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Eeyore
FINISHED SIZE Approx. 24cm/ 9.5in tall long from muzzle to rear end

YARN Less than one 50g ball of the following yarn, the shades I used are written in italic:

Yarn A (muzzle and inner ears yarn) small amount 4-ply/ fingering weight in light-pinkish/
beige or similar Cardiff Cashmere Classic shade 596 Saki
Yarn B (head and back) approx. half ball 4-ply/ fingering weight in mid-grey or similar
Cardiff Cashmere Classic shade 519 Fumo
Yarn C (belly and chin) approx. half ball 4-ply/ fingering weight in light-grey or similar
Cardiff Cashmere Classic shade 518 Piombo
- You’ll also need some black 4-ply or DK yarn for the mane - about 20, cut into 20cm/ 8in (or
similar) lengths

KNITTING NEEDLES Pair size 2.75mm (or 3mm)/ US size 2

GAUGE 7.5 stitches x 10 rows over 2.5cm/ 1in with 2.75mm/ US size 2 knitting needles
and yarn A

EXTRAS Pair 6mm black Toy Safety Eyes with plastic (or metal washer)-type backs; lockable-
style stitch markers in various colours (see Page 2); yarn sewing needle
© Claire Garland
© Dot Pebbles Knits
SUPPLIERS
Cardiff Cashmere Yarn and toy eyes I bought from here - KnittedHome.com
Toy Nose I bought from Etsy
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COLOURED MARKER GUIDE: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This guide is here to pull out and use together with the pattern should you to W+Tk bring working yarn to the front of the work, slip next stitch purl-wise onto the
wish to use similar coloured guides to mine for ease of following, especially at the RH needle, take working yarn to the back, slip the slipped stitch back onto the LH
needle, turn the knitting = W+Tk (wrap and turn knit)
making-up stage:
LIGHT TURQUOISE MUZZLE
W+Tp take working yarn to the back of the work, slip next stitch knit-wise onto the
ORANGE NECK SEAM FRONT RH needle, bring working yarn to the front, slip the slipped stitch back onto the LH
BABY PINK NECK SEAM BACK needle, turn the knitting = W+Tp (wrap and turn purl)
GREEN FORELEG
RED FORELEG SEAM
PINK FORELEG BACK SEAM
GENERAL ABBREVIATIONS
TURQUOISE TOP HIND LEG
k = knit
BLUE BELLY
p = purl
LIME BELLY TO INNER HIND LEG
RED INNER FORELEG inc = increase

GREEN FRONT FORELEG dec = decrease

ORANGE THROAT k2tog/ k3tog = knit two together/ knit three together

p2tog/ p3tog = purl two together/ purl three together

PATTERN NOTES & TIPS:
RH/LH = right hand/ left hand RS/WS = right side/ wrong side
. I generally cast on with Cable Cast On unless it’s casting on in the middle of a
row then I use Backward Loop Cast-On method st/ sts =stitch/ stitches

skpo = slip one stitch, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch to decrease by one stitch

kfb = knit into front then into back of stitch to increase by one stitch

pfb = purl into front then knit into back of stitch to increase by one stitch

M1 = make one: with the right-hand needle point pick up the horizontal stitch that lies in-between two

knitted stitches, place this picked up stitch onto the tip of the left-hand needle and knit it to increase by

one

yo = bring yarn over the needle from back to front to make a stitch
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HEAD Row 18. Purl

