So you already for the free pattern I mentioned yesterday? Rascal the Raccoon is a fun loving curious little fellow that occasionally get’s into mischief! From sneaking through the forest to exploring your shelves he’s always looking for new places to investigate.
This pattern will be free here on the blog but it’s also available on Ravelry where there is a nominal fee for a downloadable 6 page PDF pattern free of advertisements.
I used Marriners DK Cotton for this pattern, if you’d like to learn more about that yarn then you can more read my yarn review here or just scroll straight down to the pattern below.
Rascal the Raccoon Amigurumi
Materials:
Yarn:
Marriner Mercerised DK Cotton (100g / 201m) used in photos :
- 1 x 65g (130m) Cyclamen
- 1 x 5g (10m) Violet
- 1 x 5g (10m) White
Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size will be different.
Hook: 3mm (US size 5/0)
You will also need:
- Stitch markers
- A yarn needle
- Polyester toy filler
- 2 x 6mm black safety eyes
- 1 x black cat nose
Gauge: 4dc/sc = 2.5cm (1inch). Obtaining the correct gauge is not critical to this project.
Finished Size:
- 18cm high (7inches) x 20cm (8inches) from feet to tail
Abbreviations:
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch(s) = chain
- dc/sc = UK double crochet / US single crochet
- dc/sc2tog = UK double crochet 2 together / US double crochet 2 together
- htr/hdc = UK half treble crochet / US half double crochet
- tr/dc = UK treble crochet / US double crochet
- P = Picot Stitch
- BLO = working through the back loop only
- ( ) = Work any sts in brackets into one st
Stitch Guidance:
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
- UK Double Crochet/US Single Crochet (dc/sc): Insert hook in st indicated and draw up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, draw through both loops on hook.
- Invisible UK Double Crochet 2 together / US Double Crochet 2 together (dc/sc2tog): Insert hook in the front loops only of the sts indicated and draw up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in the front loop of the next st, draw up a loop (three loops on hook) draw through all loops on hook.
- UK Half Treble / US Half Double Crochet (htr/hdc): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
- UK Treble / US Double Crochet (tr/dc): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
- Picot (P): Ch-3, insert hook back into the center of the base st you’ve just worked, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
- Back loop only (BLO): Insert your crochet hook underneath the back loop of your stitch then continue as indicated in your pattern.
Pattern Notes:
Using a stitch marker: Most of the sections of this pattern are worked without joining in continuous rnds. Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark start of rnd.
Pattern:
Head:
Rnd 1: With Cyclamen either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or 2ch, work 6dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (6sts).
Rnd 2: * 2dc/sc in each st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. (12sts).
Rnd 3: * 1dc/sc, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (18sts).
Rnd 4: * 1dc/sc in next two sts, 2dc/sc in next st rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (24sts).
Rnd 5: * 1dc/sc in next three sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (30sts).
Rnd 6: * 1dc/sc in next four sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (36sts).
Rnd 7: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 8: * 1dc/sc in the next 17sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (38sts).
Rnd 9: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 10: * 1dc/sc in the next 18sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (40sts).
Rnd 11: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 12: * 1dc/sc in the next 19sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (42sts).
Rnd 13: * 1dc/sc in the next 19sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (40sts).
Rnd 14: * 1dc/sc in the next 18sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (38sts).
Rnd 15: * 1dc/sc in the next 17sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (36sts).
Rnd 16: * 1dc/sc in the next 4sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (30sts).
Rnd 17: * 1dc/sc in the next 3sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (24sts).
Rnd 18: * 1dc/sc in the next 2sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (18sts).
Rnd 19: * 1dc/sc, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. Fasten off with a sl st to the next st but leave a long yarn tail for sewing onto the body. (12sts).
Eye Patches (Make 2):
Rnd 1: With White either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) OR ch-4 then sl st to join to form a ring to start. Work 6dc/sc into the ring, do not tighten middle ring as you will later thread the stalk of your safety eye through the centre of this ring (6sts).
Rnd 2: * 2dc/sc in each st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. Fasten off white. (12sts).
Rnd 3: Attach Violet with a sl st to BLO of any st; * 1dc/sc, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * four times, 1htr/hdc in the next st, 2tr/dc in the next st, 1htr/hdc in the next st, 2dc/sc in the last st (18sts).
Rnd 4: * 1dc/sc in next two sts, 2dc/sc in next st rep from * to * four times, 1htr/hdc in the next 2sts, 2tr/dc in the next, P, 1htr/hdc in the next 2sts, 2dc/sc in the last st. Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, but leave a long yarn tail to attach eye patches to the head (24sts).
