I know how many of you already love Claire Garland’s patterns, so I thought you might enjoy a competition to win her utterly lovable Eeyore knitting pattern. He’s my own particular favourite from Claire’s Winnie the Pooh collection of patterns.
We have 10 Eeyore knitting patterns to be won and entering couldn’t be easier so why don’t you have a go today? All you have to do to enter is post a comment at the bottom of this blog (scroll down for full details on how to enter) and we’ll pick the winning entries at the end of September. Good luck and happy knitting!
Eeyore is knitted flat on on two straight knitting needles but with minimal seaming and the pattern includes yarn recommendations and tips from Claire to make your Eeyore just like hers.
As a lifelong fan of the Winnie the Pooh books by AA Milne, I love that Claire’s Eeyore is modelled on the original EH Shepherd illustrations and not later cartoon versions of the characters.
If you can’t wait to get knitting and would just like to get hold of the Eeyore pattern now, it’s available to buy on Etsy as a PDF download here
How to enter
We have 10 Eeyore digital download PDF patterns to be won. So why not enter now? All you have to do is tell us why you’d like to make Eeyore and who you’d make him for. Be as creative as you like!
Post your entry as a comment at the foot of this blog post in the Leave a Reply box below. (You need to enter your name and email before commenting, but your email address won’t appear on the front end. You can ignore the box asking for your website, but feel free to add one if you’d like to!).
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Good luck and hope you enjoy! We’ll be choosing the winners at the end of September.
INFORMATION
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Including this gorgeous Eeyore knitting kit in collaboration with Knitted Home London
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I’d LOVE to win this Eeyore knitting pattern. I’d knit it for my brother who has all the characteristics of Eeyore, which is of course, his knick name!
I would love to knit this for four of my grandchildren. I knit them sweaters for Xmas and I would love to knit an eeyore to go with each sweater
Thank you for this generous opportunity
My husband (who’s 88) loves eyore and has many eyores, Lego included. I would love to make this for him for his 90 th birthday he would love it and beabled to show our grandchildren, and great grandchildren
This is so adorable. I would love to knit this and add this to my collection. It might even be something perfect for one of my small nephews.
I knit for charity usually prem baby hats and mittens. This year I am giving my finished projects to Ukraine and Gaza for the children caught up war zones. I would love to knit eeyore for Christmas and give a little one something soft to cuddle
My 90 year old mum has always loved Eeyore so I want to make this for her. I’ve bought some lovely cashmere yarn already 😍 Personally, I’m a big Disney Thumped fan & “rescue” Merrythought soft toy versions from eBay on a regular basis. My original mohair nightdress case, a Xmas present from the mid 60’sweet everywhere with me & is in poor condition. I have managed to “rescue” a couple of the largest Merrythought Thumpers that are over 3 feet tall.
My original present was a black poodle nightdress case- the Thumper was my mum’s present. A swap was very quickly made. My sister for a lying down brown pony. Interestingly, I have never seen the other 2 for sale.
My 2 girls love Winnie the Pooh and my eldest especially loves Eeyore (more like any and all things donkey related to be honest!) so I know she would absolutely adore her very own Eeyore if I were able to make one for her 🥰
Am always blown away by how amazing the patterns are by Claire, absolutely love them!!
I’d love to make Eeyore because he’s one of those characters that seems sad on the outside, but has this quiet charm that makes people feel comforted and understood. He reminds us that it’s okay to have off days and still be loved deeply by our friends.
I’d make him for myself—so whenever life feels gloomy, I could hug Eeyore and remember that even gray skies have their place, and they make the sunny days feel even brighter. 🌧️☀️
Eeyore looks the perfect cuddly size for a little one. ❤️
Well, I suppose it makes sense that I’d want an Eeyore knitting pattern… after all, Eeyore and I share a lot in common. A little gloomy at times, but quietly hopeful, steady, and always loyal. He may lose his tail now and then, but he never loses heart—and I like to think I’m stitched together the same way. If I win, I promise to knit Eeyore with all the care and patience he deserves (and maybe even give him a spare tail or two, just in case)
Jeanette Edwards
He is gorgeous 🥰
I would love to win him because I love all things Winnie the Pooh, and i love knitting stuffed animals for my siblings and cousins!! 💕😍😃
I want to make Eyeore for my oldest daughter who is now 48 yrs old. When she was in her early teens she had a beanie Eyeore, and her brother gave it to his 1 yr old daughter, never to return to its original owner. My daughter was heart broken because her brother never asked her permission to do so. I would love to win to pattern to surprise her with.
The grandchildren would love eeyore to add to their collections of the many bears and rabbits that I have made them and no doubt would try to encourage me to make the rest of the characters from Winnie the Pooh but then again I might just make the full set for me 😊
Been eyeing this pattern for a while now. I would make this as a gift for my sister who loves Winnie the Pooh, especially Eeyore. <3 and this pattern is so lovely and adorable. It really reminds me of those charming rustic little stuffed animals.
Because he’s so cute, and I love to knit!
I’d love to win this pattern – I would make 2. One for my local library to gift to a child at Christmas. And one for me cause I’ve been a good nana all year (almost).
My cousin gave birth to a little baby boy this summer and just a few days ago I saw him in the cutest outfit with Winnie the Poo on it.
I have been looking for a knitting pattern since I knew my cousin was expecting, and Eeyore would be the perfect gift and companion for him, hopefully for many years to come.
Eeyore was my favorite character from Winnie the Pooh also. He just created sympathy in me every time he complained about things but his friends lifted him up and cared for him.