Beginning with the Muzzle. With yarn A cast on 22 sts, PM (place marker) on 6th Row 19. (dec) K2tog, k13, m1, k13, k2tog - 29sts
and 17th cast-on stitch for Left and Right Muzzle Markers Row 20. (dec) P7, [p2tog] twice, p7, [p2tog] twice, p7 to end of row - 25sts
Rows 1, 3 & 5. Purl
Create gaps for the Ears as follows:
Row 2. (inc) K6, kfb, k8, kfb, k6 to end of row – 24sts
Row 21. (dec) K7, cast off next 3 sts for Left Ear Gap, k1, kfb, k2, cast off next 3
Row 4. (inc) K6, kfb, k10, kfb, k6 to end of row – 26sts
sts for Right Ear Gap, k6 to end of row – 20sts
Row 6. (dec) K6, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k6 to end of row – 24sts
Row 22. Purl across all 20 Head Top sts. PM on first and last stitch of last row
Row 7. Purl
for Right & Left Neck Seam Front Markers
Cut yarn A, join yarn B, continue as follows:
Row 23. (dec) K2tog, k5, skpo, k2, k2tog, k5, k2tog – 16sts
Rows 8-9. Beginning with a knit row work two rows stocking stitch
Row 24. (dec) P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog – 14sts
Row 10. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 26sts
Row 25. (dec) K2tog, k2, skpo, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog – 10sts
Rows 11 & 13. Purl
Row 26. (dec) P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog – 8sts
Row 12. (inc) K13, m1, k13 to end of row – 27sts
Row 27. (inc) Cast on 6 sts for Head Back Left-Side, PM on first cast-on stitch
Row 14. (inc) K13, kfb, k13 to end of row – 28sts
for Left Neck Seam Back Marker, knit all 14 sts to end of row
Row 15. Purl
Row 28. (inc) Cast on 6 sts for Head Back Right-Side, PM on first cast-on stitch
Work short rows for Left Jaw Bone as follows:
for Right Neck Seam Back Marker, purl all 20 sts to end of row
Short Row 1. (inc) Kfb, k5, W+Tk (Wrap and Turn Knit, see Page 3)
Row 29. Kfb, k6, skpo, k2, k2tog, k6, kfb
Short Row 2. P4, W+Tp (Wrap and Turn Purl, see Page 3)
Row 30. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 22sts
Short Row 3. K3, W+Tk
Row 31. Kfb, k7, skpo, k2, k2tog, k7, kfb
Short Row 4. P2, W+Tp
Row 32. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 24sts
Then work short rows for Right Jaw Bone as follows:
Row 33. Kfb, k8, skpo, k2, k2tog, k8, kfb
Short Row 5. (inc) K11, m1, k11, W+Tk
Rows 34, 36, 38, 40 & 42. Purl
Short Row 6. P4, W+Tp
Row 35. (inc) K10, kfb, k2, kfb, k10 to end of row - 26sts
Short Row 7. K3, W+Tk
Row 37. (inc) K11, kfb, k2, kfb, k11 to end of row - 28sts
Short Row 8 P2, W+Tp
Row 39. (inc) K12, kfb, k2, kfb, k12 to end of row - 30sts
Short Row 9. (inc) K5, kfb at the end of the row
Row 41. (inc) Kfb, k12, kfb, k2, kfb, k12, kfb - 34sts
Row 16. Purl across all 31 sts
Row 43. (inc) K15, kfb, k2, kfb, k15 to end of row - 36sts
Row 17. (dec) K2tog, k13, kfb, k13, k2tog - 30sts
Row 44. Purl
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Work short rows to shape Left Shoulder as follows: Row 48. Purl across all 74sts
Short Row 1. K7, W+Tk Rows 49-52. Beginning with a knit row work four rows stocking stitch
Short Row 2. P3, W+Tp Row 53. (dec) Cast off 5 sts for Left Hoof, knit to end of row - 69sts
Short Row 3. K2, W+Tk Row 54. (dec) Cast off 5 sts purl-wise for Right Hoof, purl to end of row – 64sts
Short Row 4. P1, W+Tp Row 55. (dec) [K2tog] three times, knit to last 6 sts, [k2tog] three times - 58sts
Short Row 5. (inc) K11, kfb, k2, kfb, k16 to end of row Rows 56, 58 & 60. Purl

Work short rows to shape Right Shoulder as Follows: Row 57. (dec) [K2tog] three times, knit to last 6 sts, [k2tog] three times - 52sts

