Cute Looking Crochet Shrek Donkey Amigurumi Pattern

The Crochet Shrek Donkey Amigurumi Pattern is a fun way to make a small, soft toy that looks like the Donkey from Shrek movies. You use yarn and a crochet hook to create each part of the Donkey, such as its head, body, legs, and ears.

Crochet Shrek Donkey Amigurumi

The pattern involves making loops and stitches to shape the Donkey, adding eyes, and sewing the pieces together. You can fill the inside with soft stuffing to make it cuddly. It's a nice project for people who enjoy crocheting and love the Shrek movies, giving them a chance to make a cute donkey friend to keep or give to someone special.

Materials:

• 100% cotton thread with four strands (dark gray for the body and light gray for the snout and inner ears)
• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Pins
• Synthetic filler
• Wire for the ears (0.3 mm thickness)
• Safety eyes (8 mm)
• Black and white thread for embroidery details

Head Pattern:

Start with a magic ring in dark gray color.

1. Round 1: Knit 8 single crochets (sc) inside the ring. Pull the loop closed.
2. Round 2: Make 8 increases by knitting 2 sc in each stitch (16 sc total).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, then 1 increase repeated 8 times (24 sc total).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, then 1 increase repeated 8 times (32 sc total).
5. Rounds 5-11: Knit 1 sc in each stitch (32 sc each round).
6. Round 12: 9 sc, 4 increases, 6 sc, 4 increases, 9 sc (40 sc total).
7. Rounds 13-15: Knit 1 sc in each stitch (40 sc each round).
8. Round 16: 9 sc, 4 decreases, 6 sc, 4 decreases, 9 sc (32 sc total).
9. Round 17: Knit 1 sc in each stitch (32 sc total).
10. Place the safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, with 5 stitches apart and embroider the nose and mouth details.
11. Round 18: 2 sc, then 1 decrease repeated 8 times (24 sc total).
12. Round 19: 1 sc, then 1 decrease repeated 8 times (16 sc total).
13. Round 20: Make 8 decreases in a row, finish with a slip stitch, cut a long tail for sewing.

Body Pattern:

Begin with a magic ring in dark gray color.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring.
2. Round 2: Make 6 increases (12 sc total).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, then 1 increase repeated 6 times (18 sc total).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, then 1 increase repeated 6 times (24 sc total).
5. Rounds 5-19: Knit 1 sc in each stitch (24 sc each round).
6. Round 20: 4 sc, then 1 decrease repeated 6 times (30 sc total).
7. Begin decreasing rounds, stuffing before fully closed.
8. Close the body, leave a long tail for sewing.

Snout, Legs, and Ears:

Repeat similar steps as the head and body to make the snout and legs in black and dark gray colors.

For the ears, use light gray for the inner part and dark gray for the outer part. Insert wire for shaping.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the snout, legs, and ears to the main body as instructed in the pattern.
3. Embroider any additional facial details like eyebrows, nostrils, and mouth with black and white yarn.
4. Add fluffy hair to the head and tail using black thread tufts.

Finishing Touches:

• Add any additional embroidery or details to the face and body.
• Secure all parts firmly and weave in any ends.
• Optionally, apply blush or light color to the cheeks for a more lifelike appearance.