Alert and ready to spring into action, Bernard closed his eyes for just one moment - any second now he’ll run off back into the trees, just a flicker of his tail seen in the grass…

This pattern uses tables for all parts, with added diagrams and pictures to help along the way. There are also step by step photos detailing how to begin crochet, assemble the parts and finish the embroidery. You will mostly need basic stitches - this is a very simple crochet that takes about 2-3 hours to do. The tail and body are made in one piece and the legs are filled with modeling wire for extra flexibility.

The fox crocheted with 2.5mm hook using 100% cotton yarn is approximately 8” (20cm) long, from tip of the nose to tail end. Size will wary depending on yarn used.