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Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a realistic raccoon amigurumi with color patches, embroidered details and secure joints. You will work in spiral rounds, change yarn colors, and assemble the limbs using doll joints or buttons. Clear photos show how to place eyes, shape the head with yarn and sew pieces together for a sturdy finish.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for intermediate crocheters, it includes full round-by-round instructions and helpful finishing techniques. The finished toy measures about 25 cm (10") when made with the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the raccoon character with simple but effective color patches and shaping. I enjoy the two-color ear technique and the subtle facial embroidery that gives each raccoon a unique expression. The pattern includes clear photos for every tricky step, so I find it easy to follow and very satisfying to finish. Making the raccoon feels rewarding — the joints and assembly tips make the final toy sturdy and gift-ready.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this raccoon pattern to make a whole family of characters.

I often change the yarn colors to create a baby raccoon by using softer pastels instead of gray tones.

I like to use a chunkier yarn and a larger hook to make a plush, cuddle-sized version of the raccoon.

I sometimes swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the toy safer for very young children.

I add tiny crocheted accessories like scarves, hats or a small heart to give each raccoon a unique personality.

I experiment with different joint types — plastic doll joints, buttons or strong thread — to control how posable the limbs are.

I sometimes embroider extra facial expressions by changing the mouth placement to make a smiling or surprised raccoon.

I recommend trying slightly different stuffing amounts to get firmer or softer body shapes depending on your preference.

I also like to add a bell or small loop to the head to turn the raccoon into a keychain-sized ornament when made with finer yarn.

I encourage you to play with contrast stripes on the tail or add tiny patches on the belly to make every finished raccoon your own special design.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during spirals can cause you to lose track of rounds and misplace increases; use a marker at the start of each round and move it up as you work. ✗ Overstuffing early causes lumps and makes closing openings difficult; stuff gradually, adding small amounts of fiberfill after every few rounds for smooth shaping. ✗ Changing yarn colors without securing tails neatly creates messy joins and loose ends; tie and weave in color change tails as you go or use a tidy knot and hide tails inside the piece. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases results in uneven shaping and poor fit of parts; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rounds. ✗ Attaching safety eyes too late or in the wrong place makes repositioning hard; place and check eye placement between the specified rounds and count stitches to get symmetrical placement. ✗ Using a weak thread for button joints can lead to wobbling limbs; use strong cotton embroidery floss, doubled nylon sewing thread, or fishing line for secure attachment.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly raccoon amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions and full assembly photos. This pattern guides you through shaping, color changes and safe joint placement so you can create a charming handmade toy. Perfect for giving as a thoughtful gift or adding to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn (Scheepjes 'Stone Washed' or similar), 130 m = 50 g / 12 wpi / 2: fine
  • 02
    Light gray (802 Smokey Quartz) - approximately 70 g
  • 03
    Dark gray (803 Black Onyx) - approximately 17 g
  • 04
    White (801 Moon Stone) - approximately 7 g
  • 05
    Small amounts of contrast yarns for tail stripes and details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.50 mm (recommended) and optionally 3.50 mm (US sizes 2/C - 4/E) depending on tension
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 03
    9 mm (1/3") safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    12 mm (1/2") triangular safety nose or small safety nose, buttons or beads
  • 05
    Two 20 mm (4/5") and two 15 mm (3/5") plastic doll joints or safety eyes/buttons and thread
  • 06
    Black cotton embroidery floss
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Stitch markers
  • 10
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Head :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 3 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

sc 2, inc, (sc 6, inc) x 5, sc 4 (48)

Round 9-10 :

sc in each st (48)

Round 11 :

sc 5, inc, (sc 11, inc) x 3, sc 6 (52)

Round 12 :

sc 22, with dark gray yarn: sc 2, with light gray yarn: sc 3, with dark gray yarn: sc 2, with light gray yarn: sc 23 (52)

Round 13 :

sc 12, inc, sc 8, with dark gray yarn: sc 4, with light gray yarn: inc, sc, with dark gray yarn: sc 4, with light gray yarn: sc 7, inc, sc 12, inc (56)

