Difficulty Level: Medium

Using this pattern, you can crochet a small donkey. Any acrylic or cotton yarn and a suitable hook will work for this amigurumi.

All parts are crocheted in a spiral without turning chains.

The legs, neck, head, and ears are sewn on.

The mane is made from yarn scraps, and the tail is a braided cord.

The size of the eyes can be chosen according to the size of the finished donkey.

Materials and Tools:

• Yarn: two colors
• Thread for embroidering the face
• Crochet hook
• Safety eyes for toys
• Stuffing for toys
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Needle for sewing parts
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• KA — magic ring
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• inc — increase
• dec — decrease
• (…) x n — repeat n times

Donkey Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Head

1. 6 sc in KA (6)
2. (inc) x 6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
   5-7. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
6. sc around (18)
7. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
8. sc around (24)
9. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
10. sc around (30)
11. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
    15-17. sc around (36)
12. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
13. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
14. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
15. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Stuff the head.

22. (dec) x 6 (6)

Close the opening. Secure and hide the yarn.

Legs (make 4)

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