Bring the lovable, melancholic charm of Eeyore to life with this Amigurumi Eeyore crochet pattern! 🐴✨ With his signature droopy ears, stitched-on tail, and gentle expression, this design captures the essence of the beloved Winnie the Pooh character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in facial details, tail attachment, and even tiny accessories to enhance Eeyore’s personality. Choose classic blue-gray hues for an authentic look or experiment with soft pastels for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed alongside other Hundred Acre Wood friends or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Eeyore is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this gentle donkey to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐴 Amigurumi Eeyore Crochet Pattern
Soft, shy, and utterly adorable — this Eeyore brings to life every detail of the classic character: long droopy ears, stitched muzzle seam, bent arms, and a slightly tilted head full of charm.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — includes shaping, structured assembly, and small color sections.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–12 in (28–30 cm) tall with 3.0 mm hook and worsted-weight yarn.
🧶 Materials
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Periwinkle Blue – 120 g (head, body, arms, ears outer)
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Dusty Rose / Mauve Pink – 80 g (snout, inner ears, belly, soles)
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Lavender Purple – 25 g (tail)
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Black – 15 g (mane, tail hair, embroidery)
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10 mm safety eyes
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Black embroidery thread
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Fiberfill stuffing
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐴 Head (Periwinkle Blue)
The head is a tall oval shape, widest at the cheeks, tapering slightly toward the neck.
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MR 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8 – 18. sc around (42)
➡ Insert eyes between R10 – R11 about 8 sts apart and just above snout placement line. -
(5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly, especially upper half for rounded forehead. -
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
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dec ×6 (6) → FO, close.
📌 Shape the head taller than wide (oval front view).
🐽 Snout / Muzzle (Dusty Rose – Tall Oval)
The snout is vertically elongated and spans almost half the face height.
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Ch 7.
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Work around both sides of chain: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (12).
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inc, sc 4, inc ×3, sc 4, inc ×2 (18).
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sc around (18).
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24).
6 – 10. sc around (24). -
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) → lightly taper top.
FO with long tail, stuff lightly.
Sew centered low on head (so top edge sits just under eyes).
🧵 With black embroidery thread, stitch a VERTICAL center seam running from top of snout to under-chin — this defines Eeyore’s expression.
👁 Eyes & Brows
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Insert 10 mm eyes in line with top of snout.
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Sew or embroider slightly arched black eyebrows 1 round above each eye.
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Eyes should appear gentle and a bit close together for Eeyore’s look.
👂 Ears (2 – Blue Outer + Rose Inner)
Long and droopy, with slight curve.
Outer Ear (Blue)
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MR 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5 – 14. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
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sc around (18)
FO, flatten.
Inner Ear (Rose)
Repeat through R12 only (keep slightly smaller).
Sew inside outer ear.
📎 Attach ears low on head sides, angled slightly forward and down (approx. 45°).
🧍 Body (Blue + Rose Belly)
Rounded torso with belly panel in rose.
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MR 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7 – 12. sc around (36)
Switch to rose for belly front panel.
13 – 22. sc around (36) keeping color split centered (front rose, rest blue). -
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
FO and close. Stuff very firmly.
💪 Arms (2 – Blue)
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MR 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
3 – 6. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
8 – 15. sc around (9)
Lightly stuff (lower half only). FO.
Attach arms angled forward, crossing one over the other in front of belly as in photo — slightly offset so they rest naturally against snout.
🦶 Legs & Feet (2 – Blue + Rose Soles)
Feet (Soles first):
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MR 6 sc (6)
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inc ×6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4 – 5. sc around (18) – use rose yarn.
Switch to blue:
6 – 12. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12) – round top shape.
Stuff firmly, FO.
Sew feet flat to bottom front of body so soles point slightly outward for balance.
🦴 Tail (Lavender + Rose Tip + Black Hair)
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Ch 11, turn.
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Sc in 2nd ch and across (10).
3 – 5. sc across (10). -
(1 sc, dec) ×3 (7).
FO. Sew to lower back center.
Tip: Rose MR 6 sc (6), inc ×6 (12), sc around (12). Stuff lightly and sew to tail end.
Hair Tuft: Attach 3–4 short black yarn strands to tip of tail.
Optional bow: Ch 8, sc 7 back and forth 2 rows; pinch center, wrap yarn, tie around tail tip.
🖤 Mane (Hair Tufts)
Cut 12–14 black strands ~5–6 cm each.
Fold in half and loop through stitches along top center of head (starting R3 to R6).
Secure firmly. Arrange spikes spreading forward and slightly to sides.
🧵 Assembly Guide
1️⃣ Sew head to body with slight forward tilt so snout leans out.
2️⃣ Attach ears low on head sides angled down and forward.
3️⃣ Cross arms in front of belly and tack together at wrists.
4️⃣ Attach legs with soles facing out slightly.
5️⃣ Sew tail centered on back base.
6️⃣ Add mane and tail hair.
7️⃣ Embroider snout seam (black vertical line) and eyebrows.
🎉 Finished Eeyore
Your lovable, droopy-eared Eeyore is complete — with perfect proportions, stitched details, and that unmistakable gentle charm. A delightful project for Disney lovers and anyone who adores soft-hearted characters. 💙
