This adorable raccoon lovey will be your little one's favorite cuddle buddy. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to create a special gift for a baby or toddler.
Approximately 12 inches in diameter
Head:
Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring, crochet 6 sc into the ring, pull tight (6)
Round 1: inc in each st around (12)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 5-8: sc in each st around (30)
Round 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 10: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff head
Round 11: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 12: dec around (6)
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing
Body:
Using grey yarn, start with a magic ring, crochet 6 sc into the ring, pull tight (6)
Follow the same increasing and decreasing pattern as the head until you have 48 stitches, then work even for 4 more rounds
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing
Assembly:
Sew the head to the body
Embroider eyes and nose using black and white yarn
Attach a small piece of grey yarn to create the raccoon's tail
Your raccoon lovey is now complete!