As a toddler (I’m now late 50’s) my favourite toy was a knitted donkey that I called Dicky Donk 🤣, it went everywhere with me and mostly had a crusty chin as it spent a lot of time also being fed my meals by me. My step-grandson will shortly turn one – wouldn’t it be fabulous if I could make him Eeyore as his childhood donkey friend?
I have always loved Winnie the Pooh books and I would love to knit the whole group. Winning Eeyore could help me get started. He would be for me!
I would make him for a potential grandchild
Eeyore is my favourite pooh character and would love the chance to bring him to life.
It’s all for naught!
I think I’m in love! 🥰
Eeyore has always been my favourite character from Winnie the Pooh and I’m delighted to say the love for him has continued through 3 generations with my 4 grandchildren having Eeyore bedding, babygrows,toys and books.
It would be a dream to be able to knit an Eeyore for my great grandchild.
I would love the Eeyore pattern as I have 2 true Winnie tge Pooh lovers who would love an Eeyore of their very own.
I’d love to knit this Eeyore for my youngest daughter,who will be celebrating her 50th birthday this year. Eeyore has always been her favourite of the Winnie the Pooh characters.
I’d also love to knit it for my partner, who also loves Eeyore. We will be celebrating 30 years together in August 2026.
I would love to win one of Claire’s Eeyore patterns, I love knitting her patterns and seeing how the character comes to life on your needles. I would definitely knit one for my crazy friend who is Eeyore mad. And probably knit one for myself too as he is just gorgeous.
I would love to make Eeyore for my 2 new granddaughters, I have always loved Eeyore and this would be so amazing to pass onto them
What a cutie!!! I would love to make the whole company of Eeyore’s friends!!!
I would make this for my 5 year old grand-daughter. Right now she’s into just loving everything Winnie-clothes, toys. I am slowly knitting her a set of toys and have already made her Claire’s Wabbit and Roo and she would just love to have an Eeyore toy to add to the set.
I would love this pattern to make for my new grandson 👍🏼
I would love to hear the pattern.
I would love to knit this adorable Eeyore for my granddaughter!! 😍
Claire’s Eeyore is so adorable! My granddaughter Zoe would love him. All of Claire’s patterns are amazing and granddaughter worthy too.
I love Eyeore because he is so soulful.
They are adorable♥️. Mine will be a gift to a child. I’m not sure who yet and it may be anonymous. I will decide when they are done.
Ive loved pooh and friends since i was ‘very young’ and still play poohsticks whenever i see a river now i am something ‘and six’. I’d have a go at knitting this with a couple of friends who knit and crochet. Especially in darker colder weather. One of them makes puppets for telling stories at her reception and year 1 classes.
OMG Super cute! Love Eeyor!
Eeyore is gorgeous. His mane and his muzzle, in particular, are spot on. I’d love to win!
I’d love this pattern so that I could make it for a dear friend who is very fond of the Winnie the Pooh stories. This is such a good likeness of Eeyore! And I love how he comes across as being in different moods, depending how you arrange him. Definitely a winner! ♥️
During Covid I mentally and emotionally survived by knitting Claire’s rabbit, fox and lamb patterns. They were adorable. Thank you Claire for lifting up our Spirits and adding fun and beauty to our lives by your wonderful creations. Much love and gratitude… Victoria
I am French from Paris. I love Claire Garland s highly cute characters, especially farm animals. It is now school Time coming back for me (I am a school teacher). Therefore it is the best time to begin a new project. I Hope I will win the pattern.
XOXO from a French fan !
Lise
My ten year old grandson often comes out with very profound statement and we often call him Eeyore! I’d love to knit him a Eeyore all of his own!!
Sometimes I send the little messages and stories from Pooh en Eeyore or other friends to my (already grown up) daughter. She loves them. I would love to knit for her.
Out teacher gave us a reading list when I was 9. One of the books on it was Winnie the Pooh. I’ve loved all the characters since then but my favourites are Eeyore and Piglet with their own distinct takes on life. I’d really love to knit my own Eeyore and Piglet too.
I’d love to knit this for my grands
Hello, I am always amazed how cute and good looking her patterns are.
I would love to knit eeyore for my children to cuddle with.
I would love to make Eyeore since he is my favorite of all and I would do one for me and one for my dear grandson.
Such a beautiful pattern, I adore Claire’s patterns! 🩷❤️🩷❤️🩷❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Because I have several Eeyores in my family… ^_^
It would be so cozy to cuddle up with Claire Garland’s Eeyore! I’d make it for my great grandchild! Thank you.
Such a fabulous pattern that would be a delight to knit and a greater delight for a child to receive as a toy/keep sake.
Eeyore is knit flat and that would be perfect for me ! I would love to knit him for my Great grandson. I still have the Teddy Bear. My grandmother kit for me 79 years ago. If I knit Eeyore I would hope he wold be kept and loved, just as I kept my teddy.
I love your A.A.Milne Pooh patterns. I read the books to my granddaughters when they visit. As they are coming for the Aussie Xmas holidays this year your beautiful knits would make great advent fillers. Eeyore would be a great kick starter project.
Julie
I am in my 70s and way back when I was in high school one of my nicknames was Eeyore, the one I always felt the closest to! As I am on a tight budget if I won the pattern it would make my year, I think I may have some yarn in my stash that would be perfect……Blessings to you I love how creative all your patterns are…..
I would knit Eeyore with love for my very first grandchild whose birth is eminent. He is so gentle and kind which are wonderful characteristics I would love her to have.
I would love the Eeyore knitting pattern to make for my granddaughter. She is a huge Winnie the Pooh fan!
