Crochet Tutorial: Garden Raccoon in Green Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This charming crochet raccoon is designed as a sweet garden-themed collectible with soft woodland colors, embroidered floral details, and beautifully styled accessories. It has the look of a handmade amigurumi doll you might search for when comparing a handmade raccoon doll, artisan crochet animal, or nursery shelf decor piece.

The finished design features green overalls, a white shirt, a crossbody pouch, a flower-trimmed garden hat, tiny sandals, and miniature gardening props. It is perfect for makers who love boutique amigurumi, collectible crochet toys, and giftable handmade decor with the polished feel of a premium pattern or ready-to-buy keepsake.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full character shown in the image: a seated raccoon with a large rounded head, slim torso, narrow arms, sturdy bent legs, striped tail, black eye patches, white muzzle, floral ear details, a tiny ladybug, green bib overalls, white shirt, crossbody garden pouch, sandals, green hat with daisy trim, a watering can, and a small pot of tulips.

The style is amigurumi worked in tight continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. The doll is designed to sit naturally with the legs angled forward and the tail resting slightly to one side. Many details are added separately to preserve the clean shape and accurate proportions seen in the photo.

This is an intermediate pattern because of the shaping, color placement, clothing fit, and miniature accessories. A careful beginner can still make it by following each stitch count closely and checking placement at every stage.

Materials

• Main yarn weight: DK or light worsted cotton yarn for the doll and accessories.
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm. Use a size that gives very tight stitches.
• Colors needed:
  • Medium gray
  • Dark charcoal or black
  • White
  • Leaf green
  • Light brown
  • Tan or sand
  • Yellow
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Small amount of pale mint
• Safety eyes: 14 mm to 16 mm glossy black.
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins or clips
• Thin cardboard or plastic insert for hat brim and bag base if desired
• Optional: fabric glue for securing tiny flowers after sewing
• Optional: small wooden-look buttons for suspender fronts

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• rnd = round
• rep = repeat

Finished Size

Using DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, the seated raccoon measures about 10 to 11 inches tall from the bottom of the body to the top of the head. The hat, watering can, and tulip pot are scaled to match the doll exactly as displayed in the photo.

Gauge and Tension Notes

Gauge is less important than consistency, but the stitches must be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. The head should feel dense and smooth, the muzzle should hold a rounded shape, and the overalls must fit snugly without stretching the body out of shape.

If your stitches are loose, go down a hook size. If your doll becomes too stiff to shape, go up a hook size. The original look depends on a firm but not rigid fabric.

Construction Order

1. Head
2. Muzzle
3. Eye patches
4. Ears
5. Body
6. Arms
7. Legs
8. Tail
9. Shirt
10. Overalls
11. Pouch and strap
12. Sandals
13. Hat
14. Mini watering can
15. Tulip pot
16. Flowers, ladybug, embroidery, and final assembly

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Head

Work in gray unless noted. Stuff firmly as you go. The head in the image is large and nearly spherical, slightly wider than the body, with a smooth crown and gentle narrowing toward the lower face.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (sc 7, inc) x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (sc 8, inc) x 6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (sc 9, inc) x 6. (66)
12. Rnd 12-22: sc around. (66)
13. Insert safety eyes between rnds 15 and 16 with about 12 stitches between them. Do not attach backs until the eye patches are positioned.
14. Rnd 23: (sc 9, dec) x 6. (60)
15. Rnd 24: sc around. (60)
16. Rnd 25: (sc 8, dec) x 6. (54)
17. Rnd 26: (sc 7, dec) x 6. (48)
18. Rnd 27: (sc 6, dec) x 6. (42)
19. Rnd 28: (sc 5, dec) x 6. (36)

Stuff very firmly now. The lower head should remain full because the white muzzle and facial patches sit on top of it. Continue closing only after all face appliqués are sewn or pinned in correct position.

1. Rnd 29: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
2. Rnd 30: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)
3. Rnd 31: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 32: (sc 1, dec) x 6. (12)
5. Rnd 33: dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off and close. Set aside.

Muzzle

The muzzle is prominent, soft, and rounded, projecting outward clearly from the face. It is worked in white and lightly stuffed so it sits puffy without looking square.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)

Lightly stuff. Flatten the back opening. Leave a long tail for sewing. Position centered below the eyes with the top edge starting around the lower part of rnd 17 of the head.

Eye Patches Make 2

These are essential for the raccoon look. They are large teardrop ovals in black, angled slightly outward and upward, framing the eyes and tapering toward the nose area.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side of chain, sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, (sc 1, inc) x 3, sc 4, (inc) x 2, sc 1. (26)

Fasten off. Flatten lightly. Before sewing, cut tiny openings or carefully pass the safety eye posts through each patch so the glossy eyes sit through the black shapes. Angle the narrow ends of the patches slightly toward the muzzle.

