French Bulldog Free Crochet Pattern

The image shows a small, hand-crocheted plush of a French Bulldog, crafted with beige and dark brown yarn. The plush features distinct facial markings typical of the breed, with dark brown around the eyes and muzzle, as well as tall, upright ears. The plush has black embroidered eyes and nose, giving it a cute and lifelike appearance. It is seated on a light green fabric background, highlighting the intricate stitch work and detailing that capture the character of a French Bulldog in a charming, handmade style.
Are you a crochet enthusiast looking for your next adorable project? Or perhaps a dog lover who can’t get enough of the charm and cuteness of French Bulldogs? Either way, you’re in for a treat! In this post, I’ll guide you through creating your very own French Bulldog crochet plush, perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home or gifting to a fellow dog lover.

Why Crochet a French Bulldog Plush?

French Bulldogs are known for their distinctive bat-like ears, expressive eyes, and compact build. Their lovable personality has made them a favorite among pet owners worldwide. Now, you can capture all that cuteness in a soft, handmade plush that’s perfect for snuggling or displaying.
Crocheting your own plush allows you to personalize the design with different colors and accessories, making your French Bulldog one-of-a-kind.

Materials You’ll Need

Before we get started, let’s gather all the necessary materials. Here’s what you’ll need:

- Yarn: Cotton yarn calling for a 3 mm (US 2) hook in the colors: Camel, Dark Brown, White, Salmon, and Black. I used Schachenmayr "Catania" (fine weight 100% mercerized cotton): 162 Kaffee (Dark Brown); 263 Soft Apricot (Salmon); 105 Natur (White); 110 Black (Black); 179 Camel (Camel).
- Crochet Hook: A 3.0mm (G) hook works well for this project, but you can adjust the size depending on your yarn and desired plush size.
- Polyester Fiberfill: For stuffing your plush and giving it a soft, huggable shape.
- Safety Eyes: 6mm safety eyes. Safety eyes are easy to use and add a professional finish.
- Tapestry Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers: To keep track of your rounds, especially when working in continuous rounds.
The image shows a small, hand-crocheted plush of a French Bulldog sitting on a woven mat. The plush is made with beige yarn, featuring dark brown accents around the eyes, ears, and muzzle, characteristic of the breed. It has black embroidered eyes and nose, giving it an endearing and realistic look. In the background, there is a green glass candle holder and a decorative ceramic cactus, adding a touch of nature-inspired decor to the setting. The cozy arrangement highlights the craftsmanship and charm of the handmade crochet dog.

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The pattern for this crochet French Bulldog is also available as a print-friendly, styled, and advertisement-free PDF file, with many more photos than in the pattern below. You can get it from my Etsy Shop.

 

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet stitch
  • sc2tog: single crochet decrease
  • 2sc: single crochet increase
  • R: row, round
  • BLO: back loop only

Pattern notes:

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizing: Using the mentioned materials the French Bulldog measures approx. 3x4 inches (8x10 cm): If you prefer a smaller or larger plush you can use a different hook size and yarn.

The image is a promotional graphic for a "French Bulldog Crochet Pattern." It features a hand-crocheted plush of a French Bulldog, made with beige and dark brown yarn, showcasing the breed's distinctive facial markings and upright ears. The plush sits on a light green fabric background, emphasizing its handmade detail. Above the plush, a teal banner displays the text "French Bulldog - crochet pattern -" in a playful font. At the bottom, the website URL “www.crochetonatree.com” is shown, directing viewers to the source of the crochet pattern. The overall design is simple and inviting, highlighting the adorable crochet creation.

Copyright: This pattern is an original design by Birdsandcrickets. You may not copy, rewrite, redistribute, or resell this pattern in any form, this includes making video tutorials. You may not translate this pattern to another language and publish the pattern or any parts of it.

 

French Bulldog Free Crochet Pattern:

This pattern involves creating several small parts (head, body, ears, legs) and then assembling them into the final plush. We'll work mostly in continuous rounds, so make sure to use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. The Head


