Crochet Donkey Pattern

With the help of this written crochet pattern you’ll be able to make your own cute donkey. Arms and legs are attached using doll joints (or buttons and yarn) to make them movable.

Includes one PDF file, 19 pages. Pattern is written in English, using US crochet terminology. I included detailed instructions, many step-by-step photos and useful tips and tricks.

SIZE
35 cm (14″) from head to toe, 43 cm (17″) including ears, when crocheted with worsted weight merino wool and a 3,00 mm hook.

DIFFICULTY
3. Intermediate – includes some less common crochet techniques and color changes.

YOU WILL NEED
• Yarn. I used BBB Filati ‘Full’, a worsted weight merino wool, 90 m / 50 g (98 yd / 1.76 oz) / 8 wpi / 4: medium. You will need about 75 g of gray, 25 g of dark brown and 10 g of white yarn.
• 3.00 – 3.50 mm crochet hook (US size 3/D – 4/E) or according to the yarn.
• Polyester fiberfill, wool, etc. for stuffing.
• 12 mm (1/2″) safety eyes or buttons, beads, felt, etc.
• Two 20 mm (3/4”) and two 30 mm (1 1/5”) doll joints or safety eyes or buttons and thread.
• Embroidery floss.
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker.