Dutton the Donkey Mini Snuggler (Crochet Pattern)

Meet Dutton the Donkey Mini Snuggler!

This Mini Donkey Lovey Crochet Pattern features an adorable donkey paired with a removable mini poncho, making it the perfect handmade gift for babies, toddlers, and little animal lovers.

This crochet lovey pattern blends modern amigurumi style with timeless coziness — a sweet addition to any handmade collection. It's small size makes it ideal for stash busting, gift add-ons, or easy market makes.

WHAT IS A MINI SNUGGLER?
The mini lovey (also known as snuggler) style is a smaller sized lovey (approx. 10 to 11" tall) designed so the finished toy has a fully stuffed head and an unstuffed body.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
• PDF crochet pattern for the donkey mini snuggler including the crochet poncho– instant download
• Step-by-step instructions with helpful photos
• Helpful videos demonstrating how to complete parts of the pattern: how to crochet around a foundation chain, how to colour change, and how to crochet on the arms/legs.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner to intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
Approximately 11.5” tall
(NOTE: sizing is approximate as tension, yarn brand + weight may change the size)

MATERIALS NEEDED:
• Super bulky weight yarn (6) for the donkey
• Medium weight yarn (4) for the poncho
• 5.5 mm, 6.5 mm, 7 mm hooks
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Yarn needle

PERFECT FOR:
• Crochet baby gifts
• Animal lovey/security blanket
• Spring &Easter crochet projects
• Farm animal nursery décor
• Donkey lovers of all ages
• Cute market table makes

This listing is for a PDF PATTERN ONLY for the pattern. This is NOT A FINISHED PRODUCT OR PHYSICAL ITEM. This is an English pattern written using US terminology.

If you have any questions about this pattern, please do not hesitate to contact me via email (thecosystitch@gmail.com) or Instagram (@thecosystitch).

COPYRIGHT:
Pattern by The Cosy Stitch © 2026.
All designs (patterns) and photographs included in this document are property of The Cosy Stitch Inc. You do not have permission to sell, distribute or republish this pattern, in full or in part. You may sell finished products made with this pattern, giving credit to The Cosy Stitch when listing or sharing on social media, @thecosystitch.