Bring a touch of sweet, gloomy nostalgia to your accessory collection with this cute crochet Eeyore donkey keychain charm pattern! Inspired by everyone’s favorite lovable, down-in-the-dumps donkey, this free pattern crafts a pocket-sized plushie featuring an integrated two-tone muzzle, signature drooping two-toned ears, a dark tufted mane, and custom facial embroidery.
This beginner-to-intermediate-friendly tutorial comes together efficiently by joining the legs directly into the main torso, reducing tricky seaming while maintaining a sturdy structure. Featuring an integrated two-tone muzzle worked directly in spiral color shifts, this pattern simplifies character detailing so you can easily craft a complete nostalgic bag charm in an evening.
Materials & Tools
Yarn: 4-ply combed milk cotton yarn (Lifeyarn or equivalent sport/baby yarn) in:
Blue (Main body, head, arms, legs, outer ears)
White / Off-White (Muzzle, belly patch)
Pink (Inner ears)
Burgundy / Wine Red / Dark Brown (Hair mane tuft, embroidered center face seam, nostrils/mouth)
Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm
Eyes: 6 mm or 7 mm black plastic safety eyes (or small black beads)
Stuffing: High-grade polyester fiberfill
Accessories: Faux pearl beaded wristlet strap, jump ring/clasp
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, cosmetic powder blush & brush
Stitch Abbreviations & Chart Key (US Terms)
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
sc (X): Single crochet
inc (v): Single crochet increase (2 sc in the same st)
w: 3 single crochet worked into the same st (corner expansion)
dec (a / d): Single crochet decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
BLO: Back loop only
hdc (T): Half double crochet
[ ]: Stitch count at the end of the round
Comprehensive Long-Form Pattern
Part 1: Tufted Hair ManeÂ
Color: Burgundy / Dark Brown
Foundation Ring:In a Magic Ring, work 5 sc. Pull tail tight to close ring. Sl st to the first st to join.
Hair Spikes (Worked directly off the ring):
Spike 1: Ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 4 sc down the chain back toward the center ring. Sl st into the next st on the ring.
Spike 2: Ch 5, turn, starting in 2nd ch: 4 sc down the chain. Sl st into the next st on the ring.
Spike 3: Ch 5, turn, starting in 2nd ch: 4 sc down the chain. Sl st into the next st on the ring.
Spike 4: Ch 5, turn, starting in 2nd ch: 4 sc down the chain. Sl st into the next st on the ring.
Spike 5: Ch 5, turn, starting in 2nd ch: 4 sc down the chain. Sl st into the base of the first spike.
Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail for sewing to the top of the head.
Part 2: Legs & Seamless Lower BodyÂ
Color: Blue
Leg 1:
Foundation: Ch 5.
Round 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work down the chain: 3 sc, 3 sc in the last chain (w). Rotate work to crochet along the opposite side of the foundation chain: 2 sc, 1 inc. Sl st to join, ch 1.
Round 2:1 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc. Sl st to join, ch 1.
Round 3 (Sole edge): Work BLO(Back Loop Only) 16 sc around. Sl st to join, ch 1.
Round 4:Work through both loops: 16 sc around. Sl st to join, ch 1.
Round 5 (Toe shaping):4 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc. Sl st, ch 1.
Round 6:4 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc. Sl st, ch 1.
Round 7:10 sc around. Sl st, ch 1.
Fasten off Leg 1 and cut yarn. Lightly stuff the foot.
Leg 2:
Work Rounds 1–7 exactly as for Leg 1.
Do NOT cut yarn at the end of Round 7.
