Since I have a real liking for nature’s most peculiar, weird, mysterious or misunderstood underdogs I decided to design some of them for anyone who wants to get to know these natural weirdo’s a little better!

The red fox is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the Caniformia (dog-like mammals). Despite their reputation as sly and shrewd scoundrels in tales and legends, foxes actually are loyal, communal creatures. So - maybe just this once - knit your fabulous fox as a gallant hero for a change! And don’t forget to make the tree trunk for your fine fox to fashionably pose on!

The fox and the wood log were knitted on 2.25 mm double pointed needles (UK 13, US 1). The fox was made in Scheepjes Merino Soft (601) Pollock (for the smoky black parts), Rowan Felted Tweed (154) ginger and half a strand (= 1 ply) of Rowan Chenille (762) winter white and the wood log in Rowan Felted Tweed (153) phantom, (160) gilt and (175) cinnamon.
The felted tweed creates a great rugged look!

This fox measures 19 cm from nose to tail, the log is 3 cm in height. Both are a moderately easy, fast and fun knit with some knitting in the round and flat, intarsia color work and some basic crocheting (explained in the text).

Go fur it!
Viv