Crochet Rocco the Raccoon

Crochet Rocco the Raccoon is an adorable and fun amigurumi project that is sure to bring a smile to your face. With his striped tail and cute mask, Rocco is the perfect addition to any crocheter's collection. This pattern allows you to get creative with different color combinations, giving you the freedom to personalize your Rocco however you like. Whether you're a beginner looking for a new challenge or an experienced crocheter wanting a cute project, Rocco the Raccoon is a delightful and friendly character to bring to life with your crochet skills. Get ready to enjoy hours of crafting joy as you create your very own cuddly Rocco!

Materials-

• Worsted weight yarn
  • Dark grey, black and white
• Hook size 3.5mm (E)
• 10mm Safety Eyes or an alternative form of eyes
• 9 x 11mm Safety Nose or an alternative form of nose
• Stitch Marker
• PolyFill
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Sewing Pins

US Terminology
Abbreviations-

• Rd(s) – Round(s)
• MR – Magic Ring
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• Sl St – Slip Stitch
• Sc – Single Crochet
• Inc – Increase
• Dec – Invisible Decrease
  • In front loops only, pick up the next two loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
• YO – Yarn Over
• FO – Fasten Off
• FLO – Front Loops Only – for closing up holes

Notes-

• Magic Ring Alternative – chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
• This will be crocheted in the round.
• If not specified or in (), repeat to the end of the round.
• Stuff as you go.

Arms (make 2)-

Black-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc 3, inc (15)
Rds 4-5: sc around (15) (2 rounds)
Rd 6: sc, dec (10)
Switch to grey
Rd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 4 (9)
Rds 8-12: sc around (9) (5 rounds) Stuff the hand well and the arm loosely.
Rd 13: fold and sc through both sides 4 times to close the arm.
FO, leaving a short tail.

Tail-

Black-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (6)
Rd 3: inc (12)
Change to grey
Rds 4-6: sc around (12) (3 rounds)
Change to black
Rds 7-9: sc around (12) (3 rounds)
Change to grey
Rd 10: sc around (12)
Rd 11: sc, dec (8)
Rd 12: sc around (8)
Change to black
Rd 13: sc around (8) Stuff lightly
Rd 14: fold and sc through both sides 4 times to close.
FO, with a short tail

Eye Patch – (make 2)-

Black-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Change to white
Rd 3: this is a half rd. (sc, inc) x3, sl st
FO, leaving a tail for sewing from black and white.
Insert the eyes through the center hole of the eye patches. Insert the eyes into the head where stated below between rds 6 and 7, 5 sts apart, then sew the patches down.

Head-

Grey-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc, inc (18)
Rd 4: sc 2, inc (24)
Rd 5: sc 3, inc (30)
Rds 6-10: sc around (30) (5 rounds)
Rd 11: sc 3, dec (24) insert the eyes between rds 6 and 7, 5 sts apart.
Rd 12: sc 2, dec (18)
Rd 13: sc, dec (12)
Rd 14: sc around (12)
Rd 15: sc, inc (18)
Rd 16: sc around (18) Stuff
Rd 17: this is where you will add the 1st arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body, doing (sc, inc, 2 sc), inc, sc 2, inc, sc (weaving your ends in as you sc), this is where you will add the 2nd arm, insert your hook through the 1st st of the arm and body, doing (sc, inc, 2sc) (as you continue to crochet weave in ends), inc, sc 2, inc, sc (24)
Rds 18-22: sc around (24) (5 rounds)
Rd 23: sc 20, this is where you will add the tail, insert your hook through the 1st st of the tail and body by doing a (sc 4) (24)
Rd 24: sc 2, dec (18)
Rd 25: sc, dec (12) Stuff
Rd 26: dec (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2)-

Black-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rd 3: sc 3, inc (15)
Rds 4-5: sc around (15) (2 rounds)
Rd 6: sc, dec (10)
Switch to grey
Rd 7: sc 4, dec, sc 4 (9)
Rds 8-14: sc around (9) (7 rounds) Stuff foot well and leg loosely.
Rd 15: fold and sc through both sides 4 times to close.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach by lining the legs up and start in the middle hole at the bottom, and out on either side of the body.

Ears (make 2)-

Grey-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: sc around (6)
Rd 3: sc, inc (9)
Rd 4: sc around (9)
Change to white
Ch 1, sc up the ear, to the tip of the ear, and then down the other side of the ear. (Make sure to put plenty of sc at the tip of the ear).
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach on either side of the head, behind the eyes. Start sewing between rds 2 and 3, going down on either side.

Muzzle-

White-

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR
Rd 2: inc (12)
Rds 3-4: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the nose in the center hole, centered between the eyes, touching the eye patches.