Fox Softie/Keyring...

I decided to make this Fox Keyring to put my lawnmower key on.  I think he turned out super cute.  Now, if you don't need a key ring, you can leave the keyring portion off of it and use as an accessory to attach to a gift, use on a wreath, as a Christmas ornament, let it dangle from a doorknob or cabinet.  It's soft so it can be a Softie Toy for a toddler/kid.  I know my grandchildren like playing with this and all of the other patterns that were created from this pattern. 

Fox Softie/Keyring

Fox Softie/Keyring 

Difficulty Level:  Easy

Size:  Measures approximately 3" x 3"

Materials:

--4.0mm hook

--small amount of #4 worsted weight yarn in terra cotta, black and white

--3 buttons

--keyring (optional)

--very small amount of polyfil

--tapestry needle for weaving

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

St: stitch(es)

SC:  single crochet

SC2tog:  single crochet 2 stitches together

Rep:  repeat

MR:  magic ring

FO:  fasten off

Directions:

1.  With terra cotta yarn, 6 SC into MR.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (12)

3.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Rep around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (18)

4.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (24)

5-8.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  At the end of Round 7, FO terra cotta yarn and join white yarn.  (24)

9.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (18)

10.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next st.  Rep around.  Sl st to join and ch1.  (12)

11.  SC2tog.  Rep 5 more times.  Sl st to join and FO.  Leave a long enough tail for closing the opening.  (6)

Add a very small amount of polyfil into the opening before closing it up.  Do not overstuff to make puffy.  With stuffing, mine is approximately a 1/2" in width.  I didn't want mine to be round but more flat for the versatility of being able to use this Fox in multiple ways.

I used small buttons for the eyes and nose tip.    

Nose:

1.  With terra cotta yarn, Ch4.  SC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

2.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

3.  SC2tog, 1 SC in next st.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

4.  1 SC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

5.  SC2tog.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)

6.  1 SC in st.  FO, leaving a long enough tail for attaching.  

See pics for nose placement.  Attach button for nose tip before attaching nose to main piece.

Ears (make 2):

1.  With black yarn, Ch2.  SC in 2nd ch from hook.  Ch1 and turn.  (1)

2.  2 SC in st.  FO black yarn and join terra cotta yarn.  Ch1 and turn.  (2)

3.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Ch1 and turn.  (3)

4.  1 SC in each st across.  FO terra cotta yarn and join white yarn.  (3)

5.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st to join to first st and FO.  Leave a long enough tail for attaching.  

See pics for ear placement.  

For the hanger:

1.  Join yarn with sl st and ch 1 at the center top.  Ch10.  Sl st to center top.  FO and weave ends.  

 

Happy Crocheting...

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