Crochet Tutorial: Woodland Raccoon in Mushroom Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This woodland raccoon amigurumi is designed to look like a charming handmade collectible, with soft gray fur tones, bold raccoon markings, blue embroidered overalls, a striped sweater, and tiny forest accessories. It has the look of a boutique crochet doll, a handmade nursery gift, and a collectible stuffed animal pattern all in one.

If you love searching for amigurumi raccoon doll, crochet woodland animal plush, handmade nursery decor, or artisan crochet toy patterns, this design gives you that same cozy shop-quality finish. The mushroom overalls, flower head detail, little satchel, hat, berry basket, and acorn make it especially appealing for gift makers and crochet sellers.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a standing woodland raccoon with a large rounded head, short tapered body, slim arms, sturdy legs, blue overalls, a striped sweater, sandals, a crossbody satchel, and three side accessories: a green hat with bee, an acorn, and a berry basket.

The overall shape is important. The head is noticeably larger than the body. The muzzle is rounded and slightly raised. The ears are small and upright. The legs are medium-short and firm enough for seated posing. The overalls sit loose and slightly wide at the hips.

The finished raccoon is approximately 10 to 11 inches tall seated, or about 12 inches tall if measured from the top of the ears to the soles while fully extended. Exact size depends on yarn, tension, and hook size.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate. A confident beginner can complete it with patience, but the finishing details matter. The face shaping, raccoon markings, embroidery placement, overalls, sandals, and accessories are what make this design match the image closely.

Materials

• Light worsted or DK cotton yarn in:
  • Medium gray
  • White
  • Black
  • Sage green
  • Cream
  • Dusty blue
  • Brown
  • Tan
  • Mushroom red
  • Moss green
  • Leaf green
  • Soft pink
  • Mustard yellow
  • Navy or dark berry blue
• 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Pair of 14 mm to 16 mm black safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Small buttons:
  • 2 for suspender fronts
  • 1 for satchel flap
• Optional fabric glue for securing tiny decorative embroidery ends inside accessories

Yarn Notes

Use the same yarn weight for the doll and clothing so the proportions remain balanced. Cotton or cotton-blend yarn gives the clean, defined stitch look seen in the image. If your yarn is fuzzy or thick, the face markings will lose sharpness.

Keep your tension firm. The stitches in the sample look dense and even, with minimal gaps. If stuffing shows through, go down a hook size.

Abbreviations

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

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless noted otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
• Stuff firmly and gradually.
• For the neatest finish, use invisible decreases.
• The sweater and overalls are made as separate clothing pieces for the most accurate layered look.
• The black raccoon eye patches are crocheted separately and sewn on before the safety eyes are secured.

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Color Placement Summary

• Head: gray base, black eye patches, white brows, white muzzle, black nose, black inner eye corners
• Ears: gray outer, black inner base with white trim edge
• Body and limbs: gray with black hands and feet
• Sweater: alternating green, cream, and pale green striped look
• Overalls: dusty blue with embroidered mushrooms and leaves
• Bag: sage green
• Hat: sage green with cream band, brown stripe, and tiny bee
• Extras: acorn in tan and brown, basket in light brown with red and dark blue berries

Head

Main Head in Gray

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: [9 sc, inc] x6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: [10 sc, inc] x6. (72)
13. Rnd 13-24: sc around. (72)

Place the eye patches between Rnds 14 and 20 before inserting the eyes. The head in the image is plump and rounded, not elongated. Keep stuffing firm at the crown, cheeks, and forehead.

1. Rnd 25: [10 sc, dec] x6. (66)
2. Rnd 26: [9 sc, dec] x6. (60)
3. Rnd 27: [8 sc, dec] x6. (54)
4. Rnd 28: [7 sc, dec] x6. (48)
5. Rnd 29: [6 sc, dec] x6. (42)

Stuff more firmly now, especially the lower face. Do not close yet. The neck opening remains open for joining to the body later.

Muzzle in White

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 7: [4 sc, inc] x6. (36)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (36)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff only the lower half so the muzzle stands proud but remains soft and rounded. Sew centered between Rnds 18 and 25 of the head.

Black Eye Patches Make 2

These patches are essential for the raccoon look. They should be slightly teardrop-shaped, wider at the lower outside edge, and angle inward toward the muzzle.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
3. Row 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3 across curve, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
4. Row 3: sc around evenly, shaping into a rounded oval-teardrop. (20)

Fasten off. Flatten. Sew the narrow end slightly upward and inward. Place them symmetrically. Insert safety eyes through the patch and head after confirming the expression.

