Introduction

Meet the Roadtrip Camper Donkey—a friendly traveler in sand cargo pants, a teal windbreaker layered over a henley, trail sneakers (not boots!), an olive bucket hat, and a roll-top backpack in burnt orange. A Polaroid camera hangs at the chest; a tiny map, flashlight, and bottle tuck into pockets. The instructions below are engineered to match the photo exactly—form, stitch textures, color blocks, and accessory placement—so your finished doll is a 1:1 recreation.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light #3, cotton or cotton-blend, matte):
  1. Donkey main fur (cool gray) – A ~80 g
  2. Muzzle/inner ear (warm cream) – A2 ~25 g
  3. Mane & tail tuft (charcoal) – CH scraps
  4. Henley (sand/beige) – H ~25 g
  5. Windbreaker shell (teal/turquoise) – WJ ~45 g
  6. Cargo pants (desert sand) – C ~40 g
  7. Sneakers uppers (earth brown) – SB ~25 g; soles/foxing (off-white) – SO ~25 g; side stripe (teal) – SS scraps
  8. Bucket hat (olive) – OL ~20 g
  9. Roll-top backpack (burnt orange) – BP ~35 g; trim/straps (espresso brown) – BR ~20 g
  10. Camera body (charcoal) – CM; lens (black) – BL; button stripe (red) – R scraps
  11. Map (tan) – M; print lines (brown) – MB scraps
  12. Bottle (clear mint) – BT; cap (white) – WC
  13. Flashlight (charcoal) – FL with lens (pale yellow) – LY
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (amigurumi), 3.0 mm (clothing/accessories).
• Notions: 8 mm safety eyes ×2; fiberfill; stitch markers; yarn needle; small snap for jacket; tiny wood buttons (henley, 3 pcs); thin card for sneaker insoles; optional florist wire for hat brim and backpack roll edge.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• inv-dec – invisible decrease (single crochet the front loops of two stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• FP/BP – front post / back post
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• RS/WS – right side / wrong side

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.5 mm, sc in the round): ~22 sts × 24 rnds = 10 cm/4″.
• Garment gauge (3.0 mm, sc/hdc): ~20 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm/4″.
• Finished height: 25–26 cm to bucket-hat crown; sitting ~18 cm.

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Visual Analysis & Proportion Map

• Silhouette: classic amigurumi; head ≈ body height (1:1).
• Head: gentle cheek increase around Rnd 13; short snout pad in cream.
• Ears: long donkey ears, slightly tapered, inserted high and angled 10–12° backward; inner ear cream visible.
• Mane: short charcoal ridge from crown to nape.
• Body: mild trapezoid, wider at hips; short neck for jacket collar to sit flat.
• Arms: slim cylinders; hands fall at cargo-pocket level.
• Legs/feet: sturdy cylinders; sneakers flat with off-white foxing and teal side stripe.
• Tail: gray rope with charcoal tuft; attaches low back, angles ~20° to the left.
• Wardrobe placements:
  • Henley sand tone, placket center front with 3 tiny buttons.
  • Windbreaker teal with faux zipper line and narrow standing collar; sleeve patch on left, tiny “repair” bar tack.
  • Cargo pants sand with two box pockets; cuff straight, ankle visible above sneakers.
  • Bucket hat olive with short brim.
  • Backpack burnt orange roll-top; straps dark brown; bag rests mid-back above waistband.
  • Camera strap across neck, camera centered upper chest. Map peeks from right cargo pocket; flashlight clipped to belt loop; bottle in left pocket.

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Pattern

Head (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   9–12. sc (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54) – cheek rise
10. sc (54) – place eyes between Rnds 12–13, 9 sts apart
11. sc (54)
12. (7 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (48) – start stuffing
13. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (42)
14. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36)
15. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
16. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (24)
17. (2 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (18)
18. (sc, inv-dec) ×6 (12)
19. inv-dec ×6; FO, close.

Snout Pad (A2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. sc (24); FO long tail. Lightly stuff and sew centered across Head Rnds 14–17. Embroider two vertical nostrils (A) and a short smile one rnd below.

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Ears ×2 (A with A2 inner line)

1. MR 4 (4)
2. (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
5. (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
   6–14. sc (12)
6. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×2 (10)
   16–18. sc (10); FO. Flatten; surface-stitch a thin A2 line inside for the inner ear. Sew bases on head Rnds 2–4, tilt slightly backward.