Short Row 1. P7, W+Tp Row 59. (dec) [K2tog] three times, knit to last 6 sts, [k2tog] three times - 46sts

Short Row 2. K3, W+Tk Row 61. (dec) K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog - 44sts

Short Row 3. P2, W+Tp Row 62. (dec) P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog - 42sts, PM on first and last stitch for

Short Row 4. K1, W+Tk Right and Left Foreleg Seam Markers

Short Row 5. Purl 33 sts to end of row Row 63. (dec) Cast off 6 sts for Left Foreleg Back Seam, knit to end of row - 36sts
Row 64. (dec) Cast off 6 sts purl-wise for Right Foreleg Back Seam, purl to end of row
Row 45. (inc) Kfb, k16, kfb, k2, kfb, k16, kfb - 42sts
- 30sts
Row 46. Purl, PM on first and last stitch for Right and Left Foreleg Markers
Row 65. (inc) Cast on 8 sts, PM on first cast-on st for Left Foreleg Back Seam Marker,
Work short rows to shape Left Foreleg as follows: knit to end of row - 38sts
Short Row 1. (inc) Cast on 15 sts for Left Foreleg, k5, W+Tk Row 66. (inc) Cast on 8 sts, PM on first cast-on st for Right Foreleg Back Seam
Short Row 2. P5 Marker, purl to end of row - 46sts
Short Row 3. K4, W+Tk Rows 67-70. Beginning with a knit row work four rows stocking stitch
Short Row 4. P4 Row 71. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 48sts
Short Row 5. K3, W+Tk Rows 72-78. Beginning with a purl row work seven rows stocking stitch
Short Row 6. P3
Work short rows to shape Back as follows:
Row 47. (inc) K34, kfb, k2, kfb, k19 to end of row - 59sts Short Row 1. K47, W+Tk

Work short rows to shape Right Foreleg as Follows: Short Row 2. P46, W+Tp
Short Row 3. K45, W+Tk
Short Row 1. (inc) Cast on 15 sts for Right Foreleg, p5, W+Tp
Short Row 4. P44, W+Tp
Short Row 2. K5
Short Row 5. K43, W+Tk
Short Row 3. P4, W+Tp
Short Row 6. P42, W+Tp
Short Row 4. K4
Short Row 7. K41, W+Tk
Short Row 5. P3, W+Tp
Short Row 8. P40, W+Tp
Short Row 6. K3
Short Row 9. Knit 44 sts across to the end of row
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Row 79. Purl all 48 sts to end of row Row 90. (dec) [K2tog] three times, k19, skpo, k4, k2tog, k19, [k2tog] three times - 50sts
Rows 91, 93 & 95. Purl
Create creases in the Left & Right Hind Legs as follows:
Row 92. (dec) [K2tog] three times, k15, skpo, k4, k2tog, k15, [k2tog] three times- 42sts
Row 80. (dec) K4, cast off next 7 sts for Left Leg Crease, knit next 25 sts, cast off next
Row 94. (dec) [K2tog] three times, k11, skpo, k4, k2tog, k11, [k2tog] three times- 34sts
7 sts for Right Leg Crease, k3 to end of row - 34sts
Row 96. (dec) K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog - 32sts
Row 81 (inc) P4, cast on 6sts for Right Leg Crease, p26, cast on 6sts for Right Leg
Row 97. (dec) P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog - 30sts, PM on first and last stitch of last row
Crease, p4 to end of row - 46sts, PM on first and last stitch of last row for Right & Left
for Right & Left Belly Markers
Top Hind Leg Markers
Row 98. (dec) Cast off 6 sts for Left Hind Leg Back Edge, knit next 4 sts, skpo, k4, k2tog,
Work short rows to shape Left Hind Leg as follows:
k5, cast off last 6 sts for Right Hind Leg Back Edge - 16sts
Short Row 1. (inc) Cast on 15 sts for Left Hind Leg, k5, W+Tk
Rejoin yarn B, continue as follows:
Short Row 2. P5
Row 99. Purl across all 16 sts
Short Row 3. K4, W+Tk
Cast off all 16 Rear End Edge sts.
Short Row 4. P4
Join Rear End Edge
Short Row 5. K3, W+Tk
RS together, fold the Rear End Cast-Off Edge in half and join the two cast-off edge halves
Short Row 6. P3
with back-stitch, turn out to RS.
Row 82. (inc) K34, skpo, k4, k2tog, k19 to end of row - 59sts Ref. Fig. 1, join dotted lines A to B
Work short rows to shape Right Hind Leg as Follows:
Short Row 1. (inc) Cast on 15 sts for Right Hind Leg, p5, W+Tp
Short Row 2. K5 B A
Short Row 3. P4, W+Tp
Short Row 4. K4
Short Row 5. P3, W+Tp
Short Row 6. K3

