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Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Fuyuko, a sweet nine-tailed kitsune amigurumi with soft white fur and sky blue tail tips. You will crochet separate pieces (head, body, legs, ears and nine tails), then assemble and finish with embroidered facial features. The design uses simple amigurumi techniques, color changes, and a fluffy yarn ruff to give your fox a magical personality.

Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear round-by-round instructions and step photos are included to guide you through shaping and assembly. The finished toy is compact and display-ready, great as a gift or collectible.

Why You'll Love This Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends classic amigurumi shaping with playful fantasy details like nine tails and a fluffy neck ruff. I enjoyed designing the graduated tails and colorwork tips to give Fuyuko a soft, ethereal look. The construction is satisfying — you work separate pieces and join them seamlessly for a neat finish. I also love how the embroidered face gives so much character with just a few stitches.

Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the tails and colors of this kitsune; you can try pastel shades for a softer, dreamlike version, or deep jewel tones for a mystical look.

If you want a larger or smaller kitsune, change your yarn weight and hook size: a bulkier yarn and larger hook will make a chunky, huggable version while a finer yarn will create a delicate mini amigurumi.

I often swap the neck ruff for a pompom or small crocheted collar to change the character s style — experiment with different textures like eyelash yarn for a fluffy effect.

Try embroidering different eye shapes or adding French knot freckles to change the personality of the face; small shifts in eye placement dramatically affect expression.

To make a poseable kitsune, consider adding thin wire inside the legs and tail cores so you can position the tails and legs for display.

I sometimes use felt or tiny buttons instead of embroidery for the nose or eyes to give a distinct look; just ensure any small pieces are secured safely if giving to children.

For a seasonal variation, add tiny accessories like a miniature scarf, flower crown or a tiny embroidered crest on the chest to match holidays or themes.

Play with ombre tail tips by blending two colors gradually over rounds instead of abrupt color changes for a subtle gradient effect.

I recommend trying a different yarn texture for the neck ruff (e.g., mohair or alpaca blend) for a luxurious finish that really stands out in photos.

If you enjoy sewing, make a matching set — a small crocheted shrine, cushion or companion mini amigurumi to create a themed display of your kitsune collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts after each round leads to shape errors; always count stitches at the end of each round to confirm the correct number. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; add small amounts of fiberfill as you shape and smooth frequently for an even finish. ✗ Forgetting to leave tails for sewing makes assembly difficult; fasten off with a long yarn tail for each piece to simplify joining. ✗ Changing colors without securing yarn ends can create loose stitches; weave in or secure color changes as you go to keep colorwork neat and stable.

Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

Make a whimsical nine-tailed kitsune amigurumi with this clear step-by-step pattern. You will crochet the head, body, legs, ears and nine graduated tails with charming colorwork and simple embroidery details. The pattern uses worsted weight yarn and a 2.5mm hook to create a compact, cuddly figure perfect for gifting or decor. Follow the photos and instructions to assemble and finish your kitsune with a fluffy neck ruff and embroidered facial features.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn: White (main color)
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn: Sky blue (accent for tail tips and head markings)
  • 03
    Polyester fibrefill stuffing for body and tails
  • 04
    Poly pellets (for weighting base of body)
  • 05
    Brown embroidery floss for nose and eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size B-1 / C-2 (2.5mm)
  • 02
    Polyester fibrefill stuffing
  • 03
    Poly pellets (about 8 grams for the body base)
  • 04
    Embroidery floss: Brown
  • 05
    Yarn needle and embroidery needle
  • 06
    Slicker brush (for making the neck ruff fluffy)
  • 07
    Red/pink powder blush (for inside ears)
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Straight pins

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— Head :

Info :

Using white yarn,

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 3, inc 3. (9 sts)

Round 3 :

Inc 3, sc 6. (12 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 6, *sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (15 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 3 times, sc 9. (18 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc 18.

