Raccoon - Free Pattern

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Raccoons are one of the cutest North American animals, in my opinion! This raccoon pattern has a lot of colour changes for the head part, so it can be a little tricky to manage. The rest is relatively straightforward, so don't let the colour changes deter you!


Raccoon

Materials

  • Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn, weight 4 yarn)
  • Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook)
  • Safety eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tc - triple crochet
  • ss - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loops only
  • BLO - back loops only
  • mc - magic circle
  • (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
  • (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

Approximately 4.5 inches tall. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.


Pattern Instructions 

Head:

Start with medium grey

1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Inc)x6 (12)
3. (Sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (Sc 2, inc)x6 (24)
5. (Sc 3, inc)x6 (30)
6-7. Sc around (30) (do 2 times)
8. Sc 6 [in black: sc 3] in grey: sc 3 [in black: sc 3] in grey: sc 15 (30)
9. Sc 5 [in black: sc 4] {in white: sc 3} [in black: sc 4] in grey:sc 14(30)
10. Sc 4 [in black: sc 4] {in white: sc 5} [in black: sc 4] in grey: sc 13(30)
11. Sc 3 [in black: sc 4] {in white: sc 7} [in black: sc 4] in grey: sc 12(30)
12. Dec, sc 1 [in black: sc 2, dec] {in white: sc 3, dec, sc 2} [in black: sc, dec, sc] in grey: sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc3 (24)
13. (Sc 2, dec)x6 (18)

FO and leave tail for sewing
Sew nose between round 8 and 9. Insert eyes between rounds 7 and 8.



Feet (make two):

1. 5 mc (5)
2. (Inc)x5 (10)
3. Sc around (10)
Cut off the first foot, but continue to the body section with the second.

Body:

1. Chain 2, join to the first leg and sc around the first leg, sc along the chain, sc around the second leg, then across the other side of the chain. (24)
2-6. Sc around (do 5 times) (24) start stuffing legs
7. (Sc 6, dec)x3 (21)
8. Sc around (21)
9. (Sc 5, dec)x3 (18)
10. Sc around (do 2 times) (18)
Fasten off




Arms (make 2):

1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Sc 2, inc)x2 (8)
3. Sc around (do 4 times) (8)
Sc across to close. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.



Ears (make 2):

1. 4 mc (4)
2. (Sc, inc)x2 (6)
3. (Sc 2, inc)x2 (8)
4. (Sc 3, inc)x2 (10)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.



Tail:

Starting with black
1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Inc)x6 (12)
3. Sc around (12)
4. Change to grey: sc around (12) (do 2 times)
5. Change to black: sc around (12)
6. (Sc, Dec)x4 (8)
7. Change to grey: sc around (12)
8. (Sc 2, dec)x2 (6)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing



Attaching Parts

Sew the head to the body so that the face is right in the middle of the belly with the legs in the correct position. Also attach the ears in the middle of the head on either side.

 


Sew the arms just below the head. Make sure they're aligned with the legs.


Put the tail in the middle of the butt, slightly above where the legs meet.



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Do not copy or redistribute this pattern without credit to Bippy Buddies. You may sell finished products as long as credit is given.

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