Amigurumi Raccoon Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Tatiana Medvedeva
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Here’s a new amigurumi pattern for you to enjoy… 
Make an adorable woodland friend with this Amigurumi Raccoon Free Crochet Pattern, designed by Tatiana Medvedeva. Although the difficulty is intermediate, the pattern is written in a step-by-step, beginner-friendly style. It works perfectly with cotton-blend yarns like YarnArt Jeans (light grey, dark grey, pink), and you can use Alize Softy for a soft, fluffy muzzle and belly. With just a crochet hook, safety eyes, embroidery thread, fiberfill stuffing, scissors, and a yarn needle, you’ll have everything you need.

Thanks to Tatiana’s clear design, this cute raccoon is a joy to crochet and ideal for Pinterest-friendly photos. Follow the free tutorial and explore the helpful tips throughout the pattern. Don’t forget to check the end of the page for inspiring amigurumi raccoon ideas to spark your next project.

Materials

YarnArt Jeans yarn in light grey, dark grey, and pink
Fluffy yarn Alize Softy in white
Crochet hook
Safety eyes
Embroidery thread
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

AM – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat instructions in parentheses n times

RACCOON AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN

Legs (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in AM
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3–R6: 9 sc
R7: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R8–R11: 12 sc
R12: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R13–R15: 15 sc

Body

R1: Work 15 sc on first leg, ch 6, 15 sc on second leg, 6 sc along opposite side of chain (42)
R2: Mark 12 stitches at the front; work 1 sc, inc x 6 (48)
R3: You may begin stuffing the legs now or later
R4: 48 sc for 6 rounds
R5: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R6: 42 sc for 4 rounds
R7: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R8: 36 sc for 3 rounds
R9: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R10: 30 sc for 4 rounds
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Continue with the head without cutting the yarn.

Head

R1: 12 inc (24)
R2: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R3: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R4: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R5: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
R6: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
R7: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
R8: 60 sc for 10 rounds

R9: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
R10: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
R11: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
R12: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R16: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R17: 6 dec
Fasten off and weave in end.

Nose

R1: 6 sc
R2: 1 sc, inc
R3: 2 sc, 3 sc in same st, 4 sc, 3 sc in same st

Arms (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in AM
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 9 sc for 18 rounds

Dark Eye Patches (make 2)

R1: ch 2
R2: 1 sc, ch 1
R3: inc, ch 1
R4: inc, 1 sc, ch 1
R5: inc, 2 sc, ch 1
R6: inc, 3 sc, ch 1
R7: inc, 4 sc, ch 1
R8: inc, 5 sc, ch 1
R9: 6 sc, inc, ch 1
R10: inc, 7 sc, ch 1
R11: inc, 8 sc, ch 1
R12: 9 sc, inc, ch 1
R13: 11 sc
R14: skip 1, 10 sc
R15: skip 1, 9 sc
R16: skip 1, 8 sc

Without cutting the yarn, crochet evenly around the entire patch to shape it neatly.

Tail

R1: With dark grey: 6 sc in AM
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: 18 sc for 6 rounds
R5: With light grey: 18 sc for 2 rounds
R6: With dark grey: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R7: 12 sc for 2 rounds
R8: With light grey: 12 sc for 3 rounds
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing; lightly stuff the bottom of the tail.

Ears (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in AM
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4: 12 sc
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R6: (2 sc, inc) x 5 (20)
R7: (3 sc, inc) x 5 (25)

Muzzle (Fluffy Yarn)

R1: ch 6
R2: 4 sc, 3 sc in last st, 4 sc (11)
R3: inc 3 in one st, 4 sc, inc 3 in side, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc
R4: 4 sc, 2 inc, to end
R5: 3 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc (25)

Belly (Fluffy Yarn)

Crochet a circle of any size needed.

Assembly

Embroider edges of ears and eye patches with fluffy yarn
Sew all parts to the body
Attach muzzle and embroider details
Add any desired decorative elements

Stitch Terminology Note
Some abbreviations in the original pattern do not appear in standard English amigurumi terminology. For clarity and ease of use, these terms have been adapted to standard American crochet terminology.

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