Round 14 :

sc 21, with dark gray yarn: sc 5, with light gray yarn: sc 3, with dark gray yarn: sc 5, with light gray yarn: sc 22 (56)

Round 15 :

sc 9, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 2, with dark gray yarn: sc 6, with light gray yarn: sc 3, with dark gray yarn: sc 6, with light gray yarn: sc 2, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 10 (60)

Round 16 :

sc 21, with dark gray yarn: sc 7, with light gray yarn: sc 3, with dark gray yarn: sc 7, with light gray yarn: sc 22 (60)

Round 17-19 :

sc 21, with dark gray yarn: sc 18, with light gray yarn: sc 21 (60)

Round 20 :

sc 22, with dark gray yarn: sc 17, with light gray yarn: sc 21 (60)

Round 21 :

sc 23, with dark gray yarn: sc 16, with light gray yarn: sc 21 (60)

Round 22 :

sc 3, (dec, sc 8) x 2, with dark gray yarn: dec, sc 8, dec, sc 3, with light gray yarn: sc 5, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 5 (54)

Round 23 :

(sc 7, dec) x 2, sc 4, with dark gray yarn: sc 3, dec, sc 6, with light gray yarn: sc, dec, (sc 7, dec) x 2 (48)

Info :

Attach safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, leaving 11 stitches (count 10 holes) between them (see page 7).

Round 24 :

sc 2, dec, (sc 6, dec) x 5, sc 4 (42)

Round 25 :

(sc 5, dec) x 6 (36)

Info :

Start stuffing the head. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the head firmly.

Round 26 :

sc, dec, (sc 4, dec) x 5, sc 3 (30)

Round 27 :

(sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 28 :

(dec, sc 2) x 6 (18)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Stuff the head firmly.

— Muzzle :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc x 2) x 4 (20)

Round 4 :

sc in each st (20)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 5 (25)

Round 6 :

sc in each st (25)

Round 7 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 4, sc 3 (30)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Add a nose and mouth (see page 8).

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Make one with light and one with dark gray yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(sc, inc3) x 3 (12)

Round 3 :

sc 2, inc3, (sc 3, inc3) x 2, sc (18)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch and fasten off.

Info :

Align a light and dark gray piece, wrong sides facing. Crochet over the edge with single crochet stitches, following the instruction below, inserting the hook through both layers (see page 8). Locate the middle stitch of the first inc3 and attach the white yarn with a sl st. Starting in the same stitch:

Round 4 :

sc 6, inc3, sc 5, sc + sl st

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Hide the yarn tails inside the ears.

— Left Arm :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(inc3 x 2, sc) x 2 (14)

Round 3-5 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 6 :

sc 3, inc, sc 5, dec x 2, sc 3 (13)

Round 7 :

sc 4, inc, sc 5, dec, sc (13)

Round 8 :

sc 11, dec (12)

Info :

Stuff the hands firmly. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the arms firmly.

Info :

Sc in next three stitches. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on.

Round 9 :

sc in each st (12)

Round 10 :

sc 8, dec, sc 2 (11)

With light gray yarn :

11-23: sc in each st (11)

Info :

Attach the smaller joint between rounds 22 and 23, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 24 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening (see page 9 - 10).

— Right Arm :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(inc3 x 2, sc) x 2 (14)

Round 3-5 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 6 :

sc 2, dec x 2, sc 5, inc, sc 2 (13)

Round 7 :

sc 2, dec, sc 5, inc, sc 3 (13)

Round 8 :

sc 2, dec, sc 9 (12)

Info :

Stuff the hands firmly. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the arms firmly.

Round 9 :

sc in each st (12)

Round 10 :

sc 2, dec, sc 8 (11)

Info :

With light gray yarn: 11-23: sc in each st (11). Attach the smaller joint between rounds 22 and 23, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 24 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening (see page 9 - 10).

Info :

Attach the larger joint between rounds 25 and 26, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 27 :

sc 4, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2 (11)

Round 28 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening (see page 9 - 10).

— Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc 3, inc) x 4, sc 2 (22)

Round 5 :

sc in each st (22)

Round 6 :

sc 8, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 8 (20)

Round 7 :

sc 6, dec, (sc, dec) x 2, sc 6 (17)

Round 8 :

sc 6, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 5 (15)

Round 9 :

sc 7, dec, sc 6 (14)

Info :

Stuff the feet firmly. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the legs firmly.