Mane (CH)

• Surface sl-st a short ridge from crown to neck (approx 6–7 cm). Optionally cut short strands and latch-hook for a shaggy look.

Body (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
   7–9. sc (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42) – chest
   11–12. sc (42)
8. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36) – waist
9. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
   15–16. sc (30) – neck base; FO long tail. Stuff firmly; sew head on straight, seam centered.

Arms ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–4. sc (12)
3. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×2 (10)
   6–18. sc (10); lightly stuff palms only.
   Flatten; FO. Sew at Body Rnd 22, arms slightly forward.

Legs ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
   5–6. sc (24)
5. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (21)
6. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (18)
7. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (15)
   10–16. sc (15)
   FO; stuff and sew under body evenly. Feet should point forward to accept sneakers.

Tail (A + CH tuft)

• With A, ch 28–30; sl st back to form cord. Add a small CH tassel at the tip. Sew at low back across Body Rnds 7–8, angle slightly left.

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Clothing

Sand Henley (H, 3.0 mm)

Body Tube

1. ch 48; join (48)
2. (FP hdc, BP hdc) around (48) – hem rib
   3–8. sc around (48)
3. Armholes: sc 6, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 18, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 12 (48)
   10–11. sc around (48); FO.

Neck & Placket

• At center front, split 10 sts vertically by working back-and-forth rows on the front for 2 rows, then edge the opening with sc.
• Evenly sc around neckline; shape a soft V at top of placket with (sc, ch 1, sc).
• Sew 3 tiny wooden buttons down the placket.

Teal Windbreaker (WJ with details)

Back Panel (flat)

1. ch 40; sc 39 (39)
   2–16. ch 1, turn, sc 39 – to underarm.

Front Panels (make 2)

1. ch 22; sc 21 (21)
   2–14. ch 1, turn, sc (21)
   15–16. neck shaping at center edge: dec at neck each row to 17 sts. FO.

Join Shoulders

• Sew fronts to back at 5 sts each shoulder.

Sleeves (in the round)

1. Pick up 30 sts around each armhole; sc 4 rnds.
2. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×5 (25)
   3–8. sc (25)
3. Cuff: hdc 1 rnd, then sl st 1 rnd; FO.

Collar & Faux Zipper

• With WJ, pick up around neckline and work hdc 3 rows to form a standing collar.
• With charcoal or silver yarn, surface sl-st a slim vertical line down the center front for a zipper. Add a tiny pull tab (ch 4, sl st back).
• On left sleeve, surface-stitch a small rectangle patch with a short “bar tack”—the repair detail from the photo.

Front Closure

• Add a tiny snap near collar level so jacket stays slightly open over the henley.

Cargo Pants (C)

Waistband

1. ch 52; join (52)
2. BLO sc (52)
3. hdc around (52)

Body & Divide Legs
4–6. sc (52)
7. Divide: sc 26; join—Leg 1 = 26 sts, remaining 26 = Leg 2.

Leg 1
8–12. sc (26)
13. Hem: hdc 1 rnd; reverse-sc 1 rnd; FO.

Leg 2

• Repeat as Leg 1.

Cargo Pockets ×2 (box pockets)

1. ch 10; sc 9 (9)
   2–5. ch 1, turn, sc 9 (9)
2. Work a 3-row side/bottom strip: ch 22; sc 21 for 3 rows.
3. Sew strip around pocket rectangle edges to form a shallow box. Make two; sew to outer thighs mid-leg.

• Add flap: ch 10; sc 9 for 3 rows; taper with dec at ends; attach along top edge.
• Map goes in right pocket; bottle in left (tack both so they peek out).

Belt Loops & Carabiner Tab

• Make five loops (ch 6, sl st back) and sew around waistband. Surface-stitch a tiny tab on front right loop to clip the flashlight.

Trail Sneakers (SB/SO/SS, 3.0 mm for upper)

Sole (SO, make 2)

1. ch 9; sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 6, 2 sc in first (18)
2. inc, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×2 (24)
3. BLO sc (24)

Upper (SB)
4. sc (24)
5. sc 8, inv-dec ×4 (toe), sc to end (20)
6. sc 6, inv-dec ×3, sc to end (17)
7. sc around (17)

Collar & Stripe
8. With SO, hdc around to create the collar.
9. With SS, surface-stitch a slim side stripe from heel to toe edge.
Add cardboard insoles if desired; slide onto legs and tack at heels.

