SEATED FOX knitting pattern | Into the Woodlands MKAL Clue #3
Clue #3: A Clever Friend Joins the Woods
Our woodland mystery is growing! After trekking through the pines, it’s time to meet our most clever companion yet: the Seated Fox.
With his perky ears and a delightfully textured bushy tail, this fox is designed in the 52SP Standard Size, making him a perfect fit for your sampler blankets or a standalone woodland dishcloth. He’s nimble, classic, and adds just the right amount of forest charm to your needles. Ready to knit this quick, textured silhouette? Let’s get started!
| Project Detail | Requirement |
| Skill Level | Beginner (only knits and purls) |
| Yarn Weight | DK or Worsted |
| Needle Size | 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches) |
| Finished Size | 8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm) |
Materials & Tools for the Seated Fox block
- Yarn: 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE.
- Needles: 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches).
- Tools: tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors.
- Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st with US 6 (4 mm needles) and DK yarn = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
NOTE: You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks. Let me know in the comments if you need help!
Seated Fox Knitting Pattern
Abbreviations:
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- st(s): stitch(es)
- k: knit
- p: purl
The Pattern: General Instructions
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- Cast on sts
CO 43 sts with US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
I always cast on and bind off stitches with larger needles than I use for the main work. This prevents my cast on and bind off rows from being too tight. - Garter stitch bottom border
With US 6 (4 mm) needles, knit 4 rows.
Slip first stitch on every row as if you were to knit it, but without knitting it (except on the first row). It will form a neat and sturdy border. - Main pattern with garter stitch side borders
Continue working the next 55 rows as follows:
4 garter sts, SEATED FOX knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the SEATED FOX knitting pattern. - Garter stitch top border
Knit 4 rows.
- Bind off
Bind off all sts with a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
- (Optional) Blocking
Block your square to its final measures.
Seated Fox Knitting Pattern: Row-by-Row Instructions
Row 1) and every following odd row (RS): Knit all stitches
Row 2) Purl all stitches
Row 4) Purl all stitches
Row 6) p9, k11, p15
Row 8) p8, k13, p14
Row 10) p7, k20, p8
Row 12) p7, k22, p6
Row 14) p7, k16, p1, k6, p5
Row 16) p7, k16, p1, k7, p4
Row 18) p7, k16, p1, k8, p3
Row 20) p8, k14, p1, k9, p3
Row 22) p9, k12, p2, k10, p2
Row 24) p10, k10, p3, k10, p2
Row 26) p10, k9, p4, k10, p2
Row 28) p10, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p6, k9, p2
Row 30) p7, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p4, k8, p2
Row 32) p4, k2, p7, k2, p7, k2, p2, k6, p3
Row 34) p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p4, k2, p1, k4, p4
Row 36) p3, k5, p3, k6, p3, k5, p3, k2, p5
Row 38) p5, k18, p6, k1, p5
Row 40) p6, k16, p13
Row 42) p5, k18, p12
Row 44) p4, k2, p3, k10, p3, k2, p11
Row 46) p4, k2, p3, k2, p6, k2, p3, k2, p11
Row 48) p5, k4, p10, k4, p12
Row 50) p6, k1, p14, k1, p13
Row 52) Purl all stitches
Row 54) Purl all stitches
Row 55) Knit all stitches
Seated Fox Knitting Chart
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
New to reading charts? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! You can find my step-by-step guide in the Oh La Lana! Academy: How to Read Knitting Charts for Beginners. It breaks down exactly how to follow the grid so you can knit your woodland friend with confidence!
Note: These charted instructions represent the 35-stitch design area. Remember to work your 4-stitch garter borders at the beginning and end of every row.
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© Cecilia Fameli, 2026. The instructions, charts, photos, and illustrations contained in this post are subject to copyright protections. The patterns are for personal use only and may not be used for profit. You can, however, sell items made with my pattern. Thanks in advance for being respectful with my work.
Thanks for all the great patterns that you put out. I’m wondering if it’s possible for you to do a bird of paradise?
You’re welcome 😃 I never thought about it, but I’m gathering ideas to expand my “Botanical Garden” library, and yours went straight to the to-do list. Thanks!