Welcome to the serene and mindful world of amigurumi! 🧘♂️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Yogi in Lotus Pose—a peaceful and meditative creation perfect for yoga enthusiasts, wellness lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and symbolic plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up tranquil figures, experimenting with soft textures, or simply want to add a calming yogi to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a serene expression, folded legs, and a touch of mindfulness! 🌿
This design embraces earthy tones, gentle shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a soothing and harmonious presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Yogi in Lotus Pose turns out just right—ready to inspire relaxation or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm neutrals, soft creams, and calming blues, and let’s stitch up a meditative yogi! 🧘♂️
🧘 Amigurumi Yogi in Lotus Pose Crochet Pattern
Bring peace, balance, and handmade charm to your space with this serene Amigurumi Yogi! With its large peaceful ears, closed embroidered eyes, and meditative lotus pose, this figure radiates calm energy and mindful artistry.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, joining limbs in a seated pose, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall while seated, using velvet or worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn:
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Main color: Soft dusty pink, beige, or calm neutral
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Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Embroidery thread (dark brown or black for eyes and nose)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FLO – Front Loops Only
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BLO – Back Loops Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole
👂 Ears (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Flatten and shape slightly
FO and leave tail for sewing
🧍 Body
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
10–18. sc around (18)
– Stuff and FO
Sew head to body securely
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – in Lotus Pose)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
10–18. sc around (12)
– Shape leg by folding and curving gently into a U for lotus pose
– Stuff lightly
FO, leave tail and sew around base of body, crossing one over the other
✋ Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around (9) -
(2 sc, dec) x2 + 1 sc (7)
8–12. sc around (7) -
Flatten and sc across top (3–4 sc)
FO, leave long tail
Bend arms outward and sew to shoulders so hands rest in meditative mudra on knees
😌 Facial Embroidery
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Use brown or black thread
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Embroider curved lines for closed eyes (start 2 rows below midpoint of head)
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Optionally stitch a tiny line for the nose bridge and a small smile or serene mouth
✂️ Final Assembly
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Attach ears slightly to the sides and back of the head
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Stitch arms in a relaxed arched position
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Cross and stitch legs into fixed lotus pose
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Use light stuffing in limbs for sculptability
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Place yogi on a small pillow for extra grounding
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add a tiny felt mat or yarn mandala under your yogi
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Embroider a third eye or spiritual symbol
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Stitch in a mini shirt or robe for a monk vibe
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Use sage green or clay gray for earth tones
This peaceful Yogi brings harmony, mindfulness, and a moment of breath to your crochet space. Whether meditating on your shelf or gifting good vibes to a friend, this calm kitty is always centered. 🧘🐾🧶