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Olive Bucket Hat (OL)

Crown

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
   7–8. sc (36)

Side Wall & Brim
9–10. BLO sc (36)
11. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
12. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
13. sc (48); FO. Optionally thread fine wire in the brim edge for shape.

Roll-Top Backpack (BP with BR straps)

Back Panel (BP)

1. ch 16; sc 15 (15)
   2–22. ch 1, turn, sc 15 (15) – extra height allows roll-top.

Side/Bottom Strip (BP)

1. ch 36; sc 35 for 4 rows; FO.

Assemble

• Sew strip around back panel to form a tray; leave top open.
• Extend the back panel 6 more rows upward—this will roll forward.
• Add two BR tabs with snaps or buttons to fasten the roll.

Straps & Handle (BR)

• Straps (×2): ch 28; sl st back. Attach top ends near the roll; bottom ends just above pants waistband so pack sits mid-back.
• Handle: ch 10; sl st back; sew to top center.

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Accessories

Polaroid Camera (CM/BL/R + strap)

Body

1. With CM, ch 10; sc 9 (9)
   2–6. ch 1, turn, sc 9 (9) – rectangle.
   Edge around with sc to thicken.

Lens & Details

• Lens (BL): MR 6, sc 6; sew centered.
• Shutter stripe (R): surface-stitch a tiny dot.
• Viewfinder (SO): surface square in a top corner.

Strap

• With BR, ch 60–65; sl st back. Sew ends to camera sides, then to jacket neckline so camera rests at the chest.

Folded Map (M/MB)

• Crochet a thin rectangle (sc 4 rows, 10–12 sts wide).
• Surface-stitch MB route lines and a tiny “X”. Fold in thirds; insert into right cargo pocket with a corner peeking out; tack lightly.

Water Bottle (BT/WC)

• Body: MR 6 with BT, sc around 4–5 rounds.
• Cap: with WC, MR 5, sc 5; sew on.
• Place in left cargo pocket and tack.

Flashlight (FL/LY)

• Body: ch 7 with FL; sl st back, roll into a cylinder and seam.
• Lens: MR 5 with LY, sc 5; sew to one end.
• Attach a tiny chain (BR) and clip to front right belt loop/carabiner tab.

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Assembly & Posing

1. Head to body: join firmly; seam vertical.
2. Ears: sew along Rnds 2–4; tilt slightly backward; secure.
3. Arms: attach at Body Rnd 22, lightly forward.
4. Tail: attach low back; angle left.
5. Dress donkey: henley → cargo pants → sneakers → windbreaker → bucket hat.
6. Fit backpack; tack straps at shoulders to prevent slipping.
7. Drape camera strap around neck; center the camera on upper chest.
8. Tuck map, bottle into pockets; clip flashlight at belt loop. Adjust brim and jacket collar to match the photo.

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Quality Control Checklist (photo-match)

• Height 25–26 cm; head ≈ body height.
• Eyes located Rnds 12–13, 9 sts apart; snout cream across Rnds 14–17 with small nostrils.
• Ears tall, narrow, slight backward tilt; charcoal mane ridge visible.
• Henley sand with 3 buttons; windbreaker teal with slim “zipper” and tiny sleeve patch.
• Cargo pants sand; two box pockets, visible top seam; cuffs straight.
• Sneakers brown with off-white foxing and teal side stripe; stance flat.
• Bucket hat olive, short brim.
• Roll-top backpack burnt orange at mid-back; dark straps.
• Polaroid camera centered on chest; map peeking from right pocket; bottle left pocket; flashlight clipped at belt loop.

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Care & Styling

• Steam-shape jacket collar and pant hems (no iron contact).
• If the bucket brim curls, run a hidden wire or brush on diluted PVA along the edge.
• For photos, stage on a wood table with a tiny national-parks sticker and a folded road atlas to heighten the road-trip mood.

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Piece Inventory

• Head ×1 • Snout ×1 • Ears ×2 • Mane ridge ×1 • Body ×1 • Arms ×2 • Legs ×2 • Tail ×1
• Henley ×1 • Windbreaker: back ×1, fronts ×2, sleeves ×2, collar ×1 • Cargo pants ×1 with 2 pockets + 5 belt loops
• Trail sneakers ×2
• Bucket hat ×1
• Roll-top backpack: back panel ×1, side strip ×1, straps ×2, handle ×1, closure tabs ×2
• Polaroid camera ×1 + strap ×1
• Map ×1 • Bottle ×1 • Flashlight ×1