Try having a cuddly little donkey friend you made all by yourself! With the Crochet Donkey Amigurumi Pattern, it’s like following a treasure map that shows you step by step how to turn soft yarn into a cute, huggable donkey.
Crochet Donkey Amigurumi
You get to pick your favorite colors, use a hook like a magic wand, and watch as loops and knots transform into a donkey with a sweet face and floppy ears. When you’re done, you’ve not just created a toy, but you’ve also woven a little bit of love into every stitch.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Felt for details
- Embroidery floss
- Sewing needle
- Polyester stuffing
- Safety lock eyes
Body:
Create a magic ring and work six single crochets (sc) into it.
- Pull the ring tight to close the first round.
- Rounds 2-10: Sc in each stitch around.
- Fold the body in half and join the two sides with three single crochets.
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Arms: (Make 2)
Begin with a magic ring and six single crochets (sc) inside it.
- Pull the ring to close.
- Rounds 2-10: Sc in each stitch around.
- Fold the arm and join with three sc.
- Cut the yarn and weave in ends for the first arm.
- For the second arm, continue without cutting the yarn.
Chain two, then crochet 10 sc in the second arm. Join the two arms with two sc across the chains, then continue with rounds 11-16, adjusting stitches as necessary.
Legs: (Make 2)
Start with a magic ring and six sc inside it.
- Close the ring with a pull.
- Round 2: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat 3 times.
- Rounds 3-9: Sc in each stitch around.
- Finish the first leg, cut the yarn and secure it.
- For the second leg, do not cut the yarn.
Chain two, then work 10 sc in the second leg. Join the two legs with two sc across the chains, then proceed with rounds 10-16, adjusting stitches as necessary.
Head:
Make a magic ring and place six sc inside it.
- Close the ring.
- Rounds 2-10: Sc in each stitch around.
- Gradually begin shaping the face with increases and decreases as specified in the pattern up through round 20.
- Attach safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, leaving four stitches between them.
- Complete the head with the pattern’s finishing rounds.
Ears:
- Chain one, double crochet in the next stitch.
- Chain two, slip stitch in the first chain.
- Double crochet in the next stitch, chain one, and slip stitch in the last stitch.
- Cut the yarn and weave it into the base of the ear for a neat finish.
Nose:
- Take embroidery floss and sew a line for the nose between the eyes, angling it slightly upward.
Gently stuff the nose for dimension.
Mane:
- Insert yarn in the center of the head and pull through to create tufts for hair, repeating for fullness.
Finishing Details:
- Use safety lock eyes for added security.
- Add stuffing to the body and limbs for shape.
- Employ pins as guides to get perfect eye and nose placement.
- Embroider and sew on all additional details after the main crocheting is done.
- Mix yarn colors for a personalized donkey.
Enjoy crafting your adorable donkey amigurumi with this step-by-step pattern!x
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