I’ve always loved Eeyore. His melancholic observations on life are often unintentionally hilarious (“Your friend”, said Eeyore, “”appears to have bitten on a bee”.)
I would love to make the whole of Clare’s Winnie the Pooh collection, and Eeyore would be the perfect starting point.
the first would be for me, Eeyore is My favorite!! the second would be for my best friend. Eeyore reminds me it’s ok. I love All of Claire patterns!
Eeyore is just adorable…so squishy and lovable. Who wouldn’t love something so precious?!
Eeyore brings back such memories of going with my parents to Disneyworld- my stepfather got such a kick out of meeting Eeyore and we took a photo. Now he is elderly and his health is suffering. I would love to make this Eeyore to sit by his armchair and remind him of some great memories our family had.
I would love to knit Eyeore because he is one of the most lovable of the Winnie the Poo characters and my favorite! Also the Claire patterns are so realistic and it’s a bonus that the pattern is knitted flat! My grandaughter Chloe would love him, as would I! (Guess I would be making more than one)
love Eeyore. my niece just had a baby and decorated the babys room with all classic winnie the pooh.. I love Eeyore because , well because he is Eeyore. I would not just be making 1 set I would probably be making 3-5 sets. My daughter has over 35 Eeyore . and this would be part of her collection. so many of our family are Eeyores fans please consider us for winning this EEyore Pattern.. do you know how EEyore got his name?? it is as a donkey was braying as he haw I will make sure he does not lose his tail again thank you Patti
I would love to win this Eeyore pattern. I’d make him for my new Grandson, though I’m such a fan of anything Winnie The Pooh that I might find it hard to hand over the finished product! 😅
If I was lucky enough to win the gorgeous Eeyore pattern I would be able to help my friend Mel’s knitting journey progress by creating this for her wee grandie. The way Eeyore relaxes into a hold will no doubt be an absolute delight for her granddaughter. We will be able to make it using the yarn we produce on farm here at Rewa Rewa Station.
I love A.A.Milne’s Winnie The Pooh and Eyeore is probably my favourite character. He is absolutely gorgeous and the picture of the finished knitted version is so perfect. I think I want him for myself, although I’m sure any child who sees him would adore him also.
I would love to win the pattern as my daughter loved Winnie and all his friends when she was a little girl , now 33 with a baby girl of her own I would love to knit him for my her , my granddaughter Luna .. I love Debbie patterns and have knitted several of the baby rabbits for grandchildren for Easter over the years
I would knit this wonderful little creature in memory of my sister Beth Ann who died in 1975. Beth collected stuffed animals, dozens and dozens of them until she died at 15 years of age. She loved all of them, but the delightful little Eeyore was her favorite. Our mother is now 99 years old, and next month it will be 50 years since her daughter and my sister Beth died. I knit for mom, especially shawls which she uses everyday. It would be heart-felt and cherished if I could knit Eeyore and present it to her and the rest of my family in memorial of Beth. Nothing says love more than something hand-knit.
My granddaughter would love this.
Greetings from Canada!
This Eeyore teddy reminds me of my daughter, she carried around a Eeyore teddy for the biggest part of her childhood, I would make it for her with lots of love in every stitch ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am an unashamed Eeyore, Winnie and co fan! I would dearly like to knit the whole set to give to my great grandchildren and give them the books at the same time. I would probably knit myself a set first!!!
I knit for a cancer centre and I think this would make a lovely change from beanies and head coverings.
Eyeore was always my favorite. I love your patterns.
I would like to win a free pattern to make and give to the children who come to our food bank with their parents. The kids look like they would love to have a cuddly toy. Maybe give them away at Christmas time.
When my second grandson was born, I traveled to see him as a brand new person. However, I had just seen Claire’s Rabbit pattern. The rabbit was all I could think of. My son and his wife gave me a gift card for the pattern, and the next day I left my new grandson to go to a yarn store in the next town. I want to knit my grandson an Eeyore to make up for my obsession with the rabbit when he was born.
I’d like to knit this for my daughter as she loves eyore and has had a bit of a bad time lately loosing her grandad then her dad and her brother having to move away because of a breakup and her car blowing up and so many other things going wrong
I have started knitting again after many years and i love fluffy yarns. They make me feel good and I am confident I can knit this lovely project.
my 4 month old granddaughter would love an Eeyore. thank you for the chance.
j’aimerais bien pouvoir faire Bourriquet pour mes sœurs Merci
I would like to make Eeyore for my one year old Granddaughter, her bedroom is a Winnie the Pooh theme and I am a big fan as well, I have a nighty and dressing gown with Eeyore on them.
I would love to make Eeyore because he is so darn cute and I am always looking new projects. I would make Eeyore for my grandson for Christmas and also would also make for an amazing project to work on with the individuals I support.
Love the sad little donkey! I would love to make it for my granddaughter!😉
Just lovely I wold love for free pattern to knit for my little great grandchildren one each
I adore the Eeyore pattern!
I love Claire’s patterns so much, I’ve made an owl, rabbit and a couple of frogs already.
Would love to make Eeyore as this pattern is adorable and he’s my favourite character from Winnie the Pooh.
I’d say it’s for my kids but really it’d be for me.,,,
I have a friend with a lovely child who would adore an Eyeore. She would squeal!!
My son’s nursery was decorated with classic Winnie the Pooh prints and quilts. This toy would be so cool to knit for his son, my baby grandson to carry on the Pooh bear gang love!
