Donatella Donkey Crochet Pattern / Crochet Pattern Donkey with Straw Hat

Donatella the Donkey – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern (PDF Download)

Crochet your own cheerful donkey with this adorable amigurumi crochet pattern! Donatella the Donkey wears a sweet col and has a friendly, huggable look that makes her perfect as a handmade gift or a fun project.

Using a 4 mm crochet hook and suitable yarn, Donatella measures approximately 26 cm tall to the top of her hair, and around 32 cm including her ears and bow. This crochet donkey pattern comes as a detailed PDF download with clear step-by-step instructions, helpful photos, and video links.

Ideal for both beginners and advanced crocheters, this PDF amigurumi pattern is available in English and Dutch. A must-have if you love crocheting stuffed animals and cute donkeys!

To crochet Donatella the Donkey, it’s important that you are familiar with basic amigurumi techniques, such as working in continuous rounds, increasing, decreasing, and changing colors. You should know basic stitches like chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and (half) double crochet.

This PDF includes:
Clear, step-by-step written instructions
Lots of detailed photos to guide you through each step
Helpful video links for extra support
A materials list and explanations of the stitches used
No charts needed – everything is fully written out

The pattern is well-structured across several pages and easy to follow. Suitable for ambitious beginners and advanced crocheters who enjoy working on detailed amigurumi.

When crocheted with a 4.0 mm hook and yarn that matches the gauge, Donatella the Donkey will be approximately 26 cm (10.2 inches) tall up to the top of her hair. Including her ears and bow, the finished amigurumi will measure around 32 cm (12.6 inches) in height.

The final size may vary slightly depending on your tension and the type of yarn you use.

To crochet Donatella the Donkey, you will need the following materials:

Yarn
Recommended: Worsted weight yarn suitable for 4.0–4.5 mm crochet hooks
Used: Durable Cosy Fine in the colors:
– Silver Grey
– Peach
– White
– Bright Yellow
– Fuchsia
– 3 mm hemp cord (for the hat)

Crochet Hooks
– 4.0 mm hook (for the main parts)
– 4.5 mm hook (for the cowl)
– 6.0 mm hook (for the hat)

Other Materials
– 2 x 12 mm safety eyes
– Black embroidery floss (for the nostrils)
– Fiberfill stuffing
– Yarn needle
– Stitch marker
– Scissors ️