Oh, have I got a treat for you today! It’s a smiling Eeyore amigurumi, and let me tell you, it’s as cheerful as it sounds. Imagine taking your crochet hook on an adventure, creating this adorable blue donkey with a smile that could light up even the gloomiest of days. I couldn’t wait to get my hands working on it, and the thought of that sweet, smiling face kept me hooked (pun intended) till the very last stitch.
Now, crochet patterns are a dime a dozen, but finding one that truly sparks joy? That’s a rare gem. This Eeyore, with his perky little ears and bright, beaming face, is more than just a pattern; it’s a journey into bringing joy into our crafts. I couldn’t help but marvel at the creative genius behind its design; from the subtle shadows to how Eeyore’s smile seems to be inviting you in for a warm, yarn-crafted hug.
The pattern itself, while intricate, is laid out with such clarity that it feels like someone’s guiding you through, step by step, ensuring Eeyore’s smile isn’t the only one that comes to life in the process. Delving into it, my every stitch was loaded with anticipation, akin to turning pages in a gripping novel, eager to see the smiling outcome. And oh, the satisfaction upon completion!
Truly, it added a dash of serenity to my bustling day.
Designer: MarizzaToys
Materials
- Sport yarn YarnArt Jeans in blue (15), bright pink (42), beige (05)
- 2 mm crochet hook
- 7 mm safety eyes
- Black thread for embroidering
Abbreviations
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl st – slip stitch
St – stitch
Arms x2
Crochet with blue yarn. Stuff only 2/3 of the arm.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) * 2 (14)
Rnd 4-13: 14 sc
Rnd 14: (5 sc, dec) * 2 (12)
Rnd 15: 12 sc
Rnd 16: Fold the arm in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the arms to the body in round 25.
Legs x2
Crochet with blue yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4-5: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 6: 3 sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12)
Rnd 7: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
Rnd 9-12: 15 sc (15)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
Rnd 14: 6 dec (6)
Close the opening, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the legs to the sides of the body in rounds 6-8. The toy should be sitting on it’s own.
Body
Crochet with blue yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5, sc (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5, 3 sc (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
Rnd 10-15: 54 sc (54)
Rnd 16: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
Rnd 17: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 18: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) * 5, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 19: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 20: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rnd 21-22: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 23: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)
Rnd 24-25: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) * 3 (21)
Stuff the body firmly, especially in the neck,
Change yarn to beige color, we will continue with the head.
Head
Start crocheting wit the beige yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 21 inc (42)
Rnd 2: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 5, 3 sc (48)
Rnd 3: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54)
Rnd 4-6: 54 sc (54)
Rnd 7: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48)
Change the yarn to blue color.
Rnd 8: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 9: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) * 5, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 10: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 11: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rnd 12-15: 36 sc (36)
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10 with 6 st between them. There must be 4 stitches visible.
Rnd 16: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 5, 2 sc (30)
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Rnd 18: sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 5, sc (18)
Rnd 19: (sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Rnd 20: 6 dec (6)
Make sure that the head is stuffed firmly. Close the opening and hide the yarn inside.
With the black thread embroider the mouth in rounds 4-5, the nostrils in round 7, and the eyebrows in round 11.
Ears x2
Crochet two pieces wiht pink yarn and two pieces with blue yarn. Crochet in turning rounds.
Rnd 1: 2 sc into a magic ring (2)
Rnd 2: ch 1, turn, sc, inc (3)
Rnd 3: ch 1, turn, sc, inc, sc (4)
Rnd 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 2 sc, inc (6)
Rnd 5-10: ch 1, turn, 6 sc
Rnd 11: ch 1, turn, dec, 2 sc, dec (4)
Rnd 12-14: ch 1, turn, 4 sc
For the pink pieces: fasten off and cut the yarn.
For the blue pieces: don’t cut the yarn. Put a blue and a pink piece together (the blue piece should be towards you) and crochet sc-s around the ear through both pieces.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears to the sides of the head between rounds 16 and 17. Sew them down a few rows in the back so they don’t stick out.
Mane
Crochet with black yarn.
Make chain 9 and crochet on it: sl st, 4 sc (starting in the second chain from the hook)
Make a sl st and crochet:
(chain 6; sl st, 4 sc (on the chain); sl st in the next stitch) * 3
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the main to the top of the head. You can also make a mane from yarn pieces and sew it ti the head.
Tail
Make chain 16 with the blue yarn and crochet on it 15 sc (starting in the second chain from the hook). Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make a tassel with the black yarn and separate the threads with a comb. Sew it to the tail’s end.
Crochet a ribbon with the pink yarn:
Make a magic ring (or chain 2) and crochet in it: (3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, sl st) * 2
Tighten the magic ring, fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing. Wrap the yarn around the bow tie a few times. Make a knot. Sew the ribbon to the tail.
Sew the tail to the back in round 8.
The end result is a cute and cuddly toy that any Disney fan would love to have in their collection. Crocheting can be intimidating at first, but with practice and the right tools, anyone can create amazing things.
Overall, I hope this pattern inspires you to try new things and tap into your creativity. And remember, just like Eeyore always says, “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”
Happy crocheting!