Welcome to the adorable and sturdy world of amigurumi! 🐶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Bulldog—a charming and expressive creation perfect for dog lovers, gift-giving, or anyone who enjoys crafting lifelike and textured plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up beloved pets, experimenting with detailed shaping, or simply want to add a lovable bulldog to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a wrinkled face, floppy ears, and a strong yet cuddly presence! 💖
This design embraces earthy tones, rounded shaping, and playful details to bring a loyal and heartwarming presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Bulldog turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, soft creams, and deep blacks, and let’s stitch up a delightful bulldog! 🐶
🐶 Amigurumi Bulldog Crochet Pattern
This cuddly, chonky bulldog features oversized cheeks, a big rounded snout, floppy folded ears, and thick legs that give it a sturdy, adorable posture. The white forehead patch and tall belly patch add charm and character, making this bulldog a perfect display piece or snuggly companion.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and layered facial construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn
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Light Brown (main color)
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White (cheeks, snout, forehead patch, belly patch)
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Black yarn (nose & mouth)
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16–18 mm safety eyes
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
🧵 Abbreviations
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
FO – Fasten off
🐾 Head (Light Brown with White Forehead Patch)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–10: sc around (36)
Forehead Patch (White)
Shaped to form a rounded, organic blaze:
R11: 15 sc A, 5 sc B, 16 sc A
R12: 14 sc A, 7 sc B, 15 sc A
R13: 15 sc A, 5 sc B, 16 sc A
R14: 16 sc A, 3 sc B, 17 sc A
R15: 17 sc A, 1 sc B, 18 sc A
R16: All Light Brown
Continue shaping
R17: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R18–21: sc around (42)
R22: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R23: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Insert eyes between R13–14, about 12 stitches apart.
R24: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R25: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R26: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R27: dec ×6 (6), FO.
🐽 Cheeks (Make 2 – White)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–8: sc around (24)
Lightly stuff and sew under the eyes.
🐽 Snout (White)
R1: MR 8
R2: inc ×8 (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×8 (24)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×8 (32)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×8 (40)
R6–9: sc around (40)
FO, stuff firmly, and sew centered over the top edges of the cheeks.
🖤 Nose
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
FO and attach.
Embroider a vertical mouth seam and a small Y-shape at the bottom.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–9: sc around (18)
R10: BLO, sc around (creates fold line)
R11–12: sc around
FO, flatten, fold forward, and sew to sides of head.
🐶 Body (Light Brown)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–15: sc around (30)
R16: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R17–22: sc around (36)
R23: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R24: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
R25: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R26: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🐾 Belly Patch (White – Tall & Narrow)
Ch 10
R1–20: sc across (10)
Add 1 increase in the center every 3rd row until reaching 12 stitches.
Then decrease back to 10 stitches.
Sew vertically from chest down toward the belly.
🐾 Front Legs (Make 2 – Light Brown)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–12: sc around (18)
Toe lines
On R13, create 3 toe ridges using FLO sl st columns.
R14: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R15–16: sc around (12)
FO and stuff.
Attach legs close together, just beside the belly patch.
🐾 Back Legs (Make 2 – Light Brown)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–10: sc around (18)
R11: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R12–13: sc around (12)
FO and stuff.
Attach at bottom sides of the body.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew the head firmly onto the top of the body.
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Attach the belly patch from chest downward.
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Sew the cheeks under both eyes.
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Attach the large snout overlapping the upper cheeks.
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Add the nose and mouth embroidery.
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Sew the front legs very close to the belly patch.
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Attach the back legs for a stable seated pose.
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Add the folded ears to the sides of the head.
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Shape cheeks and snout with small invisible stitches if needed.
Your bulldog is ready to snuggle — with its chunky build, floppy ears, and big expressive face, it’s sure to become a favorite! 🐾💛