Row 83. Purl across all 74sts

Row 84. (dec) K33, skpo, k4, k2tog, k33 to end of row - 72sts
Rows 85 & 87. Purl
Row 86. (dec) K32, skpo, k4, k2tog, k32 to end of row - 70sts
Row 88. (dec) Cast off 5 sts for Left Hoof, knit next 25 sts, skpo, k4, k2tog, k31 to end
of row - 63sts
Row 89. (dec) Cast off 5 sts purl-wise for Right Hoof, purl to end of row - 58sts
MUZZLE
FIG. 1 CAST-ON EDGE
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MUZZLE FRONT Join top of the Hind Leg Seam

Return to the Muzzle Cast-On Edge from the beginning of the pattern, With RS together, working on one side at a time, match the Hind Leg Crease
continue as follows: Cast-On Edge to the Hind Leg Crease Cast-Off Edge, ease the edges together

RS facing and top of head facing you, begin at Right Muzzle Marker, with yarn and work back stitch to join the cast-on/ cast-off edges and create a seam at the

A, pick up and knit 9 sts from Right Muzzle Marker across the Muzzle Cast-On tops of the hind legs.
Edge to Left Muzzle Marker. Ref. Fig. 3, join dotted lines A to B to create a seam for the Hind Legs

Ref. Fig. 2, pick up and knit from A to B; and Fig. 6

Row 1. (dec) P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog – 7sts

Rows 2-4. Beginning with a knit row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 5. (dec) P2tog, purl to last 2 sts, p2tog – 5sts
Row 6. Knit
Row 7. (dec) P2tog, p1, p2tog – 3sts
Cast off all 3 Muzzle Front sts.

A
B

B A

FIG. 3

FIG. 2
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Join Foreleg Back Seam Join Neck Seam

With RS together, working on one side at a time, match the Foreleg Seam Marker to With RS together, working on one side at a time, match Neck Seam Front Markers
the Foreleg Back Seam Marker, at the same time matching both Foreleg Back Seam to Neck Seam Back Markers, ease the row ends edge together from the donkey’s
Cast-Off Edge to Foreleg Back Seam Cast-On Edge, ease the edges together and work jaw with the Neck Cast-On Edge and work back stitch to join the very small seam
back stitch to join the cast-on/ cast-off edges and create a valley-seam at the back of the from the markers to the split.
foreleg. Ref. Fig. 4, join dotted lines C to D to create the Neck Seam
Remove Foreleg Back Seam Markers Remove Neck Seam Back Markers
Ref. Fig. 4, join dotted lines A to B to create the Foreleg Back Seam Join Muzzle Front Seam
With RS together, working on one side at a time, join the corner of the Muzzle
Front Cast-Off Edge to the corner of the Muzzle Cast-On Edge (left corner to left
corner and visa-versa) and work back stitch to join the very small seam from the
two matched corners to the Muzzle Markers at the split.
D Turn out to RS.
C
Ref. Fig. 5, join the small Muzzle Front Seam as dotted lines A to B for Left-Side
Muzzle Front; C to D for Right-Side Muzzle Front
Remove Muzzle Markers