I would love to win pattern and knit Eyeore! I am 81 years old and have made several of Claire’s patterns- frog, rabbit and elephant. My daughter is a pediatrician who fell in love with this pattern- she loved “Winnie the Pooh “ as a child. It would make such a wonderful gift for her!
I love all of the Claire Garland patterns and the Eeyore is no exception. The faces are exquisite and I have found nothing online that compares to those sweet animal expressions. I have bought several in the past and continue to monitor the site to see if there is anything new. The Eeyore is darling and I plan to make it if I win.
My son has always adored eyeore and collected anything he could find.. he’s now 48 and still an eyeore affectionado…I would love to make this for him and ship it to him in N.S.W. Australia as a surprise, Thank you
I have a lonely balloon who needs him😳
I’ve knit for 70 years. Read all the stories to my children and grandchildren and just knit an Eyeore for my great grandson. That pattern does not compare to yours. Thanks for sharing! Hope to win.
I would love to knit Eyeore for my adult daughter. Last year they were finally able to purchase their mini farm. As of now she adopted 2 donkeys, 2 goats, a farm cat that came with the house. Next weekend she will get a basset hound puppy. Yes, she would love to add Eyeore.
All my life I have been inspired by Eeyore. Through my final 35 years of teaching, Eeyore accompanied me attached to my book bag. Bout time I made one for me!
I would be thrilled to win the Eeyore pattern to have a friend make him for
another very special friend of us both. She is a huge fan of donkeys and has adopted
two from rescues in Great Britain. She is starting her third round of chemo for
ovarian cancer and I think would make her smile. My mother was a huge Pooh
fan and I love his special wisdom.
My favorite ” person” in the world. I am 64 and i have loved him forever. My kids tell me that their gramma reminded them of piglet….seems appropriate 💖
I would love the Eeyore pattern. I would make one for each of my grandchildren. I want to them to have something that I made for them so that they will think of me whenever they play with it, and perhaps pass it on to their children years down the road. They are 16 months and 10 months old at the moment, and neither one lives close to me. Knitting them something special is one way of keeping connected, and showing how much I love them and think about them.
I have a few bunny patterns from this designer and I love the detail she puts into her instructions. An Eyore pattern eould be fantastic to have.
Sonia
Canada
I would absolutely love to knit Eeyore for my granddaughter. I made Claire’s Easter Bunny just in time for Easter this spring. The pattern well organized and easy to follow. Helpful videos were also included to illustrate knitting techniques as well as how to join the parts together and shape the Bunny’s body for a perfect soft cuddly Baby Easter Bunny.
What a delight it would be to win the cutest eeyore pattern ever….he was always my favourite as a child & I’d love to make one for my children.
I love Eeyore because he is a depressed personality but all his friends accept that about him and still love him. I’d like to knit him several times for people in my extended family who live with depression, to remind them that a person with depression is still loveable and still loved.
I would love to make this for my granddaughter. A special stuffie who she can give a hug, a kiss, and talk to at night. And who needs a little tenderness and comfort more than Eeyore?
Thank you!
I would love to make this for my granddaughter
Eeyore would be a perfect snuggle toy for my beautiful 6 year old grandson Fox. Foxy is autistic and has a hard time with his words, but he’s learning, so proud of him!
I love this pattern to be able to make it for others so they can share in the joy and wonder of AA Milne stories and to have the opportunity to revisit my own childhood happy places.
I absolutely love Pooh and his friends. Eyore is the sweetest, lovable donkey. I enjoy knitting toys for my grandkids and they love to snuggle with them!
Eyeore is the best, everyone loves an Eyeore! I would be selfish and start by making for myself and then grandchildren!
Well, I made an Eyeore some eighty-five years ago. Made him from my brother’s brown sox, tail out of shoestring, stuffed him with newspaper (Pittsburg Press). And now I am delighted to learn that Claire has made Winnie the Pooh patterns. Can’t wait to make a new Eyeore. I have so enjoyed making the Beatrix Potter friends.
Oh my gosh what a beautiful Eyeore with Piglet, I would dearly love the pattern please, I have 2 Great Grand Daughters who I know would just adore him, Thank you
What a cute pattern. I would make Eyeore for our step grandchildren to hug when they visit. We have three so not sure that I can make three. They will have to share. I will then have to start making the other characters that are lovely as well. Pick me!! I never win anything.
EH
Adorable Eyeore I say! I want to knit one for all of my cousins kiddos and then go on from there to make all the other Pooh characters for them. How fun indeed!
I love your patterns. So lifelike
My late Mother-in-law was a huge Eeyore fan. When she passed, I started collecting him as a remembrance of her. Now, I just love this guy so much and even have the pattern liked on Etsy. How can you resist that sad looking face? I need him to hug and help me get through very difficult times. ❤️
This is an an amazing pattern! Eeyore is so sweet!
i hear all these compassionate responses. they speak the volumes of the endearing character that eeyore represents. it is exactly why i would love to be able to bring the magic of eeyores healing through being seen and accepted to all who enter my path who need it. starting with my daughter in her preteen adjusting and then children in my waldorf classroom….
I have a growing collection of great grandchildren and they would love knitted characters from Winnie the Pooh. I can imagine that Eyeore would be a blast to make and sweet to cuddle.
I would love to knit an Eeyore for both of my new great neices! in fact I’d love to knit the whole collection for each of my beautiful girls…
He’s so cute !
Thanks for this giveaway 🫏🫏🫏
Hi ♥️he is so cute
I have always loved Winnie the Pooh and all the characters – I just have to Knit Them 😘😘🤩
I’d love to win this eeyore pattern because he’s just so cute! I’d make him for my little friend Sebastian.
