Find your inner peace one stitch at a time with this Amigurumi Yoga Girl in Lotus Pose crochet pattern! With her serene expression, relaxed posture, and cozy yoga outfit, this meditating doll brings a calming presence to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a yoga-loving friend, decorating a wellness space, or simply indulging in a mindful project, this little yogi is a beautiful reminder to breathe, stretch, and smile. 🧶🧘♀️💖
Designed for tranquility and charm, this pattern invites you to explore soft yarns, gentle shaping, and thoughtful extras like a rolled-up mat, headband, or even a tiny incense holder. Customize her outfit with soothing colors or playful prints, and add blush to her cheeks for that post-practice glow. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a zen-inspired display, this Yoga Girl Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade harmony, one loop at a time! ✨🌿🕉️
🧘 Amigurumi Yoga Girl in Lotus Pose Crochet Pattern
Bring a sense of calm and balance to your crochet with this serene Yoga Girl doll. Seated gracefully in a lotus pose, with arms raised and hands gently holding a meditation ball, this design focuses on softness, balance, and sculpted shaping rather than rigid structure.
This pattern is designed to naturally hold its pose without wire, just like the doll shown in the photo. An optional wire-supported variant is included at the end for makers who want extra firmness for display.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – requires shaping, wire support (optional), color changes, surface embroidery, pose assembly, and gentle sculpting.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 24–26 cm (9.5–10.5 in) tall seated
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK cotton recommended):
- Skin tone – head, body, arms, legs
- Light blue – sports bra
- Mint green – yoga pants
- Brown – hair
- Pink – hair accent
- Yellow – meditation ball
Other:
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Optional (for wire variant only):
- Aluminum or floral wire (18–20 gauge)
- Wire cutters
- Floral or masking tape
🧵 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
FO – Fasten off
All parts are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
👩 HEAD (Skin Tone)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, approx. 7 sts apart.
- (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
- (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec ×6 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO and close.
👂 EARS (Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
- sc around (9)
Flatten lightly. FO, leave tail.
Attach slightly below eye level, angled gently back.
👃 NOSE
- MR, 5 sc
- sc around (5)
Stuff lightly. FO.
Sew centered between eyes.
💋 FACIAL EMBROIDERY
- Eyes: embroidered closed curves (photo shows eyes closed)
- Eyebrows: soft brown arcs
- Lips: small curved stitch in muted pink
- Blush: light pink embroidery or blush powder
💇♀️ HAIR
Hair Cap (Brown)
Work a flat circle up to 36 sts, then sc around until it fits snugly over the head crown. FO and sew.
Bun
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24)
Stuff lightly. Sew on top center.
Bang + Accent
- Surface crochet a side bang
- Sew a short pink chain stitch along the bang for accent
🙌 ARMS (Make 2 – Skin Tone)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
3–18. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, keeping arms flexible.
Hands
Create 4 fingers:
- ch 5, sc back (4), sl st to palm
Repeat ×4
Thumb:
- ch 3, sc back (2), attach to side
Gently sculpt finger gaps with needle if desired.
🧘 BODY & SPORTS BRA
- MR, 6 sc (skin tone)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18)
Switch to light blue:
9–14. sc around (18)
- dec ×6 (12)
Stuff lightly. FO.
Bra Straps
Attach yarn at front top edge:
- ch 12, sl st to back
Repeat for second strap.
🦵 LEGS (Make 2)
Upper Leg / Pants (Mint Green)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–18. sc around (18)
Stuff lightly. FO.
🪷 LOTUS POSE ASSEMBLY (Key Section)
- Cross legs left over right
- Sew ankles together first
- Sew thighs together firmly
- Flatten base slightly for stability
The pose is achieved entirely through sewing, not wire.
🟡 MEDITATION BALL
- MR, 6 sc
- inc ×6 (12)
- (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- dec ×6 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO.
🧍 FINAL ASSEMBLY
- Sew torso onto crossed legs
- Attach head, aligned straight
- Sew arms raised overhead
- Hands gently hold the ball (stitch in place)
- Adjust symmetry before tightening stitches
🔧 OPTIONAL WIRE-SUPPORTED VARIANT (ADVANCED)
This doll is designed to work without wire, matching the photo exactly.
Use wire only if extra stiffness is desired for display.
Where Wire MAY Be Used
- Arms (optional)
- Hands (optional)
Where Wire Should NOT Be Used
- Legs
- Head
- Neck
Arm Wire Method
- Cut 18–20 cm wire per arm
- Curve wire to raised-arm shape
- Wrap ends with tape
- Insert after partial stuffing
- Finish stuffing lightly
Hand Wire (Optional)
- Insert short wire (2–3 cm) into palm
- Shape gently around ball
⚠️ Not suitable for children or baby toys if wire is used.
🌸 Finishing Touches
- Light blush on cheeks
- Shape arms softly
- Ensure base sits flat
- Steam lightly (no direct heat)
🧘♀️ Final Thoughts
This Yoga Girl doll is all about balance, softness, and calm energy. The pose is achieved naturally through shaping and assembly, keeping the figure gentle and expressive—just like the photo.
Whether displayed in a yoga studio, gifted to a mindfulness lover, or added to a crochet collection, she brings a quiet sense of peace wherever she sits. 🌿✨
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