Round 10 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 11 :

sc 7, dec, sc 5 (13)

Round 12-13 :

sc in each st (13)

With light gray yarn :

14-26: sc in each st (13)

Info :

On the right leg only, sc in next 6 stitches. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on. Attach the larger joint between rounds 25 and 26, placing it so the stem is facing straight towards the body.

Round 27 :

sc 4, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2 (11)

Round 28 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail, and fasten off. Pick up all the remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Body :

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

inc x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, sc 2) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 3 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8-14 :

sc in each st (42)

Info :

Turn the body so the last stitch of round 14 is facing away from you (center of the back). Attach the legs to the sides of the body, between rounds 8 and 9 (see page 11).

Round 15 :

sc 9, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 9 (38)

Round 16 :

sc 11, dec, (sc 5, dec) x 2, sc 11 (35)

Round 17 :

sc 4, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 3 (33)

Round 18 :

(dec, sc 9) x 3 (30)

Info :

Start stuffing the body. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the body firmly.

Round 19 :

sc in each st (30)

Round 20 :

sc 4, dec, (sc 8, dec) x 2, sc 4 (27)

Round 21 :

sc in each st (27)

Round 22 :

(dec, sc 7) x 3 (24)

Round 23 :

sc in each st (24)

Round 24 :

sc 3, dec, (sc 6, dec) x 2, sc 3 (21)

Round 25 :

sc in each st (21)

Round 26 :

(dec, sc 5) x 3 (18)

Round 27-28 :

sc in each st (18)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Attach the arms to the sides of the body, between rounds 23 and 24 (see page 11). Finish stuffing the body.

— Tail :

With dark gray yarn Round 1 :

mr, 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(inc, sc 2) x 3 (12)

With light gray yarn Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 4 (16)

Round 5-6 :

sc in each st (16)

With dark gray yarn Round 7-8 :

sc in each st (16)

Info :

Sc in next stitch. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on.

With light gray yarn Round 9 :

sc in each st (16)

Round 10 :

(dec, sc 6) x 2 (14)

Round 11 :

sc in each st (14)

Info :

Start stuffing the tail. Keep adding a bit of fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing the tail firmly.

With dark gray yarn Round 12 :

sc in each st (14)

Round 13 :

sc 7, dec, sc 5 (13)

Info :

Sc in next stitch. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on.

With light gray yarn Round 14-15 :

sc in each st (13)

Round 16 :

sc 6, dec, sc 5 (12)

With dark gray yarn Round 17-18 :

sc in each st (12)

Info :

Sc in next stitch. Count the last sc as the end of the round from now on.

With light gray yarn Round 19 :

sc 5, dec, sc 5 (11)

Round 20 :

sc in each st (11)

Round 21 :

dec, sc 3, dec, sc 4 (9)

Info :

Sl st in next stitch. Cut the yarn, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Finish stuffing the tail.

Info :

Sew the muzzle and ears to the head, head to the body and tail to the body (see page 10 - 12).

— Assembly & Finishing :

Info :

HEAD a) Attach safety eyes after finishing round 23. 1. Place the safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, leaving 11 stitches (count 10 holes) between. 2. Make sure you are satisfied with the placement of the eyes before pushing the washer into place.

Info :

b) Embroider the "eyebrows" with white yarn. Start from the outer side just below round 18. Make a small vertical stitch. Then make the next stitch right next to the first one, but slightly higher. Keep stitching, following the shape of the eye patch. Go all the way up, around the top and back down the other side of the eye patch, finishing just below round 15. Do the same on the other side.

Info :

MUZZLE a) Attach the nose and embroider the mouth. 1. Place the safety nose between rounds 2 and 3. 2. Embroider the mouth before you push the washer into place - this way you can easily get right next to the nose.

