English PDF-Pattern Donkey Don Alvaro

️ Don Alvaro the Donkey – Crochet Pattern PDF in German and English

Thank you so much for your interest in this lovely crochet pattern for the adorable Don Alvaro, available as a PDF in German and English.

Young or old, everyone loves a sweet little companion to bring them comfort. A donkey is a symbol of patience, loyalty, modesty and inner strength. This cuddly little fellow makes a comforting friend and a wonderful companion for all of life’s adventures—a lovely gift for a new baby, a christening or even a good-luck charm to celebrate passing a driving test.

With this German/English PDF pattern, you can crochet your very own Don Alvaro—even if you are a beginner!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS CROCHET PATTERN AT A GLANCE:

Versatile ️
All my patterns can be made with either chenille or cotton yarn. In the other photo, you can see Don made with chenille yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook using this same pattern. Different colour combinations will give this sweet little fellow a whole new look, too.

Beginner-friendly ️
This detailed pattern includes plenty of photos and guides you step by step through making your amigurumi. You’ll discover just how much love and attention to detail has gone into it.

Video support ️
You can also find a video tutorial on my YouTube channel if you need a little extra help. Feel free to follow and subscribe to my channel for free to discover many more lovely patterns.

Here to help ️
If you run into any difficulties, you can contact me at any time. I’m happy to help! Please credit me, Snebo-Handmade, as the designer when sharing your finished creation. I’d love to see and share your beautiful photos.

BASIC CROCHET SKILLS YOU WILL NEED:

Magic ring (MR)

Single crochet (sc)

Slip stitch (sl st)

Increases and decreases (inc, dec)

Working in continuous rounds

Crochet terminology: US terms.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

Yarn:

100% cotton yarn suitable for a 2.5 mm crochet hook

Colours:

Main colour: Nougat, Ricorumi shade 56 (up to 1.5 balls)

Contrast colours: Chocolate/Brown, Ricorumi shade 57 (0.2 ball); Ivory, Ricorumi shade 61 (0.5 ball); fluffy yarn, Pro Lana Lea Teddy shade 18 (0.2 ball)

White and black embroidery thread

Hook and needles:

2.5 mm crochet hook

Embroidery needle, pins and a tapestry needle

Other supplies:

Two 7–8 mm safety eyes

Toy stuffing

Stitch marker

Scissors

DON ALVARO THE DONKEY — FINISHED SIZE AND WEIGHT

Made with cotton yarn:
Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook, Don measures approximately 15 cm long and 7 cm wide and weighs around 70 g.

Made with chenille yarn:
Using a 4 mm crochet hook, Don measures approximately 32 cm long and 14 cm wide and weighs around 280 g.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:

This pattern is a design by Snebo-Handmade. A great deal of work and love has gone into creating it. It is intended for personal use. Neither the complete pattern nor any part of it may be published (online or in print), modified, exchanged, reproduced or translated into other languages. The pattern may not be resold.

Please credit Snebo-Handmade as the designer of your finished item. If you tag me on Instagram or Facebook, I can also repost your photos.

You may sell a limited number of finished items made from this pattern, up to 15 per year.

Thank you for reading all the way through the description of this sweet little crochet animal. Perhaps you’re now even more excited to get started on this adorable project!

So, what are you waiting for?

Let’s get started…

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Hooks at the ready, set, crochet!

I hope you have lots of fun making this unique little creature.

Feel free to browse my other patterns for your future projects, too.

Product safety information:

Silvia Schwertlach
Im Dickten 26
42281 Wuppertal

S.Schwertlach@snebo-handmade.de

Item number:
EDAAn-26

BASIC CROCHET SKILLS YOU WILL NEED:

Magic ring (MR)

Single crochet (sc)

Slip stitch (sl st)

Increases and decreases (inc, dec)

Working in continuous rounds

Crochet terminology: US terms.

DON ALVARO THE DONKEY — FINISHED SIZE AND WEIGHT

Made with cotton yarn:
Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook, Don measures approximately 15 cm long and 7 cm wide and weighs around 70 g.

Made with chenille yarn:
Using a 4 mm crochet hook, Don measures approximately 32 cm long and 14 cm wide and weighs around 280 g.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:

Yarn:

100% cotton yarn suitable for a 2.5 mm crochet hook

Colours:

Main colour: Nougat, Ricorumi shade 56 (up to 1.5 balls)

Contrast colours: Chocolate/Brown, Ricorumi shade 57 (0.2 ball); Ivory, Ricorumi shade 61 (0.5 ball); fluffy yarn, Pro Lana Lea Teddy shade 18 (0.2 ball)

White and black embroidery thread

Hook and needles:

2.5 mm crochet hook

Embroidery needle, pins and a tapestry needle

Other supplies:

Two 7–8 mm safety eyes

Toy stuffing

Stitch marker

Scissors