Introduction

The Autumn Trail Fox is a cozy outdoor-themed amigurumi dressed in an oatmeal henley top with elbow patches, olive corduroy-look shorts, burgundy lace-up sneakers, an olive baseball cap with a pumpkin-orange maple leaf, and a pumpkin roll-top mini backpack.

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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Step 1) Visual Analysis (Form, Proportions, Stitch Density, Join Angles)

• Overall silhouette: classic amigurumi; head ≈ body height (1:1). Legs are stout for a stable stand; arms hang to the shorts hem.
• Head: rounded with high cheeks; black oval nose; mouth a small curved line.
• Ears: large triangles with orange outside and cream inner edge showing lightly; they tilt ~10–12° backward.
• Body: gentle trapezoid—wider hips; short neck so cap reads naturally.
• Tail: full fox tail with orange base and cream tip; curves slightly to the right at ~20–25° when sewn.
• Outfit:
  1. Henley (oatmeal) with 3 small buttons at center chest; brown elbow patches exactly centered on outer sleeves.
  2. Shorts (olive) imitate corduroy ribs (front-post/back-post); above-knee length.
  3. Sneakers: burgundy uppers, cream soles/foxing, cream laces.
  4. Cap: olive, curved brim; orange maple leaf in duplicate stitch centered on front.
  5. Backpack: pumpkin roll-top cylinder with straps; sits mid-back just above shorts waistband.
• Stitch density: amigurumi tight sc at ~22 sts × 24 rnds per 10 cm; clothing slightly looser (~20 × 22).
• Placement & angles: eyes between Head Rnds 12–13, 8 sts apart; nose centered at Rnd 15–16; arms join at Body Rnd 22; tail attach across Body Rnds 7–10 slightly to the right. Cap brim aligns just above eye line.
• Finished height: 25–26 cm standing (cap not counted), sitting ~18 cm.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light #3, cotton or cotton-blend, matte):
  1. Fox main (orange-rust) A ~75 g
  2. Belly/muzzle/tail tip/inner ear (cream) A2 ~25 g
  3. Henley (oatmeal) H ~40 g
  4. Elbow patches/bag straps/binding (brown) Br ~15 g
  5. Shorts (olive) Ol ~35 g
  6. Sneakers uppers (burgundy) Bu ~25 g
  7. Soles/foxing/laces (cream) Cr ~30 g
  8. Cap (olive) Cap ~20 g; Maple leaf (pumpkin) Pu scraps
  9. Backpack body (pumpkin) Pk ~35 g; pocket/trim (brown) Br scraps
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (amigurumi), 3.0 mm (clothes & accessories).
• Notions: 8 mm safety eyes ×2; fiberfill; yarn needle; stitch markers; 3 tiny wooden buttons (6–8 mm) for henley; 1 snap for backpack; thin plastic/cardboard for shoe insoles (optional); a bit of floral wire for cap brim (optional, cap ends).

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• inv-dec – invisible decrease (single crochet two front loops together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• FP/BP – front post / back post (used for ribs)
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• RS/WS – right side / wrong side

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.5 mm, sc): ~22 sts × 24 rnds = 10 cm/4″.
• Garment gauge (3.0 mm, sc/hdc): ~20 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm/4″.
• Finished size: 25–26 cm tall standing (to ear tips ~27 cm with cap).

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Color & Placement Map (Exact)

• Eyes: Head Rnds 12–13, 8 sts apart.
• Nose: centered across Rnds 15–16; mouth one rnd below.
• Ear seam: bases along Rnds 3–5 of head, tilted slightly back.
• Arms: join Body Rnd 22.
• Tail: sew to lower back from Rnds 7–10, sweep to the right.
• Henley button line: centered; first button ~1 cm below neck edge.
• Elbow patches: centered at sleeve mid-length outer side.
• Shorts length: ends just above knee; ribs vertical.
• Sneakers: cream soles with visible foxing line; laces tied front.
• Cap: maple leaf centered on front panel.
• Backpack: straps from shoulder line to above waistband; cylinder sits mid-back.

