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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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Weekend Treat

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

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet Fuyuko, a delicate kitsune amigurumi with nine sky-blue tipped tails and a fluffy neck mane. You will work rounded shaping, color changes, and embroidery to create expressive facial features. The pattern is richly illustrated with photos for key assembly steps to help you attach limbs and tails correctly.

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

Includes full materials, abbreviations, and step-by-step rounds for every piece of the doll. A lovely intermediate project that results in a beautiful, tactile collectible.

Why You'll Love This Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends cute, collectible design with interesting shaping and colorwork that keeps the make engaging. I enjoy how the multiple tails create a dramatic silhouette — sewing them together and arranging them is very satisfying. The soft mane adds a tactile element that I find irresistible to brush and style. Sewing the facial embroidery last lets me give each kitsune a slightly different expression, so every finished piece feels unique.

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 this kitsune by changing colors — try pastel shades for a softer, whimsical look or metallic yarn for a fantasy sparkle.

If you want a larger or smaller version, switch yarn weight and adjust the hook size; bulky yarn with a bigger hook makes a plush chunky friend, while fingering weight and a small hook creates tiny keychain versions.

I often embroider different facial expressions by adjusting eye placement and the arch of the embroidered line to make each kitsune feel unique.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf or a felt flower crown for seasonal variation or gift personalization.

For posability, slip a short length of thin wire into each tail or limb before stuffing; this gives bendable tails and more display options.

Change the mane length — use longer strands for a shaggier look or shorter ones for a neater collar effect, and experiment with brushing intensity for texture variety.

Mix yarn types for texture contrast: pair a soft acrylic for the body with a fluffier mohair or brushed yarn for the mane to make the fur stand out.

Consider embroidering tiny freckle details or adding a small felt nose in a different color to create character variations.

Make a whole family of kitsune in graduated sizes and colors to create an eye-catching display or a themed gift set.

I also like to add removable accessories — a tiny crochet hood or a ribbon collar — so the kitsune can be dressed up for different occasions.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually can create lumps or uneven shaping; stuff small amounts as you go and shape with your fingers so the piece remains smooth and consistent. ✗ Skipping the instruction to leave unstitched gaps when joining legs will make attachment difficult; follow the pattern and leave the suggested gaps, then close them using the yarn tails. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails neatly can cause loose ends inside the tail sections; carry or weave in color changes where possible and tidy ends as you go to avoid bulk. ✗ Not placing the ears in the correct rounds leads to uneven positioning; pin the ears with straight pins and reference the round numbers given in the assembly notes before sewing. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body makes shaping and sewing the neck seam awkward; stuff firmly but leave room to ease the pieces together and finish the seam smoothly.

Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming nine-tailed kitsune with soft worsted yarn and a fluffy mane. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the head, body, legs, nine tails and delicate facial features so you can create an enchanting plush companion. With clear rounds and helpful assembly photos, you will enjoy bringing this little fox spirit to life. Perfect as a display piece or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fuyuko The Kitsune Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - White (main) - approximately 100-150g
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (#4) - Sky blue (accent for tails) - approximately 30-50g
  • 03
    Embroidery floss - Brown - small skein for facial features
  • 04
    Polyester fibrefill stuffing - enough to fill head, body, legs and tails
  • 05
    Poly pellets - approximately 8 grams for body base weight

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm (Size B-1 or C-2)
  • 02
    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together
  • 03
    Embroidery needle for facial details
  • 04
    Slicker brush to fluff the neck fur and tails
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Straight pins for positioning parts
  • 07
    Measuring tape or ruler

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— Head :

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) :

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) :

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 :

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) :

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) :

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 :

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] sc 1, [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 :

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

Round 29 :

Sc 6.

Round 30 :

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

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, make 2 pieces following the rounds below.

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 3, [blue] 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 4, inc,* 2 times, sc 2, dec. (21 sts)

Round 14 :

Sc 21.

Round 15 :

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

Round 16 :

Sc 18.

Round 17 :

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

Round 18-20 :

Sc 16.

Round 21 :

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

Round 22-23 :

Sc 12.

Round 24 :

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

Round 25 :

Sc 10.

Round 26 :

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

Round 27 :

Sc 8.

Round 28 :

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

Round 29 :

Sc 6.

Round 30 :

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

Round 31 :

Sc 4. (finish)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Item Name (Tails 4 & 5 make 2) :

Using sky blue yarn follow the same growth from Round 1 to Round 6 as other tails, then follow the color-change rounds shown for R7 onwards (these tails mirror the same color-change strategy: work with both blue and white as described earlier). Rounds include increases and decreases to taper tails, ending with fastening off and leaving a tail for sewing.

Item Name (Tails 6 & 7 make 2) :

Using sky blue yarn follow the same initial rounds as the other tails and apply the specific color-change rounds as given in the pattern (R7 onwards) to create complementary tail shapes; stuff the tail as you go and fasten off as indicated in the pattern images and text.

Item Name (Tails 8 & 9 make 2) :

Using sky blue yarn follow the initial rounds and tapering rounds shown, finishing by fastening off and leaving a tail for sewing. The pattern includes mirrored color-change rounds so tails align symmetrically when assembled.

— Facial Features :

Info :

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).

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.

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).

Inside of the ears :

Using red or pink makeup blush, colour the ear flaps (photo 7). 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 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.
  • 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. Hook the ends of the strand into the loop to form a knot. Repeat around Round 25 with the remaining strands.
  • Brush the fur around the neck with a slicker brush to make it fluffy. Trim the fur to your liking once brushed.
  • 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. Sew the ears to the head using the pinned positions as guides.
  • 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 to ensure a neat join.
  • Sew the foot and thigh of the hind leg together. Position and sew the hind legs onto the sides of the body using the photos as a guide to placement.
  • Sew the tails tightly together according to the sequence: tail numbers 9 - 7 - 5 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 - 6 - 8. Make sure to sew across all the tails at the middle and the bottom of the tails.
  • Attach and sew the tails to the back of the body; test balance before securing to ensure the kitsune sits upright.
  • Embroider nose and eyes using brown embroidery thread following the photo guides; tidy and hide all ends.
  • Trim and style the mane and tails as desired; brush to fluff and finalize the appearance.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with a small hook (2.5mm) and worsted yarn to achieve the gauge used for finished measurements; changing hook size affects final size and stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly and use poly pellets in the base for stability; overstuffing can distort shaping.
  • 💡Pin pieces in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning and symmetry, especially for ears, front legs and the tail cluster.
  • 💡Weave in and secure color-change tails and loose ends as you go to avoid bulky seams and loose threads later.
  • 💡Follow the color-change rounds for each tail carefully to achieve the sky-blue tip effect; keep track of which stitch uses white or blue.

This adorable Fuyuko kitsune pattern combines soft worsted yarn, delicate embroidery and charming multiple tails to create a magical handmade companion. The detailed instructions and assembly photos guide you through shaping, color changes and finishing touches for a beautiful result. Make one for yourself or as a thoughtful gift — it will be treasured! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size and stitch tension; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect different stitch counts and proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to shaping, joining limbs and color-change tail work; familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how many tails and finishing details you add.

How do I attach the nine tails so the kitsune balances?

Sew the tails tightly together following the recommended sequence (9 - 7 - 5 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 - 6 - 8), then test balance and secure them to the back of the body, adding poly pellets to the base for stability.