PDF ・ 7 pages ・Irene Strange amigurumi crochet pattern

Rocco Raccoon is dressed up and ready to go on an adventure! This is a quick project that uses small amounts of yarn - mix different fibre types to add texture. The sweater is made separately and has some raglan-style shaping along the yoke.

This PDF includes the written instructions in US crochet terms and step-by-step photos detailing how to make the pieces and finish the toy. There is a chart for the R Patch. When made with DK weight yarn (Sample is made in Scheepjes Stone Washed and Drops Safran) and 3.5mm+2.5mm hook the finished Raccoon will measure about 15cm/6in tall.

You’ll need to know how to:

・make a Magic Ring
・work in a round
・single crochet
・increase/decrease
・chain stitch
・slip stitch
・half double crochet
・work around a chain
・work into back loop

The pattern can be made in a variety of yarn combinations and will look great in a mix of textured or fluffy yarn and smooth yarn for details.
Below are the yarns and materials used in the sample (not included with this listing):

Grey - 1 ball Scheepjes Stone Washed
Black, White and Orange - Drops Safran, approx 10gr of each colour
3.5mm crochet hook
2.5mm crochet hook
12mm black safety eyes