Crochet Standing Donkey Amigurumi Pattern Step By Step
Eeyore’s got nothing on this! Snag our free crochet Standing Donkey Amigurumi Pattern and create your own adorable, floppy-eared friend!
This delightful pattern is perfect for creating an adorable donkey that stands upright, making it an ideal addition to farm-themed decor, children’s toys, or a desk buddy. It features detailed, easy-to-follow instructions to help crocheters at any level. Unique characteristics include its endearing, floppy ears and a little tufted tail that adds a heartwarming touch of realism.
Crochet Donkey Amigurumi
The pattern also provides options for customizing the donkey with different yarn colors and sizes, allowing you to create a truly one-of-a-kind companion that reflects your personal style.
Tip: For extra stability, add a small, hidden weight at the base of the legs to ensure your donkey stands firmly.
Materials Needed:
- Grey and beige yarn
- Crochet hook (size not specified)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes
- Safety pin or stitch marker
- Fiberfill for stuffing
Head:
- Start by making the head. Chain (ch) 2, six single crochets (sc) in the first ch.
Round 2:
- Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
Round 3:
- 1 sc, increase around (16 stitches total).
For Rounds 4-6:
- sc around (16 stitches per round).
Round 7:
- Decrease sequence (2 sc, decrease) around (12 stitches total). Stuff the head and cut off the tail from the inside.
Round 8:
- Decrease sequence (1 sc, decrease) around (8 stitches total).
For Round 9:
- Increase in each stitch around (16 stitches total).
Round 10:
- sc around, but switch the color in the first stitch.
Round 11:
- Decrease sequence (2 sc, decrease) around (12 stitches total). Insert safety eyes.
Body:
- Chain 2, five sc into the first ch.
In Round 2:
- Increase in every stitch (10 stitches total).
Round 3:
- 1 sc, increase around (15 stitches total).
Round 4:
- Create a neck opening by sc in the first 5 stitches, then ch 5 and skip 5 stitches, following with another 5 sc.
In Rounds 5-8:
- sc around including the chain from the previous round (15 stitches per round).
Round 9:
- 3 sc, decrease around (12 stitches total).
Round 10:
- Decrease around (6 stitches total).
Legs (Make 4):
- Chain 2, five sc into the first ch.
For Round 2:
- Increase in every stitch (10 stitches total).
Round 3:
- sc around (10 stitches total).
Round 4:
- 3 sc, decrease (change to grey yarn for the last decrease).
For Round 5:
- sc around (8 stitches total). Stuff the hoof.
Round 6:
- 2 sc, decrease (6 stitches total).
Rounds 7-9:
- sc around (18 stitches total).
- Fill the leg firmly with fiber fill and leave an opening for attaching.
Ears (Make 2):
- Chain 8, starting from the second chain: 2 slip stitches, 3 sc, 2 half double crochets (hdc) increasing in the last chain.
- Work along the other side with hdc, 3 sc, and finish with a slip stitch.
- Leave a long end for sewing the ear to the head.
Tail:
- Chain 10, slip stitch back along the chain.
- Fasten off with a long end for attaching.
- Attach additional strands to the end of the tail for a fuller look.
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body, aligning it with the safety eyes.
- Attach the legs to the body, ensuring the donkey can stand.
- Sew the ears onto the head.
- Attach the tail.
Mane (Optional):
- Attach strands of yarn along the top of the head to create a mane.
