This adorable baby costume features a hat with raccoon face and ears, onesie with long sleeves and a striped tail for the most curious of babies.

Hat is free on I Like Knitting Website.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Chest Size 17 (18)” for baby size 6 (12) months. Shown in size 12 months.

Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Red Heart Baby Hugs Medium (100% Acrylic; 247 yards 225 meters/127 grams): #4410 Dolphin (MC, 1 (2, 2) skeins), #4012 Ink (CC1, 1 skein) and #4001 Frosting (CC2, 1 skein)

Needles: US size 10 (6.0 mm) straight

Notions: Tapestry needle, fiberfill, 0.25-yard black snap tape, matching thread, sewing needle, one sheet each black and white felt

Special Stitches: K2, P2 Rib

For the hat: Refer to the CHART for knitting the racoon face. Cut eyes and ears out of felt as shown in photos. Sew in place.