Vulpix Inspired Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern Mod: Vulpix-Inspired Space Cat Snuggler
Want to give your Space Cat Snuggler a fiery—or frosty—Pokémon twist? This free crochet pattern modification (mod) lets you transform your cuddly space cat into a Vulpix-inspired companion! Whether you prefer the classic Fire-type Vulpix, its icy Alolan form, or their stunning shiny versions, this guide will help you capture their charm with just a few creative yarn swaps and design tweaks.
Inspiration
This mod was inspired by Vulpix, the adorable Fox Pokémon known for its elegant curls and enchanting tails. Its fiery form glows with warm oranges and reds, while Alolan Vulpix brings an icy elegance with snow-white fur and pale blue accents. Each version adds its own kind of magic—perfect for Pokémon fans and crocheters who love personality in their projects.
What You’ll Need
Original Base Pattern:
>> Pink Space Cat Snuggler << by Squishy Stitch
This mod adds all the changes you’ll need to bring your favorite Vulpix form to life!
Classic Vulpix Colors
Main Color (Body): Orange
Accent Color (Paws and Belly): Brown
Shiny Vulpix Colors
Main Color (Body): Yellow
Accent Color: Paws – green, Hair/Tails – orange, Belly – beige
Alolan Vulpix Colors
Main Color (Body): White
Accent Color (Paws): Light blue
- Fluffy Hair and Tail: substitue with fluffy yarn such as feel like a dream by lion brand
Pattern Highlights
This Vulpix mod includes:
Color swaps for each version (Classic, Shiny, and Alolan)
Tail and ear adjustments to create Vulpix’s signature curled look
Think of this as your own “Evolution Pack” for the Space Cat Snuggler—an easy way to bring your favorite fox Pokémon to life in crochet form!
Ready to stitch your own fiery or frosty Vulpix-inspired space cat? Grab your yarn and let’s get crafting!
Tools
Material
- Yarn (feel like bliss by lion brand)
- Hook (4.5mm)
- scissors
- poly fill
- plastic eyes (16mm)
Abbreviation
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Inc: single crochet increase. 2 single crochet in 1 stitch
- Dec: single crochet decrease
- Hdc: half double crochet
- Hdc inc: half double crochet increase. 2 hdc in 1 stitch
- Hdc dec: half double crochet decrease. Yarn over, insert the hook in front loop of the next 2 stitches, yarn over, pull through all the loop
- Tr: treble crochet
- BB: bobble stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn ove, pull though 2 loops, repeat for 5 times. You should have 6 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all the loop
- FO: fasten off
- MR: magic ring
- Ch: chain
- sc3tog: Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat this step for the next 2 stitches. You will end up with 4 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
Pattern
Body
Foot: Start with a contrast color, follow the Pink Space Cat Snuggler pattern, then change to main color after R9. Continue following the Pink Space Cat Snuggler pattern for the rest of the feet & body
Hand
Start with a contrast color
Follow the Pink Space Cat Snuggler pattern, repeat R5 & R8.
Change color to main color after R6
Head
R1 6 sc in MR
R2 6 Hdc inc (12)
R3 (Hdc, Hdc inc) x 6 (18)
R4 (2 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 6 (24)
R5 24 Hdc
R6 6 Hdc inc, 18 Hdc (30)
R7 (2 Hdc, Hdc inc, 2 Hdc) x 6 (36)
R8 (5 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 6 (42)
R9 42 Hdc
R10 (3 Hdc, Hdc inc, 3 Hdc) x 6 (48)
R11-12 48 Hdc (2 rounds)
R13 (3 Hdc, Hdc dec, 3 Hdc) x 6 (42)
R14 (5 Hdc, Hdc dec) x 6 (36)
R15 (2 Hdc, Hdc dec, 2 Hdc) x 6 (30)
R16 ( 3 Hdc, Hdc dec) x 6 (24)
R17 (Hdc, Hdc dec, Hdc) x 6 (18)
R18 (Hdc, Hdc dec) x 6 (12)
R19 6 Hdc dec (6)
Eyes are attach at R7/8, 9 sts apart.
Ears (make 2)
With main color
R1 4 Hdc in MR
R2 4 Hdc inc (8)
R3 (Hdc, Hdc inc) x 4 (12)
R4 (3 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (15)
R5 (4 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (18)
R6 (5 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (21)
R7 (9 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (24)
R8 24 hDC
Head decoration
Front Hair (make 1)
With main color or orange for shiny
R1 6 Hdc in MR
R2 (Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (9)
R3 (2 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (12)
R4 12 Hdc
R5 (3 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (15)
R6 (4 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 3 (18)
Back Hair (make 3)
With main color or orange for shiny
R1 6 Hdc in MR
R2-11 6 Hdc (10 rounds)
Alolan Hair
With Feel like a dream/fluffy yarn
R1 6 Hdc in MR
R2 6 Hdc inc (12)
R3 (2 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 4 (16)
R4 (3 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 4 (20)
R5 (4 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 4 (24)
R6 24 Hdc
R7 (5 Hdc, Hdc inc) x 4 (28)
R8-10 28 Hdc (3 rounds)
R11 (5 Hdc, Hdc dec) x 4 (24)
R12 (4 Hdc, Hdc dec) x 4 (20)
R13 20 Hdc
R14 (3 Hdc, Hdc dec) x 4 (16)
R15-16 16 Hdc (2 rounds)
R17 (2 Hdc, Hdc dec) x 4 (12)
R18 (Hdc, Hdc dec) x 4 (8)
R19 4 Hdc dec (4)
Tail (make 6)
With main color or orange for shiny
R1 6 Hdc in MR
R2-20 6 Hdc (19 rounds)
[For alolan Vulpic using Feel like a dream for tail: crochet 6 Hdc from R2-26 (25 rounds)]
R21 3 Hdc dec (3)
Belly
R1 11 Dc in mr
R2 9 Dc inc, 2 Tr inc (22)
R3 Dc, Hdc, sl st FO leave the rest unwork