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! 🧶💛
🐶 Amigurumi French Bulldog Crochet Pattern
This adorable French Bulldog is designed to match the reference photo with perfect accuracy — complete with its wide dome-shaped head, gradually narrowing face stripe, tall upright ears with a dark rim, chunky oval muzzle, straight integrated legs, and a broad light belly patch. This advanced project is full of beautiful shaping and clean colorwork that truly brings the bulldog’s personality to life.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – includes color changes, shaping, integrated limbs, and facial sculpting.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK or Sport Weight Yarn
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Color A: Dark Gray (main coat)
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Color B: Light Gray / Cream (stripe, muzzle, belly, paws, inner ears)
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Color C: Dark Gray/Black (nose, mouth embroidery)
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12 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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2.5–3.5 mm hook
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Tapestry needle
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Black embroidery thread (mouth)
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Optional: needle-felted nose material
🧵 Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
BLO – Back loop only
FLO – Front loop only
FO – Fasten off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🎨 Colorwork Notes
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Always change colors on the final pull-through of a stitch.
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Carry inactive yarn inside the piece for vertical color sections.
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Keep color changes at the back for a clean finish.
🧸 Head (Color A + narrowing Color B stripe)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
Add the gradually narrowing stripe
R13: 15 sc A, 6 sc B, 15 sc A
R14: repeat stripe (6 B sts)
R15: 15 sc A, 5 sc B, 16 sc A
R16: repeat stripe (5 B sts)
R17: 16 sc A, 4 sc B, 16 sc A
R18: 17 sc A, 3 sc B, 16 sc A
R19: All Color A (stripe ends before muzzle)
Shape the head
R20: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R21: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R22: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
R23: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R24: dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Eye placement
Insert 12 mm safety eyes between R11–12, approx. 11 sts apart, centered with the stripe.
🐶 Muzzle (Large & Oval – Color B)
R1: MR 8
R2: inc x8 (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x8 (24)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x8 (32)
R5–7: sc around (32)
FO, lightly stuff, and sew centered across the lower face.
Nose
Use Color C to create a slightly raised triangular nose.
Mouth
Embroider a bold Y-shaped mouth line.
🐾 Body With Wide Belly Patch & Built-In Front Legs
Begin with Color B (belly and lower chest)
R1: MR 8
R2: inc x8 (16)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x8 (24)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x8 (32)
R5–6: sc around (32)
Wide belly panel
Photo shows a broad patch, so use 14–16 stitches of Color B.
R7–14 (32 sts):
8–9 sc A, 14–16 sc B, 8–9 sc A
🦴 Integrated Front Legs
Paws are slightly longer — 5 rounds in color B.
Leg 1
Begin at R15:
R15: sc 8, then pull out 10 stitches for Leg 1.
Leg 1:
R1: 10 sc
R2–6: sc in Color B (paws – 5 rounds)
R7–12: sc in Color A
Stuff and FO.
Leg 2
Return to body, sc around to opposite side, repeat Leg 1.
🔼 Continue Body Above Legs
Rejoin yarn above legs.
R16–26: sc around, tapering:
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Start: 32 sts
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Mid: 28 sts
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End: 24 sts
Stuff firmly.
R27: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R28: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R29: dec x6 (6), FO.
🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)
R1: MR 6 (B)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc 12 (B)
Switch to A:
R4–8: sc 12
Stuff and sew at lower sides, slightly forward for bulldog posture.
👂 Ears – Tall, Upright, With Dark Rim
Outer Ear (A)
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5–10: sc around (15)
Flatten and FO.
Inner Ear (B)
Work the same but stop at R8.
Sew inner ear centered, leaving a 2–3 st dark border visible.
Attach ears high on the head, angled slightly outward.
🧵 Tail
R1: MR 5
R2–5: sc around
FO and attach above back legs.
✨ Final Sculpting & Details
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Add slight cheek shaping with a few invisible stitches.
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Add a small white embroidery dot to each eye for cuteness.
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Ensure the chest patch flows neatly into the belly.
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Stuff firmly to maintain the bulldog’s thick body shape.
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Slightly tack the ears so they flare outward like the photo.
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Keep both front legs perfectly parallel and forward-facing.
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. 🧶🐾
