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Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting 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 design with sweet details that captures the essence of your favorite woodland friend, the clever raccoon.

About This Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

This raccoon amigurumi pattern by Kristi Tullus produces a beautifully detailed 25cm (10") stuffed toy using sport weight yarn in shades of light gray, dark gray, and white. The pattern features realistic color-change work to create the raccoon's iconic facial mask, along with a chunky striped tail and expressive embroidered eyebrows that give him buckets of personality. Jointed arms and legs allow for posing, making this little critter feel truly lifelike once assembled. Every component — head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, legs, and tail — is written with precision so you always know exactly where you are in the process.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Beyond just the stitch instructions, this pattern also includes detailed photo tutorials for key techniques like the magic ring, invisible decrease, yarn changes, and multiple assembly methods, making it a genuinely educational experience from start to finish.

Why You'll Love This Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because raccoons have always held a special place in my heart — there's something so wonderfully mischievous about them, and this little crochet version captures that spirit perfectly. I love how the color changes build up that signature masked face gradually, round by round, so you can actually watch the character emerge right in your hands. The jointed limbs are a total game changer for me — being able to pose him sitting up or with his arms out just makes the finished piece feel so much more alive. I also love that Kristi included such thorough photo guides for every technique, because it takes away any anxiety about getting things right. Every time I pick this project up, it genuinely feels like a mini adventure.

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 have made a lot of amigurumi over the years, but something about this raccoon genuinely stopped me in my tracks the first time I saw the pattern. I think it's the face — that dark gray mask worked right into the fabric through color changes rather than felt or embroidery gives him this incredibly realistic quality that most stuffed toy patterns just don't have. When I started working through the head rounds and those dark patches started appearing in my stitches, I actually laughed out loud because it was so satisfying. I also loved that the pattern doesn't shy away from teaching you — the photo tutorials for the invisible decrease, the magic ring, the mattress stitch, and the whip stitch are genuinely some of the clearest I've seen in any pattern PDF. I came away from this feeling like a better crocheter than when I started, which is the best feeling. The tail is another part I wasn't expecting to enjoy so much. All those little color-band changes in the dark and light gray create this beautifully striped, tapering tail that looks incredibly realistic when it's stuffed and sitting next to the body. It's one of those details that takes a little patience but makes such a huge difference to the finished look. Honestly, whether you're making this little guy for your own shelf, as a handmade gift for someone who loves woodland creatures, or just because you wanted an excuse to work with beautiful gray tones, I cannot recommend this pattern enough. He's become one of my most-reached-for finished pieces.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Losing track of your round count during color changes — always use a stitch marker and move it faithfully at the end of every round to avoid miscounts that will throw off your shaping. ✗ Stuffing too loosely in the head and body — the finished shape depends on firm, even stuffing, so add fiberfill gradually and pack it in well before closing each section. ✗ Attaching safety eyes after the head is already closed — place and lock your safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17 before you begin the decrease rounds, otherwise you won't be able to get the washers on securely. ✗ Misaligning the ear pieces before crocheting around the edge — always align wrong sides facing and locate the exact middle stitch of the first inc3 before attaching your white yarn, or the ear border will sit crooked. ✗ Using the wrong size joint for each limb — the smaller 15mm joints go into the arms and the larger 20mm joints go into the legs, so keep them organized before you start attaching to avoid having to undo stuffed pieces. ✗ Skipping the head-shaping yarn technique after assembly — running yarn around each eye and gently pulling it in creates those gorgeous deep-set eyes that give the raccoon his charm, so don't skip this finishing step.

Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to fall head over heels for this incredibly charming crochet raccoon — a 25cm (10") stuffed friend that looks like he just wandered out of the forest and into your heart. Designed by the talented Kristi Tullus, this pattern walks you through every single stitch with clarity and care, from his beautifully shaded dark gray eye patches to his striped fluffy tail. Whether you're looking for a special handmade gift or a cozy weekend project to sink your hooks into, this little guy delivers on every front. You'll work with a sport weight cotton-acrylic blend in light gray, dark gray, and white, using color changes and simple shaping to bring all those personality-packed details to life. From his embroidered eyebrows to his posable jointed limbs, every element of this pattern has been thoughtfully crafted so you can enjoy the process as much as the finished result.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Raccoon Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Stone Washed sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn (130m = 50g): approximately 70g in light gray (802 Smokey Quartz)
  • 02
    Scheepjes Stone Washed sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn: approximately 17g in dark gray (803 Black Onyx)
  • 03
    Scheepjes Stone Washed sport weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn: approximately 7g in white (801 Moon Stone)
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill, wool, or wadding for stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2.50mm–3.50mm (US size 2/C–4/E), matched to your yarn
  • 02
    9mm (1/3") safety eyes (x2)
  • 03
    12mm (1/2") triangular safety nose (x1)
  • 04
    Two 20mm (4/5") doll joints for the legs
  • 05
    Two 15mm (3/5") doll joints for the arms
  • 06
    Black cotton embroidery floss
  • 07
    Yarn needle
  • 08
    Scissors
  • 09
    Stitch marker

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— Head :

Info :

Work with light gray yarn throughout unless otherwise stated.

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. Embroider the eyebrows with white yarn around the edge of each dark gray eye patch.

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 tail for sewing and fasten off. Stuff the head firmly.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Work 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 tail for sewing and fasten off. Place the safety nose between rounds 2 and 3, then embroider the mouth before pushing the washer into place.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Make one piece with light gray yarn and one piece 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. Align the light gray and dark gray pieces wrong sides facing. Locate the middle stitch of the first inc3 and attach white yarn with a sl st, inserting hook through both layers from the dark gray side.

Round 4 :

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

Info :

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

— Left Arm :

Info :

Work 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 fiberfill as you go, stuffing the arms firmly. Sc in next 3 stitches and 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 :

Switch to light gray yarn.

