 9–10: sc around [36]
Brim (3.0 mm)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, inc)×12 [48]
Rnd 12: (3 sc, inc)×12 [60]
Rnd 13: sc around [60]; sl st and fasten.
Set hat so ears remain visible; tack at two points if needed.
Record-Player Crossbody Bag (C9 body, C7 disk, C6 strap, C8 accents)
Main Box—Base & Walls
Bottom panel: Row 1: ch 18; sc in 2nd ch and across [17]. Rows 2–9: sc across [17 × 9].
Side strip (gusset): ch 40; Rows 1–2: sc across [39].
Sew the gusset around the bottom panel to form a shallow tray.
Lid Panel
Row 1: ch 18; sc across [17]. Rows 2–8: sc across.
Hinge: Align lid to the back edge of the base; join with a row of sl sts through both edges for a flexible yarn hinge.
Front lip: ch 18; 2 rows sc; sew to lid front edge.
Turntable Disk (removable)
Disk: MR (C7), 6 sc; Rnd 2: inc around [12]; Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]; Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]. Sl st to finish.
Label: MR (C8), 6 sc; sew to center.
Grooves: with C2, surface stitch two rings near the edge.
Platter Circle & Dial
Platter: On the box base, surface-sl-st a circle slightly larger than the disk using C5.
Dial: MR (C8), 5 sc; sew near a front corner. Add a tiny lever with a short chain stitched down.
Arm (optional simple)
ch 8 with C6; sl st back for a slim bar. Sew from back-right corner pointing toward the disk.
Strap
ch 80–90 in C6; sl st back for firmness. Attach to side walls so the bag hangs at the fox’s right hip. You may lightly stuff the box or leave unstuffed to place the disk inside.
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Embroidered Details
- Ear inner edge: thin C2 line as above.
- Whisker dots (optional): three tiny seed stitches on each side of the muzzle in C2.
- Tail stripes (optional): two short C2 bars before the cream tip.
Assembly & Dressing
Order
- Dress the tee; the neckline stretches to pass over the head.
- Pull on the trousers; adjust hem to sit just above sneakers.
- Attach arms (if not already) angled slightly forward.
- Put on sneakers and embroider laces.
- Seat the bucket hat low but clear of ears; tack at two points.
- Hang the record-player bag from left shoulder to right hip; place the disk on the platter (attach with a tiny hidden stitch if you want it fixed).
Blocking, Styling & Care
- Hover steam at a distance to relax the hat brim and trouser hems; don’t press hard to preserve texture.
- Shape the muzzle while warm to keep it rounded.
- Spot clean only; air dry.
- For photos, lean the fox lightly against a plant pot or speaker; the flat sneaker soles help it stand supported.
Troubleshooting
- Head wobble: Crochet a neck peg (6 sc around × 4–5 rnds) and insert between head and body before sewing.
- Tee tight at underarm: When dividing sleeves, use ch-5 instead of ch-4 and pick up 1–2 extra sts on the next round.
- Hat hides ears: Remove one increase round (stop crown at 30 sts) or tighten tension; brim should start above ear line.
- Bag lid floppy: Add one extra row to the lid lip or surface-stitch a ridge around the lid edge.
- Sneakers slipping: Add a round of sc inside the shoe opening or tack shoes to legs with two hidden stitches.
Quick Reference (Counts at a Glance)
- Head: max 42 sts; eyes at Rnds 13–14 (8 sts apart); close at 12.
- Ears: to 12 sts, flattened triangles.
- Body: max 36 → waist 24 → close at 6.
- Arms: 9-st tubes taper to 7.
- Legs/Shoes: sole 18; leg tube 12 → 8.
- Tail: 9-st tube with cream tip; slight taper.
- Tee: ring 56 → divide with 12-st gaps; body 56 sts; sleeves 22 → 19.
- Trousers: waist 48 → legs 27/27; straight hem.
- Hat: crown to 36; brim to 60.
- Bag: base 17×9 rows; gusset 39×2 rows; disk to 24 sts; strap ch 80–90.
