Crochet Donkey Amigurumi Pattern Step By Step

If you're looking for a fun project, why not try making a Crochet Donkey Amigurumi? This cute little donkey is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crochet enthusiasts. With just some yarn, a crochet hook, and a few other simple tools, you can bring this adorable donkey to life.

Crochet Donkey Amigurumi

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.

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