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Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 creates a sweet raccoon amigurumi about 25 cm (10") tall when made with a sport weight cotton-acrylic blend and a 2.5 mm hook. The design features distinct facial markings, embroidered eyebrow details, and jointed limbs for a sturdy, poseable finish. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful assembly photos make shaping and finishing approachable.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full instructions for head, muzzle, ears, arms, legs, body and tail, plus joint options and finishing techniques. Ideal for crafters who enjoy a project with detail and personality.

Why You'll Love This Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a little woodland character to life with simple but thoughtful shaping. I enjoy the way the color changes and embroidered eyebrow detail add personality without complicated techniques. The pattern also teaches finishing methods I use on many projects, like invisible decreases and mattress stitch, which make a big difference in the final look. Making the raccoon is satisfying because each small part—muzzle, ears, limbs—builds into a cohesive, cuddly friend I enjoy gifting and displaying.

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 personalize this raccoon by changing yarn colors; try warm browns and cream for a softer look, or bright accents for a playful version.

I sometimes make a mini version by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook; this creates a tiny keychain-sized raccoon perfect for gifts.

I also enjoy swapping the safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make a fully child-safe toy; using embroidery floss gives gentle, expressive eyes.

If you want the raccoon to be posable, add wire inside the limbs before stuffing or use doll joints as described in the pattern for sturdy movement.

I like to embroider small details like eyebrow lines or whiskers to give each face a unique expression—try different angles for more personality.

For a cuddly nursery toy, use a soft, boucle or chenille yarn and a slightly larger hook to achieve a plush, huggable texture.

To create a set, make several animals in coordinated colors — a raccoon, fox and owl make an adorable woodland collection for gifting or display.

I often add tiny crocheted accessories—scarves, hats or little hearts—to change up the look seasonally or for special occasions.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with stuffing: firmer stuffing creates a sturdy toy while softer stuffing makes it more cuddly; adjust to taste as you go.

When sewing pieces together, I pin and photograph placement first so I can adjust symmetry before permanently stitching; this little step saves time and keeps your result neat.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in spirals causes you to lose track of rounds; use a stitch marker or a yarn scrap to mark the start of each round. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually can create lumps or a flat shape; add fiberfill a little at a time and shape as you go to keep smooth, even curves. ✗ Changing yarn colors without securing tails will create messy joins; tie or weave in tail ends immediately and carry colors neatly when possible. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases often leads to incorrect shaping; count your stitches after every shaping round and correct mistakes before moving on. ✗ Pulling stitches too tight during decreases can distort the shape; maintain even tension and use the invisible single crochet decrease for a neat result.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming hand-crocheted raccoon amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photos. This intermediate pattern guides you through shaping the head, body, limbs, ears, tail and facial details. You will learn color changes, invisible decreases and neat finishing techniques to create a cuddly woodland friend.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes 'Stone Washed' sport weight cotton-acrylic blend, 130 m = 50 g (142 yd = 50 g) / 12 wpi / 2: fine
  • 02
    Light gray (802 smokey quartz) - about 70 g
  • 03
    Dark gray (803 black onyx) - about 17 g
  • 04
    White (801 moon stone) - about 7 g
  • 05
    Small amounts of yarn for details and embroidery

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.50 mm (recommended) and 2.50 - 3.50 mm (US size 2/C - 4/E) according to yarn
  • 02
    Polyester fiberfill or stuffing
  • 03
    9 mm safety eyes (or desired size)
  • 04
    12 mm triangular safety nose or buttons, beads, felt etc.
  • 05
    Two 20 mm (4/5") and two 15 mm (3/5") doll joints or safety eyes/buttons and thread (optional)
  • 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 :

Info :

With light gray yarn:

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 :

Embroider the "eyebrows" (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 :

Info :

With white yarn:

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)

Round 4 :

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

Info :

Sl st in next stitch and fasten off. Align a light and dark gray piece, wrong sides facing. Crochet over the edge with single crochet stitches through both layers. Attach the white yarn with a sl st at the middle stitch of first inc3 and continue around the edge with single crochet stitches going through both layers.

— Left Arm :

Info :

With dark gray yarn:

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 (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. 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)

Info :

With light gray yarn:

Round 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 :

Info :

With dark gray yarn:

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. 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 2, dec, sc 8 (11)

Info :

With light gray yarn:

Round 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).

— Legs (make 2) :

Info :

With dark gray yarn:

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)

Info :

With light gray yarn:

Round 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 (see page 9 - 10).

— Body :

Info :

With light gray yarn:

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 :

Info :

With dark gray yarn:

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Info :

Continue shaping the tail following the pattern, alternating dark and light gray stripes as instructed in the full pattern. (See the pattern pages for full tail rounds and finishing.)

— Assembly :

Item Name (P1) :

Attach safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, leaving 11 stitches (count 10 holes) between them. Secure washers and knot yarn tails inside the head.

Item Name (P2) :

Sew the muzzle to the head with whip stitch, placing it so the top edge is just below round 15. Use a yarn tail to shape the head if desired.

Item Name (P3) :

Sew the ears to the head just below round 5. Sew using light gray yarn and insert the needle through both layers.

Item Name (P4) :

Finish the arms and legs, insert joints if using, and close openings. Attach legs to the body between rounds 8 and 9 and arms between rounds 23 and 24.

Item Name (P5) :

Sew the head to the body with whip or mattress stitch; add a bit more stuffing before closing. Sew the tail to the body over rounds 8 - 9 using whip or mattress stitch.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the muzzle to the head with whip stitch, placing it so the top edge is just below round 15 and securing all yarn tails under the head.
  • Place and secure safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, leaving 11 stitches (count 10 holes) between them, then knot the yarn tails inside the head.
  • Sew the ears to the head just below round 5 using light gray yarn, inserting the needle through both layers to secure them.
  • Attach the legs to either side of the body between rounds 8 and 9, then attach the arms to either side of the body between rounds 23 and 24.
  • Sew the head to the body using whip or mattress stitch (see pages 19-20), adding a bit more stuffing before closing the seam.
  • Sew the tail to the body with whip or mattress stitch (see pages 16-18), placing it over rounds 8 - 9 and reinforcing the seam.

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.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but not too tightly for best shape - overstuffing can distort your pieces.
  • 💡Attach joints with the stem facing straight toward the body and secure them before finishing the limb openings.

This Raccoon amigurumi pattern walks you through each step to create a lovable woodland companion with personality and charm. Whether you gift it or keep it on a shelf, every stitch adds character and warmth. Happy crocheting and enjoy every little detail of making your raccoon! 🧶🐾

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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 a 2.50 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook for the yarn and be prepared for size differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in a spiral is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters will spend about 12-15 hours on this multi-piece, intermediate amigurumi project, depending on experience and finishing details.