Cute Donkey Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Designer: Unknown
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
A Charming Farm Animal Crochet Project for Relaxing Craft Time.
Farm animal amigurumi never go out of style, and this cute donkey amigurumi pattern is full of handmade charm. This cute crochet animal makes a lovely handmade gift idea, nursery decoration, or soft crochet companion. Since the original designer is unknown, we’re grateful this sweet pattern continues to be shared with the crochet community.
This intermediate amigurumi pattern includes sewn details and finishing work that help create a lovable donkey character. If you enjoy farm-inspired projects, you might also love the adorable cow amigurumi featured on one of our other crochet blogs.
Made with acrylic or cotton yarn, this small crochet project offers flexibility while keeping a neat finish. If you enjoy animal-themed makes, the sweet sheep amigurumi is another charming farm favorite featured on one of our other crochet blogs. More related donkey amigurumi ideas are waiting at the end of the pattern.
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Materials
• Yarn
‣ Main color yarn
‣ Contrast color yarn
• Embroidery thread for the muzzle
• Crochet hook
• Safety eyes
• Toy stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
HOW TO CROCHET A CUTE DONKEY AMIGURUMI
Head
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R7: sc in each stitch around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R9: sc in each stitch around (18)
R10: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R11: sc in each stitch around (24)
R12: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R13: sc in each stitch around (30)
R14: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R15-R17: sc in each stitch around (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R21: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
R22: dec x 6 (6)
Pull the opening closed.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Legs (Make 4)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: sc in each stitch around (12)
Change yarn color.
R4-R10: sc in each stitch around (12)
Stuff firmly.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Neck
Leave a long starting tail for sewing the neck to the head.
R1: Ch 14 and join into a ring. Work 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc (16)
R2: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
R3: (8 sc, inc) x 2 (20)
Stuff firmly.
Leave a long tail for sewing the neck to the body.
Ears (Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R3: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
R4: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
R5: sc in each stitch around (12)
R6: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)
R7: (3 sc, dec) x 2 (8)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Body
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-R14: sc in each stitch around (36)
R15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R18: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
R19: dec x 6 (6)
Pull the opening closed and leave a long tail for attaching the tail.
Assembly
– Sew the neck to the body.
– Sew the head to the neck.
– Attach the ears to the head.
– Sew the legs to the body.
– Add the safety eyes.
– Embroider the muzzle.
– Create the mane using strands of matching yarn.
– Make a braided tail and attach it to the body.
Your donkey is ready!