Donkey is a soft, lovable stuffed animal. It does have safety animal eyes and may not be suitable for children under 3 years of age. It is washable in cold water. Tumble dry on low. Donkey is about 14” L, 4” W, 9” H.

Materials:
Red Heart Hygge: Pearl, Latte, Black. 1 skein of each is more than enough yarn, with black being the least amount and the latte the most.
Red Heart Super Saver: black, red or pink (small amounts)
5.0 mm hook (H), 4.0 mm hook (G),
Safety Animal Eyes .47inch (12mm)
WARNING: Choking hazard not for children under 3 yrs. Small parts!
Polyester fiber fill for stuffing
Darning or tapestry needle
Row Markers
Long ball or T top straight pins to hold pieces in place while attaching
20 gauge floral wire 18-20 inches long
12 inch long pipe cleaners

HINTS:
This pattern is rated for an intermediate crocheter. A beginner can make this donkey if they have patience and can learn the techniques through some practice ahead of time.

To change colors, put hook through stitch where color changes. Pull through first portion of single crochet, then pull through new color on second half (2 loops on hook) of single
crochet. Proceed to next stitch with new color. Single crochet a few stitches. Cut end of old color leaving about 3 inches of yarn. This can be knotted to new color end.

Rows are numbered. Number in ( ) is number of stitches in that row.
… means repeat that sequence
Abbreviations:
MC - Magic Circle
SC - Single Crochet
HDC - half double crochet
2 TOG - next 2 stitches together (decrease)
SLST - slip stitch
CH - chain stitch
ST - stitch
BLO - back loop only. FLO - front loop only
F/O - face off (end with stitch knot)
Changing color counts as a stitch.