I have loved Claire’s designs for such a long time and love watching her videos of her little creations. I would definitely make him for my pooh bear crazy friend who also seems to be my best customer. This guy would have to be a gift tho 😍
hi I live in kenya and knit for the children in homes. donkeys are used a lot here in the villages for pulling fire wood and such around. the children would love the donkeys knitted for them.
I would love so much if I could win this adorable Eeyore pattern. I would make him as a mood boosting gift for my sister who has been going through surgery and chemo for cancers discovered this year. I live across the United States from her, and I would make him and send him to her so she could feel like I am a little bit closer . I used to live down the block from her and it is hard on us both that I am so far away.
Would love to win one of your store knitting patterns as my son who passed away six years ago loved store all his life .even up to when he passed away .
So cute ❣️
In Sweden his name is Ior.
I read the books about Winnie the Pooh for my children. And now for my grandchildren. They all love “Nalle Puh”
Eyore has been a favourite of mine for many many years. He is the most loveable and squishy of all Claire’s characters. I have five new great grandchildren, all born this year, but being totally honest, as I make things for them all the time, this time Eyore would be for me! Selfish tho it sounds, I want him sitting with me as I enjoy my crafty time sitting cosily in my chair and keeping me company.
I would love to knit Eyeore, he is soft and cuddly, just what a child needs in its Christmas stocking. I knit for charity.
Eeyore has always been my favourite from the Pooh gang. He is so loveable I just want to squish him with hugs. If I win I can knit up a team of Eeyores to have in my life. 🩶🩶
He is so cute! ❤️
I have made already Tiger. I have bought the two books of Claire Garland. Peter Rabbit and woodland. It would be fine to continue the Pooh Collection.
Thank you for the chance to win Ior. 🙏
Isolde
My friend died last year, he loved Eyore, and al other donkeys. I loved my friend so much and I miss HIM every day. I would like to make Eyore for HIM and for myself. Most of hits collection donkeys are by hits best friends now. I would be Nice to make Some more Eyore’s for hits best friends also.
I would so love this pattern as it is adorable and I knit for charity. I also collect and make Eyeores for the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth Devon who save and care so beautifully for these wonderful animals -so often abused and overworked which helps them fundraise’ I adore Donkeys and would so love to make your pattern – you make such wonderful patterns
I so hope I win a copy of this pattern Thank you so very much x
I’ll like to knit eyeopener for my daughter.9
I am relatively new to knitting through the local ‘knit and natter’ group and I think your Eyeore is so cute. The group often make things for community campaigns and it would be lovely to knit Eyeore for them.
He is sooo cute!
I love him!
In a corner of Hundred Acre Wood, Where the thistles grow as they always should, Eeyore sits with a sigh and a stare, A ball of grey yarn and a rocking chair.
His tail’s stitched on with a button and thread, But today he’s knitting
instead. “Not that it’ll help,” he mutters low, “As if warmth could change the status quo.”
Yet stitch by stitch, the needles click, A rhythm slow, a pattern thick. A toy of blues, of stormy skies, Of rainy days and lullabies.
Piglet stops by with cocoa in hand, And Pooh brings honey, just as planned. They sit beside him, not saying much, Just sharing silence, warmth, and such.
The toy grows, garland magic. A quiet triumph, soft and brave. Though Eeyore grumbles, deep inside, There’s comfort in the woolen tide.
So if you find your spirits low,
Just knit a row, then one more still— Even Eeyore finds peace in skill.
Please may I have to pattern to help Eeyore find his peace?
I’d love an Eeyore pattern to knit for my 2 year old grandson. He would love one to cuddle while we read him Pooh stories and encourage the love of reading
I would love to win the Eyeore knitting pattern. I haven’t knitted anything for a long time but I am going to be a grandmother for the first time, later this year, and think this would be a beautiful first gift from me.
Ever optimistic.
I’d love to knit Eeyore because I have a stuffed animal which looks a lot like him and a horse with similar character traits. And above all how cute is this pattern? Resistance is futile 🙂
I’d love to win him so I could make one for my 96 year old granny. She can’t knit anymore but loves all the crafts and was especially fond of Winnie the Pooh and friends. I’ve been eyeing this pattern for a while and have already bought a lot of Claire’s other patterns and have loved every single one! Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity.
I would knit this perfect Eeyore for my daughter ( who is 45 ) she has had Eeyore and all the other characters by her side nearly all her life. this version is so beautiful and would make the perfect gift for her, although she is more than capable of knitting it herself!
I love retire and used to collect all the soft toys when I was younger. This is a lovely pattern and would love to make it.
I love knitting toys for my grandchilren, Would love to win the pattern .
I would make him for myself. No need to say why. Emotional support Eeyore!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would love to knit this for my Granddaughter. She loves anything Pooh Bear related, I bought her a Winnie the Pooh soft toy when she was born and she’s slept with it ever since, she’ll be 14 this year. He’s looking a bit worn but obviously from being well loved. Eeyore is so sweet in his own grumpy way.
I would knit one of these for my Granddaughter who is away at boarding school, he will make her smile everyday as she remembers reading the books when she was at home with everyone.
I’ve already knitted the Wabbit pattern, I want to knit Eeyore to accompany him.
I’d knit Eyore for my husband. AA Milne’s stories are very special to us and I often remind him of his nickname when he’s being gloomy.
So cute ! I would love to knit him for myself I’m 74 years old and I love him and all the donkeys ❤️
I’d love to knit Eeyore for my daughter who is 34. She has Pooh Bear and Eeyore mugs and has loved the character since being young. This would be ideal for her to give to her little girl to hold and play with as she reads the stories to her.
