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Such a lovely fox for autumn presents! Easy to follow instructions and finished result was gorgeous. Can’t wait to make the badger which I also bought .
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Fabulous Mr Fox - Chocolate Orange Cover
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Product Description
🍊 Fits the new 145g Chocolate Orange 🍊
🦊 This resting fox is cosily curled around a real Chocolate Orange and makes an adorable gift throughout the year.
A matching Moonlight Mr Badger Chocolate Orange Cover is available to knit also.
An easy-to-follow knitting pattern, using straight needles and small amounts of DK yarn.
* Stocking Stitch
* Worked Flat
* 5mm Single-pointed Needles
* 4mm Single-pointed Needles
Knitted Cover measures 10cm (excluding head).
Perfect for Christmas, Easter and Birthdays.
Fabulous Mr Fox - Chocolate Orange Cover
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Fabulous Mr Fox Chocolate Orange Cover by Needles & Pins
What is Being Made
The Fabulous Mr Fox Chocolate Orange Cover is a knitted decorative cover designed to wrap around a real Chocolate Orange, creating a charming and functional gift item. This adorable resting fox character curls cozily around the chocolate treat, measuring 10cm in length (excluding the head). The design serves as both a toy and decoration, making it suitable for gift-giving throughout the year. A matching Moonlight Badger Chocolate Orange Cover is available as a complementary pattern from the same designer.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental shaping techniques to create the three-dimensional fox form. The pattern uses double strands of DK yarn for the cover section, which adds body and structure to the finished piece. Progressive decreasing is utilized to shape the cover from a wider base to a narrower form, allowing the knitted fabric to curve naturally around the chocolate orange. Stuffing is incorporated into the head section to give it dimension and definition.
Stitches Used
- Stocking Stitch – The primary stitch used for the main body of the cover, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
- Knit stitch – Used for alternating rows and structural elements
- Purl stitch – Used for decreasing rows and shaping the cover
- Purl 2 together (P2tog) – A decrease technique used in multiple rows to gradually reduce stitch count and shape the fox form
- Casting on and casting off – Standard techniques for beginning and finishing the knitted piece
Materials Required
This project requires a pair each of 5mm and 4mm knitting needles, allowing for gauge control and detailed work. The yarn is DK weight in three colors: russet (the primary color for the fox body), white (for details), and black (for features). Small amounts of each color are needed, making this an excellent stash-busting project. A tiny amount of toy stuffing is required to fill and shape the head section, giving the fox its characteristic three-dimensional appearance.
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| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Featured Products: | Hayfield Bonus DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Needles & Pins |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Reviewers consistently describe this pattern as cute and easy to follow, and one says the finished fox looked gorgeous. Some buyers also mention it as an unusual gift. No reviews raise complaints.
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Cute character.. clear easy to follow pattern.
Adorable easy pattern to follow.
Love this pattern easy to follow
Like the pattern
Cute pattern to suit our needs
Good service, prompt delivery.
Very pleased as always
very good and unusual for a gift