Benjamin’s trademarks are his ruffled mane and tail. Although they are combed out for him every morning, they always end up like this after he’s been galloping around the meadow all day.

The key to Benjamin is his plain, homey donkey-ness. The rather complex knitting stitch brings it all together.

Yarn (Jamieson’s Spindrift)
2/3 skein (16 g) 119 Sholmit/Mooskit (light gray)
1/4 skein (6g) 104 Natural White (white)
1/2 skein (10g) 101 Shetland Black

Tools:
3mm (US 2 or 3) knitting needles
2mm (US A) crochet hook
Doll-making needle
Sewing needle with large eye

Other materials:
2/3 oz / 20 g fiberfill
1 oz / 26 g weighted stuffing beads
Two 10mm plastic safety eyes
Button thread
Basting thread
Glass head pins