Festive Amigurumi Donkey: Your Adorable Christmas Crochet Companion

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this irresistibly cute Christmas Donkey Amigurumi! Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern creates a charming, festive friend. Adorned with a tiny Santa hat and a cozy scarf, this little donkey makes a wonderful gift, stocking stuffer, or addition to your holiday decor. Crochet your way to a merry Christmas!

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Adorable Christmas Donkey

Crafting this amigurumi donkey is more than just making a toy; it’s about creating a keepsake. Its small size makes it a quick and satisfying project, ideal for last-minute gifts or as a thoughtful handmade ornament. Imagine the smiles it will bring when displayed on a mantel or nestled under the Christmas tree, adding a unique, handcrafted touch to your festive season.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Festive Amigurumi Donkey: Your Adorable Christmas Crochet Companion

Materials

DK weight yarn in Light Brown (main body)
DK weight yarn in Cream (snout, belly)
DK weight yarn in Pale Pink (inner ears)
DK weight yarn in Red (hat, holly berries)
DK weight yarn in White (hat trim, pompom)
DK weight yarn in Green (scarf)
2.5mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes (black)
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only
(): repeat instructions in parentheses

Instructions

Gauge: Not critical for this project, just ensure tight stitches to prevent stuffing from showing.

Head and Body (Light Brown)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Round 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rounds 7-12: sc in each st around (36) – 6 rounds
Round 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Round 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, about 6-7 stitches apart. Begin stuffing firmly.
Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Round 16: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 17: (inc) x 6 (18) – This starts shaping the body.
Round 18: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Round 19: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rounds 20-25: sc in each st around (30) – 6 rounds
Round 26: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Round 27: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Continue stuffing.
Round 28: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Round 29: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sts and pull to close. Weave in end.

Snout (Cream)

Round 1: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: sc, 2 sc in last st (8)
Round 2: inc, sc, (inc) x 3, sc, (inc) x 2 (14)
Round 3: sc in each st around (14)
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Embroider nostrils and a small mouth with light brown yarn.

Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown and Pale Pink)

Outer Ear (Light Brown):

Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Round 2: (inc) x 5 (10)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 5 (15)
Rounds 4-7: sc in each st around (15) – 4 rounds
Fold flat and sc through both layers across the top (7 sc). FO, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ear (Pale Pink):

Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Round 2: (inc) x 5 (10)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 5 (15)
Rounds 4-5: sc in each st around (15) – 2 rounds
FO, weave in end.

Assembly: Sew the pink inner ear piece to the light brown outer ear piece. Pinch the bottom of the ear slightly and sew to the top of the head on Rounds 12-14.

Legs (Make 4 – Light Brown)

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rounds 2-4: sc in each st around (6) – 3 rounds
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Tail (Light Brown)

Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Santa Hat

Hat (Red):

Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Round 2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Round 3: sc in each st around (6)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Round 5: sc in each st around (8)
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Round 7: sc in each st around (10)
Round 8: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Round 9: sc in each st around (12)
Round 10: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
FO.

Hat Trim (White):

Ch 15. sl st to first ch to form a loop.
Round 1: sc in each ch around (15)
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail.

Pompom (White): Make a small pompom or a tiny bobble stitch.
Assembly: Sew the white trim to the bottom of the red hat. Sew the pompom to the tip of the hat. Place the hat on the donkey’s head.

Scarf (Green)

Ch 35.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (34)
FO, weave in ends.

Holly Berries (Red – Make 2)

Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Sl st, FO, leaving a tail.

Assembly

Sew the snout to the face of the donkey, below the eyes.
Sew the legs to the underside of the body.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Attach the Santa hat to the head (optional, can be left removable).
Tie the green scarf around the donkey’s neck.
Sew the two red holly berries to the scarf, creating a festive touch.
Weave in all remaining loose ends securely.