Christmas Crib: Little Donkey by Jean Greenhowe

Christmas Crib: Little Donkey

Knitting
January 2001
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
English

Description from the pattern:
The most often requested item in our post bag is for a donkey, to complete the Christmas Crib in our Christmas Special booklet. Well, here he is! And the pattern couldn’t be simpler, there are no complicated gussets or awkward pieces to fit together. The body, neck and head are worked in one piece and the legs are stiffened with plastic drinking straws so that Little Donkey stands up unsupported.

Measurements: With head lowered, the donkey is 12cm (4¾in) in height to top of head. From nose to tail he measures 15cm (6in) in length

Yarn Requirements: 30g (1oz) of grey, plus oddments of cream, dark grey, and black

Other materials: Six 5mm (¼in) diameter plastic drinking straws