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
Advanced – detailed shaping, dense latch-hook fur, and careful color layering.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted-weight yarn (Category 4):
- Light caramel brown – 80 g
- Dark chocolate brown – 50 g
- Beige/cream – 30 g
- Black – 20 g
- Pink – 10 g
- Other supplies:
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (12 mm)
- Black embroidery thread (nose & mouth)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Sharp scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐶 Head (Light Brown)
MR 6 sc [6]
(inc) ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
(5 sc, inc) ×6 [42]
R8–R15: sc around [42]
(5 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
(4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
Stuff firmly.
(3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
(1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
dec ×6 [6] → FO and close.
Insert safety eyes between R10–R11 (6 sts apart).
Embroider a small triangular nose in black between R12–R13 and add a short vertical line with tiny curved mouth corners.
🐾 Muzzle (Beige, Elongated Shape)
MR 6 sc [6]
(inc) ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4–R6: sc [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
R8–R11: sc [24]
Stuff moderately and sew forward on lower head for a defined snout.
🐕 3D Ears × 2 (Light Brown Outer, Beige Inner Optional)
Outer ear – work in rounds for cone shape:
MR 4 sc [4]
(1 sc, inc) ×2 [6]
(2 sc, inc) ×2 [8]
(3 sc, inc) ×2 [10]
(4 sc, inc) ×2 [12]
R6–R8: sc [12]
FO, stuff lightly.
Inner lining (optional beige): repeat same but do not stuff; sew inside.
Attach ears on sides of head at eye level, angled slightly outward.
🧍 Body (Light Brown with Black Saddle)
MR 6 sc [6]
(inc) ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
(5 sc, inc) ×6 [42] ← barrel shape
R8–R18: sc [42]
Switch to black yarn R19–R22 for saddle section [42].
Switch back to light brown R23–R24 [42].
(4 sc, dec) ×6 [36]
(3 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
Stuff firmly.
(2 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
(1 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
dec ×6 [6] → FO and close.
🐾 Legs × 4 (Light Brown)
MR 6 sc [6]
(inc) ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
R4–R7: sc [18]
(2 sc, dec) ×4 [14]
R9–R10: sc [14]
Stuff and FO.
Sew 2 front legs under chest and 2 rear legs toward back.
🐕 Tail (Light Brown)
MR 5 sc [5]
(1 sc, inc) ×2 [7]
R3–R7: sc [7]
Stuff lightly, FO, sew to rear.
🧶 Full Latch-Hook Fur Application
All fur uses the latch-hook fringe method for even, silky coverage.
Strand Preparation
Cut 500–600 strands total in these lengths:
- Face & beard – 8–10 cm
- Head/topknot – 8–10 cm
- Body – 5–6 cm
- Legs – 4–5 cm
- Tail – 5–6 cm
Color mix: ≈ 40 % light brown, 25 % dark brown, 20 % beige, 15 % black.
Attachment & Density
Fold each strand in half, pull loop through stitch, draw ends through loop, tighten.
- Every stitch gets 1 strand for body and legs (full coverage).
- Face & beard: 12–15 dense horizontal rows of beige fringe (2 per stitch at center).
- Neck & back saddle: black fringe from R19–R22, blended into brown above and below.
- Tail: 1 strand per stitch for a plush, rounded look.
- Legs: dense coverage (1 strand per stitch, 4–5 cm length).
Trim after completion: beard ≈ 8–10 cm, body ≈ 5–6 cm for natural flow.
🎀 Topknot and Bow
Topknot: Gather ≈ 25–30 strands from crown, tie firmly to form a full, rounded ponytail.
Bow (Pink):
Ch 10.
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [9].
R2–R7: sc [9].
FO and wrap center tightly with yarn to cinch.
Sew onto topknot.
✂️ Grooming and Finishing
- Trim around eyes just enough to reveal expression.
- Shape beard and top fur with curved scissors for symmetry.
- Lightly comb to separate fibers.
- Adjust ears to angle slightly forward.
❤️ Result
A silky, lifelike Yorkshire Terrier with flowing fur, gentle eyes, and a fluffy topknot bow — the perfect showpiece for dog lovers and advanced amigurumi artists. 🐶💕
