Burrro

Gonzales, the Little Donkey
An Amigurumi crochet pattern
Barbara Strasser 2010

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Notes
Materials Size of finished figure
yarn/wool in following colors: Using Bravo and hook size 3.5 mm Gonazles
white, light blue, dark blue (hooves, hair); turns out about 20 cm / 8 inches tall (from
for sombrero: light brown, red, yellow ears to feet).
yarn or embroidery floss in black
crochet hook in fitting size (I used 3.5 mm)
Some tips for making Amigurumis
filling
sewing needle, tapestry needle, scissors, I recommend beginning all rounds with an
stitch marker adjustable ring (Magic Ring). This
method prevents the little hole in the
middle of your starting round.
(Alternatively you can also start with
Skills level: easy.
2 chains and then work the first round into
The complete figure is worked in single the 2nd ch from hook.)
crochet only. This pattern does not include All rounds are worked in a continuous
basic crochet tutorials. spiral; do not join rounds with a slip stitch,
For up-to-date information, free patterns, unless indicated.
interesting links and recommended tutorials You may find it useful to use a stitch
(e.g. Magic Ring) please visit my website: marker (e.g. a piece of yarn) for counting
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When stuffing your Amigurumi (or parts of
If you have any questions about this pattern
it), take care to give each part a nice
feel free to contact me!
shape, dont just put the filling in
randomly.
Hook size
I also recommend taking your time when
I recommend using a hook thats smaller than
making (embroidering) your Amigurumis
for usual crochet works because you should
face. The face is such an important part
keep the gauge as tight as you can so that
and gives character and expression to
the stuffing doesn't show through.
your little creation. (I usually spend a lot of
time for this on every single Amigurumi)
Yarn and Wool
You can find a step-by-step instruction
I used Bravo from Schachenmayr nomotta
about how to crochet an oval (as you will
(http://www.coatsgmbh.de). It's a DK 8-ply
need it for the head) on my blog:
acrylic yarn with a specified gauge of 30 rows
http://esbelotta.blogspot.com/2012/02/tu
and 22 sts = 10 cm (7.5 rows and 5.5 sts = 1)
torial-how-to-crochet-oval.html
with recommended hook sizes of 3 to 4 mm.
My gauge (for single crochets in round):

6 rows and 5 sts = 1 with 3.5 mm hook
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Pattern Change color to light blue:
Round 14: sc around (46)

Abbreviations Round 15: 5 sc, dec, 2 sc, (5 sc, dec) 3-times,
US notation 2 sc, (5 sc, dec) 2-times (40)
st stitch(es)
ch chain Stuff the head as you go on.
(Note: do not to stuff too firmly, but be sure
sc single crochet
that the head gets a nice shape.)
inc increase (2 sc in next stitch)
dec decrease (2 sc worked off together) Round 17: sc around (40)
FLO front loops only Round 18: 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, (4 sc, dec) 3-times,
BLO back loops only 2 sc, (4 sc, dec) 2-times (34)
FO fasten off
Round 19 20: sc around (34)
Round 21: 3 sc, dec, 2 sc, (3 sc, dec) 3-times,
For all parts: Do not stuff too firmly! 2 sc, (3 sc, dec) 2-times (28)
Because the little donkey shall feel soft Round 22: sc around (28)
and cuddly when finished!
Round 23: 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, (2 sc, dec) 3-times,
2 sc, (2 sc, dec) 2-times (22)
Head Round 24: sc around (22)
(Note: Please see tips on page 2 for further Round 25: sc, dec, 2 sc, (sc, dec) 3-times,
information about starting the round.) 2 sc, (sc, dec) 2-times (16)
With white: ch 5 Round 26: dec, 2 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc, 2 dec (10)
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc (= 1 sc in Round 27: dec around (5)

each of the next 2 ch), 3 sc in last ch; FO; stuff the last part. Weave the yarn tail
continue on the other side of beginning ch: through front loops of last round and pull tight
2 sc (= 1 sc in each of the next 2 ch), 2 sc into to close the hole; weave in loose end.
next ch (Note: you worked the 1st sc in this ch) Mark the middle of the head: This will be very
helpful for placing all other parts.
Round 2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
Round 3: sc, inc, 2 sc, (sc, inc) 3-times, 2 sc, The way that works best for me is to attach a
(sc, inc) 2-times (22) strand of yarn at the top of the head (the
center of the closed hole)
Round 4: 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) 3-times,
and span it down to
2 sc, (2 sc, inc) 2-times (28)
the middle stitch of
Round 5: 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, (3 sc, inc) 3-times, the beginning round
2 sc, (3 sc, inc) 2-times (34) (you can see 4 stitches
Round 6: 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, (4 sc, inc) 3-times, there). Weave it
2 sc, (4 sc, inc) 2-times (40) through a stitch to
fix it there, and
then go up again
Round 8: 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, (5 sc, inc) 3-times, on the back side
2 sc, (5 sc, inc) 2-times (46)
of the head.