Nose

With black:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (9)

Fasten off, flatten slightly, and sew to top center of muzzle. Add one vertical black stitch line down from the nose to the muzzle split area.

Head Stripe and White Brow Highlights

The image shows a narrow white stripe at the center forehead, plus soft white accents above the eye patches. Recreate these as separate pieces for the cleanest finish.

Forehead Stripe

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 6. (6)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 4. (4)

Fasten off. Sew vertically above the muzzle between the eye patches.

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Brow Tufts Make 2

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1.

Fasten off. Sew one above each eye patch, curved slightly upward.

Ears Make 2

The ears are small rounded triangles, mostly gray with black inner-lower shading. Each ear sits high on the head and angles outward slightly.

Outer Ear in Gray

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (24)

Flatten into a soft half-circle. Do not stuff.

Inner Ear Accent in Black Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 5. (10)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (10)

Fasten off. Sew the black accent near the lower inner area of each gray ear. Fold the bottom of each ear slightly before sewing to the head to create the cupped shape.

Body

The body is slim and compact, much smaller than the head. It is mostly hidden by the shirt and overalls, so the shaping should stay neat and narrow. Work in white, since the upper body under the overalls matches the shirt area.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 9: (sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)
7. Rnd 10-14: sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 15: (sc 1, dec) x 6. (12)
9. Rnd 16-17: sc around. (12)

Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body. The neck area should stay narrow.

Arms Make 2

The arms are slim, slightly tapered, and end in dark hands. They hang naturally at the sides and extend low enough to reach near the overall hip area.

Start with black for paw, then switch to gray, then white near the shoulder if you want the shirt sleeve built in. For the cleanest finish under the shirt, stop in gray and let the white shirt cover the upper arm.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with black. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: change to gray, sc around. (6)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 1, inc) x 3. (9)
5. Rnd 5-12: sc around. (9)
6. Rnd 13: dec, sc 7. (8)
7. Rnd 14-15: sc around. (8)

Lightly stuff only the lower half. Flatten top and sew closed. Leave a long tail. When attaching, angle the arms slightly forward so the pose looks relaxed and seated.

Legs Make 2

The legs are longer and thicker than the arms, with broad feet hidden partly by the sandals. The doll in the image is seated, so shape the legs to bend forward naturally.

Start with black sole and toe, then gray leg.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with black. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around in BLO. (18)
5. Rnd 5-6: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 7: dec, sc 7, dec, sc 7. (16)
7. Rnd 8: change to gray, sc around. (16)
8. Rnd 9: (sc 2, dec) x 4. (12)
9. Rnd 10-17: sc around. (12)

Stuff foot firmly and leg moderately. Flatten top and sew closed. Shape the knee bend by making 3 to 4 small sculpting stitches across the front of each leg between rnds 8 and 10 so the feet tilt forward when seated.

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Tail

The tail is long, thick, and striped with alternating gray and black bands. It sits behind the body on the left side in the image and rests against the table.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with black. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around in black. (18)
5. Rnd 7-9: change to gray, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 10-12: change to black, sc around. (18)
7. Rnd 13-15: change to gray, sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 16-18: change to black, sc around. (18)
9. Rnd 19-21: change to gray, sc around. (18)
10. Rnd 22: (sc 1, dec) x 6. (12)
11. Rnd 23-24: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly so the tail bends softly. Flatten opening and sew to lower back, slightly off-center. Angle it leftward to match the photo.

White Shirt

The shirt is a separate fitted piece with short sleeves. It shows above the bib and at the upper arms. Make it snug so it does not bulk under the overalls.

With white, chain enough to fit around the upper body. Test fit as you work.

1. Ch 25, join carefully to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1-4: sc around. (24 if your chain count joins to 24 working stitches)
3. Create sleeve openings: sc 4, ch 5, skip 5, sc 7, ch 5, skip 5, sc 3. Adjust evenly to keep the tube centered.
4. Rnd 6-8: sc around the body portion only. Approx. (14-16)

Fasten off. Add short sleeves by joining yarn around each armhole.

1. Sleeve rnd 1: 10 sc around.
2. Sleeve rnd 2-3: sc around.

Fasten off. Slip shirt onto body before sewing arms, or sew shirt in place after dressing the doll.

Green Overalls

This is the defining clothing piece. The overalls sit high at the waist, have full pants, a central bib, two straps, rolled cuffs, and embroidered flowers on the bib and one leg pocket. Work in green.

