Every city has its legends. Seattle has Jimothy.

This lovable little raccoon has stolen hearts far beyond the Pacific Northwest with his curiously unusual little shape, complete with a short, compact spine that gives him an extra dose of charm and character. Now you can crochet your own amigurumi version of Ballard’s masked mischief-maker.

Designed by Owl Spun, a Seattle area based fiber artist.
No AI was used in the design of this pattern.

DIFFICULTY
This crochet pattern is rated for a seasoned beginner that has crocheted before. Jimothy is an easy shape to crochet, but some complicated amigurumi shaping techniques for legs.

Jimothy Seattle Raccoon is a written pattern, in English US crochet terms. Pattern includes links to online written and videos for learning various techniques (seaming, magic ring, etc).

YARN
Super Bulky Weight Yarn.

Yarn used: Cascade Lana Grande
Silver Grey = 70 yards/ 64m
Black = 18 yards/ 16m
White = 9 yards/ 8m.

HOOK SIZE
Use a crochet hook size that creates tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing through. Finish size and yarn usage may differ due to gauge.

Suggested Size - 5.5mm (US I).

OTHER MATERIALS
• Removable Stitch Markers.
• Stuffing Materials, approximately 28g/ 1 oz.
• 12mm Black Doll Shank Back Eyes.
• 15mm wide Triangle Shank Back Nose.
Optional:
• Wire or Pipe Cleaners
• Embroidery Floss for Eyes/ Nose/ Mouth
• Hook & Loop Tape (Velcro) or wire brush.

July 31st 2026 - This is the initial release of this pattern. Future updates may include additional photos, clarifications, or improvements as needed.