Carrot season is in full swing, but what’s this? Someone’s been sneaking into the barn and snatching all the crunchy treats! Who is this mischievous carrot-napper? And who will save the farmer’s crop? Fear not - brave Barnaby the Donkey is here to confront the thief! And the only reward he needs is a …. extra tasty orange carrot!

This PDF includes the instructions written in US crochet terms. There are plenty of step-by-step photos detailing how to make the pieces and finish the toy. When made with DK weight yarn (blue sample made in Sirdar Happy Cotton DK, grey sample made in Sirdar Happy Chenille DK) and 3mm hook the finished Donkey will measure about 20cm/8in tall.

As well as Barnaby The Donkey pattern the PDF includes instructions for a superhero cape, a secret identity mask and a crunch carrot, all made in DK weight cotton.

You’ll need to know how to:

・make a Magic Ring
・work in a round
・single crochet
・increase/decrease
・chain stitch
・slip stitch
・loop stitch (or faux fur alternative)

You will need the following materials:

Yarn:
Blue Donkey - Sirdar Happy Cotton DK - 100% cotton - 20gr/43m/47yds
3 balls of the main colour, 1 ball of dark contrast colour, 1 ball of light contrast colour.

Grey Donkey - Sirdar Happy Chenille - 100% Polyester, 15gr38m/42yds
3 balls of the main colour, 1 ball of light contrast colour
Sirdar Happy Cotton DK - 100% cotton - 20gr/43m/47yds
1 ball of dark contrast colour.
Small amount of faux fur yarn for hair.

Additional cotton DK yarn for accessories - small amounts of other colours used.

6mm or 10mm safety eyes.
3mm crochet hook
Toy Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Scissors