White Brow Arches Make 2

1. Ch 6.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st. (5)

Fasten off with sewing tail. Sew each brow above the eye patches in a gentle curved arc. This detail is small but makes the face match the image much more closely.

Nose

1. Ch 4.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 1, inc. (8)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (8)

Fasten off. Lightly stuff if desired. Sew centered at the top of the muzzle. Add a short vertical black embroidered line from the bottom of the nose down 2 to 3 stitches.

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Ears Make 2

Inner Ear in Black

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)

Fasten off.

Outer Ear in Gray

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)

Do not fasten off. Place black inner ear on top.

1. Joining Round: sc through both layers around for 24 sts, but switch to white for the last 8 sts to create the soft white upper rim effect.

Flatten slightly. Fold the lower edge inward a little while sewing so the ears cup upward naturally. Attach to the head between Rnds 7 and 12, slightly angled out.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and gently pear-shaped, tapering at the top and fuller at the overall seat area. It should support the loose overalls without appearing bulky.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7-9: sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 10: [5 sc, inc] x6. (42)
9. Rnd 11-15: sc around. (42)
10. Rnd 16: [5 sc, dec] x6. (36)
11. Rnd 17-18: sc around. (36)
12. Rnd 19: [4 sc, dec] x6. (30)
13. Rnd 20-21: sc around. (30)
14. Rnd 22: [3 sc, dec] x6. (24)
15. Rnd 23: sc around. (24)

Fasten off with long tail. Stuff firmly, especially the bottom half. Sew the body centered under the head opening. The neck should be secure and not floppy.

Legs Make 2

Foot in Black

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc around in BLO. (24)
6. Rnd 6-7: sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 8: 6 sc, dec x6, 6 sc. (18)
8. Rnd 9: 5 sc, dec x4, 5 sc. (14)

Stuff the foot firmly at the toe, but not overly full at the ankle.

Leg Shaft in Gray

1. Rnd 10: Change to gray and work 14 sc. (14)
2. Rnd 11-22: sc around. (14)
3. Rnd 23: [5 sc, inc] x2. (16)
4. Rnd 24-25: sc around. (16)

Fasten off first leg. On second leg, do not fasten off.

Join Legs

1. Ch 4 from second leg and join to first leg.
2. Rnd 26: 16 sc around first leg, 4 sc across chain, 16 sc around second leg, 4 sc across other side of chain. (40)
3. Rnd 27: sc around. (40)

This lower section forms the hip base under the overalls. If you prefer to keep body and legs separate, you may sew them individually to the body instead, but the joined-leg method gives better stability.

Arms Make 2

Hand in Black

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-4: sc around. (12)

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Arm in Gray

1. Rnd 5: Change to gray, sc around. (12)
2. Rnd 6: [4 sc, dec] x2. (10)
3. Rnd 7-18: sc around. (10)
4. Rnd 19: flatten and sc 5 through both layers to close top.

Stuff only the hand and lower arm lightly. The upper arm should stay soft so it lies close to the body under the sleeves. Sew at the sides of the upper body, slightly below head level.

Tail

The tail is mostly hidden behind the doll in the photo, but a raccoon tail should still be included. Make it medium length and slightly curved.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR with gray. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around in gray. (18)
5. Rnd 6-7: change to black, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 8-9: gray, sc around. (18)
7. Rnd 10-11: black, sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 12-15: gray, sc around. (18)
9. Rnd 16: [sc, dec] x6. (12)
10. Rnd 17-18: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten the open end and sew to the lower back, angled slightly downward so it does not interfere with sitting.

Striped Sweater

The sweater has short sleeves, a fitted turtleneck-style collar, and narrow horizontal stripes in sage green, cream, and pale green. It sits close to the body under the overalls.

Neckband

1. With sage green, ch 26.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 25. (25)
3. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, BLO sc 25. (25)

Join short ends to form a ring. The ribbed rows create the collar texture.