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Main Fox (2.5 mm, work in continuous rounds unless noted)

Head (A)

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. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   9–12) sc around (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54) – cheek rise
10. sc (54) – insert eyes between Rnds 12–13, 8 sts apart
11. (7 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (48) – begin stuffing
12. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (42)
13. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36)
14. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
15. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (24)
16. (2 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (18)
17. (sc, inv-dec) ×6 (12)
18. inv-dec ×6; FO, close.

Muzzle (A2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. sc (24)
6. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
   FO long tail. Lightly stuff; sew centered across Head Rnds 14–18. Embroider a small black oval nose across Rnds 15–16; add a short smile.

 

Ears ×2 (A outer; A2 inner edge line)

1. MR 4 (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. (5 sc, inc) ×2 (14)
   7–12) sc (14) – triangle grows by height, not width
7. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×2 (12)
8. sc (12); FO with long tail. Press flat; with A2, surface sl st a thin inner edge line from base to tip. Sew bases across Head Rnds 3–5, tilt ~10–12° back.

Body (A)

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)
   7–9) sc (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42) – chest
   11–13) sc (42)
8. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36)
9. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
10. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (24)
    17–18) sc (24) – neck
    FO long tail. Stuff firmly and sew head to body.

Arms ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–4) sc (12)
3. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×2 (10)
   6–18) sc (10); stuff lightly in the hand only.
   Flatten top; FO. Sew to Body Rnd 22, slightly forward.

Legs & Feet ×2 (A for legs; shoes later)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
   5–6) sc (24)
5. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (21)
6. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (18)
7. change to A if using separate shoes later: (for base feet) sc (18)
8. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (15)
   11–18) sc (15). Stuff and close. Sew legs under body evenly, toes forward.

Tail (A with A2 tip)

1. With A, MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   4–7) sc (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
   9–12) sc (24)
5. switch to A2: (2 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (18)
6. (sc, inv-dec) ×6 (12)
7. sc (12); FO. Stuff lightly and sew to lower back across Body Rnds 7–10, curve to right.

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Clothing & Accessories (3.0 mm unless noted)

Oatmeal Henley Top (H with Br patches)

Body Tube

1. ch 48; join to ring (48)
   2–8) sc around (48)
2. Split for armholes: sc 6, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 18, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 12 (48)
   10–12) sc around (48)

Neck & Henley Placket (worked flat)

• At center front, sl st to split the tube. Work back and forth over the front 24 sts for 4 rows to open a slot.
• Evenly sc around entire neckline; at center front work (sc, ch 1, sc) into the point to shape a small V.
• Add a narrow placket: from the V down, surface sl st a 2-st-wide column for 6 rows; sew 3 tiny wooden buttons spaced evenly.

Sleeves ×2

• Pick up 24 sts around each armhole; sc 6 rnds.
• Cuff: FLO hdc 1 rnd, then sc 1 rnd and fold the cuff upward on the FLO line.

Elbow Patches (Br) – make 2 (worked flat)

1. MR, ch 1, 6 sc into ring; do not close tight.
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12); FO leaving tail.
   Flatten into ovals; sew to outer sleeve centers.

Olive “Corduroy” Shorts (Ol)

To mimic corduroy, use FP/BP hdc ribs.

Waistband

1. ch 52; join (52)
2. hdc around (52)
3. (FP hdc 1, BP hdc 1) around (52)

Body
4–6) rep (FP, BP) ribbing around (52)
7) Divide for legs: sc 26, sl st to join—first leg = 26 sts.

Leg 1
8–12) keep rib, 26 sts each rnd
13) Finish with 1 rnd sc and 1 rnd reverse-sc for a neat hem; FO.

Leg 2

• Join to remaining 26 sts; rep 8–13.
  Shorts end just above knee.

Burgundy Sneakers (Bu/Cr)

These are removable shells to slide over the crocheted feet.

Sole (Cr) – make 2

1. ch 9; sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 6, 2 sc in first (18)
2. inc, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×2 (24)
3. BLO sc (24)

Upper (Bu)
4) sc (24)
5) sc 8, inv-dec ×4 over toe, sc to end (20)
6) sc 6, inv-dec ×3, sc to end (17)
7) sc around (17)

Collar & Foxing (Cr)
8) With Cr, hdc around (17) to form collar.
9) Surface sl st a foxing stripe around the edge of the sole.
Laces (Cr): embroider 3 small eyelets up each side; ch 40 each lace, thread and tie a bow. Add thin insoles if you want extra flatness.

Olive Baseball Cap with Maple Leaf (Cap with Pu)

Crown

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)
   7–8) sc (36)

Side Band
9–10) BLO sc (36)

Brim (worked flat across front 16 sts)
Row 1: sc 16, turn.
Row 2: hdc 16, turn.
Row 3: hdc dec, hdc 12, hdc dec (14).
Row 4: sl st evenly across edge to stiffen; FO. (Optional wire: run a thin wire along the brim edge and cover with sl sts.)

Maple Leaf (Pu)

• Duplicate stitch or surface chain a small maple leaf centered on front: vertical stem ~6 sts tall with 3 lobes.

 

Pumpkin Roll-Top Backpack (Pk with Br)

Back Panel (Pk, worked flat)

1. ch 16; sc 15 (15)
   2–20) ch 1, turn, sc 15 (15)

Side/Bottom Strip (Pk)

1. ch 36; sc 35 for 4 rows; FO.

Assemble Pouch

• Sew the strip around the panel edges to form a shallow tray.

Front Pocket (Br, optional)

1. ch 10; sc 9 for 6 rows; sew centered on pouch.

Roll-Top & Closure

• Extend the back panel upward 6 more rows of sc; this extra fabric rolls forward as a top.
• Add two small tabs at the front edge (ch 6, sl st back). Sew a snap/wooden button to fasten.

Straps & Handle (Br)

• Straps (make 2): ch 28; sl st back to form sturdy cords. Attach top ends to upper back, lower ends above shorts waistband so the pack sits mid-back.
• Handle: ch 10; sl st back; sew to top center.

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Assembly & Finishing

Assembly Order

1. Sew head to body; keep the vertical seam centered.
2. Attach ears along Head Rnds 3–5, tilting slightly back.
3. Sew arms at Body Rnd 22 with a mild forward angle.
4. Attach tail across Body Rnds 7–10 curving to the right.
5. Dress fox with shorts → henley → sneakers → cap.
6. Fit backpack; tack straps at shoulders to stop slipping.

Stuffing & Shaping Tips

• Head: concentrate stuffing at the lower cheeks to maintain the cute cheek line; avoid over-stuffing crown so the cap fits.
• Muzzle: light stuffing; flatten slightly as you sew for the oval profile.
• Ears: steam very lightly after attaching to help the backward tilt hold.
• Sneakers: shape toe rounding after Round 6; add thin insoles for crisp soles.
• Backpack roll-top: steam-press the rolled edge so it naturally curls forward once closed.

Quality Control Checklist (match the image)

• Height 25–26 cm; head ≈ body height.
• Eyes between Rnds 12–13, 8 sts apart; nose centered on Rnds 15–16 with short smile.
• Ears large, triangular, slight backward tilt; inner cream line visible.
• Henley oatmeal with three buttons; brown elbow patches centered.
• Shorts olive with vertical FP/BP ribs; length above knee.
• Sneakers burgundy with cream soles, visible foxing line, cream laces tied at front.
• Cap olive with curved brim and pumpkin maple leaf centered.
• Tail orange with cream tip, attached low back and curving right.
• Backpack pumpkin roll-top with brown straps; sits mid-back just above waistband.

Care & Styling

• Cotton yarns steam well—use a no-touch steam and shape by hand.
• For photos, place the fox on weathered wood with a couple of terracotta pots to enhance the autumn trail vibe.

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Piece Inventory (for packing and posting)

• Head ×1 • Muzzle ×1 • Ears ×2 • Body ×1 • Arms ×2 • Legs/Feet ×2 • Tail ×1
• Henley top ×1 with 3 buttons • Shorts ×1 • Sneakers ×2 • Cap ×1 with maple leaf
• Backpack: back panel ×1, side strip ×1, pocket ×1, straps ×2, handle ×1