Meet Dale, the most charming crochet donkey you’ll ever create! This adorable amigurumi pattern is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home or crafting a heartwarming gift. With his big eyes and friendly smile, Dale is sure to bring joy to everyone he meets. Grab your hooks and let’s get started on this delightful project!
Why You’ll Adore Crocheting Your Own Ami Donkey
There’s something incredibly special about creating handmade treasures. This amigurumi donkey pattern offers a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to personalize your creation with unique details. Whether for a child’s toy, a nursery decoration, or a desk companion, this little donkey promises smiles and cherished memories, crafted with love.
Crochet Pattern: Dale the Delightful Donkey: A Free Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Grey (main body)
Worsted weight yarn in Cream (muzzle)
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (hooves, mane, tail, embroidery)
Worsted weight yarn in Light Pink (inner ears)
Worsted weight yarn in White (eyes)
Worsted weight yarn in Black (mouth, eye details)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (tongue)
3.5mm crochet hook
6mm or 8mm black safety eyes (for pupils)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
R – Round
st – stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only
MR – Magic Ring
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Body and Head (Start with Dark Brown)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
Change to Grey yarn.
R5: BLO sc around (18)
R6-10: sc around (18)
R11: [sc 4, dec] x 3 (15)
R12: sc around (15)
R13: [sc 3, dec] x 3 (12)
R14: sc around (12)
R15: [sc 2, dec] x 3 (9)
R16: sc around (9)
R17: [sc 2, inc] x 3 (12) (Start shaping the head)
R18: [sc 3, inc] x 3 (15)
R19: [sc 4, inc] x 3 (18)
R20-24: sc around (18)
Start stuffing firmly and continue to stuff as you go.
R25: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
R26: [dec] x 6 (6)
FO, weave in tail and close hole.
Muzzle (Cream)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4-5: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and sew onto the face, centered under the eyes, between rounds 20-24 of the head.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Eyes (Make 2, White)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Insert 6mm or 8mm black safety eyes into the center of these white circles. Position and attach the finished eyes between rounds 22-23 of the head, about 5-6 stitches apart.
Outer Ears (Make 2, Grey)
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc (5)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec (3)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (3)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc (2)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec (1)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Inner Ears (Make 2, Light Pink)
Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc (3)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (3)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc (2)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec (1)
FO, weave in ends.
Sew the pink inner ear onto the grey outer ear. Fold the bottom of the outer ear and sew to the top of the head, between rounds 22-25.
Mane (Dark Brown)
Cut several 4-inch (10 cm) strands of dark brown yarn.
Using your hook, attach these strands to the top of the head between the ears, using the loop-and-pull method, to create a short, spiky mane. Trim as desired.
Tail (Dark Brown)
Ch 5.
Cut several 3-inch (7.5 cm) strands of dark brown yarn.
Loop these strands through the last chain stitch of the chain to create a small tuft.
Fold the chain and sew the base to the back of the donkey’s body, around round 12-14.
Assembly and Facial Details
Embroider thick eyebrows with dark brown yarn above the safety eyes.
Embroider small eyelids with dark brown yarn over the top edge of the white eye circles.
Embroider two small oval nostrils with black yarn on the cream muzzle.
Embroider a wide, curving smile with black yarn just below the muzzle.
Embroider a small red tongue on the smile line, slightly off to one side as shown in the image.