As a knitter with very little brain, and a melancholy view of the world, similar to Eeyore’s, this knitting pattern would mean more to me than a burst red balloon and an empty jar of honey meant to Eeyore himself.
I am 68 years old and have loved Winnie the Pooh for decades. I made myself Piglet and Pooh from Claire’s patterns. I have the books, I read them to my children and grandchildren. I love all of the characters, but Eeyore has a very special place in my heart, my favorite! If I win this pattern it will be for me.
I don’t think I have ever seen anything as sweet as your Eyeore! I have 2 little granddaughters whose arms would welcome Eyeore with many hugs!
Good thing their granny knits each day!
I love this eeyore pattern! Love to knit and he looks so lovely! I knit for children in the hospital and our family
I would love to win this Eeyore pattern. I would knit him for my mum who loves Winnie the pooh and the adventures the characters all get up to in the hundred acre woods. Her favourite character was Eeyore growing up.
a little bit of heaven in a cuddle
How very cute ! I‘d like to knit it as part of the Bremen town musicians as this is the town i live in and maybe for the grandchildren to come
I would love to make Eeyore for myself I say that but every toy I make either my sister my niece or my daughter take it I’ve already made your little rabbit and I ended up making seven for friends hopefully if I am lucky and win this lovely pattern I will get to keep Eeyore.
I love Eeyore, Piglet looks cute too. I’m not a good knitter but I’d ask a friend to help me.
Thank you for this great opportunity to be able to knit an eeyore, I love Disney but my favourite since a child has always been eeyore. If I was lucky enough to get the pattern I would keep it at my house and when the grandchildren came to visit they would know that it is Nanny’s toy but they can play with him.
Making all things Winnie the Pooh for my Goddaughter’s first little one and love the authenticity that is Eeyore in this pattern! Beautifully crafted!
As an avid knitter of many years it is needless to say that my only grandchild has been the lucky recipient of many a knitted wearable in her two short years. However I am yet to make her something she can enjoy, just because. Eeyore has been a proven lovable throughout the world and I have fond memories of Eeyore from my own childhood so he will be the perfect fit for my first knitted lovable, just because. Claire Garland has magically captured the true Eeyore as he appeared when I was a child some 50years ago and I would be blessed to be able to share him with my granddaughter.
Hello 😊
My wife keeps fainting:
Every time when she mentions to me, how supercute the knitting pattern of Eeyore is, she faints!
I think she is overwhelmed by this guy.
I know how much she would love to make a chance to win this pattern of Eeyore.
Oopsie, there she goes again.
Please let her win … uuhhh … I mean send help! 🫣
Kind regards,
Henk, husband of Rosemarie
I’m usually a tigger, bouncing from craft to craft, with so many ideas my head is bursting with creativity. I think a hand knitted Eeyore sitting with me in my craft room will make me focus on one (ish) thing at a time and not have so many unfinished projects. Perhaps my ‘bounce’ and his ‘gloom’ can meet in the middle to make a serene crafting space.
I knit a lot of things for everyone else so I think I deserve a eeyore in my life
I would probably knit Eyeor for one of our offsprings. There are a few animal knits (love Clare Garlands patterns especially) in circulation (Doggy, cats x2, Fox, Elephant).
Jutta x
Eeyore is my most favorite characters from Winnie the Pooh. He is melancholy but perseveres, his friends accept him for who he is and encourage him throughout the series.
I would love to knit Eeyore for a new family member to love and maybe another for myself too!
For my grandchild coming next February ♥️
Hi, I would love to win this pattern, I would love to have it soon though, as I have 7 granddaughter, who would all love to have one. Ido have two grandsons and I great grandson, who also would love one. That is a mountain of eyesores but I know they would definitely love them. Apart from that I would love to add this to my collection, a treasure to be sure.
I would like to knit Eeyore as a present for my sister, who loves Winnie Pooh and his friends. 🙂
What a fabulous pattern. This would make a great gift for the little ones we have in our life. Love all her designs and knitting for me is a very relaxing hobby .
Oh, I love Claire Garland’s patterns! I knitted a pair of ducks for my little grandniece, and she loved them! But when I saw this little guy, I fell in love with him! I can just imagine Eeyore trotting through my garden under the birches!
Winnie the Pooh characters are an all time favorite with my grandkids. Your pattern of eeyore is amazing. Dying to knit it!
I would love this Eeyore pattern. Winnie the Pooh and Friends were a favorite of my daughters as they were growing up. I would keep him for myself as a reminder of those very happy days.
This would make an adorable gift for so many friends, Thank you for the opportunity to try and win a copy.
I would love to knit Eeyore for my Grandson. His mother loves Winnie the Pooh and they would really enjoy playing with him.
I knit so much for other people, including for charity. I’d knit Eeyore for myself.
Eeyore has always been my favourite. I would make him to send to my first grandchild who lives all the way over in Australia 😊💕🫏🇦🇺
Eeyore is my favourite character and as my birthday is in September I would have to knit him as a present to myself
I love how cuddly this Eeyore looks! I would make him for family.
I would love to make 2 Eeyores, one for my mom who loves Eeyore and one for my sister.
My sister has helped me so much taking care of mom over the last year or so and she deserves a little Eeyore to cuddle.
I would like to knit Eeyore for my nephew and myself. Before is my favorite.
What a special treat! I love Eeyore and would love to spend time knitting one for all of the little ones in my life….and one for myself, too!
