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Get ready to stitch up some serious cuteness with this Amigurumi Black Frenchie crochet pattern! With its signature bat-like ears, squishy snout, and soulful eyes, this little pup captures all the charm of a real French Bulldog in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a dog lover, adding to your plushie collection, or simply indulging in a fun and expressive project, this Frenchie is sure to steal hearts and wag tails with every stitch. 🧶🐾🖤

Designed for personality and detail, this pattern invites you to play with rich black yarns, sculpted shaping, and sweet extras like a tiny collar, tongue, or even a crocheted toy bone. Customize your Frenchie with patches, accessories, or a playful pose to reflect your favorite pup. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade tribute to your furry best friend, this Black Frenchie Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade loyalty, one loop at a time! 💖✨🐶

Crocheted black dog plush sitting on a wooden stool with large eyes, a red tongue, and a sign in the background reading "Good Times and Frenchies."

🐶 Amigurumi Black Frenchie Crochet Pattern

This charming little Frenchie is full of personality, with its expressive snout, floppy tongue, big ears, and chunky paws. Perfect for French bulldog lovers and confident crocheters looking for a fun and huggable companion!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves shaping, embroidery, and multiple parts to assemble.

📏 Finished Size

~25 cm (10 in) tall when using worsted/DK yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Black yarn – main body, head, ears, muzzle, legs, tail
Red yarn – tongue
Black embroidery thread – wrinkles and nose detail
Large glossy safety eyes (14–16 mm) – or embroidered eyes
Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Polyfill stuffing
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers

🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off

🧵 Pattern

Head (Wide & Long – Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)
8–20. sc around (42) – this extra length makes the Frenchie’s wide face
(5 sc, dec) × 6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
FO, stuff very firmly.

Muzzle (Large & Wrinkled – Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
sc around (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
7–12. sc around (30) – long, forward muzzle
FO, stuff firmly, sew to lower face.

Wrinkles & Nose:

Embroider 2–3 vertical wrinkle lines above the nose.
Embroider wide nose at top center of muzzle.

Tongue (Red)

MR, 4 sc (4)
(sc, inc) × 2 (6)
sc around (6)
flatten into oval.
FO, sew under muzzle so it peeks out.

Eyes

Insert large glossy safety eyes wide apart and low on the head, next to muzzle.
Optional: embroider small eyelids for expression.

Ears (Make 2 – Large Bat Ears, Black)

MR, 8 sc (8)
(sc, inc) × 4 (12)
sc around (12)
(2 sc, inc) × 4 (16)
5–18. sc around (16) – tall ear shape
FO, flatten and sew upright on head, angled outward.

Body (Barrel-Shaped – Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) – short and wide
(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
FO, stuff firmly.

Front Legs (Make 2 – Straight Cylinders, Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
3–12. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to front body straight down.

Back Legs (Make 2 – Rounded Sitting, Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
FO, stuff, sew at sides in sitting position.

Tail (Short Nub – Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
2–3. sc around (6)
FO, sew to back.

🪡 Assembly

Sew head firmly onto body.
Attach muzzle to front of head, stuff firmly so it protrudes.
Sew tongue under muzzle, slightly sticking out.
Place eyes wide apart, low beside muzzle.
Sew ears upright, angled outward.
Attach front legs straight and firm, back legs bent in sitting position.
Sew tiny nub tail.
Embroider nose and wrinkles above muzzle.

🎉 You’re Done!

Congratulations! Your squishy and expressive Black French Bulldog amigurumi is complete. Whether it’s for display, gifting, or cuddles – this pup is sure to charm everyone with its big eyes and iconic Frenchie look. 🖤🐶