Bring home a tiny bundle of joy with this Amigurumi Yorkshire Terrier crochet pattern! Whether you’re a fan of these charming pups, crafting a heartfelt gift, or simply love making adorable animal designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a lovable Yorkie full of personality. With its fluffy coat, perky ears, and expressive little face, this amigurumi Yorkie captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed. Perfect for gifting to fellow dog lovers, adding to a cozy collection, or creating a pocket-sized companion, this crochet creation brings warmth and character to every stitch!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different coat colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like bows, bandanas, or a mini leash for extra charm. Style the fur for a signature Yorkie look, craft a sitting or standing pose, or even create a whole litter of tiny terriers in different shades! Whether displayed as a cute desk buddy, gifted as a keepsake, or crafted for the sheer joy of crochet, this amigurumi Yorkshire Terrier is a delightful and endearing project—one stitch at a time! 🐶🧶✨
🐾 Amigurumi Yorkshire Terrier Dog Crochet Pattern
Bring home a bundle of fuzzy cuteness with this amigurumi Yorkshire Terrier! Featuring charming yarn strands for realistic fur and a signature topknot bow, this pattern is a delightful project for dog lovers and experienced crocheters who enjoy textured techniques.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Involves basic shaping, detailed assembly, and attaching individual yarn strands for fur.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 in) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Light brown
- Dark brown
- Beige/cream
- Black (neck fur patch)
- Pink (for optional bow)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 12 mm
- Black embroidery thread for nose/mouth
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Polyfill stuffing
- Small pink bow (crocheted or ribbon)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐶 Head (Color: Light Brown)
- 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)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. - dec x6 (6)
FO, close and weave in end.
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 6 stitches apart. Embroider the nose in black yarn between rounds 12–13.
🐶 Body (Color: Light Brown)
- 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)
7–18. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, close and weave in end.
🐾 Legs x4 (Color: Light Brown)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc (12) - dec x6 (6)
Stuff. FO, leave long tail for sewing. Sew 2 legs to the front, 2 to the back of the body base.
🐾 Tail (Color: Light Brown)
- MR, 5 sc
2–5. sc (5)
Stuff lightly. FO, sew to the back.
🐶 Ears x2 (Color: Light Brown, Inner Beige)
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
- (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
5–6. sc (10)
FO, fold flat and sew onto the top sides of the head. Use beige on the inner side if desired.
🧶 Creating the Fur Strands
To mimic the realistic Yorkie fur texture:
➤ Materials:
Use worsted or DK yarn in strands of:
- Beige
- Caramel/light brown
- Dark brown
- Black (for around neck)
➤ Instructions:
- Cut Yarn Strands:
Cut dozens of yarn strands approx. 10–14 cm (4–6 inches) long. Vary colors and lengths for a natural effect. - Latch Method (recommended):
- Insert hook under a stitch on the head/body.
- Fold a yarn strand in half.
- Pull loop through the stitch.
- Pull ends through the loop.
- Tighten to secure (like a fringe).
- Placement Tips:
- Head: Densely cover the top, sides, and back. Let strands fall over the eyes.
- Body: Add sparsely across the back and legs for fur flow.
- Neck: Use black strands to create a “bib” as seen in the photo.
- Face/Beard: Focus beige strands around snout and chin, shaping the classic Yorkie facial fur.
- Tail: Add strands at tail base for flow.
- Trimming:
Once all yarn strands are attached, shape with sharp scissors for a neat groomed look.
🎀 Optional Bow
With pink yarn:
- ch 5
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (4)
- Rows 2–5: sc across (4)
FO, wrap a separate strand around center tightly to form bow shape. Sew onto topknot of head.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use safety nose instead of embroidered one.
- Add a small collar or name tag.
- Trim face strands longer for a shaggier style.
This adorable amigurumi Yorkshire Terrier brings fluffy charm and cuddly realism to your crochet collection. A fun and rewarding project for pet lovers or as a thoughtful handmade gift! 🐕🧶
