Kids will love this adorable knot-kneed fox by Alyson Dratch and Lindsay McNutt chenille yarn

YOU WILL NEED

■ Any Super Chunky chenille yarn in rust, grey, white and brown

■ A 7mm (US K/10½) hook

■ An 8mm (US L/11) hook

■ Toy stuffing

■ 2 safety eyes, 14mm

■ Stitch markers

TENSION

Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Fox measures approx 40cm (15¾in)

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list, see page 78

Made from super-squishy yarn, this cute critter is ready for some cuddles! His floppy shape makes him perfect for tiny arms.

NOTES

Parts of this pattern are worked using the amigurumi method. Work stitches continuously in a spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. It may help to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you work.

If you are making this as a toy for a child under 36 months, do not use safety eyes; instead, embroider eyes using black stranded cotton.

FOX EARS (MAKE 2)

Using an 8mm hook and grey, make a magic loop.

Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 4dc in loop. [4 sts] Change to rust.

Round 2 (Work in bl throughout) (1dc, 2dc in next st) twice. [6 sts]