Felix Fox is worked in one piece from the front, up and over the shoulders, and down the back. Back piece is the same length as the Front, measured at center, including tassels. Collar stitches are picked up along the neck opening and worked in the round in 2×2 Rib. Shadow wraps short row technique developed by Alice Yu is used for shaping the nose section of the front. However, you may substitute your preferred short-row method.
Sizes and Finished Measurements
Sizes S (M)
to fit Toddler (Child)
with shoulder to shoulder width
8-10 (10-12)“ / 20-25 (25-30) cm
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Back Width:
8¾ (11¾)” / 22,5 (30) cm
Back Length:
7 (11) / 18 (28) cm
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Shown in Size M – Child
Materials
Worsted weight yarn – 125 (155) yards/ 115 (140) meters MC and 30 (41) yards/ 28 (40) meters of CC Shown in Phildar Givre (50% Wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Polyamide, 10% Acrylic; 102 yd / 93 m per 50 g skein)
MC Caramel, CC Cream
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US 6 / 4 mm 16”/40 cm circular needle
If necessary, adjust needle size to obtain accurate gauge
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2 stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle, crochet hook, 2 buttons ½“ / 1.5 cm diameter, 1 heart shaped button, sewing needle and matching thread
Gauge
16 sts and 21 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette st
Pattern Difficulty
Advanced beginner/Intermediate
Skills Required
Long-Tail cast on, knit, purl, pick-up stitches, basic increasing and decreasing,
working in the round, short rows