Round 7 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 6 times, sc 6. (24 sts)

Round 8 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 9 times, sc 6. (33 sts)

Round 9 :

Sc 4, inc, *sc 10, inc,* 2 times, sc 6. (36 sts)

Round 10 :

*Sc 11, inc,* 3 times. (39 sts)

Round 11 :

Sc 5, inc, *sc 12, inc,* 2 times, sc 7. (42 sts)

Round 12 :

*Sc 13, inc,* 2 times, sc 14. (44 sts)

Round 13 :

Sc 4, dec, sc 30, dec, sc 6. (42 sts)

Round 14-19 :

Sc 42.

Round 20 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 6 times. (36 sts)

Round 21 :

*Sc 4, dec,* 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 22 :

*Sc 3, dec,* 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 23 :

*Sc 2, dec,* 6 times. (18 sts)

Info :

Stuff head.

Round 24 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 25 :

Dec around. (6 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn,

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (9 sts)

Round 3 :

*Sc 2, inc,* 3 times. (12 sts)

Round 4 :

*Sc 3, inc,* 3 times. (15 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 4, inc,* 3 times. (18 sts)

Round 6 :

*Sc 5, inc,* 3 times. (21 sts)

Round 7-9 :

Sc 21.

Info :

Press the ear flat and do not stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Front Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn,

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

*Sc 3 in one st, inc, sc 1,* 2 times. (12 sts)

Round 3 :

BLO: Sc 12.

Round 4-5 :

Sc 12.

Round 6 :

Dec 3, sc 6. (9 sts)

Round 7-10 :

Sc 9.

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Body :

Info :

Using white yarn,

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4 :

*Sc 2, inc,* 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 3, inc,* 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 6-8 :

Sc 30.

Round 9 :

Sc 15, *sc 4, inc,* 3 times. (33 sts)

Round 10 :

Sc 33.

Round 11 :

Sc 15, *sc 5, inc,* 3 times. (36 sts)

Round 12 :

Sc 36.

Info :

Stuff the front legs with fiberfill. In the next round, we will join the front legs with the body.

Round 13 :

*Sc 4, dec,* 3 times, sc 4, starting at the next unstitched st of one front leg (photo 4), sc 7 on the leg, skip 2 sts on the body and sc 4. Continue by joining the other leg, starting at the next unstitched st of the other front leg, sc 7 on the leg, skip 2 sts on the body and sc 7 on the remaining sts of the round on the body. (43 sts) (photo 5)

Info :

There will be a gap of two unstitched sts on each leg and the body (photo 6). Using a yarn needle, sew the gaps close using the yarn ends of the front legs (photo 7, 8).

Round 14 :

Sc 26, dec, sc 15. (42 sts)

Round 15 :

Sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 8. (38 sts)

Round 16 :

Sc 38.

Round 17 :

Sc 17, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 7. (36 sts)

Round 18-20 :

Sc 36.

Round 21 :

Sc 4, dec, *sc 10, dec,* 2 times, sc 6. (33 sts)

Round 22 :

Sc 33.

Round 23 :

*Sc 9, dec,* 3 times. (30 sts)

Round 24 :

*Sc 3, dec,* 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 25 :

Sc 1, hdc, dc 3, tc 2, dc 3, hdc, sc 1. (12 sts) (left as an incomplete round)

Info :

Stuff body. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Hind Leg - Feet (make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn,

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (9 sts)

Round 3-4 :

Sc 9.

Info :

Stuff feet. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Hind Leg - Thigh (make 2) :

Info :

Using white yarn,

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3 :

*Sc 1, inc,* 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4-9 :

Sc 18.

Info :

Stuff thigh lightly and continue stuffing as you go.

Round 10 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 11 :

Dec around. (6 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Tails :

Item Name (Tail 1) :

Using sky blue yarn,

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 1, inc 3. (7 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (10 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 4 times, sc 1. (14 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 2, inc,* 4 times, sc 2. (18 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc 3, *sc 3, inc,* 3 times, sc 3. (21 sts)

Info :

From R7 onwards, we will start working with both sky blue [blue] and white [white] yarn.

