Charming Christmas Raccoon Amigurumi: A Free Crochet Pattern

Get ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decor with this adorable Christmas Raccoon Amigurumi! This detailed crochet pattern will guide you through creating a festive little raccoon, complete with a Santa hat, cozy scarf, tiny vest, and a sack full of miniature gifts. Perfect for gifting or decorating your home, this charming amigurumi project is sure to bring smiles and holiday cheer.

Craft Your Own Whimsical Holiday Companion

There’s nothing quite like the joy of crafting a special holiday decoration by hand. This Christmas Raccoon Amigurumi isn’t just a pattern; it’s an opportunity to create a unique, keepsake item. Imagine this little guy perched on your mantelpiece or nestled under the Christmas tree, spreading warmth and handmade love. It makes a thoughtful and personal gift that friends and family will cherish for years to come.

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Crochet Pattern: Charming Christmas Raccoon Amigurumi: A Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Brown (body), Dark Brown (mask, feet, tail stripes), Cream/Off-white (snout, ear inner, mask outline, hat trim), Red (Santa hat, vest), Green (scarf), Black (eyes, nose embroidery), Beige (santa sack), small amounts of Red, Yellow, Blue, Green (gifts), small amount of white for hat pom-pom
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm safety eyes with washers
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Small gold beads or buttons for vest (2-3 pcs)
Small piece of white felt for eye highlights (optional)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten off
BLO: Back Loop Only
(): repeat instructions in parentheses

Instructions

Head & Body (in Brown yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R6-R10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
R11: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18) – Stuff head firmly.
R13: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12) – This forms the neck.
R14: 12 inc (24) – Start of body.
R15: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R16-R20: 30 sc (5 rounds)
R21: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
R22: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
R23: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12) – Stuff body firmly.
R24: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail to close.

Snout (in Cream/Off-white yarn)

Ch 3.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: sc, inc (8)
R2: inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc (12)
R3: 12 sc.
Sl st to join, FO, leave long tail for sewing. Embroider a small triangle nose with Black yarn.

Ears (make 2, in Brown yarn)

Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec (3)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (3)
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Fold slightly and sew to the head. Embroider a small inner ear detail with Cream yarn.

Arms (make 2, in Brown yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-R6: 6 sc (5 rounds)
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Legs (make 2, start with Dark Brown yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: BLO 12 sc (12)
Switch to Brown yarn.
R4-R7: 12 sc (4 rounds) – Stuff lightly.
R8: 6 dec (6)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Tail (start with Dark Brown yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
Switch to Brown yarn.
R3-R4: 9 sc (2 rounds)
Switch to Dark Brown yarn.
R5-R6: 9 sc (2 rounds)
Switch to Brown yarn.
R7-R8: 9 sc (2 rounds)
Switch to Dark Brown yarn.
R9: 9 sc (1 round) – Stuff lightly.
R10: (1 sc, dec)*3 (6)
FO, leave long tail for sewing.

Santa Hat (start with Red yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
R3: 9 sc
R4: (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
R5: 12 sc
R6: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
R7: 15 sc
R8: (4 sc, inc)*3 (18)
R9: 18 sc
Switch to Cream/Off-white yarn.
R10: 18 sc
R11: 18 sc
FO. Create a small white pom-pom and attach to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (in Green yarn)

Ch 30.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (29)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (29)
FO.

Vest (in Red yarn)

Back Piece: Ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (10). Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (10). FO.
Front Pieces (make 2): Ch 4. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (3). Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (3). FO.
Sew the front pieces to the sides of the back piece along rows 1-5. Attach small gold beads or buttons to the front panels.

Santa Sack (in Beige yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
R5: BLO 24 sc (24)
R6-R10: 24 sc (5 rounds)
R11: (Sc, ch 1, skip 1)*12 (for drawstring holes)
R12: 24 sc
FO. Weave a chain (about 25-30 chains long) through the chain-1 spaces in R11 as a drawstring.

Tiny Gifts (make several, in Red, Yellow, Blue, Green yarn)

Ch 3.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc (2)
Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (2)
Fold into a cube shape and sew the edges. Tie small contrasting yarn bows around each gift.

Assembly

1. Secure safety eyes onto the head, positioning them above the snout. If using, place white felt behind the eyes for extra pop. Embroider a small blue highlight on each eye with blue yarn, and outline the eye mask with black yarn, adding a white outline detail with cream yarn as seen in the image.
2. Sew the snout to the face, centering it below the eyes.
3. Sew the ears to the top of the head, slightly flattened.
4. Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
5. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
6. Attach the tail to the back of the body, curving it slightly.
7. Dress your raccoon with the scarf, vest, and hat.
8. Place the tiny gifts into the Santa sack, pull the drawstring tight, and securely sew the sack to one of the raccoon’s hands.