B
A
D C

FIG. 4
FIG. 5
MUZZLE FRONT
PICKED-UP &
KNITTED STITCHES
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Belly & Inside Legs

Return to the Belly Markers.
RS facing, Rear End Edge Seam towards you, with yarn C, pick up and knit 13 sts
evenly, from Left Belly Marker across row end edges and cast-off edge to the Rear
End Edge Seam; then from the seam pick up and knit 13 sts evenly across cast-off
edges and row end edges to the Right Belly Marker - 26sts
D A
Ref. Fig. 6, pick up and knit from A to B; C to D
Remove Belly Markers

Row 1. Purl
C B
Inside Left Leg
Row 2. (inc) Kfb, k8, Turn (flip work over so that purl-side faces) - 10 Inside Left
Leg sts

You will now work on just the 10 Left Inside Leg sts, leaving the remaining
stitches on the knitting needle as you do so, as follows:

Row 3. Purl 10 sts to end of row

Row 4. (inc) Kfb, k9, Turn (flip work over so that purl-side faces) - 11 Inside Left
Leg sts
Row 5. Purl 11 sts to end of row
Row 6. (inc) Kfb, k10, Turn - 12 Inside Left Leg sts
Row 7. Purl 12 sts to end of row
FIG. 6 Row 8. (inc) Kfb, k11, Turn - 13sts
Row 9. Purl 13 sts to end of row
REAR END SEAM
Row 10. (inc) Kfb, k12, Turn - 14sts
Row 11. Purl 14 sts to end of row
Row 12. (inc) Kfb, k13, Turn - 15sts
Row 13. Purl 15 sts to end of row
Cast off all 15 Inside Left Leg sts.
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Inside Right Leg Row 14. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 18sts
Rejoin yarn C to the 17 sts on your knitting needle, continue as follows: Row 15-17. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 2. (inc) K16, kfb - 18sts Row 18. (dec) K2, k2tog, k10, k2tog, k2 to end of row - 16sts
Row 3. Purl 10 sts, Turn (flip work over so that knit-side faces) Row 19-21. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 22. (dec) K2, k2tog, k8, k2tog, k2 to end of row - 14sts
You will now work on just the 10 Right Inside Leg sts, leaving the
Row 23-25. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch,
remaining ‘Belly’ stitches on the knitting needle as you do so, as follows:
PM on first and last stitch of last purl row for Left & Right Inner Foreleg
Row 4. (inc) K9, kfb - 11 Inside Right Leg sts Markers
Row 5. Purl 11 sts, Turn (flip work over so that knit-side faces) Row 26. (dec) K2, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k2 to end of row - 12sts
Row 6. (inc) K10, kfb - 12 Inside Right Leg sts Rows 27-29. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 7. Purl 12 sts, Turn Row 30. K2, k2tog, kfb, k2, kfb, k2tog, k2
Row 31. Purl
Row 8. (inc) K11, kfb - 13sts
Row 32. K1, k2tog, k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, k2tog, k1
Row 9. Purl 13 sts, Turn
Row 33. Purl
Row 10. (inc) K12, kfb - 14sts
Rows 34-35. Repeat last 2 rows once, PM on first and last stitch of last purl
Row 11. Purl 14 sts, Turn
row for Right and Left Front Foreleg Markers
Row 12. (inc) K13, kfb - 15sts
Row 36. (dec) K3, skpo, k2, k2tog, k3 to end of row - 10sts
Row 13. Purl 15 sts, Turn
Row 37. Purl
Cast off all 15 Inside Right Leg sts. Row 38. K1, k2tog, kfb, k2, kfb, k2tog, k1
Belly Row 39. Purl
Rejoin yarn C to the 8 sts on your knitting needle, continue as follows: Rows 40-41. Repeat last 2 rows once
Row 3. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 10sts Row 42. K1, k2tog, k1, [kfb] twice, k1, k2tog, k1

