Bring a touch of Winnie the Pooh magic to your crochet collection with this adorable Donkey Eeyore Amigurumi Free Pattern! Perfect for Disney fans and amigurumi lovers alike, this charming handmade Eeyore captures the sweet, melancholic personality of the beloved donkey character. With his droopy ears, stitched-on tail, and signature expression, this crochet plush makes a heartwarming gift or a nostalgic piece to add to your handmade toy Donkey eeyore Amigurumi shelf.
Donkey eeyore Amigurumi, This beginner-friendly pattern includes step-by-step instructions, standard amigurumi abbreviations, and detailed rounds for creating each part of Eeyore’s body—from his soft muzzle and long ears to his detachable tail and fluffy mane. Whether you’re making it as a thoughtful present or a cuddly companion for yourself, this Eeyore amigurumi is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike.
Donkey eeyore Materials:
Yarn Alize Cotton Gold (513) – main color
Yarn Alize Cotton Gold (62) – belly and muzzle
Yarn Alize Baby Best (60) – mane
Yarn Alize Baby Best (256)
Hook 2 mm
Safety eyes 10 mm
Fiberfill
Collar
Yarn needle for sewing and sculpting
Scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations (US terms):
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
dc – double crochet
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loops only
Donkey eeyore Head:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: 18 sc
5: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
6: 24 sc
7: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
8: 30 sc
9: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
10: 36 sc
11: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
12: 42 sc
13: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Insert eyes between rows 14–15, 8 sc apart.
14-21: 48 sc (8 rounds)
22: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
23: 42 sc
24: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
25: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
26: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
27: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Donkey eeyore Muzzle:
Ch 7
1: Starting from 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in next st, 4 sc, inc (16)
2: inc, 1 sc, 4 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x2, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (20)
3: 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, (2 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, 2 sc, inc (24)
4: 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, (3 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, 3 sc, inc (28)
5: 1 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 2 sc (32)
6-7: 32 sc
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Mane:
Ch 8
1: From 2nd ch: inc, 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 6 sc (16)
2: 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, inc (22)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Cut 8–10 cm yarn strands and attach to the base. Brush with a slicker brush or hook & loop fastener. Sew mane to the head.
Body (start with legs):
First leg:
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5: BLO 24 sc
6-9: 24 sc (4 rounds)
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Second leg: Work same as first, but do not fasten off.
Ch 3 and sl st to first leg.
10: 24 sc on first leg, 3 sc across ch, 24 sc on second leg, 3 sc across ch (54)
11-17: 54 sc (7 rounds)
18: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
19-20: 48 sc
21: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
22-23: 42 sc
24: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
25-26: 36 sc
27: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
28-29: 30 sc
30: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
31: 24 sc
32: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Donkey eeyore Belly:
Ch 8
1: From 2nd ch: inc, 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 6 sc (16)
2: 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, inc (22)
3: (1 sc, inc) x2, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x3, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) (28)
4: (2 sc, inc) x2, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) x3, 5 sc, (2 sc, inc) (34)
5: (inc, 3 sc) x2, 5 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x3, 5 sc, (inc, 3 sc) (40)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
1: 6 sc in MR
2: 6 inc (12)
3-14: 12 sc (12 rounds)
Flatten and crochet 6 sc through both sides.
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
1: 6 sc in MR
2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
5: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
6: (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
7: (6 sc, inc) x3 (24)
8-18: 24 sc (11 rounds)
19: (6 sc, dec) x3 (21)
20: 21 sc
21: (5 sc, dec) x3 (18)
22: 18 sc
23: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
24: 15 sc
25: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
26: 12 sc
Flatten and crochet 6 sc through both sides.
Leave a tail for sewing.
Collar:
Work in turning rows.
Ch 19
1: From 2nd ch: 18 inc from sc (36)
2: Ch 3, 1 dc in 2nd ch, inc in dc across row
3: (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc, ch 2) repeat to end
Sew ends of collar into a ring. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Donkey eeyore Tail:
Ch 8
From 2nd ch: 7 sc
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Cut 8–10 cm yarn strands for tip, attach and brush.
Assembly and Finishing:
Facial sculpting:
Insert needle with main color thread at point 1 → out at 2 → in at 3 → out at 1 → in at 4 → out at 5 → in at 6 → out at 4.
Pull tight to indent eyes. Tie and hide ends.
Embroider whites under eyes with white thread, and lashes/brows with black.
Embroider nose with black yarn.
Attach parts:
Mane to top of head
Ears between rows 6–7
Arms between rows 30–31
Tail between rows 15–16
Collar between rows 31–32
