Introduction

Meet the Baby Raccoon S’mores Scout—a cozy camping cutie ready for toasted marshmallows! This pattern recreates the photographed plush with precision: a chubby gray raccoon wearing a moss scout vest and bucket hat, orange neckerchief, teal shorts, brown boots, ringed tail, and a tiny backpack.

In the paws are a marshmallow stick and a stacked s’more; beside the feet sit a mint lantern and a small campfire. Every stitch count, placement, and angle below is drafted to duplicate the image exactly.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (Worsted/Medium #4)
  1. A. Ash Gray (head/body/outer ears/arms/legs) ~70 g
  2. B. Charcoal/Dark Gray (mask patch, ear rims, tail rings) ~20 g
  3. C. Cream (muzzle, brows, belly spot, marshmallow) ~20 g
  4. D. Moss Green (vest + backpack) ~20 g
  5. E. Mustard/Butter Yellow (bucket hat + lantern glow + fire inner) ~18 g
  6. F. Teal/Denim Blue (shorts) ~15 g
  7. G. Brown (boots, stick, log pieces, chocolate layer) ~25 g
  8. H. Caramel (tail rings, graham crackers) ~15 g
  9. I. Pumpkin/Orange (neckerchief, fire outer) ~10 g
  10. J. Mint (lantern body) ~10 g
  11. K. Black (nose embroidery) scraps
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) for all pieces
• Safety eyes: 10 mm (x2)
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Optional: small washers/coins for boot soles

Abbreviations (US Terms)

mr = magic ring • sc = single crochet • inc = increase (2 sc in same st) • dec = invisible decrease • sl st = slip stitch • ch = chain • hdc = half double crochet • dc = double crochet • BLO/FLO = back/front loop only • st(s) = stitch(es) • rnd = round • rep = repeat

Pattern Notes

• Gauge: 16 sc × 18 rows ≈ 2″ (5 cm) in spiral sc. Fabric must be dense so stuffing won’t show.
• Finished size: ~6.5–6.75″ (16–17 cm).
• Work in continuous rounds unless noted.
• Stuff firmly as you go, especially head, feet, and tail base.
• Leave long tails for sewing.
• Color changes are written inline; fasten invisibly.

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Step by Step Instructions

Head (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
Rnds 8–15: sc around (42) — 8 rounds even for plump cheeks.

Eye placement: Insert 10 mm eyes between Rnds 12–13, spaced 12 sts. Do not lock yet.

Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec)×6 (18) — Stuff very firmly, shape cheeks.
Rnd 20: (sc, dec)×6 (12)
Rnd 21: dec around (6). Sl st, weave end inside.

Muzzle Oval (C)

Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and next 4, 3 sc in last; rotate, 4 sc, inc in last; sl st (14).
Row 2: ch 1, inc, 4 sc, inc×3, 4 sc, inc×2; sl st (20).
Row 3: ch 1, sc around (20). Leave a long tail.
Embroider a small black round nose (K) near top center and a tiny smile.

Mask Patch (B) + Brows (C)

Mask: Ch 18.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (17).
Row 2: ch 1, inc, 15 sc, inc (19)
Row 3: ch 1, sc across (19). Fasten off with tail. Shape as a long oval band that spans behind both eyes.
Brows (make 2): Ch 6; sl st back across (5 sl st). Leave tails.

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Ears ×2 (A outer; B inner rim optional)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
Rnd 5: sc around (15)
Flatten; do not stuff. Whip-stitch a thin B line along the front edge to hint the darker rim.

Body (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
Rnd 7: sc around (36)
Rnd 8: (5 sc, inc)×6 (42) — widest belly
Rnds 9–10: sc around (42)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
Rnd 12: (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
Rnds 14–15: sc around (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec)×6 (18) — Stuff firmly; shape a soft pear.
Rnd 17: sc around (18). Fasten off with long tail for neck join.

Arms ×2 (A)

Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr (5)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×2, sc (7)
Rnds 3–8: sc around (7)
Rnd 9: dec, 5 sc (6)
Lightly stuff only the hand. Flatten top; leave tails.

Legs ×2 (A)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
Rnds 4–5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec)×3 (9)
Rnd 7: sc around (9). Lightly stuff; flatten. (Add a washer/coin inside for balance if desired.)

Tail (A, with B & H rings)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9)
Rnds 3–10: sc around (9), color rings as: 3 rnds B → 2 rnds H → 3 rnds B.
Rnd 11: dec, 7 sc (8)
Rnd 12: sc around (8). Stuff lightly to keep bendable; leave long tail.

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Clothing & Wearables

Moss Scout Vest (D)

Ch 34; join to ring (34).
Rnd 1: sc around (34)
Rnd 2: BLO sc around (34)
Rnd 3: sc around (34)
Rnd 4: Armhole split: sc 7, ch 4, sk 4, sc 12, ch 4, sk 4, sc 7 (34)
Rnd 5: sc around (through chains too) (34)
Rnd 6: sc around (34). Fasten.

Front opening & pocket:

• With D, surface-sl st a vertical line at front center to simulate opening.
• Pocket: Ch 7; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (6). Row 2: hdc across (6). Edge with sc; sew to left chest.
  Badge: Embroider a tiny circle (E) on pocket corner.

Backpack Flap (D)

Back panel: Ch 9; Row 1: sc across (8). Rows 2–5: sc across (8).
Flap: Row 6: dec, 4 sc, dec (6); Row 7: 6 sc; Row 8: dec, 2 sc, dec (4). Edge and sew centered on vest back near shoulders. Add a small chain-loop closure if you want.

