Hey there, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Alright, if you’re a lover of pups just as much as I am a lover of patterns, you’re in for a treat today. This Shiba Inu dog crochet pattern has stolen my heart, and I have a hunch it’s going to charm the socks off of you too!
Crafting this adorable Shiba Inu, with its perky ears and cheeky grin, is nothing short of pure joy. The pattern is simple yet dynamic, beginner-friendly but equally exciting for experienced hands. In essence, it’s a leisurely walk in the park, much like with a real pooch.
So, grab your cozy yarn and let’s crochet this little pupper, shall we?
Designer: Self Stitched
Materials & Tools
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Acrylic yarn (Orange and white)
- Black embroidery thread
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
ScW – single crochet in white color
ScO – single crochet in orange color
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Body
In Color 1: MR 6 sc
Rnd 1: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 5: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 6: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 7-8: 42 sc
Rnd 9: 16 scO, 10 scW, 16 scO
Rnd 10: 12 scO, 18 scW, 12 scO
Rnd 11-13: 8 scO, 26 scW, 8 scO
Rnd 14: 15 scO, 12 scW, 15 scO
Rnd 15: 17 scO, 8 scW, 17 scO
Rnd 16: 20 scO, 4 scW, 18 scO
Rnd 17: 21 scO, 3 scW, 18 scO
Rnd 18: 21 scO, 1 scW, 1 scO, 1 scW, 19 scO
Rnd 19-21: 42 scO
Place the securinty eyes in between rounds 17 and 18, 6 sc apart one from another.
Continue in Color 1
Rnd 22: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 23: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 24: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 25: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 26: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 27: 6 dec (6)
Close Mr with a needle and fasten off.
Ears x2
In Color 1: Mr 4 sc
Rnd 1: 4 sc
Rnd 2: 4 inc (8)
Rnd 3: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (12)
Rnd 5: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (16)
Fasten off.
Nose
In Color 2: Mr 6 sc
Rnd 1: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 2: 12 sc (12)
Fasten off. Embroider nose.
Assembly
- Sew the nose amid t eyes and about two round below, on the white zone
- For the ears, place them at the same height as where you closed your magic ring, 5-6 stitches apart.