Introducing an Easy Crochet Donkey Stuffed Animal That Stands!
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Time to read 2 min
If you’ve ever struggled with amigurumi crochet patterns that leave you tangled in confusion, you’re not alone. Many crocheters get excited about making their first plush animal, only to find the instructions unclear, the stitches confusing, and the end product nothing like the pictures.
But imagine this instead: you download a crochet donkey pattern, grab your yarn and hook, and within hours you’re holding a soft, cuddly donkey plushie that looks exactly like the sample photos. That’s the experience I want you to have with this easy crochet donkey pattern PDF.
Why This Crochet Donkey Pattern Is Perfect for Beginners
- Step-by-step instructions written in simple U.S. crochet terms.
- Clear photos at key points so you know exactly what your project should look like.
- A tested pattern that hundreds of crafters have already successfully completed.
You don’t need years of crochet experience to make this donkey. If you know the basics—like single crochet, increases, and decreases—you’ll be able to complete this project with ease.
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Crochet Donkey Tutorial: Attaching Legs to Body
Materials List for Your Crochet Donkey
- 1 skein Premier Yarns Basix Chenille – Pewter
- A few yards each of Premier Yarns Basix Chenille in Winter White, Banana, Seaside & Black
- 1 skein black worsted weight yarn
- 12" white worsted weight yarn
- 16mm safety eyes
- 6.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, Polyfil stuffing
Kathy made two donkeys! By simply changing the weight of the yarn you use and hook size, you can change the size of your finished item.
"The pattern was very easy to follow."
- Kathy S.
Dawson the Donkey is also available as a kit. I will send you all supplies and materials to bring him to life!
After you make the donkey crochet pattern, tag me on Instagram @SimplyHooked1. I would love to see!
Marcy Gardner
Hi! I'm Marcy, a crochet designer in North Carolina. I help crafters turn yarn into adorable keepsakes through beginner-friendly crochet patterns and plushie kits. I’ve been crocheting since 2012 and fell in love instantly! My work has been featured in Simply Crochet and Crochet World Magazines. I am the author of Crochet Snuggle Buddies, Hooked on Growth, and Do You Know Hank the Hippo? I also enjoying hosting Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast.
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