Round 7 :

Sc 7, inc, sc 2, change to white yarn [white], sc 1, change to sky blue yarn [blue], sc 1, inc, sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2, inc, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2. (24 sts)

Round 8 :

Sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 3, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2, sc 1 in the next st, [white] sc in the same st (this is an inc with one sky blue and one white st), [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 2, [blue] sc 1, inc, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, sc 1 in the next st, [white] sc in the same st (this is an inc with one sky blue and one white st), sc 2, [blue] sc 1. (27 sts)

Round 9 :

[White] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 2, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 5, [blue] sc1, [white] sc 5. (27 sts)

Round 10 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 3 times, *sc 5, inc,* 3 times. (27 sts)

Round 11 :

Sc 27.

Round 12 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 2 times, *sc 5, inc,* 3 times, sc 1, dec. (27 sts)

Round 13 :

Sc 27.

Round 14 :

*Sc 7, dec,* 3 times. (24 sts)

Round 15 :

Sc 4, dec, *sc 5, inc,* 2 times, sc 4, dec. (24 sts)

Round 16 :

Sc 24.

Round 17 :

Sc 2, dec, *sc 6, dec,* 2 times, sc 4. (21 sts)

Round 18 :

Sc 21.

Round 19 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 3 times. (18 sts)

Round 20 :

Sc 18.

Round 21 :

*Sc 7, dec,* 2 times. (16 sts)

Round 22-23 :

Sc 16.

Round 24 :

Sc 2, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 4. (14 sts)

Round 25-26 :

Sc 14.

Round 27 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 2 times. (12 sts)

Round 28-30 :

Sc 12.

Round 31 :

Sc 1, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. (10 sts)

Round 32 :

Sc 10.

Round 33 :

*Sc 3, dec,* 2 times. (8 sts)

Round 34 :

Sc 8.

Round 35 :

*Sc 2, dec,* 2 times. (6 sts)

Round 36 :

Sc 6.

Round 37 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 2 times. (4 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Item Name (Tails 2 & 3) :

Using sky blue yarn,

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 1, inc 3. (7 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (10 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 4 times, sc 1. (14 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 2, inc,* 4 times, sc 2. (18 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc 3, *sc 3, inc,* 3 times, sc 3. (21 sts)

Info :

From R7 onwards, we will start working with both sky blue [blue] and white [white] yarn.

Round 7 :

Sc 7, inc, sc 2, change to white yarn [white], sc 1, change to sky blue yarn [blue], sc 1, inc, sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2, inc, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2. (24 sts)

Round 8 :

Sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 4, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 3, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 1. (24 sts)

Round 9 :

[White] sc 3, [blue] sc 1, dec, [white] sc 2, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 2, inc, sc 2, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 2, dec. (24 sts)

Round 10 :

Sc 24.

Round 11 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 2 times, *sc 4, inc,* 3 times, sc 1, dec. (24 sts)

Round 12 :

Sc 24.

Round 13 :

Sc 2, dec, *sc 6, dec,* 2 times, sc 4. (21 sts)

Round 14 :

Sc 21.

Round 15 :

Sc 2, dec, *sc 5, inc,* 2 times, sc 3, dec. (21 sts)

Round 16 :

Sc 21.

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Item Name (Tails 4 & 5) :

Using sky blue yarn,

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 1, inc 3. (7 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (10 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 4 times, sc 1. (14 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 2, inc,* 4 times, sc 2. (18 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc 3, *sc 3, inc,* 3 times, sc 3. (21 sts)

Info :

From R7 onwards, we will start working with both sky blue [blue] and white [white] yarn.

Round 7 :

Sc 7, inc, sc 2, change to white yarn [white], sc 1, change to sky blue yarn [blue], sc 1, inc, sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2, inc, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 2. (24 sts)

Round 8 :

Sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 4, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 3, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 1. (24 sts)

Round 9 :

[White] sc 1, dec, [blue] sc 1, dec, [white] sc 1, dec, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 3, sc 1 in the next st, [blue] sc in the same st (this is an inc with one white and one sky blue st), [white] sc 4, sc 1 in the next st, [blue] sc in the same st (this is an inc with one white and one sky blue st), [white] sc 4, inc. (24 sts)

Round 10 :

Sc 24.

