Create your own Shih Tzu Puppy plushie with this crochet pattern. This little puppy is so sweet and will make a great gift for a Shih Tzu owner or any dog lover.

The puppy pattern is written in ENGLISH only and uses standard US crochet terms. It includes step-by-step instructions with lots of detailed photos, including the face shaping that makes him extra cute.

FINISHED SIZE: 6.5 inches tall
HOOK: 4.5 mm
YARN: Bulky Yarn / Category 6
(Finished size will vary with type of yarn and size of hook used)

If making for a small child, do not use safety eyes. Embroider the eyes instead for safety.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate

Crochet Skills Needed To Make This Pup:
Color changes
Sewing on pieces (you will need to sew on the head, muzzle, and tail)
Joining pieces in the row

The pattern will guide you step by step on creating the pieces, joining the legs together without sewing, and assembling the parts together. There are lots of photos for reference.

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