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Amigurumi French Bulldog – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi French Bulldog – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the charm of a beloved Frenchie to life with this Amigurumi French Bulldog crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for dog lovers, adding a playful pup to your collection, or simply enjoy making adorable animal amigurumi, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful French Bulldog full of personality. With its signature bat-like ears, expressive face, and compact body, this crochet Frenchie captures the irresistible cuteness of the breed in every stitch. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply celebrating the joy of crochet, this little bulldog is ready to bring smiles wherever it goes! 🐶✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different coat colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a bowtie or collar for extra charm. Craft a classic fawn or brindle Frenchie, create a pastel version for a whimsical touch, or even stitch up a whole litter of adorable pups! Whether displayed as a lovable accent, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi French Bulldog is a fun and heartwarming project—perfect for bringing a touch of canine cuteness to every stitch! 🧶💛

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🐶 Amigurumi French Bulldog Crochet Pattern

This realistic amigurumi French Bulldog captures the signature charm of the breed—with expressive eyes, upright ears, a chubby muzzle, and seamless front legs worked into the body. The bold contrast in colorwork adds to the realism while keeping the project exciting!

✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes complex shaping, color changes, sculpting, and continuous limb-body construction.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Sport Weight):

    • Color A: Black or dark gray (main coat)

    • Color B: Cream or light gray (face, belly, stripe, and paws)

    • Color C: Black (nose details)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • Safety eyes: 12 mm

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch markers

  • Tapestry needle

  • Black thread or embroidery floss (mouth/line details)

  • Optional: felting wool for nose details

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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
st(s) – Stitch(es)

🎨 Color Change Tip

To switch cleanly between Color A and Color B:

  1. Complete the last yarn-over of the last stitch before the color change with the new color.

  2. Crochet over the tail of the new color for 3–5 stitches to secure.

  3. For vertical markings like the face stripe, use tapestry-style color carrying (carry inactive yarn inside the piece and switch at specific stitches).

🧸 Head (Start with Color B)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–11. sc around

  7. Begin facial shaping by switching to Color A for sides, maintaining Color B for center stripe (approx. 8–10 sts in middle). Carry yarn at back.
    13–17. Maintain this pattern, adjusting stripe width as needed.

  8. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  9. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  10. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  11. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  12. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 6–7 sts apart from center of stripe.

🐶 Muzzle (Color B)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around
    FO, lightly stuff, and stitch centered across lower face

Nose:
Use black felt, yarn embroidery, or needle-felting to add realistic nostrils

Mouth Line:
Embroider black “Y” shape below nose onto muzzle and head

🐾 Body + Front Legs (Work as One Piece)

Start with Color B (belly/paws)

  1. MR, 8 sc

  2. inc x8 (16)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x8 (24)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x8 (32)

  5. sc around

  6. Switch to Color A for body sides; carry Color B in middle belly section (approx. 12–14 sts)
    7–18. Continue sc around maintaining belly color in middle
    Begin leg shaping (still in rounds):

  7. sc 6, start FL (front leg) 1: sc 12 in Color B, sc 6

  8. FL1: 1 sc in next 12 sts, turn (work leg separately)
    21–26. sc around FL1 (12)
    Stuff lightly, FO but don’t cut yarn

Repeat for FL2:
From body round: sc 12, work 12 sc across opposite side to shape second front leg. Work 6 rounds, stuff, and FO
Rejoin to body above legs and continue:

Upper Chest and Back:
21. Reconnect yarn above front legs
22–30. sc around (taper back to 24 then 18 sts)
Stuff body as you go
31. dec around to close, FO

🐶 Back Legs (Make 2 – Color A with paw base in Color B)

  1. With Color B: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc

  4. Switch to Color A: sc 12
    5–9. sc around
    Stuff and sew at base

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Inner: Color B, Outer: Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
    5–9. sc
    FO and flatten
    Sew symmetrically at slight angle on head

🧵 Tail (Color A)

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–5. sc
    Stuff lightly, sew at rear

💡 Finishing Touches

  • Sculpt cheeks slightly with invisible stitches to define head shape

  • Use felt circles or crocheted white dots for eye shines

  • Add slight curvature to ears using invisible stitches or light shaping

This French Bulldog is a faithful, fun companion perfect for gifts or display. With bold striping and lovable features, it’s an irresistibly realistic piece for dog lovers and advanced amigurumi artists alike. 🧶🐾


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