Welcome to the adventurous and mischievous world of amigurumi! 🚀🦝 Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rocket Raccoon—a bold and charismatic creation perfect for Guardians of the Galaxy fans, comic lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and detailed plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up legendary characters, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a feisty space raccoon to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with Rocket’s signature fur markings, tiny blaster, and rebellious charm! 💥
This design embraces rich colors, intricate shaping, and dynamic details to bring an action-packed and heroic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Rocket Raccoon turns out just right—ready to guard your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out deep browns, soft grays, and fiery oranges, and let’s stitch up a fearless Rocket Raccoon! 🚀
🚀 Amigurumi Rocket Raccoon (Astronaut Suit) – FREE Crochet Pattern
Blast off with this epic Amigurumi Rocket Raccoon in a space suit! 🦝🪐 With his signature masked face, striped tail, and a detailed cosmic jumpsuit, this character is full of heroic flair. This pattern includes how to make all the crocheted pieces, plus how to add the non-yarn helmet dome and other finishing touches for a complete out-of-this-world look!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Involves color changes, shaping, suit details, and accessory integration.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight)
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Dark Brown (main body & tail)
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Light Gray (face & suit)
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White (face markings & ears)
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Black (eye patches & nose)
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Blue & Yellow (suit accents)
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Olive/green (suit stripe trim)
Other Materials
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyester stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Tapestry needle
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Clear plastic dome (from toy capsule, ornament sphere, or cut from packaging)
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Optional: Felt patch, embroidery floss for emblem
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head (Start with gray)
MR, 6 sc
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 8–18: sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 12–13, 8 sts apart
Add black eye patch shapes with embroidery or sewn-on felt
19. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
20. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
21. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
22. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
23. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
24. dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail to close
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With white:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Switch to gray:
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Fold in half and sc across to close, sew to top of head
👃 Nose
With black:
MR, 4 sc
inc around (8)
Sew centered between eyes and slightly lower
🧍 Body (Gray suit color)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–14: sc around (30)
Add yellow & blue color panels as surface slip stitch or colorwork between Rounds 9–12
15. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
16. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff
17. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO and sew to head
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With gray:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
4–7. sc around (12)
Switch to dark brown (paw):
8–10. sc around
Stuff lightly
FO, flatten, and sew to body sides
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with dark brown:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to gray:
6–10. sc around
Add green stripe near knee with surface stitch
Stuff
FO and sew to bottom of body
🦝 Tail (Striped)
Alternate brown and white stripes:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–14: sc around (18), alternate color every 2 rows
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to back
🧷 Space Suit Collar
With gray or ribbed yarn:
Ch 28, join to form ring
Round 1–4: sc in rounds to create a raised edge
Sew to neckline to support helmet
🪖 Helmet (Non-Yarn Part)
Option 1: Plastic Ornament Half-Sphere (Best Fit)
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Find a clear plastic ornament or capsule about 12–13 cm in diameter
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Use one half
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Gently place over the head
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Optional: Use strong thread, transparent elastic, or tiny Velcro dots to anchor to the collar
Option 2: Upcycled PET Bottle Cap
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Cut a round bubble section from a large clear soda bottle
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Sand any sharp edges
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Place over the raccoon’s head and secure to suit collar
✅ Tip: Don’t glue the helmet directly unless you’re creating a display-only piece — keeping it removable makes it more playful!
✨ Optional Patch or Emblem
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Embroider “GDS” or a symbol using black embroidery thread on a small rectangle of gray felt
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Sew to front of chest or glue with fabric glue
Your Rocket Raccoon is now ready to patrol the galaxy, one crochet stitch at a time! 🪐🦝 Perfect for gifting, space-themed decor, or as part of a heroic amigurumi collection.
