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! 🧶🕉️
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
Worsted weight yarn in:
Brown (main body, ears, outer legs, tail)
Cream (muzzle, chest, paws, head stripe)
Black (nose, optional embroidery)
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
Safety eyes: 12 mm
Safety nose: 10–12 mm (or embroidered)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off
🐾 Pattern Instructions
Head (Brown with Cream Stripe)
With brown: MR, 6 sc [6]
inc around [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
(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.
sc around with stripe maintained [36]
(4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
(3 sc, dec) ×6 [24] Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, ~8 sts apart, one on each side of stripe.
(2 sc, dec) ×6 [18] Stuff firmly.
(1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
dec around [6], FO.
Muzzle (Cream)
MR, 6 sc [6]
inc around [12]
(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)
MR, 6 sc [6]
(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)
With brown: MR, 6 sc [6]
inc around [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(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]
(3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) ×6 [18] Stuff firmly. FO.
Front Legs (Make 2 – Brown with Cream Paws)
With cream: MR, 6 sc [6]
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)
With cream: MR, 6 sc [6]
inc around [12] 3–5. sc around [12] 👉 Switch to brown. 6–12. sc around [12]
(2 sc, dec) ×3 [9] Stuff and FO. 👉 Sew to lower sides of body, angled outward, with paws resting forward.
Tail (Brown)
MR, 6 sc [6] 2–7. sc around [6] Stuff lightly. FO. 👉 Attach to back of body.
🧷 Assembly
Sew head to body, slightly tilted for cuteness.
Attach muzzle, then embroider or attach nose.
Attach ears—flop one forward.
Position and sew legs (front straight, back angled).
Add chest stripe by embroidering cream up through the belly if needed.
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.
