Autumn Animals: Fox, Hedgehog & Squirrel - Crochet Pattern

There is a rustling in the autumn forest:
A watchful fox is roaming through the undergrowth. His reddish-brown fur shines in the warm light, his watchful eyes and pointed ears always on the lookout for a tasty morsel.

Next to him, a hedgehog is carefully wading through the leaves. He is sniffing curiously at mushrooms and acorns and is slowly preparing for hibernation.

Meanwhile, up in the trees, a swift squirrel is skillfully scurrying from branch to branch. She is busily collecting nuts and acorns to hide for the winter, while the colorful leaves are dancing to the ground around her.

Difficulty Level: the pattern contains a detailed description for each step, accompanied by plenty of pictures making this pattern suitable for skilled crocheters with knowledge of the required basic crochet techniques

Stitches/ techniques used:
magic ring, chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet as well as increasing and decreasing stitches

using the indicated yarn and crochet hook, the three characters will be about 13-15 cm tall

• Any type of yarn in the colors auburn, white, beige, brown, ocher/cinnamon, dark brown, and small amounts of red, light green, green and dark green
• Crochet hook in matching size
• Safety eyes in brown
• Stuffing material
• Several stitch markers
• Threading needle to sew in the ends
• A frew pins to temporarily attach the body parts (prior to sewing)
• Sewing thread in various colors, a small sewing needle and a pair of scissors
• An eye for details and a good bit of patience