Round 11 :

Sc 2, dec, *sc 6, dec,* 2 times, sc 4. (21 sts)

Round 12 :

Sc 2, dec, *sc 5, inc,* 2 times, sc 3, dec. (21 sts)

Round 13 :

Sc 21.

Info :

Stuff the tail, and continue stuffing as you go.

Round 14 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 3 times. (18 sts)

Round 15 :

Sc 18.

Round 16 :

*Sc 7, dec,* 2 times. (16 sts)

Round 17 :

Sc 16.

Round 18 :

Sc 2, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 4. (14 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Item Name (Tails 6 & 7) :

Using sky blue yarn,

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 1, inc 3. (7 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (10 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 4 times, sc 1. (14 sts)

Round 5 :

*Sc 2, inc,* 4 times, sc 2. (18 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc 3, *sc 3, inc,* 3 times, sc 3. (21 sts)

Info :

From R6 onwards, we will start working with both sky blue [blue] and white [white] yarn.

Round 6 (alt) :

Sc 6, inc, sc 2, [white] sc 1, [blue] inc, sc 2, [white] sc 1, [blue] inc, sc 1, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 1. (21 sts)

Round 7 :

Sc 2, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 3, [white] sc 1, [blue] sc 3, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 3, [blue] sc 2, [white] sc 2. (21 sts)

Round 8 :

[Blue] sc 1, [white] dec, sc 1, [blue] dec, [white] sc 1, [blue] dec, [white] sc 3, inc, [blue] sc 1, [white] sc 2, inc, sc 3 inc. (21 sts)

Round 9 :

Sc 21.

Round 10 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 3 times. (18 sts)

Round 11 :

Sc 18.

Round 12 :

*Sc 7, dec,* 2 times. (16 sts)

Round 13 :

Sc 16.

Round 14 :

Sc 2, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 4. (14 sts)

Round 15 :

Sc 14.

Round 16 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 2 times. (12 sts)

Info :

Stuff the tail, and continue stuffing as you go.

Round 17 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 3 times. (18 sts)

Round 18 :

Sc 18.

Round 19 :

*Sc 7, dec,* 2 times. (16 sts)

Round 20-21 :

Sc 16.

Round 22 :

Sc 2, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 4. (14 sts)

Round 23-24 :

Sc 14.

Round 25 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 2 times. (12 sts)

Round 26-28 :

Sc 12.

Round 29 :

Sc 1, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. (10 sts)

Round 30 :

Sc 10.

Round 31 :

*Sc 3, dec,* 2 times. (8 sts)

Round 32 :

Sc 8.

Round 33 :

*Sc 2, dec,* 2 times. (6 sts)

Round 34 :

Sc 6.

Round 35 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 2 times. (4 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Item Name (Tails 8 & 9) :

Using sky blue yarn,

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring. (4 sts)

Round 2 :

Sc 1, inc 3. (7 sts)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 3 times. (10 sts)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, *sc 1, inc,* 4 times, sc 1. (14 sts)

Round 5 :

Sc 1, dec, *sc 3, inc,* 2 times, sc 1, dec. (14 sts)

Round 6 :

Sc 1, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. (10 sts)

Round 7 :

Sc 10.

Round 8-10 :

Sc 14.

Info :

Stuff the tail, and continue stuffing as you go.

Round 11 :

*Sc 5, dec,* 2 times. (12 sts)

Round 12 :

Sc 1, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. (10 sts)

Round 13 :

Sc 10.

Round 14 :

*Sc 3, dec,* 2 times. (8 sts)

Round 15 :

Sc 8.

Round 16 :

*Sc 2, dec,* 2 times. (6 sts)

Round 17 :

Sc 6.

Round 18 :

*Sc 1, dec,* 2 times. (4 sts)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

1. Fill the base of the body with approximately 8 grams of poly pellets to add some weight to the body. You could also use a white stocking as a pouch for the poly pellets before inserting it into the body. Fill the rest of the body with fiberfill.

