This PDF pattern is written in English for intermediate knitters knitting flat on two needles. It comes in two parts:

1. General instructions, which include: Body and leg variations, assembly instructions, special stitch and technique instructions
2. Specific animal instructions for shaping animal heads and tails, and adding animal-specific details  The donkey is fairly easy, with just a couple color changes. You can choose between crochet chain loop or fringe stitches for the mane and tail. Most donkeys are shades of brown, but gray is also common (including Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh). I think donkeys are one of the cutest animals and their attributes make them even more endearing.

You need to have…
• Yarn in desired color(s) and weight (~3oz/50g for sport weight; ~12oz/350g for worsted)
• Dark contrast yarn for eyes and nose
• Knitting needles at least 2 sizes smaller than those recommended for the yarn being used
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Crochet hook for crochet loop or fringe stitch

You need to know (or learn)…
• Stockinette stitch
• Increase and decrease stitches
• Mattress stitch for sewing seams
• Fringe stitch (optional)
• Crochet chain loop stitch (optional)
• Basic color change techniques (optional)

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