Amigurumi Plush Raccoon Free Pattern

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Free Crochet Tutorial: Plush Raccoon by @annushkinigrushki

In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a plush raccoon. This amigurumi project is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. You can use any plush yarn such as YarnArt Dolce, Himalaya Dolphin Baby, or Nakö Panda Baby for the raccoon’s body. For the snout and nose, it’s recommended to use fluffy yarn like Alize Softy. The nose can either be embroidered or sewn on using a ready-made piece.

Finished Size: Approximately 21 cm.

Materials and Tools

  • Plush Yarn:
  • YarnArt Dolce: 771 – beige, 754 – dark beige, 745 – milk
  • Alize Softy: black and white (for the nose and snout)
  • Crochet Hook: 4 mm
  • Safety Eyes: 12 mm
  • Stuffing: Toy stuffing
  • Needle: For attaching parts
  • Scissors

All materials can be purchased online or in craft stores.

Abbreviations

  • KA – Magic Ring
  • ch – Chain stitch
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • sc – Single crochet
  • dc – Double crochet
  • tr – Treble crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • (…) x n – Repeat n times

Amigurumi Crochet Instructions: Plush Raccoon

Arms (2 parts)

Start with dark beige yarn.

  1. 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
    3-4. 9 sc
    Switch to beige yarn.
  3. 9 sc (9)
  4. (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
    7-11. 6 sc

Do not stuff. Fold the piece in half and crochet 3 sc to close.

Legs (2 parts)

Work with dark beige yarn.

  1. 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
    4-5. 18 sc (18)
  4. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
    7-8. 12 sc (12)

Switch to beige yarn.
9-15. 12 sc (12)

Stuff only the bottom part. Fold in half and crochet 6 sc to close.

Tail

We will crochet with two colors: beige and dark beige.

  • Regular weight – beige yarn
  • Thicker weight – dark beige yarn
  1. 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
  2. 5 inc (10)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 5 (20)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 5 (25)
    6-8. 25 sc (25)
  6. 25 sc (25)
  7. (3 sc, dec) x 5 (20)
    11-12. 20 sc (20)
  8. (2 sc, inc) x 5 (15)
    14-15. 15 sc (15)
  9. 15 sc (15)
  10. (1 sc, inc) x 5 (10)
    18-19. 10 sc (10)

Stuff the tail up to round 13. Fold in half and crochet 5 sc to close.

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