Embark on a charming crochet adventure with our detailed pattern for an adorable amigurumi raccoon! This delightful little forest friend, with its characteristic mask and striped tail, is sure to capture hearts. Designed for amigurumi enthusiasts of all levels, this pattern provides clear instructions to create a sturdy and huggable companion, perfect for playtime or display.
Meet Your New Hand-Crocheted Raccoon Companion!
Bring a touch of woodland charm into your home with this delightful amigurumi raccoon. Perfect for gifting to animal lovers or adding a playful accent to your decor, this pattern guides you through creating a sturdy and huggable friend. The satisfaction of crafting this adorable creature from yarn is immense, making it a truly rewarding project for any crochet enthusiast.
Crochet Pattern: Craft Your Own Adorable Amigurumi Raccoon: Free Crochet Pattern!
Materials
DK weight yarn in Light Grey
DK weight yarn in White
DK weight yarn in Black
2.5mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes (2)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions
Important Note on Color Changes: For seamless transitions in the Head, you will need to change colors mid-round and carry the unused yarn color loosely across the back of your work, or use separate bobbins for each color section. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.
Head (Start with Light Grey)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R6-8: Sc in each st around (30) – (3 rounds of Light Grey)
R9: Work 15 sc in Light Grey, then switch to White yarn and work 15 sc in White. (30)
R10: 15 sc in Light Grey, 15 sc in White. (30)
R11: In Light Grey section: 15 sc. In White section: 5 sc in White, switch to Black yarn and work 5 sc, switch back to White yarn and work 5 sc. (30)
R12: 15 sc in Light Grey, 5 sc in White, 5 sc in Black, 5 sc in White. (30)
Place 6mm safety eyes between R10 and R11, centered in the black sections.
R13: 15 sc in Light Grey, 15 sc in White. (30)
R14: [3 sc, dec] x6. Continue color pattern as established: Decrease evenly in Light Grey section (work 4 sets of [3 sc, dec] in Light Grey), then decrease evenly in White section (work 2 sets of [3 sc, dec] in White). (24)
R15: [2 sc, dec] x6. Continue color pattern: Decrease evenly in Light Grey section (work 4 sets of [2 sc, dec] in Light Grey), then decrease evenly in White section (work 2 sets of [2 sc, dec] in White). (18)
R16: [sc, dec] x6. Continue color pattern: Decrease evenly in Light Grey section (work 4 sets of [sc, dec] in Light Grey), then decrease evenly in White section (work 2 sets of [sc, dec] in White). (12)
R17: Switch entirely to Light Grey yarn. [dec] x6. (6)
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body (Light Grey)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
R6-R10: Sc in each st around (30) – (5 rounds)
R11: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)
R12: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)
R13: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2 – Start with Black)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: Sc in each st around (6)
Change to Light Grey yarn.
R3-R5: Sc in each st around (6) – (3 rounds of Light Grey)
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Legs (Make 2 – Start with Black)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3: Sc in each st around (12)
Change to Light Grey yarn.
R4-R6: Sc in each st around (12) – (3 rounds of Light Grey)
R7: [dec] x6 (6)
Stuff firmly. Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2 – Start with White)
Outer Ear:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
R3: Sc in each st around (9)
Sl st, FO.
Inner Ear: (with Black yarn)
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Sl st, FO.
Sew the small black inner ear piece to the center of the white outer ear. Fold the ear flat and pinch the bottom to sew onto the head.
Snout (White)
R1: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 3 sc in last ch. Working down the other side of the chain: sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (8)
R2: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc] x2 (10)
R3: Sc in each st around (10)
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Tail (Start with Black)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x6 (12)
R3-4: Sc in each st around (12) – (2 rounds of Black)
Change to White yarn.
R5-6: Sc in each st around (12) – (2 rounds of White)
Change to Black yarn.
R7-8: Sc in each st around (12) – (2 rounds of Black)
Change to White yarn.
R9-10: Sc in each st around (12) – (2 rounds of White)
Change to Black yarn.
R11-12: Sc in each st around (12) – (2 rounds of Black)
Change to White yarn.
R13: [sc, dec] x4 (8) – (White)
Change to Black yarn.
R14: [dec] x4 (4) – (Black)
Stuff firmly. Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the Head to the Body, ensuring the white/black face section is facing forward.
Sew the Snout onto the white section of the face, centered below the eyes. With Black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider a small triangular nose on the Snout.
Sew the Ears to the top sides of the head, above the eyes.
Attach the Arms to the sides of the Body, just below the neck.
