Bring the playful charm of a Coati to life with this Amigurumi Coati crochet pattern! 🦝✨ With its long tail, curious expression, and adorable stance, this design captures the essence of this fascinating raccoon-like creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered markings or a miniature forest setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi coati is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this charming little creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦝 Amigurumi Coati (Raccoon with Long Tail) – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring the charm of the forest to your amigurumi collection with this adorable Coati! Known for their playful nature and distinct ringed tails, this crochet coati features gentle curves, expressive eyes, and a cuddly body. It’s perfect for animal lovers, woodland-themed gifts, or nursery decor!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and assembly of multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) from head to tail using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight):
- Color A: Beige or Light Brown (Main body)
- Color B: Dark Brown (Legs, paws, tail stripes, face mask)
- Color C: White (Eye markings, snout)
- Small amount of Black (Nose)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
- ch – Chain
🐾 Head
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- Rounds 8–16: sc around (42)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, about 8 stitches apart
- Begin stuffing
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
- FO and close
🐽 Muzzle
With Color C:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
- FO, stuff lightly, sew to lower front of head
- Embroider black nose with Color D
👁️ Eye Patches (Make 2)
With Color B:
- Ch 6
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
- Row 2: inc, sc 3, inc (7)
- FO, shape into almond form and sew around eyes
- Add a white border using Color C if desired
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- Rounds 3–4: sc around (9)
- FO, flatten, and sew to sides of head
🧸 Body
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Rounds 7–15: sc around (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- Stuff firmly
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
- FO and close
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with Color B (Paws):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
- Switch to Color A
- Rounds 5–8: sc around (12)
- FO and stuff
- Sew to bottom of body
✋ Arms (Make 2)
Start with Color B:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- Round 3: sc around (12)
- Switch to Color A
- Rounds 4–8: sc around (12)
- FO, lightly stuff, and sew to sides of body
🌀 Tail (Striped)
Alternate Color A and Color B every 4 rounds:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- Rounds 5–24: sc around (24), switching colors every 4 rounds
- Stuff gradually as you go
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
- FO and close
- Sew tail to lower back of body, curve it slightly if desired
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Check symmetry of ears and eyes
- Add light blush with pastel or embroidery for cheeks
- Weave in all yarn ends securely
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a small scarf or acorn accessory
- Create in grey/brown combos for a raccoon-style variation
- Make a miniature version using thinner yarn for keychains
Your cozy little coati is ready for woodland adventures! Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a loved one, this striped-tailed friend will bring smiles for seasons to come. 🍂🧶
