Add a touch of woodland whimsy to your everyday essentials with the Amigurumi Raccoon Keychain, a project that’s as cute as it is practical! 🦝🧶 With its mischievous little face, cozy proportions, and soft handmade charm, this raccoon is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Whether clipped to your keys, backpack, or purse, it brings a playful personality wherever you go.
Perfect as a quick gift, a fun accessory, or a charming addition to your amigurumi collection, this raccoon keychain is both delightful to stitch and rewarding to carry. The Amigurumi Raccoon Keychain is a joyful way to crochet character, creativity, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! ✨🔑🧵
🦝 Amigurumi Raccoon Keychain Crochet Pattern
Create an irresistibly cute seated raccoon with a rounded oversized head, bold black eye patches edged in white, a soft protruding muzzle, chubby belly, short sturdy legs, and a thick striped tail. This woodland-inspired design works beautifully as a decorative plush or can be adapted into an adorable oversized keychain charm.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color blocking, appliqué details, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
• Plush version: 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall seated
• Keychain version: 10–12 cm (4–5 inches) tall (use sport weight yarn & 2.25 mm hook)
🧶 Yarn & Materials
DK weight yarn:
• Light Grey – approx. 110–120 g
• White – approx. 60–70 g
• Black – approx. 50–60 g
Polyester fiberfill – approx. 180–220 g
12 mm black safety eyes (8–10 mm for keychain size)
2.75–3.25 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Optional for keychain version:
• 1 metal keychain ring or lobster clasp
• 6–8 mm jump ring
• Small piece of strong nylon thread or thin cord
Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🦝 Head (Light Grey)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–16: sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between R11–12, about 10 stitches apart.
R17: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) – begin stuffing
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R21: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R22: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close tightly.
🖤 Eye Patches (Make 2)
With black:
Ch 6
Round 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, continue along opposite side with 3 sc, inc in last st (12)
Round 2: inc, sc 3, 3 inc, sc 3, 2 inc (18)
FO leaving long tail. Sew angled slightly upward at outer corners.
Optional: Surface crochet a thin white outline around patches.
🤍 Muzzle (White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and sew centered below eyes.
🖤 Nose
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff, flatten slightly, sew to muzzle.
Embroider short vertical line beneath.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer (Grey):
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Inner (White):
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
Sew together. Slightly pinch base before attaching high on head.
🧍 Body (Grey with White Belly)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–10: sc around (36)
From R8 onward, work 14 centered stitches in white for belly panel.
R11–16: maintain white oval panel.
R17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24) – stuff
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R20: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R21: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
With black:
R1: MR 6
R2–4: sc around (6)
Switch to grey:
R5–13: sc around (6)
Lightly stuff lower half. Sew slightly angled inward.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
With black:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. Flatten top slightly and sew to lower front so raccoon sits upright.
🦝 Tail (Striped & Curved)
Start grey:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
Switch to black for 3 rounds.
Alternate 3 rounds grey / 3 rounds black until approx. 18–20 cm long.
Lightly stuff for flexibility. Attach low on back and curve gently.
🔑 How to Add a Keychain Attachment
If you’d like to turn your raccoon into a keychain charm:
Option 1: Embedded Loop Method (Most Secure)
Before closing the head (after R21 of head):
- Cut a 20 cm piece of strong nylon thread or matching yarn.
- Thread both ends through a needle.
- Insert needle through top center of head, pull through stuffing, and exit near same spot.
- Tie both ends together tightly to create a strong internal anchor.
- Pull knot slightly inside head.
- Close head normally.
Attach jump ring through the exposed loop and connect to keychain ring.
This method distributes weight inside the head and prevents stretching.
Option 2: Surface Crochet Reinforced Loop
After assembly:
- Insert hook at center top of head.
- Pull up strong yarn or nylon thread.
- Ch 12–15 (depending on desired drop).
- Sl st into same stitch.
- Repeat once more over same stitches for reinforcement.
- FO and weave ends securely inside.
Attach metal ring through chain loop.
Keychain Size Adjustments
For a smaller version:
• Use sport or light DK yarn
• Use 2.0–2.5 mm hook
• Reduce head to 36 sts maximum instead of 42
• Use 8–10 mm safety eyes
Always ensure stitches are tight to prevent stuffing from showing.
✨ Finishing Touches
Ensure mask patches are symmetrical and slightly angled upward.
Stuff cheeks firmly for rounded expression.
Balance tail placement for seated stability.
Whether displayed as a woodland plush or clipped onto your bag or keys, this charming raccoon brings personality and handmade warmth wherever it goes. 🦝✨
