How to Crochet an Ígor (Eeyore) Amigurumi – FREE Step-by-Step Tutorial

💜 Introduction
If you love the world of Winnie the Pooh and would like to crochet one of its most tender characters, this tutorial is for you! 🧵✨ Today, you’ll learn how to create an adorable amigurumi of Ígor (Eeyore), the sad little blue donkey we all adore. 🫏💙

This pattern is FREE and includes step-by-step instructions so you can enjoy the process no matter your skill level. Plus, it’s an original creation by the talented Roxana Spaciuk, who shares her magical crochet world on her social media. 🌈🧶

🔔 Don’t forget to follow and support her on her accounts!
📸 Instagram: @mi.mundo.unicornio_
🧵 Threads: @mi.mundo.unicornio_
📌 Pinterest: Roxana on Pinterest
🌐 Pindiy: Profile on Pindiy

📝 Abbreviations

• Am: Magic ring
• Pb: Single crochet (sc)
• Pd: Slip stitch (sl st)
• Pa: Double crochet (dc)
• Pma: Half double crochet (hdc)
• P.piña: Pineapple stitch
• Aum: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• Dism: Decrease (sc2tog)
• Pht: Back loop only (BLO)
• Phd: Front loop only (FLO)
• (*): Number of stitches per round
• [ ] ×N°: Repeat sequence N° times

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🧶 Materials

• Fine cotton yarn in colors:
  • Violet
  • Pink
  • Fawn
• Safety eyes (size 6, 1 pair)
• Polyfill stuffing

🛠️ Tools

• 2 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Liquid silicone glue
• Approximate size: 12 cm (varies by materials)
• Skill level: Beginner-Intermediate

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👑 Head (Violet)

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (48)
Round 9: 48 sc (48)
Round 10: [7 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (54)
Rounds 11-15: 54 sc (5 rounds)
Round 16: [8 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (60)
Switch to pink yarn:
Rounds 17-22: 60 sc (6 rounds)
Round 23: [4 sc, 1 dec] ×10 (50)
Round 24: [3 sc, 1 dec] ×10 (40)
Round 25: [2 sc, 1 dec] ×10 (30)
Round 26: [1 sc, 1 dec] ×11 (20)
Stuff firmly.
Round 27: 10 dec (10)
Round 28: 5 dec (5)
Close with tapestry needle, cut yarn, and weave in ends.

🧥 Torso (Violet)

Round 1 (IV1): 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (48)
Round 9: [7 sc, 1 inc] ×6 (54)
Alternate violet/pink colors:
Round 10: Violet 15 sc, Pink 4 sc, Violet 15 sc (54)
Round 11: Violet 14 sc, Pink 6 sc, Violet 14 sc (54)
Round 12: Violet 13 sc, Pink 8 sc, Violet 13 sc (54)
Round 13: Violet 12 sc, Pink 10 sc, Violet 12 sc (54)
Rounds 14-16: Repeat Round 13 (54)
Round 17: Violet 13 sc, Pink 8 sc, Violet 13 sc (54)
Round 18: Violet 14 sc, Pink 6 sc, Violet 14 sc (54)
Round 19: Violet 15 sc, Pink 4 sc, Violet 15 sc (54)
Round 20: [7 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (48)
Round 21: 48 sc (48)
Round 22: [6 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (42)
Round 23: 42 sc (42)
Round 24: [5 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (36)
Round 25: 36 sc (36)
Round 26: [4 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (30)
Round 27: [3 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
Round 28: [1 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (18)
Round 29: [1 sc, 1 dec] ×6 (12)
Round 30: 6 dec (6)
Close with tapestry needle, leave long tail to attach to head.

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👐 Arms (Pink)

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 inc (12)
Rounds 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds)
Switch to violet:
Rounds 5-14: 12 sc (10 rounds)
Stuff, fold, and join with 6 sc.
Make 2 and set aside.

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💇 Hair (Fawn)

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 hdc inc (12)
Round 3: 1 sl st, 6 chains. In 2nd chain from hook: [1 sl st, 1 sc, 3 hdc]. Skip 1 base stitch and repeat in next stitch.
Star shape. Close with sl st, leave tail to sew to head.

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👂 Ears (2 violet + 2 pink)

Round 1: 17 chains. In 2nd chain from hook: 15 sc, 2 sc tog in last chain. Reverse: 15 sc (32)
Round 2: [3 sc, 1 inc] ×8 (40)
Round 3: [4 sc, 1 inc] ×8 (48)
Close with sl st.

Attach one pink and one violet piece by edges with sc (use back loop). Fold tip and join 2 cm with sl st. Repeat for second ear.

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🦶 Legs (Pink)

Round 1: 7 chains. In 2nd chain from hook: 5 sc, 2 sc in last chain. Reverse: 5 sc (12)
Round 2: 2 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc (18)
Switch to violet:
Rounds 3-4: 18 sc (2 rounds)
Round 5: 3 sc, 6 dec, 3 sc (12)
Rounds 6-11: 12 sc (6 rounds)
Stuff.
Round 12: 6 dec (6)
Close with tapestry needle, leave tail to sew.
Make 2 and set aside

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🔧 Assembly Steps:

1. Attach head and torso: Sew torso to head with invisible stitches, ensuring alignment.
2. Place arms: Sew arms to the front of the torso, at rounds 10-12 (where pink design begins).
3. Secure legs: Sew legs to the bottom of the torso, slightly outward for stability.
4. Add ears: Sew ears to the sides of the head (rounds 20-22), tips folded forward.
5. Glue eyes: Use liquid silicone to attach safety eyes between rounds 18-19, 8 stitches apart.
6. Facial details: Embroider eyebrows and face division with fawn yarn (see photo reference). Optional: Add pink cheeks.
7. Place hair: Sew star-shaped hair piece between ears, centered on top of head.
8. Tail: Make a simple tail: 6 chains with violet yarn, tie fawn strands at the tip. Sew to back of torso.
9. Optional makeup: Use fabric paint/markers for blush or extra details.

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📝 Final Notes:

• Secure all seams with tight knots and weave in ends.
• Stuff firmly before closing to maintain shape.
• Final quote: "When you lose your tail, remember you have every right to feel sad."

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🎀 End of Tutorial

There you have it! 🫶 Your very own crocheted Eeyore, ready to hug and gift 💙. We hope you enjoyed this project and continue sharing the magic of amigurumi with the world 🌟.

This beautiful design was created by Roxana Spaciuk, a crochet artist who shares her talent with love. If you loved this pattern, follow her for more creations 💕:

📲 Instagram: @mi.mundo.unicornio_
📌 Pinterest: @rospaciuk51
🧵 Threads: @mi.mundo.unicornio_
🌐 Pindiy: Roxana on Pindiy

📌 This tutorial was created by Roxana Spaciuk. Shared for educational purposes to help更多人 discover her lovely work.

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