Row 4. Knit Row 43. Purl

Rows 44-51. Repeat last 2 rows four times
Row 5. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 12sts
Row 52. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 12sts
Beginning with a knit row work eight rows stocking stitch, PM on first and
Row 53. Purl
last stitch of last purl row for Right & Left Belly to Inner Hind Leg Markers
Cast off all 12 Throat sts, PM on first and last cast-off stitch for Left and
Row 6. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 14sts
Right Throat Markers
Row 7-9. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 10. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 16sts
Row 11-13. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
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SEAMS Join Belly to Back

You’ll now join a few more seams before completing the head and limbs. With WS together, working on one side at a time, match the Inner Foreleg Marker
Join Throat Seam (from the donkey’s Belly) to the Foreleg Seam Marker (from the donkey’s Back), then
With WS together, working on one side at a time, match the Neck Seam Front Marker (from match the Belly to Inner Hind Leg Marker (from the donkey’s Belly) to the Top
the donkey’s Back) to the Throat Marker (from the donkey’s Belly), then match the Foreleg Hind Leg Marker (from the donkey’s Back). Ease Seam and work mattress stitch to
Marker to the Front Foreleg Markers and work mattress stitch to join row ends for the join row ends for the Belly/ Back Seam in between the two sets of markers.
Neck/ Throat Seam in between the two sets of markers. - Ref. Fig. 7, join dotted lines A to B - Ref. Fig. 8, join as dotted line shows from A to B
Remove both Throat Markers and both Foreleg Markers Remove Top Hind Leg Markers and Foreleg Seam Markers

FORELEG
BACK SEAM
A B

THROAT SEAM
LEFT INNER
HIND LEG

FIG. 7 FIG. 8
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Join Inner to Outer Hind Legs INNER FORELEGS

With WS together, working on one hind leg at a time, match the Inside Leg Cast-Off The Inner Forelegs are picked up and knitted across the Belly, behind the
Edge to the Hind Leg Cast-On Edge (from the donkey’s Back) and mattress stitch to Outer Forelegs, as follows:
join those two edges from the top of the hind leg at the Belly to Inner Hind Leg Marker Left Inner Foreleg
along cast-on/ cast-off edges to the corners. - Ref. Fig. 9, join as dotted line shows With the Belly facing you, donkey’s head to your left, begin at Left Inner Foreleg
Then mattress stitch the Belly Row Ends from the Rear End pick up sts to the Belly to Marker (on your right) and with yarn C pick up and knit 9 sts along Belly row
Inner Hind Leg Marker, so joining the belly to the top edge of the inside hind leg. ends to Left Front Foreleg Marker. - See Fig. 11, pick up and knit as dotted line
- Ref. Fig. 10, join as dotted line shows from A to B shows from A to B
Remove Belly to Inner Hind Leg Markers Remove both Left Front Foreleg and Left Inner Foreleg Markers
At this point you can begin to add stuffing - SEE PAGE 33 (as well as all of your yarn Row 1. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 11sts
endings) into the body, adding more as you complete the Forelegs as follows. Rows 2-5. Beginning with a knit row work four rows stocking stitch
Row 6. (dec) K2tog, knit to end of row - 10sts
Row 7. Purl
Row 8. Kfb, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog
Rows 9-12. Repeat last 2 rows twice
Row 13. (dec) P2tog, purl to end of row - 9sts
Row 14. (inc) Knit to last st, kfb - 10sts

Work short rows to shape Left Foreleg as follows:

Short Row 1. (inc) Pfb, p4, W+Tp
Short Row 2. K6 to end of row
Short Row 3. P5, W+Tp
Short Row 4. K5 to end of row

Cast off all 11 Hoof End sts purl-wise

A B
Right Inner Foreleg
With the Belly facing you, donkey’s head to your right, begin at Right Front Fore-
LEFT INNER
HIND LEG leg Marker (on your right) and with yarn C pick up and knit 9 sts along Belly row
ends to Right Inner Foreleg Marker.
Remove both Right Front Foreleg and Right Inner Foreleg Markers
FIG. 9 FIG. 10
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Right Inner Foreleg continued...

