Tanuki (Raccoon Dog) - Free Pattern
While they're sometimes called raccoon dogs, tanuki aren't closely related to either of those animals, but they are just as cute! They have a reputation for being mischievous, just like raccoons do. Tanuki Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round Finished Size Approximately 4 inches tall. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension. Pattern Instructions Head: In light brown and [dark brown] 1. 6 mc (6) 2. (Inc)x6 (12) 3. (Sc, inc)x6 (18) 4. (Sc 2, inc)x6 (24) 5...