Bucket Hat (E + G band)

Crown
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc around (30)

Band (G)
Rnd 7: BLO sc around (30)

Side
Rnds 8–9: sc around (30)

Brim (E)
Rnd 10: FLO (2 sc, inc)×10 (40)
Rnd 11: (3 sc, inc)×10 (50)
Rnd 12: sc around (50). Sl st, fasten. Steam to curve slightly downward.

Shorts (F)

Waistband
Ch 36; join (36).
Rnd 1: sc around (36)
Rnd 2: BLO sc around (36)
Rnds 3–4: sc around (36)

Split for legs
Rnd 5: sc 18, sl st to close first leg loop.
Leg 1: 18 sc for 4 rounds, sl st, fasten.
Leg 2: Work remaining 18 sts the same way.
Optional cuff: FLO hdc once around each leg.

Boots ×2 (G)

Sole
Ch 8.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, 5 sc, 3 sc in last; rotate, 5 sc, inc (15)
Row 2: ch 1, inc, 5 sc, inc×3, 5 sc, inc×2 (21)
Row 3: BLO sc around (21)

Upper
Row 4: sc around (21)
Row 5: (5 sc, dec)×3, 3 sc (18)
Row 6: sc around (18). Fasten.
Sew boots to feet after dressing.

Neckerchief (I)

Ch 32. Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch and each ch (31). Row 2: ch 1, BLO hdc across (31). Tie around neck; knot in front.

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Hand Props & Scene

Marshmallow Stick (G + C)

Stick: Ch 18; sl st back to make a firm cord.
Marshmallow: With C, 6 sc in mr (6); Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9); Rnds 3–4: sc (9); Rnd 5: (sc, dec)×3 (6). Leave a hole; slide onto the stick tip; stitch closed around the stick.

S’more Sandwich (H + G + C)

Graham crackers (make 2, H): Ch 9; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (8). Rows 2–6: sc (8). Embroider dotted “holes”.
Chocolate slab (G): Ch 8; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (7). Rows 2–4: sc (7).
Marshmallow layer (C): Ch 8; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (7). Rows 2–3: sc (7).
Stack: cracker + chocolate + marshmallow + cracker; whip-stitch edges through back loops to keep neat.

Lantern (J body, E glow)

Body:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9)
Rnd 3: BLO sc (9)
Rnd 4: sc (9)
Glow insert (E): 6 sc in mr; inc to 12; sew to front of body.
Base & top lip: FLO hdc around once at bottom and top to create rims.
Handle: Ch 12; sl st back; attach to top.

Campfire (I + E flames, G logs)

Logs (G, make 3):
Rnd 1: 5 sc in mr (5)
Rnds 2–8: sc (5). Close one end; slightly stuff; leave the other end open.

Flame cone (E inner, I outer):
Inner (E): 6 sc in mr; Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9); Rnd 3: sc (9).
Outer (I): 6 sc in mr; Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 (9); Rnds 3–4: sc (9). Place outer around inner and stitch bases together to create layered flame.
Arrange 3 logs in a triangle, sew flame on top.

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Assembly

Face & Head

1. Mask first: Center the B mask band across the face so the eye holes will sit roughly at 1/3 from each end. Stitch edges flat to the head.
2. Insert eyes through mask between Rnds 12–13, 12 sts apart; lock washers.
3. Place muzzle just touching the lower eye rims; sew ¾ around, insert a pinch of stuffing, close.
4. Brows: Position at Rnd 11, arcing slightly; stitch ends into the mask.
5. Ears: Sew flattened ears at Rnds 5–7 from the top, angled 10–15° back.

Body & Limbs

1. Legs: Sew at body base front, 2–3 sts apart; check level so plush stands; add sole weights inside boots if using.
2. Tail: Attach at lower back around Rnd 6–7 so it lightly touches the surface as a third support.
3. Arms: Sew at Rnds 14–15 of the body, left arm slightly forward to hold the stick.

Dress & Gear

1. Pull on shorts; center crotch split.
2. Slide on vest and stitch a small tack at shoulders so it stays flat; attach backpack flap to center back.
3. Tie neckerchief in front.
4. Join head to body with the body’s long tail; keep a subtle downward nod for that curious look; add extra stuffing to the neck gap as you close.
5. Place bucket hat: brim sits just above brows; add two hidden stitches behind ears to fix angle.
6. Boots: Sew each boot cleanly around the foot base.
7. Tack marshmallow stick into the left hand (and a tiny stitch to the body). Place the s’more on right hand, stitch through a few layers to secure.
8. Set lantern at the raccoon’s left foot and campfire at the right front as in the photo (or stitch to a removable display base).

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Finishing Touches / Tips

• Expression lock-in: Keep the 12-st eye spacing and make the muzzle top kiss the lower eye line. Brows slightly arched add friendliness—avoid straight lines.
• Fabric density: If stuffing peeks through, drop to a 3.25 mm hook. Dense fabric keeps the mask edges crisp.
• Ringed tail: Light stuffing lets you bend it subtly to rest on the table—this also balances standing.
• Brim shaping: Hover steam (do not touch iron to yarn) and press with your palm to set the hat’s slight downward curve.
• Photo styling: Place lantern left, campfire right, s’more stacked high; warm natural light by a window recreates the cozy scene.
• Child safety: For <3 years, embroider eyes and secure/omit small props (lantern handle, stick, buttons).