Eye Stripe:
Row 1: With Violet ch7; sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in the next 2sts, 1dc/sc in the next 3sts. Fasten off but leave a long yarn tail for attaching to the head. (6sts)
Ears (Make 2):
Ears should not be stuffed.
Rnd 1: With Cyclamen either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or 2ch, work 3dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (3sts).
Rnd 2: * 2dc/sc in each st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (6sts).
Rnd 3: * 1dc/sc, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (9sts).
Rnds 4-5: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 6: * 1dc/sc, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. Fasten off with a sl st to the next st but leave a long yarn tail for attaching to the head. (6sts).
Nose:
Rnd 1: With White either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or 2ch, work 6dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (6sts).
Rnd 2: * 2dc/sc in each st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. (12sts).
Rnd 3: * 1dc/sc, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (18sts).
Rnd 4: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Add safety nose to the middle of rnd 1, stuff nose.
Body:
Rnds 1-6: With Cyclamen work as as head (36sts).
Rnd 7: * 1dc/sc in next five sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (42sts).
Rnd 8: * 1dc/sc in next six sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (48sts).
Rnds 9-11: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 12: * 1dc/sc in next six sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (42sts).
Rnds 13-14: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 15: * 1dc/sc in next five sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (36sts).
Rnds 16-17: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 18: * 1dc/sc in next four sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (30sts).
Rnds 19-20: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 21: * 1dc/sc in next three sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (24sts).
Rnd 22: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 23: * 1dc/sc in next two sts, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (18sts).
Start to stuff; then continue to stuff as you go.
Rnd 24: * 1dc/sc, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (12sts).
Rnd 25: * dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (6sts).
Fasten off and sew up the remaining six stitches
Neatly dc/sc around whole outer edge of the tummy patch.
Fasten off with a sl st to the first st but leave a long yarn tail for attaching to the body.
Feet and Legs (Make 2):
Rnd 1: With Cyclamen either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or 2ch, work 6dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (6sts)
Rnd 2: * 2dc/sc in each st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. (12sts)
Rnd 7: * 1dc/sc, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (18sts)
Rnds 4-5: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 6: * 1dc/sc, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (12sts)
Rnds 7-11: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd. On the last rnd fasten off with a sl st to the next st but leave a long yarn tail for attaching to the body.
Stuff legs
Tail:
Rnd 1: With Cyclamen either make a magic ring (adjustable ring) to start or 2ch, work 6dc/sc into the ring / 2nd ch from hook, use tail yarn to tighten centre ring closed if necessary (6sts)
Rnd 2: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd.
Rnd 3: * 1dc/sc in two sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (8sts)
Rnd 4: * 1dc/sc in three sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (10sts)
Rnd 5: * 1dc/sc in four sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. (12sts)
Rnds 6: * 1dc/sc in two sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. (16sts)
Rnd 7: * 1dc/sc in three sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. (20sts)
Rnd 8: * 1dc/sc in four sts, 2dc/sc in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd. On the last rnd fasten off with as sl st to the next st and weave in ends (24sts).
Rnd 9: Attach Violet to the top of any st, 1dc/sc in each st around until end.
Rnds 10-11: 1dc/sc in each st until the end of the rnd. Fasten off with as sl st to the next st and weave in ends.
Rnds 12-14: With Cyclamen repeat rnds 9-11
Rnd 15: With Violet repeat rnd 9
Rnd 16: * 1dc/sc, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (18sts).
Rnd 17: * 1dc/sc, dc/sc2tog in next st * rep from * to * until the end of the rnd (12sts).
Rnd 18: Attach Cyclamen to the top of any st, 1dc/sc in each st around until end.
Rnds 19-21: 1dc/sc in each st around until end. On the last rnd fasten off with a sl st to the next st but leave a long yarn tail for attaching to the body. Stuff tail.
Making up:
- Pin eye patches into place on head starting on rnd 7. Eye patches should be touching each other.
- Push the safety eyes through the middle of the eye patches and the head and secure.
- Sew eye patches into place
- Sew centre head stripe into place next to eye patches
- Attach nose to head just below eyes
- Attach ears to either side of head on rnds 4-6 at least 6 sts apart
- Attach tummy panel to front of body
- Attach head to top of body
- Attach arms on either side of the body
- Attach legs to the front of the body on rnds 11-15 at least 6sts apart
- Pin tail to back of raccoon to check balance, then sew into place.
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Until next time; keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