Pant Tubes Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 18 sc around a leg opening area using foundation chain or by working a tube separately. (18)
2. Rnd 2-10: sc around. (18)
3. Rnd 11: FLO sc around for cuff fold line. (18)
4. Rnd 12: sc around. (18)

Fasten off first leg. Make second leg the same, but do not fasten off.

Join Legs

1. From second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 13: sc around first leg 18, sc 3 across bridge, sc around second leg 18, sc 3 across other side of bridge. (42)
3. Rnd 14-20: sc around. (42)
4. Rnd 21: (sc 5, dec) x 6. (36)
5. Rnd 22-24: sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 25: (sc 4, dec) x 6. (30)
7. Rnd 26-27: sc around. (30)

Test fit on doll. The pants should look roomy but not baggy. If needed, reduce one more round:

1. Optional Rnd 28: (sc 3, dec) x 6. (24)

Fasten off if making the waistband separately. Otherwise continue for upper bib shaping.

Waistband and Bib

With the pants on the doll, identify the front center. Join yarn at back or continue from last stitch.

1. Rnd 1: sc around waist edge. Keep stitch count even, about 24 to 30 depending on your fit.
2. Row 2: work only across front 10 stitches, sc 10. Turn.
3. Row 3-8: ch 1, sc 10. Turn.

This forms the bib. Fasten off.

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Straps Make 2

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sc 17.

Fasten off, leaving tails for sewing. Sew to top of bib, cross them at the back, and attach to back waistband. Add one tiny button at the front end of each strap.

Leg Pocket

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc 6.
3. Row 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc 6.

Fasten off. Sew to one front pant leg, slightly low and to the outer side, matching the photo.

Overall Embroidery

Use straight stitches, satin stitches, and French-knot style wraps if desired.

• On bib: embroider two tiny flowers near the center and one small orange carrot with green top.
• On pocket: embroider one carrot, one pink flower, and one red flower.

Keep the embroidery small and vertical. The overalls in the image are decorated but not crowded.

Crossbody Garden Pouch

The pouch is a narrow soft green bag hanging from the raccoon’s shoulder, resting near the right hip. It has a flap-like top feel and a tiny brown handle for the silver garden tool charm.

Main Bag

1. Ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, sc 8 on opposite side, inc in final st. (22)
3. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (22)

Do not overstuff. Add just a touch of stuffing or leave flat. Sew partly closed at the top.

Strap

1. Ch 45 to 55 depending on your doll size.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch, sl st or sc across.

Fasten off. Sew one end to each upper side of the bag. Drape diagonally across the body from left shoulder to right hip. The strap in the image is relatively narrow and sits close to the bib.

Tool Loop

With brown yarn, make a tiny loop of 5 to 6 chains. Sew to one side of the pouch. You may attach a miniature silver crochet charm shaped like a trowel, or crochet a simple flat trowel as follows.

Mini Trowel

1. Handle: ch 5, sl st back.
2. Blade: ch 3 from handle end, dc in second ch, 3 dc in next ch, working opposite side dc 1, sl st to join.

Fasten off in gray or silver yarn and attach to the brown loop.

Sandals Make 2

The sandals have tan soles, open black toes visible in front, and a white-pink daisy decoration near the top. They fit over the feet and should not be oversized.

Sole in Tan

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on opposite side, inc in final st. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (20)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (20)

Upper Straps

Join tan at one side of sole.

1. Toe strap: ch 8, anchor across front with sl st. Reinforce with a second row of sl st if needed.
2. Ankle strap: join near side edge, ch 10 to 12, stretch over top, anchor opposite side.

Fasten off. Sew or tack sandals onto feet after dressing the doll.

Daisy for Sandal Make 2

1. With white, MR.
2. In ring work: (ch 3, sl st in ring) x 5 for petals.
3. With yellow, wrap center with a few stitches or sew a tiny knot.

Sew one flower onto each sandal strap, slightly toward the outer side.

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Hat

The hat is a rounded green garden hat with a moderate dome and a flat brim edged slightly downward. A white band circles the base and three daisies decorate the front.

Crown Top

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8-13: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 14: BLO sc around. (42)

Brim

1. Rnd 15: (sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
2. Rnd 16: sc around. (48)
3. Rnd 17: (sc 7, inc) x 6. (54)
4. Rnd 18: sc around. (54)
5. Rnd 19: (sc 8, inc) x 6. (60)
6. Rnd 20: sc around. (60)

Fasten off. If you want the brim flatter, insert a thin plastic circle between stitched layers or steam shape lightly if your yarn allows.

Hat Band

1. With white, ch 42.
2. Row 1: sl st or sc back across.

Sew around base of crown.