Yoke and Body

1. Rnd 1: Work evenly around the long edge, 36 sc. (36)
2. Rnd 2: In sage green, sc around. (36)
3. Rnd 3: In cream, sc around. (36)
4. Rnd 4: In pale green, sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 5: In sage green, [5 sc, inc] x6. (42)
6. Rnd 6: In cream, sc around. (42)
7. Rnd 7: In pale green, sc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: In sage green, sc 7, skip 6, sc 15, skip 6, sc 8. (30 body sts, two armholes)
9. Rnd 9-14: Continue stripe sequence over 30 sts, changing color every round: cream, pale green, sage, cream, pale green, sage. (30)

Fasten off. Test fit before weaving in ends. The sweater should end near the hip line so the overall bib can cover the front neatly.

Sleeves Make 2

1. Join yarn to armhole.
2. Rnd 1: 12 sc evenly around. (12)
3. Rnd 2: cream, sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 3: pale green, sc around. (12)
5. Rnd 4: sage green, sc around. (12)
6. Rnd 5: cream, sc around. (12)

Fasten off. The sleeves should be short, ending mid upper arm.

Mushroom Overalls

The overalls are a major visual feature. They are roomy, blue, slightly puffy at the seat, and finished with a bib, straps, rolled cuffs, and embroidered woodland motifs. Make sure the legs are wide enough to sit loosely over the raccoon legs.

Overall Pants

1. With dusty blue, ch 13.
2. Join to make a ring carefully.
3. Rnd 1-12: sc around. (13)

Make 2 pant legs. On the second leg, do not fasten off.

1. Join legs with ch 3.
2. Rnd 13: 13 sc around first leg, 3 sc across chain, 13 sc around second leg, 3 sc across other side. (32)
3. Rnd 14-17: sc around. (32)
4. Rnd 18: [7 sc, inc] x4. (36)
5. Rnd 19-23: sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 24: [4 sc, dec] x6. (30)
7. Rnd 25: sc around. (30)

Fasten off. Leave top open. Slip the pants onto the doll and check fit. They should sit high on the waist and look slightly loose, not skin-tight.

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Bib

Join dusty blue to front center top of overalls.

1. Row 1: ch 1, sc 10. Turn. (10)
2. Rows 2-8: ch 1, sc 10. (10)
3. Row 9: dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
4. Rows 10-12: ch 1, sc 8. (8)

Fasten off.

Straps Make 2

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 17. (17)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 17. (17)

Sew one end of each strap to the back upper edge of the pants. Bring straps over shoulders and sew or button to the top corners of the bib. Add tiny wooden-look buttons to the bib fronts.

Rolled Leg Cuffs

Join blue yarn at each pant hem.

1. Rnd 1: FLO sc around. (13)
2. Rnd 2: sl st around loosely.

Fold outward slightly for the soft cuff look in the image.

Overall Embroidery

This embroidery is what makes the overalls feel like the photo. Use short, neat stitches.

• Left leg motif: one red mushroom cap, one cream mushroom stem, two beige-brown mushrooms, one green leaf, and one brown leaf cluster.
• Bib motif: one small red mushroom, one rust leaf, one moss leaf.

Use duplicate stitch or satin-style surface embroidery. Keep motifs tiny and spaced naturally. Do not overfill the front. The image shows sparse but charming embroidery.

Crossbody Satchel

The satchel is small, pale green, and soft-sided with a front flap and single button. It hangs across the body from the left shoulder to the right hip.

Bag Body

1. With sage green, ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 8, inc. (22)
3. Rnd 2-8: sc around. (22)

Fasten off.

Flap

Join yarn to back top edge.

1. Row 1: sc 10. Turn. (10)
2. Rows 2-4: ch 1, sc 10. (10)
3. Row 5: dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)
4. Row 6: sc 8. (8)

Fasten off. Sew a small button to the front center of the bag. The flap may sit loosely or be lightly tacked.

Strap

1. Ch 42.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sl st 41.

Sew each end to opposite top corners of the satchel. Place diagonally across the body.

Sandals Make 2

The sandals are layered and colorful, with pale soles, dark foot opening, and tiny red berry accents near the outer edge. They should fit over the black feet snugly.

Sole

1. With pale pink-beige, ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working opposite side sc 4, inc. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)

Upper

1. Join cream to front loops left from Rnd 3.
2. Rnd 4: sc 6, hdc 4, sc 6, sl st 4. (20 shaping round)
3. Rnd 5: Join black or very dark charcoal to make inner opening edge, sl st around front half only.

Straps

1. With sage green, attach at one side of sandal opening.
2. Ch 8, sl st to opposite side.
3. Repeat with a second short strap in pale pink or cream if desired for layered effect.

Add a tiny red French-knot style berry and green leaf embroidery on the outer side of each sandal to mimic the image detail.