Row 1. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 11sts
Rows 2-5. Beginning with a knit row work four rows stocking stitch
Row 6. (dec) Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog - 10sts
Row 7. Purl
Row 8. K2tog, knit to last st, kfb
A
Rows 9-12. Repeat last 2 rows twice B
Row 13. (dec) P2tog, purl to end of row - 9sts
Row 14. (inc) Kfb, knit to end of row - 10sts
Row 15. Purl

Work short rows to shape Right Foreleg as follows:

Short Row 1. (inc) Kfb, k4, W+Tk
Short Row 2. P6 to end of row
FIG. 11
Short Row 3. K5, W+Tk
Short Row 4. P5 to end of row

Cast off all 11 Hoof End sts.

Join Inner Forelegs to Outer Forelegs

Working on one Foreleg at a time, match the Inner Foreleg Front row ends to the
Outer Foreleg Cast-On Edge, ease seam together and mattress stitch both edges to-
gether from the Foot End to the top of the foreleg. - Ref. Fig, 12, join as white dotted
line shows, so joining the Foreleg Front Seam
Then, Working on one foreleg at a time, match the Inner Foreleg Back row ends to INNER FORELEG
the outer Foreleg Back Cast-Off Edge; also match the Foot row ends together and OUTER FORELEG
work mattress stitch to join all along the Foreleg Back Seam from the Foot Sole Point
to the top of the back of the foreleg, at the same time stuff the leg. - Ref. Fig, 12, join
as black dotted line shows, so joining the Foreleg Back Seam

FIG. 14 A B

FIG. 12
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EEYORE’S EARS Join Inner Ear to Outer Ear then Join Ear to Head
Make 2 alike With WS together, fold Inner Ear at the colour change and match the Inner Ear to
Beginning with base of the Outer Ear. With yarn B cast on 5 sts the Outer Ear. Over-sew or mattress stitch Inner to Outer Ear all around the ear
Rows 1-3. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch outside edges.
Row 4. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 7sts Then, wiggle each ear into the Ear Gaps on the head, adjust the ear so that the
Row 5. Purl inner ear is facing outward; the outer ear facing inward towards the forehead.
Row 6. (inc) Kfb, knit to last st, kfb - 9sts Sew in place by whip-stitching all around the base of the ear into the gaps/ onto
Rows 7-9. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch the head - you can either work this seam from the inside of the nose (if you can
Row 10. (dec) K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1 - 7sts manage it) or carefully and neatly onto the outside/ knit-side. - Ref. Fig. 13
Rows 11-13. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 14. (dec) K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1 - 5sts
Rows 15-17. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 18. (dec) K1, k3tog, k1 - 3sts

Cut yarn B, join yarn A, continue with Inner Ear as follows:

Row 19. Purl
Row 20. (dec) Kfb, k1, kfb - 5sts
Rows 21-23. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 24. (dec) Kfb, k3, kfb - 7sts
Rows 25-27. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 28. (dec) Kfb, k5, kfb - 9sts
Rows 29-31. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 32. (dec) K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1 - 7sts
Row 33. Purl
Row 34. (dec) K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1 - 5sts
Rows 35-37. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
FIG. 13
Cast off all 5 Inner Ear Base Edge sts.
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ADD EYES THROAT

Refer to the photo for eye placement and push the eyes into the side of the head Return to the Neck Seam Front Markers at the Throat Cast-Off Edge
making sure they are symmetrical and you are happy with the placement before RS facing, with Belly towards you, begin at the dinosaur’s Left Neck Seam Front
securing the eyes permanently with the washer backs. - Ref. Fig. 14 Marker (on your right), with yarn C pick up and knit 11 sts evenly, working across
from your right to your left, from Left Neck Seam Front Marker to Right Neck Seam
Front Marker. - Ref. Fig. 15, pick up and knit from A to B
Remove both Neck Seam Front Markers