This pattern brings back memories of decorating my daughters room, with Winnie-the-Pooh theme. I can’t believe she’s 24 in September. I would love to win this pattern, and knit this for her birthday.
I watched a few episodes of Winnie the Pooh when I was little and as I got older, I realized how similar Eeyore was to a few moments of my life. I have this pattern in my Etsy favorites, but if luck is on my side, I hope to get to try out this pattern 😀
I would love to make Eeyore and all his pals for our grandbaby…or future grandbabies.
I would love to knit this Eeyour, I have just started to enjoy reading pattern and trying to master them to the finish. I may have to keep trying till i get it right and not being a the best knitter, but when i finish, i have 12 grandchildren i can give them to and make them smile, so i would love the chance to do this for them…
the Pooh family has been a part of mine for many years . My bother had eeyore, would like to make him for my great grand daughter in memory of him .
Shannon Oxley sbybee2@hotmail.com
As a Nana of 6 they already have several of the From Britain With Love kittens, bunnies, and a duck. My newest grandson will arrive before the end of 2025 and who better to welcome him than Eeyore! Thank you for the opportunity to win this pattern :0)
My girls love Eyore and the other Pooh characters, so I ‘ll start looking for the woollies to start…
I would knit this little guy for a grandbaby. A perfect nursery companion.
This Eeyore is so cute. I would knit it for my daughter who, although now a grandma herself, still loves and collects anything Winnie the Pooh!
This baby donkey is the cutest I’ve seen, like all of Claire’s patterns. I’d make him first for myself to love and admire for a while, then to pass it on to some little girl who’d love it just like I do.
What an excellent design !! Eeyore , so lovable, I would dearly love to win him and selfishly for myself as an 80th birthday present which is in November. I have been knitting since I was 4 years old and I have no intension of stopping. 🙂
This knitting pattern of Eyore is the cutest I ever seen plus my love for donkeys can’t help either. I would knit this donkey for my niece who love the knitted and crocheted animals I make.
I would love to make Eeyore for my 5 grandchildren- they already love Claire’s puppy and always want it every time they see him, but I think a nice Eeyore would be just the thing for snuggling up to at bedtime.
I love all of Claire’s patterns- I will buy it if I’m not lucky enough to win lol! 😂
I just love Claire’s knitting patterns. I plan on knitting the whole Winnie the Pooh collection. Good luck to everyone!
I want to knit a toy for my niece. I am her fairy godmother and I give her handmade toys. Knitted and felted. I have already knitted a dog based on Claire’s patterns. Now I want to knit a fairy-tale character.
Hello.Ive got 7 grandchildren so far and I love making things for them.The little girls particularly love a toy to cuddle and I’ve already purchased your goose pattern but not started yet.Eyore would be one of my all time favourites being such a wise soul.
I would make Eeyore for one of my brothers-in-law as that is his favorite character from the Winnie the Pooh world. Mine is Piglet but I’d probably make myself an Eeyore as well, just to get the collection started. Thank you for the chance to win!
I am an elderly knitter living in a senior’s residence in Laval, Quebec, Canada. I would LOVE the Eeyore pattern to create for my new great-niece, who was just born this past Spring… what a treasure it would be for her to cuddle and love forever, hand made by her Great-Aunt Sue!!
This would be an awesome addition to the Pooh bear characters. I love that it is based on the E.H. Shephard original and not the cartoon versions. I am thankful for Claire Garland producing these patterns for the lovable characters we all grew up with young and old. I also love the fact it is knitted flat.
Thank you for this fun opportunity, Claire!! Am looking forward to the birth of my 1st grandchild, with much excitement/anticipation! Love the gentleness of Winnie the Pooh and companions! Eeyore has a special place in my💕! We all have a little bit of Eeyore, who is a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously!! Looking forward to knitting Eeyore & friends, to show him the gentleness & innocence of childhood!!🍯
Thank you for this fun opportunity, Claire!! Am looking forward to the birth of my 1st grandchild, with much excitement/anticipation! Love the gentleness of Winnie the Pooh and companions! Eeyore has a special place in my💕! We all have a little bit of Eeyore, who is a reminder not to take ourselves too seriously!! Looking forward to knitting Eeyore & friends, to show him the gentleness & innocence of childhood!!🍯
Claire, your designs are amazing. If I don’t win an Eeyore pattern, I’m sure I will buy it❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh Eyore! I NEED to make you and Piglet both, and there are so many honeybuns in this world that NEED to have you both! Sigh!!!
My neighbor’s daughter is obsessed with Winnie the Pooh and is turning three this year. She has doesn’t have an Eeyore yet and I’d love to make one for her.
Eeyore is my number one favourite little guy, he was my first autistic special interest. I have around 85 Eeyore plushes and figures in my house, and it would be so cool to make one to join them! I’ve gotten really into sewing lately, and knitting seems like a good thing to go with sewing.
I am not contesting fir the pattern.
I realize that
a) it’s crazy how people are ready to make efforts for free stuff
b) did I actually ever bought something from you? Yes! A workshop on Instructables with s free puppy pattern, and a couple of patterns. When I can, I definitely want to support you by buying a pattern once in a while. Or even a bundle!
c) I don’t knit much though and my children and hubby already destroyed a few of my handmade items.
Since you are reading me (maybe) I take opportunity to heartfully thank you for the owe and the joy you spread all over the world. I congratulate I’m advance the 10 winners of this context 💖
Reading the comments of most, I’d feel sick to be picked, and if by any twist of destiny I would be picked, please pick again another post to give it away to someone that will feel they actually won something.
