Stretch into serenity with the Amigurumi Dog in a Yoga Pose, a playful crochet project that blends cuteness with calm! 🐶🧘♂️ With its floppy ears, relaxed limbs, and perfectly posed stretch, this little pup is the ultimate reminder to breathe, bend, and embrace the moment. Whether you’re a yoga enthusiast or just love quirky handmade characters, this zen-inspired dog brings a smile to your space and a dose of mindfulness to your craft.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy expressive shapes and lighthearted themes, this pattern invites you to explore posture, personality, and peaceful vibes. Add a tiny yoga mat, stitch in sleepy eyes, or create a whole crew of animal yogis for a playful wellness display. Whether perched on your desk or gifted to a fellow yogi, the Yoga Stretch Dog is a charming way to stitch up relaxation—one mindful loop at a time! 🧶🕉️
🐕 Amigurumi Dog in a Yoga Stretch Crochet Pattern
This relaxed, floppy-eared amigurumi pup is captured mid-stretch, giving off calm, cuddly vibes! With its sweet sideways pose and lovable face, it’s a charming companion for dog lovers and crochet artists alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and careful assembly for a lifelike sitting posture.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
🐾 Pattern Instructions
Head (Brown with Cream Stripe)
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With brown: MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc around [12]
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
7–13. sc around [36]
👉 Switch to cream (for face stripe, center front only). Work 6 sc in cream, rest in brown. Carry yarn inside.
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sc around with stripe maintained [36]
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(4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, ~8 sts apart, one on each side of stripe.
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
Stuff firmly.
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(1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
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dec around [6], FO.
Muzzle (Cream)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc around [12]
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18]
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail.
👉 Sew centered on head, covering bottom of cream stripe. Attach safety nose in center.
Ears (Make 2 – Brown)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) ×3 [9]
3–12. sc around [9]
Flatten. FO.
👉 Sew to top sides of head. Tilt one ear forward for a flopped look.
Body (Brown with Cream Chest)
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With brown: MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc around [12]
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(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
6–10. sc around [30]
👉 Switch to cream for chest (work ~10 front sts in cream, rest in brown). Continue this colorwork for 8 rounds.
11–16. sc around [30]
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
Stuff firmly. FO.
Front Legs (Make 2 – Brown with Cream Paws)
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With cream: MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc around [12]
3–5. sc around [12]
👉 Switch to brown.
6–15. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly. Flatten and FO.
👉 Sew to front of chest so legs extend straight downward in a sitting pose.
Back Legs (Make 2 – Brown with Cream Paws)
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With cream: MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc around [12]
3–5. sc around [12]
👉 Switch to brown.
6–12. sc around [12]
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(2 sc, dec) ×3 [9]
Stuff and FO.
👉 Sew to lower sides of body, angled outward, with paws resting forward.
Tail (Brown)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
2–7. sc around [6]
Stuff lightly. FO.
👉 Attach to back of body.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew head to body, slightly tilted for cuteness.
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Attach muzzle, then embroider or attach nose.
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Attach ears—flop one forward.
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Position and sew legs (front straight, back angled).
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Add chest stripe by embroidering cream up through the belly if needed.
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Optional: embroider a small black mouth line.
🎀 Final Touch
Your sitting amigurumi dog is now complete! With its floppy ears, cream chest stripe, and tilted head, it looks just like a real pup waiting for cuddles. 🐶💖 Perfect as a gift, nursery decor, or a loyal handmade companion.
