Tanuki (Raccoon Dog) - Free Pattern

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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. (Sc 3, inc)x6 (30)
6-7. Sc around (30) (2 total rounds)
8. Sc 6, [sc 7], sc 17 (30)
9-10. Sc 5, [sc 9], sc 16 (30) (2 total rounds)
11. Sc 7, [sc 6], sc 17 (30)
12-13. Sc around (30) (2 total rounds)
14. (Sc 3, dec)x6 (24)
15. (Sc 2, dec)x6 (18)
Fasten off 

Ears (make 2):

In dark brown
1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Sc, inc)x3 (9)
Fasten off with a tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2):

In dark brown
1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Sc, inc)x3 (9)
3-5. Sc around (9) (3 total rounds)
Fasten off the first leg, but continue to the body with the second leg.

Body:

1. Continuing from the second leg in light brown, chain 3, sc around the first leg, sc along the chain, sc around the second leg, then sc along the other side of the chain (24)
2. Sc 9, inc, sc, inc, sc 9, inc, sc, inc (28)
3-7. Sc around (28) (5 total rounds)
8. (Sc 5, dec)x4 (24)
9. Sc around (24)
10. (Sc 2, dec)x6 (18)
11-12. Sc around (18) (2 total rounds)
Fasten off with a tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2):

In dark brown
1. 6 mc (6)
2-5. Sc around (6) (4 total rounds)
Flatten the piece and sc along the top to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

In light brown and [dark brown]
1. [6 mc] (6)
2. [(inc)x6] (12)
3. [sc around] (12)
4-5. Sc around (12) (2 total rounds)
6. [sc around] (12)
7. [(sc 2, dec)x3] (9)
8. Sc around (9)
9. (Sc, dec)x3 (6)
Fasten off with a tail for sewing.


Attaching Parts

Start by sewing the ears to the top of the head.



 Now sew the head to the body.


Add the arms to the body. The arms should go just below where the head and body connect, and slightly toward the front of the body.



And lastly, sew the tail to the bum, centred between the legs.


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Do not copy or redistribute this pattern without credit to Bippy Buddies. You may sell finished products as long as credit is given.

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