Daisies for Hat Make 3

Make as for sandal daisies. Sew at the front of the white band.

Ear Flowers Make 2

The raccoon wears two white daisies near one ear, with small green leaves behind them.

Daisy Make 2

1. MR
2. Work (ch 3, sl st in ring) x 6 for petals.
3. With yellow, embroider or knot the center.

Leaf Make 2

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.

Fasten off. Sew leaves first, then daisies layered over them near the left ear.

Ladybug

A tiny red and black ladybug sits on the top of the head. This detail is small but very important for accuracy.

1. With red, MR 4 sc.
2. Rnd 2: inc x 4. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)

Fasten off. With black, embroider the head section and central split line plus a few spots. Sew onto the top of the head slightly off-center.

Mini Watering Can

This accessory sits beside the raccoon and is made in taupe or pale brown. Keep it very small so it looks like a decorative garden prop.

Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: dec x 6. (6)

Lightly stuff if desired. Fasten off, leaving top open or closed based on preference.

Spout

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sl st back or very tight sc 6.

Sew to front side at a slight upward angle.

Handle

1. Ch 8.

Sew ends to upper back and side. Add one tiny embroidered white flower on the body.

Tulip Pot

The tulip pot includes a brown pot and several upright flower stems in pink, red, and yellow. It should remain compact and cylindrical.

Pot

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with brown. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-7: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8: FLO (sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
7. Rnd 9: sc around. (24)

Fasten off. Add a firm stuffed insert so stems can be sewn inside.

Tulip Stems Make 5

Use green.

1. Ch 8 to 10 depending on desired height.
2. Sl st back along the chain for a firm stem.

Tulip Buds

Make one red, one yellow, one pale pink, one medium pink, and one deep pink if desired.

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 4. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)

Fasten off and sew one bud to the top of each stem. Arrange in a fan shape inside the pot.

Assembly

Dress the body with the shirt first. Sew the legs to the lower front sides of the body so the feet angle forward. Sew the tail to the lower back, slightly left of center. Sew arms after the shirt is positioned, placing them just below the neck and angled down.

Sew the head securely to the neck with repeated passes of thread. Because the head is oversized, reinforce this seam several times. The head should tilt only slightly forward, not backward.

Pull the overalls up over the legs and body. Sew the bib flat against the chest. Attach the straps to the bib front, cross them over the shoulders, and stitch them to the back. Add the buttons last.

Sew the pouch so it rests naturally at the hip. Attach sandals to the feet. Arrange the hat separately as a removable display accessory unless you prefer to tack it in place.

Facial Placement Guide

• Eyes: large and glossy, widely spaced but balanced
• Eye patches: outer upper corners slightly lifted
• Muzzle: centered, rounded, and prominent
• Nose: small black oval at upper center of muzzle
• Mouth line: one straight or slightly curved vertical stitch only
• Forehead stripe: narrow and centered above muzzle
• Brow accents: soft white curves above each eye

Detailed Styling Notes for Accuracy

The raccoon in the image has a gentle, sweet, boutique-style expression. Do not place the eyes too low. The upper half of the face should feel open and round. The muzzle should be soft and full, but not oversized enough to hide the eye patches.

The overalls are not bright emerald. Choose a muted leaf or moss green. The shirt is clean white. The paws and eye mask are deep black, while the head and limbs are a warm medium gray. The tail stripes should be crisp and even.

The bib embroidery must stay tiny. Large flowers will overpower the outfit. The hat should match the overall green closely. The white hat band and daisies should brighten the design but remain delicate.

The accessories should look intentionally miniature. Keep the watering can and tulip pot small enough that they read as props beside the doll, not main pieces. The pouch strap should sit diagonally and not droop too low.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the eye patches first, then install and secure the eyes. Attach the muzzle firmly and add light stuffing if needed before closing. Sew the nose on top of the muzzle, then add the single black mouth line. Position the ears high and slightly angled outward. Attach the flowers and ladybug only after the head is fully assembled.

Care Notes

Display this doll indoors and avoid prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colors. If the hat brim or bag shape softens, reshape gently by hand. Handle the floral decorations, ladybug, and miniature accessories with extra care because they are small and decorative.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head firmly stuffed and securely attached
• Eye patches symmetrical
• Muzzle centered
• Tail angled to the left side
• Overalls fitted neatly with crossed straps
• Pocket and bib embroidery added
• Sandals attached evenly
• Hat band and daisies centered
• Ear flowers and ladybug in place
• Pouch resting at the hip

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not machine wash if the doll includes glued or metal accessory details. Let the piece air dry fully on a towel while reshaping the head, muzzle, hat, and overalls. Store in a dry place away from dust, moisture, and heavy pressure.