[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Donkeys

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how to Crochet a cute Donkeys – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a cute donkey is a delightful project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable donkey amigurumi.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Gray or brown for the donkey’s body
    • Lighter gray or cream for the muzzle and inner ears
    • Black for the hooves and mane
    • Optional: Pink for the inside of the ears
  • Crochet hook: 3.0mm or 3.5mm (depending on yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm (or use black embroidery thread)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Donkey Body (Gray or Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body with fiberfill before closing.

2. Donkey Head (Gray or Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 7: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the head and sew it onto the top of the body.

3. Donkey Ears (Make 2, Gray or Brown Yarn)

  1. Ch 12:
  2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (11).
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc, inc across (17).
  4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (12).
  5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc, dec across (8).
  6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec (4), fasten off.

For added detail, you can use lighter gray or cream yarn for the inner ear. Just make a smaller version of the ear pattern and sew it onto the finished ears.

4. Donkey Mane (Black Yarn)

  1. Ch 8: (or desired length).
  2. Row 1: Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain (7).
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (7), fasten off.

Cut additional pieces of black yarn (about 4-5 inches long), and tie them to the top of the head for the mane.

5. Donkey Muzzle (Cream Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: Sc around (18), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the muzzle onto the front of the head.

6. Donkey Eyes (Make 2, Safety Eyes or Black Yarn)

  • Option 1: Attach safety eyes to the head, positioning them above the muzzle.
  • Option 2: Use black yarn or embroidery thread to create eyes by stitching them onto the head.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head: Sew the head onto the body securely.
  2. Attach the Ears: Sew the ears onto the top of the head, ensuring they point upwards.
  3. Attach the Mane: Sew or tie the mane onto the top of the head.
  4. Add the Muzzle: Sew the muzzle onto the front of the head.
  5. Add the Eyes: Sew or attach the eyes to the head.

Final Touch:

Your cute donkey with its head raised is now complete! This adorable amigurumi can be used as a decoration or gift. Feel free to customize colors or add additional details for extra charm. Enjoy your crocheting!

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