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2. To make the fur around the neck, cut 24 8cm strands of white yarn. Hook the middle of a strand through a stitch on Round 25 to form a loop (photo 1). Hook the ends of the strand into the loop to form a knot (photo 2). Repeat around Round 25 with the remaining strands (photo 3).

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3. Brush the fur around the neck with a slicker brush to make it fluffy (photo 4).

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4. Fold the ears slightly and position them on head, with the front part of the ear on Round 13 and the other end on Round 17 (photo 5). Photo 6 shows the position of the ends of the ears. Sew the ears to the head.

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5. Position the head on top of the body. Attach and sew the head to the body, adding more fibrefill to the neck before closing the seam (photo 7).

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6. Sew the foot and thigh of the hind leg together (photo 8). Position and sew the hind legs onto the sides of the body (photo 9).

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7. Trim the fur around the neck to your liking (photo 10).

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8. Optional: Brush all nine tails with a slicker brush to make them fluffy (photo 11).

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9. Sew the tails tightly together, according to the sequence: tail numbers 9 - 7 - 5 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 (photo 11). Make sure to sew across all the tails at the middle and the bottom of the tails.

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10. Attach and sew the tails to the back of the body (photo 12). Do make sure to test the balance of your kitsune before securing the tails to the body.

— Facial Features :

Info :

Now on to her face! I have written the method for embroidering her eyes and nose, but feel free to use any other methods you d like.

Item Name (Nose) :

To embroider the nose, using brown embroidery thread, sew the outline of a small triangle measuring approximately 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm on the tip of the muzzle (photo 1). Fill the triangle by sewing vertical lines within (photo 2).

Item Name (Eyes) :

To embroider the eye, using brown embroidery thread, sew a straight line around twice, starting at Round 6 and ending at Round 10 (photo 3). Gently tug the straight line upwards at Round 9, to create an arch near the end of the eyes (photo 4). Separate one strand of the brown embroidery thread used for the eyes and bring the strand to sew over the arch to hold the arch in place (photo 4, 5). Repeat with the other eye. The inside corners of the eyes should be about 5 stitches apart.

Item Name (Head markings) :

Use the sky blue yarn to embroider the head markings. Sew a straight line in the middle of the head starting at Round 8 and ending at Round 12. Skip one stitch to the left of the line you just sew. Sew a shorter straight line starting at Round 8 and ending at Round 10. Repeat sewing another short line to the right of the middle line. Sew each line around one more time (photo 6).

Item Name (Inside of the ears) :

Using red or pink makeup blush, colour the ear flaps (photo 7).

Info :

Fasten, trim off and hide any excess yarn or thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fill the base of the body with approximately 8 grams of poly pellets to add weight, then fill the rest of the body with fibrefill.
  • Create the neck fur by cutting 24 strands of white yarn (8 cm each), knotting them into Round 25 loops, then brush with a slicker brush for a fluffy ruff.
  • Fold and position the ears with the front on Round 13 and the other end on Round 17; pin then sew securely to the head.
  • Attach the front legs by joining them to the body in Round 13 as described, then sew the hind feet to the thighs and position the hind legs on the body sides.
  • Sew the nine tails together in the sequence 9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8 across the middle and bottom, then attach the tail bundle to the back of the body and test balance.
  • Embroider the nose and eyes with brown floss, then add sky blue head markings and blush inside the ear flaps for the finished face.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and to align pieces when joining to avoid misplacement.
  • 💡Stuff lightly and evenly, especially in narrow parts like tails and legs, to maintain smooth shaping without lumps.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when fastening off each piece so you can sew parts together securely without extra ends to weave in later.

This delightful kitsune amigurumi pattern makes a magical handmade companion for display or gifting. Create a soft nine-tailed fox with charming embroidered features and a fluffy neck ruff for extra personality. Perfect for crafters who enjoy shaping, colorwork and assembly. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 11.5 cm tall and 13 cm wide when using a 2.5mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight and hook size will alter the finished size. Use an appropriate hook and adjust stuffing and tail counts as needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases and color changes is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, though time will vary with experience and how much time you spend on finishing details.