Crochet Little Donkey Amigurumi

If you're looking for a fun and creative project, why not try your hand at crocheting a little donkey amigurumi? This cute and cuddly toy is perfect for both children and adults alike. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this adorable donkey to life. This charming toy is not only a joy to create but also makes for a wonderful gift or a whimsical addition to your own collection. With just a few simple crochet techniques and some imagination, you can bring this adorable donkey to life.

• Cotton ricorumi: grey (059), white (001), Black (050)
• Crochet hook: 3mm
• 6mm safety eyes. You may need to use smaller/larger eyes, depending on hook/yarn size.
• Yarn needle
• Black, embroidery thread
• Fiblerfill for stuffing
• Scissors

Size with the materials above will be about 10cm

Head and Body

Stuff as you go along your work. In grey.
Rat 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (inc)* [12]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc)* [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)* [24]
Rat 5: (3 sc, inc)* [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)* [36]
Rnd 7: 36 sc [36]
Rnd 8 – 9: 36 sc [36]
Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc)* [42]
Rnd 11 – 14: 42sc [42]
Insert the security eyes between Rnd 10 and 11.
Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec)* [36]
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec)* [30]
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec)* [24]
Rnd 18: (2 Sc, dec)* [18]
Rnd 19: (2 sc, inc)* [24]
Rnd 20: 24 sc [24]
Rnd 21: (3 sc, inc)* [30]
Rnd 22 – 24: 30 sc [30]
Rnd 25: (4 sc, inc)* [36]
Rnd 26 – 29: 26 sc [36]
Rnd 30: (5 sc, inc)* [42]
Rnd 31: 42 sc [42]
Rnd 32: through back loops only (5 sc, dec)* [36]
Finish to stuff.
Rnd 33: (2 sc, dec)* [27]
Rnd 34: (1 sc, dec)* [18]
Rnd 35: (dec)* [9]
Rnd 36: (1 sc, dec)* [6]
Fasten off and close.

Muzzle
In white.
Rnd 1: Make ch 6. Crochet around the ch. Start in second ch from hook. 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch, 3 sc on the other side of the ch, inc [12]
Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, (inc) x2, 4 sc, inc [16]
Rnd 3 :16 sc [16]
Sew the muzzle under the eyes.
Embroider the nostrils in black embroidery thread.

Ears (x2)
In grey.
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc)* (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, Inc)* (8)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)* (10)
Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc)* (12)
Rnd 6 – 10: 12 sc (12)
Row 9: flatten the ear and crochet through both layers now, 6 sc (6)
Sew the ears on the top of the head.

Mane
In black.
Cut multiple strips of yarn and make many lark’s head knots.
Taking 1 strand at a time and using your crochet hook, pull the strands through a stitch between the ears to create a loop. Pull your ends through the loop and pull tight. Complete this step many times.

Tail
In grey, Ch 10, 1 sl st in second ch from hook 8 sl st [9]
Cut 2 strips of black yarn and make lark’s head knot on the tail.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.

Arms (x2)
In black.
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc [4]
Rnd 2: (1 sc, sc)* [6]
Rnd 3: 6 sc [6]
In grey.
Rnd 4 – 8: 6 sc [6]
Sew the arms to the body.