Free Crochet Masterclass: Amigurumi Raccoon Choco by @rin.mewow21
In this free masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a plush raccoon named Choco. The pattern uses amigurumi techniques with any plush yarn and the appropriate hook. The raccoon’s body and legs are crocheted in one piece, while the arms, ears, and head are sewn on. You can also add a decorative flower-basket to the raccoon as a finishing touch. The pattern includes a chart for guidance.
Materials and Tools Needed:
- Plush yarn
- Crochet hook (4-4.5 mm)
- 12 mm toy eyes
- Toy nose
- Toy filler
- Stitch markers
- Pins
- Needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
You can find all necessary materials here.
Abbreviations:
- KA – Magic ring
- v.p. – Chain stitch
- ss – Slip stitch
- sc – Single crochet
- dc – Double crochet
- hdc – Half double crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Step-by-Step Instructions for Crochet Raccoon Choco
Head (Grey Yarn):
- 8 sc in the magic ring (8)
- 8 inc (16)
- (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- 42 sc (42)
- 14 sc, white 4 sc, grey 5 sc, white 4 sc, grey 15 sc (42)
- 13 sc, white 6 sc, grey 3 sc, white 6 sc, grey 14 sc (42)
- 12 sc, white 2 sc, black 4 sc, white 1 sc, grey 3 sc, white 1 sc, black 4 sc, white 3 sc, grey 12 sc (42)
- 10 sc, inc, white 3-hdc in one stitch, sc, black 6 sc, grey 3 sc, black 7 sc, white 1 sc, 3 hdc in one stitch, grey inc, 10 sc (48)
- 13 sc, white 1 sc, black 8 sc, grey 4 sc, black 8 sc, white 1 sc, grey 13 sc (48)
- 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 6, sc, black 5 sc, dec, sc, grey 4 sc, black sc, dec, 6 sc, grey dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x 6, 5 sc, black dec, 4 sc, grey sc, dec, 3 sc, black 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, grey 2 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec (36)
- 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 6, sc, black 3 sc, dec, grey 4 sc, dec, black 4 sc, dec, grey 4 sc, dec, 2 sc (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 5, sc (18)
Secure and cut the yarn. Insert the eyes between rows 10-11, 6 stitches apart. Stuff the head tightly.