Designer: Tatiana Medvedeva
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This one’s for all the amigurumi lovers out there…
Crochet Raccoon Amigurumi – Free Pattern Guide is a charming, step by step, beginner friendly project that will delight anyone who loves cute woodland characters and soft handmade toys. This adorable raccoon is made using YarnArt Jeans yarn in light grey, dark grey, and pink, paired with fluffy Alize Softy yarn in white, along with a crochet hook, safety eyes, embroidery thread, fiberfill stuffing, a yarn needle, and scissors—all naturally woven into the instructions. At the end of the pattern, you will also discover amazing amigurumi raccoon ideas to spark even more creativity, and special thanks go to the talented designer, Tatiana Medvedeva.
Crafted with clarity and comfort in mind, this guide walks you through each stage with simple directions that feel perfect for confident beginners. From shaping the raccoon’s expressive face to adding its soft contrasting details, every step is designed to feel enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you’re making this raccoon as a heartfelt gift, a sweet décor piece, or a fun addition to your amigurumi collection, this free pattern guide offers an inspiring and satisfying crochet experience.
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)
MR – 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 CROCHET PATTERN TUTORIAL
Legs (x2)
R1: 6 sc in MR
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 (x2)
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 9 sc for 18 rounds
Dark Eye Patches (x2)
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 MR
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 (x2)
R1: 6 sc in MR
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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