[Finished product] Crochet Raccoon Doll, Tough Exterior, Calm Interior, Office Worker Essential

$25.00

Description

Description

Raccoons are clever, curious creatures known for their distinctive black and gray fur, striped tails, and masked faces. Though often mischievous, raccoons have a charm that makes them a popular subject for amigurumi crochet. Creating a black raccoon can add a playful and whimsical touch to your crochet collection, ideal for forest-themed decor or as a cute toy.

How to Crochet a Raccoon

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Black for the body, gray for details, and white for accents.
Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or suitable for your yarn.
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
Safety eyes: 6-8 mm, depending on your preference.
Tapestry needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
Scissors.
Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds.
Black embroidery thread: For facial features.

Abbreviations:

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip stitch
MR: Magic ring
FO: Fasten off

Head:

With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
- Round 6-10: Sc in each stitch (30).
- Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24).
- Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Place safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, about 6 stitches apart.
- Lightly stuff the head.
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Round 14: Dec in each stitch (6).
- FO, and weave in the end.

Body:

With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
- Round 5-8: Sc in each stitch (24).
- Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
- Round 10-12: Sc in each stitch (18).
- Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
- Stuff the body.
- Round 14: Dec in each stitch (6).
- FO, and weave in the end.

Arms (make 2):

With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Sc in each stitch (6).
- Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (9).
- Round 4-7: Sc in each stitch (9).
- Stuff lightly.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2):

With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3-5: Sc in each stitch (12).
- Stuff lightly.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

With gray and black yarn (for stripes):
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Alternate rounds of black and gray:
  - Rounds 3-8: Sc in each stitch, switching colors every two rounds for stripes.
- Stuff the tail lightly.
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2):

With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch (12).
- FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Sew the head to the body using the tail from the body.
Attach the arms and legs to the sides and bottom of the body.
Sew the ears onto the top sides of the head.
Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
Embroider the nose and mouth using black embroidery thread.
Optionally, you can add stripes to the tail by sewing around it with gray yarn to make the raccoon’s iconic striped tail pattern.

Conclusion

Your black raccoon is now complete! This adorable woodland creature is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face with its cute little face and bushy tail. Perfect as a toy, a decorative piece, or a gift, your raccoon amigurumi is a charming addition to any crochet collection! Happy crocheting!

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Crochet Raccoon Doll, Tough Exterior, Calm Interior, Office Worker Essential