Arms (make 2)
With dark blue:
Round 1: 6 sc
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat around (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
Round 5: in BLO: sc around (24)
Round 8: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
Change color to light blue:
Body Round 10: sc around (18)

With light blue: Round 12 13: sc around (15)
Round 1: 6 sc Round 14: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (12)
Round 2: inc around (12) Round 15 16: sc around (12)
Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat around (18) Stuff the lower part of the arm.
Round 22: (sc, dec) repeat around (6)
Round 13: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30) FO, leave a long yarn tail. Stuff the upper part
Round 14: sc around (30) of the arm only very slightly. Weave yarn tail
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24) through front loops of last round and pull tight
Round 16 18: sc around (24) to close the hole. Sew arm to side of body
Round 19: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18) (between rounds 20 and 21 of the body).
FO, leave a long yarn tail. Stuff the lower half

of the body; stuff the upper half very slightly
(on the top no stuffing at all). Lay flat and sew
open ends together.
Sew body to the

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rounds 18 and 19).
Weave in loose end.

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Ears (make 2)
With light blue:

Feet (make 2)
Round 1: 6 sc
With dark blue: Round 2: (sc, inc) repeat around (9)
Round 1: 6 sc
Round 2: inc around (12)
Round 6: in BLO: sc around (30)
Round 10: sc around (24) FO, leave a long yarn tail for sewing to body.
Round 11: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18) Lay flat, fold in half, and sew open ends
together; sew to the head (starting at round
Change color to light blue:
22 and ending at round 24 of the head
Round 12 16: sc around (18) leaving about 8 stitches between both ears).
Round 17: (7 sc, dec) repeat (16)
Round 18: 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc (14)
Round 19: (5 sc, dec) repeat (12) Tail
With light blue:
Round 21: 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc (10)
Round 22: (3 sc, dec) repeat (8) ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of
the remaining 4 ch.
FO, leave a long yarn tail. Stuff feet (the
upper part only very slightly), lay flat, sew FO, leave a long yarn tail.
open ends together. Sew feet to body. (See Take 4 strands of dark blue yarn, use the hook
pictures for placing.) Weave in loose ends.
to pull a small loop through the first sc of the
tail, then grab the 8 strands of yarn with your
hook and pull them completely through the
loop. Pull tight and cut at desired length.
Sew tail to body (between rounds 6 and 7 of

the body).


With yellow: Round 21: sc around (66)
With light brown: Round 22: sc around (66)
With red: Round 23 24: sc around (66)
FO, weave in all lose ends.
Straps (make 2)
Sombrero
With light brown:
With light brown:
Ch 30, FO;
Round 1: 6 sc Attach one strap between rounds 12 and 13
Round 2: inc around (12) on each side of the sombrero.
Round 4: sc around (18) Hair
Round 6 7: sc around (24) Take at least 14 strands of dark blue yarn
With red: Round 8 10: sc around (24) (depending on the yarn you are using you
may need to take more strands to make the
With light brown:
hair look nice).
Attach one strand with a sl st in each round of
Note: Now you can decide if you want to the head starting above round 22 on the
leave two holes for the donkeys ears so that center front, going up to the top and down
he will be able to wear the hat on his head on the center back until you reach round 20.
(Variant 1) OR make the hat without such
holes, which makes it easier to place it on the
back of the donkey (Variant 2):
Variant 1 (with holes for the ears)

Round 12: 3 sc, ch 6, skip next 6 st, 6 sc, ch 6,
skip next 6 st, 3 sc (24)
Round 13: in FLO: sc, inc, sc, 7 sc into ch-6-
space, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, 7 sc into ch-6-
space, sc, inc, sc (30)
Variant 2 (without holes for the ears):

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Round 13: in FLO: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)

Finishing
Embroider eyes with black.
Put the sombrero on the head or on the

back of your donkey and fasten the straps
on the front.
Congratulations!
You have finished Gonzales,
the Little Donkey! He is now ready
for playing and cuddling!
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If you find the time, Id love to see a picture of
your cute little Donkey!
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Gonzales, the Little Donkey

An Amigurumi crochet pattern

Barbara Strasser 2010

My gauge (for single crochets in round):

Amigurumi crochet pattern: Gonzales, the Little Donkey CutenCuddly-series Page 2 of 7

Pattern Change color to light blue:

Round 14: sc around (46)

Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc (= 1 sc in Round 27: dec around (5)

Amigurumi crochet pattern: Gonzales, the Little Donkey CutenCuddly-series Page 3 of 7

With dark blue:

Change color to light blue:

Body Round 10: sc around (18)

FO, leave a long yarn tail. Stuff the lower half

Sew body to the

Amigurumi crochet pattern: Gonzales, the Little Donkey CutenCuddly-series Page 4 of 7

With light blue:

Sew tail to body (between rounds 6 and 7 of

Amigurumi crochet pattern: Gonzales, the Little Donkey CutenCuddly-series Page 5 of 7

Round 14: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)

With yellow: Round 21: sc around (66)

With light brown: Round 22: sc around (66)

With red: Round 23 24: sc around (66)

FO, weave in all lose ends.

Variant 1 (with holes for the ears)

Variant 2 (without holes for the ears):

Amigurumi crochet pattern: Gonzales, the Little Donkey CutenCuddly-series Page 6 of 7

Put the sombrero on the head or on the

Amigurumi crochet pattern: Gonzales, the Little Donkey CutenCuddly-series Page 7 of 7

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