Free pattern: Trixie the Donkey

November 28, 2014 by Anne Weaver 14 Comments

The Pattern Patter blog shares a free vintage pattern for making this adorable felt donkey. She’s hand stitched together from felt – a good project to make while hanging out with the family. The vintage pattern comes courtesy of Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys. She measures 11 1/4″ tall and 6 1/2″ long. She’s intended to be a toy, but I see her being a cute shelf-sitter or mantel accent for vintage-inspired holiday décor. Mary Beth suggests putting a bow around her neck. You could also scale her down and make her a Christmas ornament.

Click the link below to get the free pattern:

Free Pattern Friday – Trixie the Donkey, from Retro Monkeys

[photo courtesy of Retro Monkeys on Pattern Patter blog]

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Catherine Johnson says
December 1, 2014 at 5:39 am
Thanks for sharing this! I agree this would be a cute shelf sitter. Great Christmas gift!
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Mary Beth says
December 1, 2014 at 7:48 am
I love her! I may need to make a few!
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kinseysue (@kinseysue1) says
December 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm
Darling pattern – I love it!
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Kelly says
December 1, 2014 at 7:43 pm
How adorable! If only I had the time. Maybe after the holidays.
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sherri s. says
December 1, 2014 at 9:49 pm
So so cute…love her!
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Michelle says
December 2, 2014 at 5:51 am
Super cute!
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Debora McFearin (VintageNeedleFinds) says
December 2, 2014 at 9:24 am
Love this!
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Wendy Hall says
December 2, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Great pattern. Thank you for sharing.
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redcurlzs says
December 2, 2014 at 12:55 pm
Adorable!
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Ellie says
December 2, 2014 at 5:33 pm
Adorable =-)
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SewAsItWasPatterns says
December 2, 2014 at 9:21 pm
Will be making a couple of these little ones !
Great pattern !
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Patty says
December 2, 2014 at 11:07 pm
Very CUTE! Thanks for sharing.
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adelebeeannpatterns says
December 3, 2014 at 12:29 pm
Very cute!
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Robin Flinchum says
December 17, 2014 at 1:35 pm
So cute! I love old felt toy patterns!
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