Row 1. (inc) Pfb, purl to last st, pfb - 13sts

Rows 2-5. Beginning with a knit row work four rows stocking stitch
Row 6. (dec) K3, skpo, k3, k2tog, k3 to end of row– 11sts
Rows 7, 9 & 11. Purl
Row 8. (dec) K2, skpo, k3, k2tog, k2 to end of row– 9sts
Row 10. (dec) K1, skpo, k3, k2tog, k1 to end of row– 7sts
Row 12. (dec) Skpo, k3, k2tog – 5sts
Rows 13-15. Beginning with a purl row work three rows stocking stitch
Row 16. (dec) K1, k3tog, k1– 3sts
Cast off all 3 Chin sts purl-wise.

FIG. 14
B A

FIG. 15
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Join Chin to Muzzle Front Join Hoof Soles

WS together, match the Muzzle Front Cast-On Edge (the remaining edge in Stuff the ends of the forelegs and hind legs really well before mattress stitching
between the Muzzle Front Seams to the Chin Cast-Off Edge and mattress stitch across the soles, joining the last seams to join inner to outer legs. - Ref. Fig. 18
the tiny seam together. - Ref. Fig. 16. join dotted lines A to B
Then carefully join the Chin to the cheeks/ jaw by working mattress stitch either
side, stuffing the head at the same time. - Ref. Fig. 17

FIG. 16 FIG. 17
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Mane
To create the mane that runs from between Eeyore’s ear towards his shoulders you need to
cut a few lengths of black or dark-grey 4-ply or DK yarn (about 20cm/ 8in or similar, (save
about 4 for the Tail) you’ll trim them later).
Fold each length in half, pass the cut ends into the eye of a yarn sewing needle, pass the
needle into a knitted stitch that’s in the centre of Eeyore’s back, as you pull the needle
through, pass the needle tip into the loop that’s created when the yarn length was folded,
pull through until the knot lies against the knitted stitch. Make more similar tassels to
complete the mane. Once completed, trim to suit. - Ref. Figs. 19 & 20

& Finally ...

EEYORE’S TAIL
AFTER STUFFING THE LEGS, MATTRESS STITCH ACROSS With yarn B, cast on 5 sts and work i-cord until the tail measures approx. 7cm/ 3in.
THE HOOF SOLES TO JOIN THE FINAL SEAMS If you want to work i-cord on two single-pointed needles - this is how:
FIG. 18 Row 1. Knit
Do not Turn the work
You’ll now work ‘i-cord’ on these 5 Tail sts as follows:

NOTE: Have RS/ knit-side facing at all time

1st i-cord row. *RS facing, slide the 5 sts off the right-hand needle onto the point of the
left-hand needle pull the working yarn behind the back of the work ready to knit and knit
all 5 sts.**
2nd & following i-cord rows. Repeat as first i-cord row from * to ** until the Tail
measures approx. 7cm/ 3in.
Next i-cord row. (dec) RS facing, slide the 5 sts off the right-hand needle onto the point
of the left-hand needle pull the working yarn behind the back of the work ready to knit,
k2tog, k1, k2tog - 3sts.
FIG. 19 Cut yarn B and thread the tail end through the remaining 3 sts, pull up to close the end
and weave the tail end back into the i-cord.
FIG. 20 Create a tassel for the tail with four cut lengths of black yarn as you did for the mane.
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Join Tail to Eeyore’s Bottom A Note About Stuffing

I sewed mine on but you can also add a button if you wish. Plenty of stuffing in the legs, and you can also add wire if you want your Eeyore to be fully pose-able and to be
(I believe Christopher Robin nailed it on in the stories!!) able to stand unassisted.
- Ref. Fig. 21 Into the body I’ve not added too much stuffing because I want to be able to pose my Eeyore: move his head
around; make him sit - he’s quite a floppy toy as you can see from the following images:

FIG. 21
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