Rocky the Raccoon – Free Crochet Pattern

Meet Rocky the Raccoon! If you’ve been searching for a free raccoon crochet pattern, this beginner-friendly amigurumi design is a fast, fun project to bring to your hook.

Rocky features a simple construction with classic eye patches that give him plenty of personality. Whether you are crafting a cozy plushie for a nursery, making quick inventory for your next craft fair, or building your plush animal collection, this pattern is a fun project that comes together quickly.

At a Glance: Rocky the Raccoon Crochet Pattern

An adorable, beginner-friendly amigurumi raccoon featuring classic masked eye details, a sweet snout, white-tipped ears, and an iconic striped tail. Designed for crafters looking for an approachable project, this free raccoon crochet pattern is perfect for plushie lovers, nursery gifts, and quick craft fair prep.

• Required Skills: Magic ring, single crochet (SC), increasing and decreasing (SC2tog) with the invisible decrease method.
• Yarn: Medium (4) worsted weight yarn in light gray, dark gray, black, and white (or your preferred yarn).
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook (or a suitable hook size for your chosen yarn).
• Finished Size: Approximately 5.5” tall (sitting) or 7.5” tall (standing).
• Format & Resources: Free on-page written pattern with step-by-step photos, assembly details, and helpful amigurumi tips.

I would classify this free raccoon crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Rocky the Raccoon

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Invisible color changes are recommended for the color changes on the legs, arms, ears, and snout; however, a standard color change is recommended for the eye patches.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Head

*Note: When working the color changes for the eye patches, I recommend changing to your second color when finishing the last stitch of your first color. You do not need to carry your yarn, as the ends can be securely hidden inside the piece.

Using color B (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color C (shown as dark gray) and color A (shown as light gray):

R6: With color C: 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, with color A: 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts. (18 sts)

R7: With color C: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, with color A: 2 SC in next st, with color C: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, with color A: 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts. (21 sts)

R8: With color C: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, with color A: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st, with color C: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st, with color A: 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts. (24 sts)

R9: With color A for the first st and color C for the second, 2 SC in next st, with color C: 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, with color A: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, with color C: 1 SC I next st, 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, with color A: 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts. (27 sts)

R10: With color A: 2 SC in next st, with color C: 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, with color A: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, with color C: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, with color A: 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts. (30 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8-9 of each eye patch, with about 1 st of color B on the inside of each side, creating about 5-6 sts between each eye. See tutorial photos.

R12-14: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using color B (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5-7: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R8: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the ear, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Using color C (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color C (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R9-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color C (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

Using color C (shown as dark gray):

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color C (shown as dark gray):

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R11: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

Using color A (shown as light gray):

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Using color C (shown as dark gray):

R14-15: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the tail closed, leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold. Working through both sides, to close the tail, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach the bottom of the ears in a C shape, so that the tips of each ear are placed between R12-13, and the back of the ear between R13-14. Leave approximately 7 sts between each ear.

Using color D (black), embroider a nose between R3-4 of the head, over approximately 3 sts. See tutorial photos.

Attach head to body so that the snout is facing straight out, attaching body to approximately R11-16 of the bottom of the head.

Attach legs between R4-5 of the body, with each inside end of the legs touching in the middle.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 12 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 17 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

Attach the tail between R5-6 of the back of the body.

I hope you enjoyed making Rocky the Raccoon with this free raccoon crochet pattern! I would love to see your finished creations! If you share your plushie on Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @thenicolechase so I can see your work.

Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Rocky the Raccoon

Tips & Tricks for Making your Amigurumi Raccoon

• Use Stitch Markers for Every Round: Working in continuous rounds can make it easy to lose your place. Mark the first stitch of every round with a stitch marker to keep your stitch count accurate from start to finish.
• Pin Pieces Before Sewing: Don’t skip pinning! Securely position the ears, muzzle, and limbs using pins before sewing. This allows you to check symmetry from all angles and prevents pieces from shifting while sewing.
• Use Traditional Color Changes for Eye Patches: When working the dark eye patch sections on the face, use a standard color change (pulling the new color through the last two loops of the stitch before the change). This creates clean, sharp transitions across the facial contours.
• Use Invisible Color Changes Elsewhere: For the tail stripes, legs, and arms, use the invisible color change method to eliminate the harsh steps or jagged jogs in your color changes.

Looking to level up your plushie skills? Check out my comprehensive guide on amigurumi tips and tricks for even more techniques on seamless joins, clean stuffing, and finishing touches!

Pattern Alterations & Customization Ideas

One of the best parts of amigurumi is making each design your own! Here are a few creative ways to alter this pattern for a totally different look:

• Use Plush or Chenille Yarn: Want a larger, super-cuddly plushie? You can easily substitute for a plush or chenille yarn (like Parfait Chunky), and a suitable hook size for your chosen yarn. I use a 5.0mm (H) crochet hook with Parfait Chunky yarn.
• Experiment with Non-Traditional Colors: Who says raccoons have to be gray? Try pastel shades (like pink, lavender, or mint) for a whimsical nursery look, or go bold with high-contrast jewel tones for a fun fantasy variation.
• Play with Facial Expressions: Custom embroidery can completely shift Rocky’s personality. Try adding embroidered sleepy eyelids, tiny blushing pink cheek lines under the eye patches, or an angled felt nose for extra dimension.

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