Crochet Fox Granny Square

Crochet Fox Granny Square patterns are a delightful and charming way to add a touch of whimsy to your projects. With their intricate designs and cute fox motif, these squares can bring a playful flair to anything from blankets to pillows. The detailed instructions make it easy to follow along, even for beginners, so you can create your own unique pieces with ease. These fox granny squares are sure to put a smile on your face and add a cozy touch to your home decor. So, grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet up some adorable fox squares together!

Materials

Dk / weight 3 yarn I used Paintbox Simply DK in Slate Green for the background colour (276 metres per 100g) and various different colours for the animals.

4ply yarn in black and white for the eyes on the 4, 5 and 6.5”

3 and 4 mm crochet hooks

Needle

Scissors

Written in English US terms

sc =single crochet (double crochet UK)

hdc =half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)

dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)

tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)

sc2tog / sc3tog = sc 2/3 stitches together (double crochet 2/3 stitches together)

slst = slip stitch

blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch

[ ] = in the same stitch

* * = repeat between

ch = chain

Loop stitch 

Gauge

9 dc x 4 rows = 2” x 2”

Eyes

If making small, medium and large use a 3mm hook and black 4 ply yarn.

If making extra large use dk black yarn and 4mm hook

Round 1: In a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc, slst to the first and pull tight. (6)

Fasten off with a long end for sewing, sew one white line for small, medium and large and two white lines for extra large.

Fox

Make circle in orange

Small 4” / Medium 5” square

NOSE

With black

Row 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 6 sc into the circle, slst to the first. (6)

Change to white

Rows 2-5: ch1, hdc 1. (1) Turn

After row 5 fasten off, skip 1 stitch, join white yarn and repeat rows 2-5.

Fasten off and sew the black part of the nose to the bottom of the last row of orange and the white to each side along the last row of orange.

EARS

Make two starting with orange

Row 1: ch6, sc in the second chain from hook, sc 4. (5) Turn

Row 2: ch1,sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog. (3) Turn

Row 3: ch1, sc all. (3) Turn

Change to black

Row 4: ch1, sc2tog, sc 1. (2) Turn

Row 5: ch1,sc2tog. (1) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

Large 6.5” square

NOSE

With black

Row 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 8 sc into the circle, slst to the first. (8)

Change to white

Rows 2-6: ch1, hdc 2. (2) Turn

After row 6 fasten off, skip 1 stitch, join white yarn and repeat rows 2-6.

Fasten off and sew the black part of the nose to the bottom of the last row of orange and the white to each side along the last row of orange.

EARS

Make two starting with orange

Row 1: ch7, sc in the second chain from hook, sc 5. (6) Turn

Row 2: ch1,sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog. (4) Turn

Row 3: ch1, sc all. (4) Turn

Row 4: ch1, sc2tog x 2. (2) Turn

Change to black

Row 5: ch1,sc all. (2) Turn

Row 6: ch1,sc2tog. (1) Fasten off with a long end for sewing.