For me, I win if I buy from you, then knit your patterns and show to the world the result – like last time to a LYS owner. I want you to win. And others too. Be healthy, be happy.
Can you make a contest where people actually display their creation in a LYS vitrine?
I love how each of the personalities of these characters is different, yet each is cherished as a much loved individual by the others. This strong message of acceptance is one I’d love to share with my two small granddaughters, and shy Eeyore is just a perfect place to start!
Recently found your patterns and haven’t started knitting them yet but have a feeling i will HAVE to knit them all for the grandchildren! Such good designs. Hope my entry for Eeyore is successful!
I would knit two – one for my grandson to remind him of his grandmother (#farmor) and one for myself to cuddle when I feel sad.
Greetings from Sweden
I would love to win Eeyore, as we have a Donkey sanctuary quite near us and he/she could be their mascot (along with details of the pattern, so visitors could make it too)
Claire’s patterns are so easy to follow, step by step detailed instructions
Thank you kindly ❤️
“If it is a good morning, which I doubt” perhaps I will be lucky and win a knitting pattern to make Eeyore for my friend to lift her spirits. Oh and “Thanks for noticin’ me” (if you do, though Eeyore would doubt that too).
Thank you for the competition xxx
Your Eeyore is perfect I would love to knit him for a wonderfully supportive friend. She would love him.
Claire’s patterns are such a challenge, and I’ve learned so much from working on them. My granddaughter is a big fan of Winnie the Pooh. I can just see her cuddling Eeyore not just at bedtime but all day. Thank you for this opportunity to knit another wonderful Dot Pebbles pattern.
I would love to win this pattern so I can make him for 1) a charity auction I make for 2) a friend with an unwell family member 3) I have a friend who adores eeyore and all the character stands for.
Hello, also in the netherlands, all the children and adults love the Winnie the Pooh characters. and Eyore is my, and one of my grandsons favorite ! I think this patron is very beautiful, and looks really like him. I love to knit and i would like very much, to make this Eyore and Knorretje, I think it is a lovely patron. so maybe i am lucky !…and if I had to buy the patron, i would do so. Lot of greetings from Marlies from Geleen in the Netherlands
Oh, what a perfect timing! I’d love to knit one for my youngest brother( he’s 15 yo) as two days ago my older brother accidentally gave away his childhood Eeyore plushie, what made him quite upset. I’m sure it would comfort him. And of course Claire is my greatest hero in the knitting world and I looove all of her patterns. <3
I would love to knit this for my first grandchild who has been long awaited after many years, I would then complete the collection with the other patterns as Winnie the Pooh and friends are timeless, and your patterns are so sweet.
I’d love to knit a Eeyore all my children and grandchildren love him
I would love to make him for my grandson for Christmas it would be amazing if I could win him
My brother and his wife rescue miniature donkeys. I’d love to knit this Eeyore for them.
Your patterns are absolutely adorable. I’m very rusty at knitting and I’m elderly, so I don’t know whether I could actually make any of them, but my gosh, they are so cute!
Oh how I’d love to knit Eeyore for my dear 7 year old granddaughter. She lost her wheaten terrier of 15 years of age. Eeyore would definitely bring her comfort and support . I just know it would make her day.
prachtige patronen van Claire Garland. ze zijn echt geweldig.
I love all of Claire’s patterns! This one is special, as I liked Eeyore the best of the Winnie the Pooh characters! He looks so cute and cuddly! I would like to make one for myself and one for my Dad in a nursing home in Utica NY. He would absolutely love it!!!
I have to admit that I’d make a least one for me. I have loved Winnie-the-Pooh characters my whole life and have many hand-made versions of all the characters. However, I’d also make some to send to children in BIE boarding schools in the Southwestern US. Everyone needs a cuddly friend and Eeyore would be perfect.
I would love to knit Eeyore for my friend’s children who come to stay. He looks perfect for cuddling and despite his down days he looks like a good hugger, and the kids would cheer him up too. He would live with me so I can keep him topped up with smiles and hugs so he’s never lonely xx
The library craft group I manage has raised money to sponsor 2 donkeys from the Donkey Sanctuary so this would be perfect. I love Eyeore…my nickname for my late eldest son. I have used Claire’s patterns for years for many different charities in the US and the UK. They are so beautifully detailed and a joy to knit….and everybody loves them.
Thank you for the opportunity to win Eeyore! What a beautiful pattern. I love Eeyore because my Dad used to read Winnie the Pooh books to me when I was little, reading from the same books that were read to him. I love that Eeyore is such a different character for children; he is quiet and often sad, but his friends love him and always include him. He’s a beautiful character with a lovcely message for children.
When I was one, I had just begun…..
My last grandchild just turned 7 and so I told her I wanted her to be six forever and ever!
Would like to try and knit this.
Wonderful design and captures the essence of Eeyore. A drawing that came alive!
Thank you so much for this generous offer and a chance to win the lovely pattern! I’d like to knit Eeyore because I’m like him and have the same attitude to life – he’s one of my favourite characters. I think this pattern is the best incarnation of Eeyore. It’s the best Eeyore ever. Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends were my favourites when I was a child and I still love the world of Winnie-the-Pooh. I’d like to make this Eeyore for a child who is very different from modern children, who is very serious and responsible for his age, takes care of his grandmother, mother and little brother but he still plays with plush toys as he’s about 8 years old. And he wants to be a policeman. Thank you!
THIS is the one that would make me dig out my knitting needles …..they have lain unused for decades!
And who could possibly resist an Eeyore of their own ♥