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Flower Head Detail

This tiny flower sits near one ear and includes two green leaves and a dusty pink flower with a pale yellow center.

Flower

1. With yellow, 5 sc in MR, join with sl st.
2. Change to pink.
3. Make 5 petals: [ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st] repeated in each stitch around.

Fasten off.

Leaves Make 2

1. With leaf green, ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Sew leaves and flower together, then attach beside one ear.

Hat Accessory

The hat is a soft green round-brim crochet hat with a cream stripe, a brown band, and a tiny bee. It is displayed beside the doll, not worn.

Hat Crown

1. With sage green, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8-13: sc around. (42)

Brim

1. Rnd 14: BLO sc around. (42)
2. Rnd 15: [6 sc, inc] x6. (48)
3. Rnd 16: sc around. (48)
4. Rnd 17: [7 sc, inc] x6. (54)
5. Rnd 18-19: sc around. (54)

Add one cream embroidered stripe above the brim break. Add a brown surface-crocheted or embroidered band around the hat. Make a tiny bee with yellow and black wraps and white wings, then sew to the side.

Acorn Accessory

Nut in Tan

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: [sc, dec] x6. (12)

Stuff lightly.

Cap in Brown

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (18)

Sew cap over nut top. Add a short stem of 4 chained stitches.

Berry Basket Accessory

Basket

1. With light brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5-8: sc around. (18)

Fasten off.

Handle

1. Ch 14.
2. Row 1: sl st back across 13 sts.

Sew to opposite sides of basket.

Berries

Make 5 to 6 tiny berries.

1. With red or dark blue, 6 sc in MR.
2. Fasten off.

Place berries inside basket. You may lightly tack them down so they stay visible.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew muzzle first, then eye patches, then brows if not already attached.
• Insert eyes through the upper area of the black patches for the sweet wide-eyed look.
• Sew ears evenly and slightly outward.
• Attach head securely to body so it stays upright.
• Sew arms low enough to remain visible below sweater sleeves.
• Add nose and mouth line last.
• Dress the doll in sweater, then overalls, then sandals, then satchel.
• Attach flower near the left ear.

For the most accurate expression, keep the eyes glossy and slightly close to the muzzle. The brows should arch gently upward near the outer edge. This creates the soft, gentle woodland look shown in the image.

Detailed Placement Guide

• Eyes: between Rnds 16 and 17, about 10 to 12 visible stitches apart depending on patch width
• Muzzle: centered between Rnds 18 and 25
• Nose: centered near top third of muzzle
• Ears: top sides of head, spaced evenly
• Arms: around body Rnds 18 to 20 area
• Legs: centered so feet point forward
• Tail: low back, partly hidden by overalls
• Satchel strap: left shoulder to right hip

Tips for Matching the Photo More Closely

• Do not make the body too large. The doll should look head-heavy and cute.
• Keep the muzzle bright white and full.
• Make the black eye patches large enough to frame the safety eyes clearly.
• Use small embroidery motifs on the overalls, not oversized decorations.
• The bib should sit high, but the pants should still look roomy.
• The satchel must be small and soft, not boxy.
• The hat brim should be flat and slightly wide.
• The sandals should show dark toes inside, with pale layered soles.

Care Notes

• Spot clean whenever possible.
• If needed, hand wash gently in cool water with mild soap.
• Do not wring the doll.
• Reshape while damp and air dry flat.
• Remove loose accessories before washing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both eye patches placed evenly?
• Is the muzzle centered and softly stuffed?
• Do the overalls fit loosely over the sweater?
• Are the mushroom and leaf embroideries balanced?
• Does the satchel hang diagonally at the correct length?
• Are the flower, hat, acorn, and berry basket complete?
• Do both sandals match in size and decoration?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Store away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading.
• Keep in a dry environment to protect stuffing and yarn fibers.
• For display, support the doll from the back if standing posed for long periods.
• Do not hang the doll by the satchel strap or overall straps.
• If gifting, wrap accessories separately so small details stay neat.

This woodland raccoon is all about gentle proportions, careful finishing, and layered detail. Take your time with the face, the striped sweater, and the embroidered overalls. Those features are what transform a simple raccoon plush into the exact woodland character style shown in the image.

When finished, your raccoon should look sweet, slightly curious, and cozy, with a handcrafted boutique feel. The accessories complete the scene and make the whole set feel like a collectible woodland storybook piece.