Kai the Shiba Inu Crochet Pattern

Kai the Shiba Inu is a soft, sleepy amigurumi puppy with a plump, rounded body and a calm, peaceful charm. Designed with gentle grey yarn, a warm cream belly patch, tiny paws with blush pink details, and a sweet curled tail, Kai captures a cozy, comforting personality. His closed eyes and rosy cheeks give him that signature “just-napped” look that makes him irresistibly cute.

The finished puppy measures approximately 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall including the ears, or 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall for the body only. Final size may vary slightly depending on your yarn, hook, and tension.

• Crocheting in rounds / spiral
• Single crochet
• Increasing and decreasing
• Sewing small parts together
• Basic finishing and stuffing

• Medium / worsted weight / #4 yarn in white and brown. Choose a smooth yarn with clear stitch definition that holds its shape well. A cotton or cotton-blend yarn is recommended for a neat, structured amigurumi finish.
• 4.00 mm crochet hook (US size G/6).
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing or similar toy stuffing.
• Approx. 1/2" (12mm) oval safety eyes.
• Tapestry needle.
• Small scissors.
• Stitch marker.
• Sewing pins (optional).

Each crochet pattern includes everything you need to follow along with confidence:

• A complete list of the tools and materials needed
• A clear explanation of all abbreviations used in the pattern
• Step-by-step written instructions for each part of the project
• Helpful photos and diagrams to guide you through the process

The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.