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19 Crochet Donkey Patterns
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14 free crochet donkey patterns are included in this list of the cutest donkey amigurumi around, plus five of my personal favourite paid patterns.
Free Patterns
Summer Breeze Amis – Crochet Donkey Pattern from Animation
This quick-to-make free crochet pattern is available as a free Ravelry download.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii. You will need grey, beige, and black coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2-3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester stuffing, 4-5 mm safety eyes, stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors.
Crochet Donkey Pattern by Juliana Penhorate
This free PDF pattern is for an intermediate-level crochet donkey toy that measures approximately 10″ (.25 cm) tall. Instructions are given for the adorable saddle and bridle!
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Polyester stuffing, scissors, 10 mm safety eyes, and a tapestry needle.
Donkey Pattern from Crochet and Stitches
The finished donkey is approximately 5″ (13 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, needle, stitch marker, stuffing material, and safety eyes or black yarn to embroider the eyes.
Crochet Donkey Amigurumi from FUZZ pOppi
This adorable crochet donkey cuddle buddy is available as a free Ravelry download. The pattern is available in four languages; English, Turkish, German, and Danish. Two different types of yarn are crocheted together to achieve the fluffy effect seen in this toy.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., DROPS Loves You 7 from Garnstudio, and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight fluffy yarn, e.g., Brushed Alpaca Silk from Garnstudio.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn needle, scissors, stuffing, and a small wooden button.
Classic Eeyore Amigurumi from Stringy Ding Ding
This sad-looking little donkey is one of four adorable free patterns for Winnie the Pooh characters. It’s an intermediate-level pattern for an 11½” (29 cm) toy.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn in grey, dark grey, and brown. You’ll also need some fuzzy brown yarn for the mane.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stuffing, and 12 mm safety eyes.
Donkey Amigurumi from Craft Passion
This free donkey amigurumi pattern includes instructions for two donkeys. The large donkey measures approximately 14″ tall, and the smaller donkey is about 11½”.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight acrylic yarn. You will need two different shades of grey yarn and a small amount of white yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10 mm safety eyes, 6″ x 4″ piece of pink felt, polyester fiberfill, fabric glue, darning needle, a long sewing needle, strong thread, a water erasable fabric marker, scissors, pins, and a 4″ square of cardboard for winding the mane.
Eeyore Amigurumi Tutorial from Canal Crochet
This is a basic, written pattern suitable for crocheters with some experience making amigurumi. The pattern includes abbreviations for Spanish, French, and English. There is a video tutorial, but it is in Spanish only.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn – in beige, blue, and pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Plastic/felt/rubber eyes, glue, stuffing, black wool for the hair, scissors, a tapestry needle, and black embroidery thread.
Amigurumi Donkey from Asmi Handmade
Asmi Handmade’s free crochet donkey pattern is easy to follow and suitable for beginners.
YARN REQUIRED: you will need a small amount of #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in dark grey and light grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: some black thread for embroidering facial details, a large eye tapestry needle, scissors, toy stuffing, and safety eyes (or you can embroider the eyes if you prefer).
Donkey Amigurumi Stuffed Animal from Megan A
This is a free crochet pattern. The finished crochet donkey has a standing height of approximately 10½” inches when made using the recommended hook and yarn.
Amigurumi Donkey from Bergère De France
This is a free PDF pattern in English, Dutch, and French.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., 100% Cotton Bio from Bergère de France.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Black embroidery thread, acrylic toy stuffing, white sewing thread, pink sewing thread, scissors, and an embroidery needle.
Sad Donkey Amigurumi Pattern from PikachuHat
This is a free pattern.
Amigurumi Eeyore Pattern from Amigu World
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn in blue, light blue, white, and black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, sewing needle, and scissors.
Thunder Donkey Crochet Pattern from Ami Fan
Thunder Donkey is a free pattern, available in both English and Dutch.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton yarn e.g., Capri form Katia.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill, sewing needle, and stitch markers.
Dearest Donkey Pattern by Sue Harnach
This cute crochet donkey measures about 6½” (16.5 cm) long and 11½” (29 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver in Dove, Buff, and Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Stitch markers, polyester fiberfill for stuffing, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Paid Patterns
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Donkey Crochet Pattern by Straw Animals Design
(Paid Pattern)
This detailed, 31-page, step-by-step PDF pattern is rated for intermediate-level crocheters. The pattern includes instructions for the donkey plus cute little outfit items to dress it up in. The finished toy is about 4½” (10-12 cm) tall.
Amigurumi Donkey Pattern by Three Friends Patterns
(Paid Pattern)
This paid PDF pattern is for intermediate-level crocheters. It includes 70 step-by-step photos and instructions for the donkey, his crochet pants, crochet backpack, and knitted sweatshirt.
Don Juan the Donkey by The Little Crochet Hook
(Paid Pattern)
This gorgeous little amigurumi donkey is a paid pattern. The pattern includes detailed instructions and pictures and is suitable for a beginner crocheter with some experience. Don Juan works up to be approximately 5″ (13 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Ricorumi DK from Rico Design. You will need light grey, pastel pink, violet, mauve, burgundy, denim blue, light brown, and medium grey coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill toy stuffing, 4.5 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread, stitch markers, darning and embroidery needles, fabric glue, and 1″ pom-pom maker.
Amigurumi Donkey Pattern by Amigurumi Patterns Toy
(Paid Pattern)
This paid pattern includes many step-by-step photos and is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters. The finished crochet toy measures approximately 10½” (28 cm).
Amigurumi Donkey Crochet Pattern by Mini Crochet Zoo
(Paid Pattern)
A simple paid pattern, for a 3″ (8 cm) tall toy; includes four video tutorials.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Brilliant from Vita. You will need grey, black, and white coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 3 mm safety eyes, fabric glue, sewing needle, scissors, pins, black embroidery thread, and polyester fiberfill.
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