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 – Free Crochet Pattern
Soft, sweet, and just a little bit sad—Eeyore is the perfect cuddle companion. With his stitched details and gentle slouch, he’ll win hearts in no time.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Uses shaping, color changes, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Periwinkle blue (main body)
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Dusty rose (snout, inner ears, belly, feet pads)
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Purple/lavender (tail)
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Black (hair, eyebrow line)
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10 mm safety eyes
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Black embroidery thread
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🐴 Head (Blue)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly, FO.
🐽 Snout (Dusty Rose)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to lower center of head.
Embroider vertical black line down the center.
👁 Eyes + Eyebrows
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Insert safety eyes between R9–10, spaced 8–9 stitches apart.
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Embroider arched eyebrows using black thread.
🦷 Ears (Make 2 – Blue outer, Rose inner)
Outer (Blue):
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4–10. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6)
Flatten and FO.
Inner (Rose):
Make to match outer but only 9 rounds
Sew pink inside blue. Fold slightly when attaching.
🧍 Body (Blue + Rose belly)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36)
Switch to dusty rose
16–22. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Blue)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
8–15. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly
FO, sew with arms folded over belly.
🦶 Legs (Make 2 – Blue + Rose pads)
Feet:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to blue
7–12. sc around
Stuff, FO.
Sole Pads (Rose):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Sew to bottom of each foot.
Sew feet to bottom of body.
🦴 Tail (Blue + Rose tip)
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ch 11
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sc in 2nd ch and across (10)
3–5. sc across
Taper to ch 6 for the thin tip if desired
Bow (optional):
ch 7, 2 rows sc, pinch center and sew to tail
Sew tail to back base of body.
🖤 Hair (Black Yarn Tufts)
Cut 6–8 strands ~5 cm
Fold and attach in center of head by looping through stitch
Fray or leave as-is
🧵 Final Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach ears with slight droop
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Position arms folded in front
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Add legs, tail, hair
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Embroider snout seam and eyebrows
🎉 Your sweet and slightly gloomy Amigurumi Eeyore is ready to cuddle—even if he’s a little shy about it!