Info :

EARS a) Finish the ear pieces, align them and crochet around the edge with single crochet stitches. 1. Align a dark and light gray piece, wrong sides facing. Locate the middle stitch of the first inc3 and insert the hook from the dark gray side, going through both layers. 2. Attach the white yarn with a slip stitch. 3. Go back into the same stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop. 4. Yarn over and draw through both loops on the hook, completing the first single crochet stitch. Continue crocheting around the two edges with single crochet stitches, going through both layers.

Info :

ARMS & LEGS a) Place the joint or a button inside the arms and legs. 1. Place the disk with a stem inside the limb so the stem is facing straight towards the body. b) Finish the arms and legs and close the opening: 1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and fasten off. Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle. 2. Insert the needle from the center and under the front loop only and draw the yarn through. Pick up all the remaining stitches onto the yarn. 3. Grab the yarn tail and pull until the hole is tightly closed. 4. Insert the needle through the center, bring the yarn to the side the arm or leg and hide the yarn tail.

Info :

ASSEMBLING THE RACCOON a) Sew the muzzle to the head. Tip: Sew the ears and muzzle to the head before you sew the head to the body - this way you can fasten all yarn tails securely with a knot under the head. 1. Sew the muzzle to the head with whip stitch, placing it so the top edge is just below round 15.

Info :

b) Use yarn to shape the head. 1. Insert the needle from the bottom of the head and bring it up right next to the outer side of the eye. 2. Go about half way around the eye and insert the needle right next to the eye. Bring it to the bottom of the head. 3. Grab the yarn tails and tug gently, pulling the eye in just a bit. 4. Knot the yarn tails together. Do the same with the other eye.

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c) Sew the ears to the head. 1. Place the ears just below round 5 of the head. 2. Sew the ears to the head with light gray yarn, inserting the needle through both layers.

Info :

d) Finish the arms and legs. Start making the body and attach the limbs as you go. 1. Turn the body so the end of the round is at the center of the back. Attach the legs to either side of the body between rounds 8 and 9. 2. Finish the body. Attach the arms to either side of the body between rounds 23 and 24.

Info :

e) Sew the head to the body. 1. Sew the head to the body with whip or mattress stitch (see page 19 - 20). Add a bit more stuffing before closing the seam. 2. Sew the tail to the body with whip or mattress stitch (see page 16 - 18), placing it over rounds 8 - 9.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17 of the head, leaving 11 stitches (count 10 holes) between them, then secure the washers before continuing.
  • Sew the muzzle to the head with whip stitch, positioning the top edge just below round 15, then embroider the mouth and nose details before fastening washers.
  • Attach ears just below round 5 of the head, sewing through both layers and hiding yarn tails inside; embroider white eyebrow lines around the eye patches as instructed.
  • Attach the legs to the sides of the body between rounds 8 and 9, making sure the back center aligns with the last stitch of round 14, and secure firmly.
  • Place plastic or button joints inside limbs so the stem faces toward the body; finish stuffing limbs, gather remaining stitches, and close openings before sewing to the body.
  • Sew the head to the body with whip or mattress stitch, adding a little extra stuffing before closing; attach the tail over rounds 8-9 using the whip or mattress stitch as pictured.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral, do not join rounds or turn your work, unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end or the beginning of a round to help you keep track of rounds.
  • 💡Work all stitches in both loops, unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly, adding fiberfill after every few rounds to maintain smooth shaping and avoid lumps.
  • 💡Secure joints and buttons with strong thread (doubled or tripled) or fishing line for durable limb attachment.

This adorable raccoon pattern brings woodland charm to your home with soft stripes and a sweet face. Perfect for handmade gifts or a cozy project to brighten your crafting days. Make one to keep or to share — each raccoon is full of personality and handmade love. 🧶🐾

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 25 cm (10") from head to toe when crocheted with the recommended sport weight yarn and 2.50 mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and look. Use a suitable hook for your yarn and expect the raccoon to be larger with bulkier yarn or smaller with finer yarn.

Are the limbs removable or posable?

The pattern shows how to attach plastic doll joints or use buttons and thread for removable or posable limbs; use the recommended strong thread or doubled sewing thread for secure attachment.

Do I need to embroider features or can I use felt?

You can embroider the eyebrows and mouth as shown for a neat finish, or substitute felt pieces and glue or sew them in place for a different look; ensure safety if giving to children.