Round 11-23 :

sc in each st (11)

Info :

Attach the smaller (15mm) joint between rounds 22 and 23, placing it so the stem faces straight toward the body.

Round 24 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

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

— Right Arm :

Info :

Work 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 fiberfill as you go, stuffing the arms firmly.

Round 9 :

sc in each st (12)

Round 10 :

sc 2, dec, sc 8 (11)

Info :

Switch to light gray yarn.

Round 11-23 :

sc in each st (11)

Info :

Attach the smaller (15mm) joint between rounds 22 and 23, placing it so the stem faces straight toward the body.

Round 24 :

sc, dec x 5 (6)

Info :

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

— Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Work 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 fiberfill as you go, 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 :

Switch to light gray yarn.

Round 14-26 :

sc in each st (13)

Info :

On the right leg only, sc in next 6 stitches and count the last sc as the end of the round from now on. Attach the larger (20mm) joint between rounds 25 and 26, placing it so the stem faces straight toward 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 tail and fasten off. Pick up all remaining stitches and close the opening.

— Body :

Info :

Work 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 faces away from you (center of the back). Attach the legs to either side of the body between rounds 8 and 9.

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 fiberfill after every few rounds, stuffing 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 either side of the body between rounds 23 and 24. Finish stuffing the body.

— Tail :

Info :

Work with dark gray yarn.

Round 1 :

mr, sc 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(inc, sc 2) x 3 (12)

Info :

Switch to light gray yarn.

Round 4 :

(sc 2, inc) x 4 (16)

Round 5-6 :

sc in each st (16)

Info :

Switch to 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. Switch to 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 fiberfill as you go, stuffing firmly. Switch to 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. Switch to light gray yarn.

Round 14-15 :

sc in each st (13)

Round 16 :

sc 6, dec, sc 5 (12)

Info :

Switch to 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. Switch to 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 tail for sewing and fasten off. Finish stuffing the tail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the muzzle to the head using whip stitch, positioning it so the top edge sits just below round 15 of the head.
  • Embroider white eyebrows around the edge of each dark gray eye patch, starting just below round 18 on the outer side and working up and over the patch to finish just below round 15.
  • Run a length of yarn from the bottom of the head, around the outside of each safety eye, and back to the bottom — pull gently and knot to shape the eye sockets and give the raccoon his characteristic expression.
  • Sew the ears to the head just below round 5, using light gray yarn and inserting the needle through both layers of each ear.
  • Before working round 15 of the body, attach the legs with their joints to either side of the body between rounds 8 and 9, making sure the stems face inward.
  • After completing round 24 of the body, attach the arms with their joints to either side of the body between rounds 23 and 24.
  • Sew the completed head to the body using whip or mattress stitch, adding a little extra stuffing before closing the seam, then sew the tail to the back of the body over rounds 8–9.

Important Notes

  • 💡Always use a stitch marker — with so many detailed color change rounds on the head, losing your place is easy and very hard to fix once you have moved on
  • 💡Do not lock your safety eyes until you are completely happy with the placement — check from multiple angles before pushing the washers into place as they cannot be removed
  • 💡Stuff each part gradually as you work rather than all at once at the end; this ensures even firmness throughout and gives each piece its proper rounded shape
  • 💡When attaching doll joints, make absolutely sure the stem is pointing directly toward the center of the body — a joint installed at an angle will cause the limbs to sit awkwardly once locked in place
  • 💡Use a sharp embroidery needle for the white eyebrow embroidery so you can pierce directly through the stitches rather than weaving around them, which will give you neater and more even lines

This raccoon was born from a love of woodland creatures and the pure joy of watching a character come to life stitch by stitch. Kristi Tullus has put so much care into every detail here — from the color-blended face mask that gives him his unmistakable look, to the jointed limbs that let you pose him just so on your shelf. He's the kind of project that feels like a real creative achievement when you're done, and the kind of finished toy that people always stop to pick up and admire. Whether you're making him for yourself, as a gift, or just because you needed a very good reason to buy beautiful gray yarn, I think you're going to love every round of this one. 🦝🧶✨

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FAQs

What yarn weight and hook size should I use for this pattern?

The pattern is designed for sport weight yarn (approx. 130m/50g) using a 2.50–3.50mm crochet hook. The designer used Scheepjes Stone Washed, a cotton-acrylic blend. Your gauge and hook size should produce a firm, tight fabric with no visible gaps in the stuffing.

Can I use buttons instead of doll joints for the arms and legs?

Absolutely — the pattern specifically mentions buttons and thread as a great alternative if doll joints are unavailable. Use a very strong thread such as nylon sewing thread (doubled), cotton embroidery floss, or fishing line, as the joints will be under significant tension during use.

When exactly should I attach the safety eyes?

Place the safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17 of the head, leaving 11 stitches (10 holes) between them. Do this before completing the decrease rounds, since once the head opening is too small you won't be able to reach inside to secure the washers.

How do I keep my color changes looking clean on the head?

Stop before the last yarn-over of the last sc in your current color, then tie the new color yarn around the old one and push the knot close to the piece before completing the stitch. Knot the yarn tails together securely and hide them inside the head as you stuff it.

My finished raccoon is larger or smaller than 25cm — what went wrong?

The finished size depends heavily on your yarn weight and how tightly you crochet. If your raccoon is too large, try going down half a hook size; if too small, go up. The most important thing is that your fabric is firm and the stuffing isn't showing through the stitches.

Is this pattern suitable for making as a toy for young children?

The pattern uses safety eyes and a safety nose, but these are not suitable for children under 3 years old due to choking hazards. For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes and nose with yarn instead, and use sewn-on buttons or stitched limbs rather than plastic doll joints.