Crochet Shiba Inu Plush | Puppy Pair with Bow | Handmade
Two tiny pups, one big amount of cuteness! Our handmade crochet Shiba Inu duo is here, one in classic black with a bold red bow, one in soft brown with a sweet pink bow. Which one is your spirit pup?
Materials
- Yarn Colour A (light brown/black / any)
- Yarn Colour B (white)
- Yarn Colour C (light brown — for the black version)
- Yarn Colour D (pink/red)
- 4.5mm crochet hook (or hook matching your yarn’s weight)
- 8mm safety eyes
- Brown/black felt
- Fiber filling
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
Abbreviations
R — Row DEC — Decrease CH — Chain MR — Magic Ring SC — Single Crochet SL ST — Slip Stitch INC — Increase FLO — Front Loops Only (x) — Number of stitches.
Head and Body
Begin in Colour A
R1: 6 SC in MR (6) R2: (SC, INC) x 3 (9) R3: (2 SC, INC) x 3 (12) R4: (SC, INC) x 6 (18) R5: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24) R6: SC around (24) R7: (3 SC, INC) x 6 (30)
Change to Colour B
R8–R9: SC around (30) — 2 rounds
Insert safety eyes between R7–R8, about 5 stitches apart
R10: (3 SC, DEC) x 6 (24)
Stuff the head fully
R11: 12 DEC (12) R12: FLO — (SC, INC) x 6 (18)
Body begins here
Change to Colour A
R13: SC around (18) R14: (2 SC, INC) x 6 (24) R15–R17: SC around (24) 3 rounds R18: (2 SC, DEC) x 6 (18) R19: (SC, DEC) x 6 (12) R20: 6 DEC (6)
Fasten off, cut the tail, and use it to sew the hole on the last row closed
Bottom Paws
Make 2 — Begin in Colour B
R1: 6 SC in MR (6) R2: (SC, INC) x 3 (9)
Change to Colour A
R3: (2 SC, INC) x 3 (12) R4: (2 SC, DEC) x 3 (9)
SL ST and fasten off — leave a long tail for sewing.
Top Paws
Make 2 — Begin in Colour B
R1: 3 SC in MR (6) R2: 3 INC (6) R3: SC around (6) R4: (SC, INC) x 3 (9)
SL ST and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears
Make 2 — In Colour A
R1: 6 SC in MR (6) R2: (SC, INC) x 3 (9)
Change to Colour A
R3: SC around (9) R4: (SC, DEC) x 3 (6)
SL ST and fasten off — leave a long tail for sewing
Snout
In Colour B / Colour C for the black version
R1: CH 4, begin in 2nd chain from hook — 2 SC, INC in the last chain, 2 SC on other side (6) R2: (SC, INC) x 3 (9)
SL ST and fasten off — leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Stuff the top paws and sew onto the body on the sides, between R12–R14, about 6 stitches apart
- Leave one row under the arms empty, then sew the bottom paws between R16–R18, about 3 stitches apart, stuff the paws
- Sew the snout in the middle of the face, between R6–R8, about 4 stitches across
- Sew the ears onto both sides of the head, slightly towards the back, from R6 down to between R2 and R3
- Sew 2 spots using Colour B / Colour C onto the ears, between R2–R4
- Cut a reversed half triangle with smooth edges for the nose, glue it in the middle of the snout on R2
- Brown version: cut 2 half ovals from brown felt, about 1.5 stitches long, and glue onto R7, leaving 1 stitch from the snout
- Black version: using white yarn, sew 2 white parts right under the eyes
- Sew the eyebrows using Colour B / Colour C between R5–R6 and R6–R7, angled downwards above the eyes, 2 stitches across
- Sew 2 little hearts in Colour D for the cheeks, next to the eyes
These little Shiba Inus are more than just plushies; they’re handcrafted with heart, stitched with patience, and made to be loved. Whether you keep them or gift them, they’re guaranteed to bring a smile every single day. Don’t wait too long, handmade pieces are limited and made with extra care just for you!
