Free Amigurumi Raccoon Pattern: Crochet Your Own Adorable Buddy
Welcome to the enchanting world of amigurumi, where crochet hooks and yarn come together to create the most charming stuffed animals. In this article, we’re excited to share a free amigurumi raccoon pattern that will bring a touch of woodland whimsy to your crafting endeavors. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project offers hours of creative fun. So, grab your crochet supplies and prepare to craft your own adorable amigurumi raccoon companion. Let’s get started on this wonderful journey!
Materials:
Yarn in three colors: main color, white, and black.
Adhesive or sew-on eyes.
Appropriate crochet hook.
Yarn needle, scissors.
Abbreviations:
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
PATTERN
HEAD
Using the main color.
Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Row 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) six times. (18)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) six times. (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) six times. (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, inc) six times. (36)
Row 7: (5 sc, inc) six times. (42)
Row 8: (6 sc, inc) six times. (48)
Rows 9-17: 48 sc (48)
Row 18: (6 sc, dec) six times. (42)
Row 19: (5 sc, dec) six times. (36)
Row 20: (4 sc, dec) six times. (30)
Row 21: (3 sc, dec) six times. (24)
Fasten off with a sl st, cut the yarn, and hide the end. Stuff the piece.
MUZZLE
Using white yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Row 2: (2 sc, inc) two times. (8)
Row 3: (3 sc, inc) two times. (10)
Row 4: (4 sc, inc) two times. (12)
Row 5: (5 sc, inc) two times. (14)
Rows 6-8: 14 sc (14)
Row 9: (6 sc, inc) two times. (16)
Row 10: 6 sc, inc four times, 6 sc. (20)
Row 11: 9 sc, inc two times, 9 sc. (22)
Rows 12-15: 22 sc (22)
Row 16: 9 sc, dec two times, 9 sc. (20)
Row 17: 6 sc, dec four times, 6 sc. (16)
Row 18: (6 sc, dec) two times. (14)
Rows 19-21: 14 sc (14)
Row 22: (5 sc, dec) two times. (12)
Row 23: (4 sc, dec) two times. (10)
Row 24: (3 sc, dec) two times. (8)
Row 25: (2 sc, dec) two times. (6)
Do not stuff. Fasten off with a sl st and cinch the hole closed. Leave a long tail for sewing.
EARS (x2)
PART 1:
Using white yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Row 2: 1 sc, 3 sc in 1, 1 sc, 3 sc in 1, 1 sc, 3 sc in 1. (12)
Row 3: 2 sc, 3 sc in 1, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc in 1, inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in 1, sl st.
Cut the yarn.
PART 2:
Using the main color.
Work the same pattern as Part 1, but do not cut the yarn at the end. Fold Part 2 over Part 1, aligning the front loops with the white portion.
EDGING: Begin with the main color, work 7 sc, then for the first loop, use the main color for the first half and black for the second half.
Inside the piece, continue with black yarn: 1 sc, 3 sc in 1, then for the first loop, use black for the first half, pull the main color yarn to the outside, and complete the second half with it. Thread the black yarn inside the piece, cut it, and continue crocheting with the main color: 9 sc, sl st to fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
BODY
Using the main color.
Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Row 2: inc in each st around. (12)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) six times. (18)
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) six times. (24)
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) six times. (30)
Row 6: (4 sc, inc) six times. (36)
Rows 7-17: 36 sc (36)
Row 18: (4 sc, dec) six times. (30)
Rows 19-20: 30 sc (30)
Row 21: (3 sc, dec) six times. (24)
Row 22: 24 sc (24)
Fasten off with a sl st, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff the piece.
UPPER LEGS (x2)
Using black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2, 7 sc in the second chain from the hook. (7)
Row 2: inc in each st around. (14)
Rows 3-4: 14 sc (14)
Row 5: inc, 4 sc, dec two times, 5 sc. (13)
Row 6: inc, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc. (13)
Row 7: 6 sc, dec, 5 sc. (12)
Row 8: 5 sc, dec, 5 sc. (11)
Row 9: 5 sc, dec, 4 sc. (10)
Change to the main color.
Rows 10-16: 10 sc (10)
Stuff the piece (the bottom part should be stuffed more tightly than the upper part). Fold the edges of the piece, crochet 5 sc to join, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
LOWER LEGS (x2)
Using black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 2, 7 sc in the second chain from the hook. (7)
Row 2: inc in each st around. (14)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) seven times. (21)
Rows 4-6: 21 sc (21)
Row 7: 6 sc, dec four times, 7 sc. (17)
Row 8: 6 sc, dec two times, 7 sc. (15)
Row 9: 6 sc, dec, 7 sc. (14)
Row 10: 14 sc (14)
Change to the main color.
Rows 11-18: 14 sc
Stuff the piece (the bottom part should be stuffed more tightly than the upper part). Fold the edges of the piece, crochet 7 sc to join, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
TAIL
During the crochet, pass the different color threads inside the piece without cutting them.
Start with white yarn:
Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the second chain from the hook. (6)
Row 2: 6 sc (6)
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) three times. (9)
Row 4: 9 sc (9)
Row 5: (2 sc, inc) three times. (12)
Row 6: (3 sc, inc) three times. (15)
Row 7: (4 sc, inc) three times. (18)
Row 8: (5 sc, inc) three times. (21)
Change to the main color.
Rows 9-11: 21 sc (21)
Change to black yarn.
Rows 12-13: 21 sc (21)
Change to white yarn.
Row 14: 21 sc (21)
Change to the main color.
Row 15: 21 sc (21)
Row 16: (5 sc, dec) three times. (18)
Row 17: 18 sc (18)
Change to black yarn.
Rows 18-19: 18 sc (18)
Change to white yarn.
Row 20: 18 sc (18)
Change to the main color.
Row 21: 18 sc (18)
Row 22: (4 sc, dec) three times. (15)
Row 23: 15 sc (15)
Change to black yarn.
Row 24: 15 sc (15)
Row 25: (3 sc, dec) three times. (12)
Change to white yarn.
Row 26: 12 sc (12)
Change to the main color.
Row 27: 12 sc (12)
Row 28: (2 sc, dec) three times. (9)
Rows 29-30: 9 sc (9)
Cut and hide the black and white yarn tails. Stuff the piece (the bottom part should be stuffed more tightly than the upper part). Fold the edges of the piece, crochet 4 sc with the main color to join, fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly of the Toy
Sew the crocheted raccoon’s head to the body. Attach the muzzle to the head with the rounded part facing upward. Do not sew the first and last five rows of the muzzle; leave them sticking out to the sides.
Sew the ears to the head, the upper and lower legs to the body, and attach the tail to the back of the body.
Sew or glue the eyes above the muzzle and embroider the nose and mouth on the muzzle. If desired, you can embroider a white patch on the chest and create a tuft on the head.
Your raccoon is now complete!
