Welcome to the playful and yoga-inspired world of amigurumi! 🐱🧘♂️ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Cat Doing Downward Dog—a quirky and adorable creation perfect for cat lovers, yoga enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and dynamic plush designs! 🌟 Whether you love stitching up fun animal poses, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a stretching kitty to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a curved back, extended paws, and a touch of feline flexibility! 🧶
This design embraces soft textures, playful shaping, and charming details to bring a lighthearted and energetic presence to your crochet projects! ✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Cat Doing Downward Dog turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic grays, warm oranges, or soft creams, and let’s stitch up a yoga-loving kitty! 🐾
🐱 Amigurumi Downward Dog Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern
This playful amigurumi cat, caught mid-stretch in the iconic “downward dog” yoga pose, is full of charm and character! With seamlessly crocheted legs and a flexible tail, this pattern is perfect for animal lovers and yoga fans alike. Get ready to create a lifelike stretching kitty that holds its pose with clever shaping.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes shaping, continuous form with no leg seams, and posture sculpting.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (8.5–10 inches) long from paws to tail tip using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Light pink/cream (base color)
- Medium grey (patches and tail)
- Pink (nose and cheeks)
- Black (eyes – or use safety eyes)
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Optional: Pipe cleaner or floral wire for shaping tail (secure ends well)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🐾 BODY (Legs included – work from back to front)
🔹 Back Legs (Make 2 – joined to body)
Right Leg:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–7: sc around (18)
Round 8: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
Rounds 9–11: sc around (15)
FO, do not close – stuff lightly
Left Leg:
Repeat as above but do not FO
Join Legs & Start Body:
Ch 3, attach to Right Leg with sc, continue working in round over both legs and the chain:
Round 12: sc around both legs and ch sts (36)
Rounds 13–20: sc around (36)
Switch between base color and patch color for fur markings randomly if desired
Round 21: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
🔹 Front Legs (Worked directly into body)
Split for Arms:
Round 23: sc 7, skip 10 sts (ch 10 for space), sc 7
(You now have armholes – you’ll return to them.)
Round 24–27: sc around the remaining stitches (14 total)
Stuff as you go
Round 28: (2 sc, dec) x3, sc 2 (11)
FO and close
Now add Front Legs into skipped stitches:
Attach yarn to skipped armhole space, work in rounds:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
sc around for 8 rounds
Stuff lightly
Sew to chest in downward position (arms bent down and angled forward)
🐱 HEAD
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–15: sc around
Insert eyes between Rounds 10–11
Add color patch changes here if needed
Round 16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff
Round 18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 19: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and sew to front body, slightly downward-facing
🐱 TAIL (Curved)
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–24: sc around (12)
Stuff only at base to make tail flexible
Optional: Insert a pipe cleaner for poseability
Curve it upward and sew firmly to body
🐱 EARS (Make 2)
MR, 4 sc
(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
FO, fold and sew to head
😻 FACE DETAILS
- Nose: Use pink yarn or felt
- Eyes: Safety eyes or black embroidery
- Cheeks: Small pink circles or blush
- Embroider mouth line if desired
📐 Shape Tips
- Downward pose: While stuffing, shape the upper body and head downward.
- Sew front paws angled down. Curve the tail upward and slightly to one side.
- Use tight, firm stitches to support the pose without wire in the body.
Your stretching kitty is now ready for some yoga or just a cozy nap! 🐱🧘♀️ This poseable piece is a lovely gift for cat lovers or a fun addition to a plushie collection.
