Donkey Amigurumi Crochet Pattern for Beginners

Today, we’re stitching up a little charm with our classic farmyard donkey amigurumi crochet. This delightful project is not only a nod to the timeless beauty of rural life but also a wonderful way to bring a bit of the countryside into your home. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is designed to guide you through each step, ensuring you end up with a cuddly companion to cherish.

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Donkey Amigurumi Crochet Ideas

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Medium weight (#4) yarn in grey for the body and a darker grey for the mane and tail. You’ll also need a very small amount of black yarn for the eyes.
  • Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm crochet hook.
  • Other Materials: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing, a yarn needle, and scissors.

Crochet Pattern:

Body and Head (in grey yarn):

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring (6 sts).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sts).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around (18 sts).
  4. Round 4-6: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sts).
  5. Round 7: Begin shaping the head by increasing in every 2nd stitch (24 sts).
  6. Round 8-10: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sts).
  7. Round 11: Start decreasing for the top of the head (1 sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease 1 sc; repeat from * to * around).
  8. Round 12: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sts). Start stuffing the head.
  9. Round 13: Continue decreasing and finish stuffing the head (12 sts).
  10. Round 14: Close the head by crocheting decreases until shut. Fasten off.

Ears (make 2, in grey yarn):

  1. Row 1: Chain 4, starting from the second chain from hook, make 1 sc in each chain across (3 sts).
  2. Row 2-3: Turn, chain 1, 1 sc in each stitch across (3 sts).
  3. Fold the ear piece in half and slip stitch the sides together. Attach to the head.

Mane and Tail (in darker grey yarn):

  1. Cut strands of yarn about 4 inches long. Attach along the back of the head and down the neck for the mane, and at the rear end for the tail.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the ears to the head at the desired position.
  2. Use black yarn to embroider big, friendly eyes.
  3. Attach the tail.
  4. Finalize any additional stuffing adjustments and secure all loose ends.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Medium weight (#4) yarn in turquoise for the body, bright pink for the mane and tail, and a little yellow for the hooves.
  • Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm crochet hook.
  • Other Materials: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing, a yarn needle, black and white yarn for the eyes, and scissors.

Crochet Pattern:

Body and Head (in turquoise yarn):

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring (6 sts).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sts).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around (18 sts).
  4. Round 4-10: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sts). Begin to stuff the body.
  5. Round 11: Shape the head by increasing in every 3rd stitch (24 sts).
  6. Round 12-15: 1 sc in each stitch around (24 sts).
  7. Round 16: Start decreasing for the head shape (1 sc in the next 2 stitches, decrease 1 sc; repeat from * to * around).
  8. Round 17: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sts). Finish stuffing the head.
  9. Round 18: Decrease to close the head (12 sts).
  10. Round 19: Decrease until closed, fasten off.

Ears (make 2, in turquoise yarn):

  1. Row 1: Chain 5, starting from the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc in each chain (4 sts).
  2. Row 2-4: Turn, chain 1, make 1 sc in each stitch (4 sts).
  3. Row 5: Decrease across the row (2 sts), fold the ear, and stitch across to create a floppy look.

Mane and Tail (in bright pink yarn):

  1. Cut strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Attach along the back of the head and the rear end for the mane and tail respectively.

Hooves (in yellow yarn):

  1. Attach yellow yarn at each leg’s bottom, crochet 2 rounds to form hooves.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the ears to each side of the head.
  2. Sew the eyes using white yarn for the base and black yarn for the pupils.
  3. Attach the mane and tail.
  4. Adjust stuffing and secure all loose ends.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Medium weight (#4) yarn in light lavender for the body, pastel blue for the mane and tail, and soft pink for the hooves.
  • Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm crochet hook.
  • Other Materials: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing, a yarn needle, and black yarn for the eyes.

Crochet Pattern:

Body and Head (in light lavender yarn):

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring (6 sts).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sts).
  3. Round 3-5: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around, then 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sts).
  4. Round 6-10: Continue with 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sts). Begin stuffing the body lightly.
  5. Round 11: Shape the head by increasing every 2nd stitch (27 sts).
  6. Round 12-14: 1 sc in each stitch around (27 sts).
  7. Round 15: Decrease for head shaping, alternating decreases and sc (18 sts).
  8. Round 16: Finish head shaping, decrease and fill with stuffing (12 sts). Fasten off.

Ears (make 2, in light lavender yarn):

  1. Row 1: Chain 6, from the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc in each chain (5 sts).
  2. Row 2-4: Turn, chain 1, decrease at start and end, sc in the middle (3 sts, then 1 st).
  3. Sew the ears on the head, allowing them to flop naturally.

Mane and Tail (in pastel blue yarn):

  1. For the mane, attach strands of yarn along the back of the head and neck. For the tail, attach longer strands at the rear end.

Hooves (in soft pink yarn):

  1. Add a small pink patch at the bottom of each leg for the hooves by stitching over the existing grey yarn.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
  2. Embroider the eyes using black yarn to create round, expressive features.
  3. Attach the mane and tail.
  4. Add final stuffing adjustments and sew all openings closed.

 

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn: Medium weight (#4) yarn in chocolate brown for the body, creamy white for the belly and nose, and dark brown for the mane and tail.
  • Crochet Hook: Size 3.5 mm crochet hook.
  • Other Materials: Polyester fiberfill for stuffing, a yarn needle, black yarn for the eyes, and scissors.

Crochet Pattern:

Body and Head (in chocolate brown yarn):

  1. Round 1: Start with a magic circle and crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring (6 sts).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sts).
  3. Round 3-5: 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around (18 sts).
  4. Round 6-12: Continue with 1 sc in each stitch around, start incorporating creamy white yarn to form the belly halfway through (18 sts).
  5. Round 13-16: Begin the head with chocolate brown, increase every few stitches to shape the head (24 sts).
  6. Round 17-20: 1 sc in each stitch around, begin to decrease to shape the head, finish off with stuffing (18 sts).

Ears (make 2, in chocolate brown yarn):

  1. Row 1: Chain 6, starting from the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc in each chain (5 sts).
  2. Row 2-3: Turn, chain 1, make 1 sc in each stitch (5 sts).
  3. Fold the ear lengthwise and stitch the edges to create a dimensional look.

Mane and Tail (in dark brown yarn):

  1. Cut strands of yarn about 4 inches long for the mane and 6 inches long for the tail. Attach them along the head’s top and the rear end, respectively.

Hooves (in black yarn):

  1. Stitch over the existing brown at the bottom of each leg to create hooves.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the ears to the top sides of the head.
  2. Use black yarn to sew small, button-like eyes.
  3. Attach the mane and tail.
  4. Ensure all parts are securely attached and stuff the donkey properly for a firm, cuddly feel.
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