Crochet Slouppke the Donkey

May 14, 2025 08:20 AM

Meet Crochet Slouppke the Donkey, a charming handmade creation that will warm your heart with its whimsical design. With its endearing smile and floppy ears, this crocheted donkey is sure to bring joy and cheer wherever it goes. Its soft yarn texture and intricate details make it a delightful addition to any collection or a perfect gift for someone special.

Crochet Slouppke is not just a toy; it's a companion that will brighten your day and become a treasured keepsake for years to come.

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn:

Main Body (Color 1): Greybeard (110 yards) – I Love This Yarn! Solids

Face & Inner Ears (Color 2): Graymist (40 yards)

Mane, Tail & Nose (Color 3): Graphite (20 yards)

Substitution Tip: Any worsted-weight (4) yarn will work—just make sure you have enough yardage!

Other Supplies:

Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (US E/4)

Safety Eyes or Felt: For the eyes

Fiberfill Stuffing

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Crochet Abbreviations & Stitches Used

SC: Single crochet

SC2tog: Single crochet two together (decrease)

CH: Chain

Magic Ring: Adjustable loop to start rounds

St(s): Stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

1. The Head (Start with Color 2—Graymist)

Rounds 1-11: Follow the original Giddy-Up the Horse pattern (or work in continuous rounds of SC, increasing as needed to form a sphere).

Switch to Color 1 (Greybeard) for Rounds 12-26.

Tip: If using safety eyes, attach them between Rounds 10-12 before stuffing.

2. The Ears (Make 2 in Color 1—Greybeard)

Round 1: SC 6 in a magic ring (6 sts).

Round 2: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next st) 3 times (9 sts).

Round 3: SC in each stitch around.

Round 4: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 2 sts) 3 times (12 sts).

Rounds 5-9: SC in each stitch (5 rounds).

Round 10: (SC2tog, SC in next 2 sts) 3 times (9 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Crochet Slouppke the Donkey

3. Legs & Body

Follow the original Giddy-Up the Horse pattern for legs and body.

4. The Tail (Start with Color 3—Graphite)

Round 1: SC 6 in magic ring (6 sts).

Round 2: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next st) 3 times (9 sts).

Round 3: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 2 sts) 3 times (12 sts).

Rounds 4-5: SC in each stitch (2 rounds).

Round 6: (SC2tog) 6 times (6 sts).

Switch to Color 1 (Greybeard), lightly stuff, then:

Rounds 7-14: SC in each stitch (8 rounds).

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching.

5. The Mane (Color 3—Graphite)

Chain 22.

Round 1: SC 2 in the 2nd chain from hook, SC in next 17, SC 2 in next st.

Flip and work on the underside: SC 2 in next st, SC in next 17, SC 2 in next st (42 sts total).

Rounds 2-3: SC in each stitch.

Round 4: (SC2tog, SC in next 5 sts) 6 times (36 sts).

Round 5: SC in each stitch.

Round 6: (SC2tog, SC in next 4 sts) 6 times (30 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Crochet Slouppke the Donkey

Assembly & Finishing Touches

Attach the Ears: Sew them to the top sides of the head (between Rounds 18-20).

Sew on the Mane: Flatten it and attach from between the ears down to the neck.

Embroider the Nose: With Color 3, stitch a little triangle at Round 8.

Attach the Tail: Sew it to Round 15 of the body.

Weave in all loose ends—no one likes a messy donkey!

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May 14, 2025 08:20 AM

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