Start with a magic ring using Dark Brown.
R1: Magic ring. 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
R2: 2sc in each st (12 sts) (pic.1)
R3-5: sc in each st around (12 sts) 
R6: sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc 6 times, sc in the next 3 sts (18 sts) (pic.2)
Change color (Camel):
R7: * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc, sc * with Camel, * sc, 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts * with Dark Brown, * 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts * with Camel, * 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts * with Dark Brown, 2sc half with Dark Brown/ half with Camel, * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc * with Camel (24 sts) 
R8: sc in the next 7 sts with Camel, sc in the next 4 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 3 sts with Camel, sc in the next 4 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 6 sts with Camel (24 sts) (pic.3)
From now on only with Camel:
R9-12: sc in each st around (24 sts) (pic.4)
Sew the nose with a strand of Black yarn: From inside the head, pull the needle out under the center of the magic ring. Insert the needle above the center of the magic ring (pic.5). Pull the needle out of the space in the row above and reinsert it into the space below the first row of Camel yarn, still in the center of the muzzle (pic.6). Tie the two ends by making a knot. Pull the needle out of the following st on the left. Insert the needle in the same st under the center as before. Repeat the same steps on the right. Now you have 3 lines (pic.7). Keep doing the same until all spaces are filled with yarn. Pull the needle out of the right corner of the triangle, and insert the needle in the left corner of the triangle. Fasten off inside the head. 
Insert the safety eyes between R7 and R8, in the middle of the Dark Brown spots. (pic.8)
R13: * sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog * 6 times (18 sts)
R14: * sc, sc2tog * 6 times (12 sts).
Fill the head with stuffing.
R15: * sc, sc2tog * 4 times (8 sts).
Break the yarn and fasten it off.
 

EARS: (x2):

with Dark Brown:
 
R1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 sts, turn (4 sts)
R2: Ch 1, sc in ech st, turn (4 sts)
R3: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, turn (3 sts)
R4: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, turn (3 sts)
R5: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next 2 sts, turn (2 sts)
R6: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next st. (1 st)
Break the yarn and leave a long strand. (pic.9)
Insert the strand in the needle and pass the needle through the side of the ear. (pic.10-11)
Attach the ears to the top of the head. (pic.12)

FRONT LEGS (x2):

with Camel:
 
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6 sts)
R2: * sc, 2sc * 3 times (9 sts)
R3: BLO sc in each st around (9 sts) 
R4: sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog 3 times, sc in the next st (6 sts)
R5-8: sc in each st around (6 sts)
Break the yarn and fasten it off.
Insert some stuffing. (pic.13)
 

HIND LEGS (x2):

with Camel:
 
R1-4: same as the front legs.
R5-6: sc in each sc around (6 sts)
Break the yarn and leave a long strand.
Fill with some stuffing. (pic.14)

BODY:

with Camel:

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6 sts)
R2: 2sc in each st (12 sts)
R3: * sc, 2sc * 6 times (18 sts)
R4: * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc * 6 times (24 sts) 
R5: * sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc * 5 times, sc in the next 3 sts with Camel, 2sc with Salmon (30 sts) (pic.15)
R6: sc in the next 5 sts with Salmon, sc in the next 23 sts with Camel, sc in the next 2 sts with Salmon (30 sts) 
R7: sc in the next 6 sts with Salmon, sc in the next 22 sts with Camel, sc in the next 2 sts with Salmon (30 sts)
R8: sc in the next 6 sts with Salmon, sv in the next 23 sts with Camel, sc in the next st with Salmon (30 sts)
R9: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc * with Salmon, * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog * with Camel, * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog * 4 times with Camel (24 sts)
R10: sc in the next 5 sts with Salmon, sc in the next 19 sts with Camel (24 sts)
R11: sc in each st around with Camel (24 sts) (pic.16)
R12: sc in the next 5 sts of the first leg (making sure that the paw is positioned straight forward) (pic.17), skip 1 st of the body (pic.18), sc in the next 6 sts of the body, sc in the next 5 sts of the second paw (making sure that the paw is positioned straight forward), skip 1 st of the body, sc in the next 16 sts of the body (32 sts) (pic.19-20)
R13-14: sc in each st around (32 sts)
R15: sc in the next 7 sts with Camel, sc in the next 2 sts with White, sc in the next 23 sts with Camel (32 sts) 
R16: sc in the next 7 sts with Camel. sc in the next 3 sts with White, sc in the next 22 sts with Camel (32 sts)
R17: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog * with Camel, * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with White, * sc, sc2tog with Camel, * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog * 3 times with Camel, sc in the next 2 sts with Camel (26 sts) (pic.21)
R18: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc * with Camel, * sc, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with White, sc2tog with Camel, * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog * 3 times with Camel, sc in the next 2 sts with Camel (20 sts)
R19: sc in the next 4 sts with Camel, sc in the next 4 sts with White, sc in the next 12 sts with Camel (20 sts)
R20: sc in the next 5 sts with Camel, sc in the next 3 sts with White, sc in the next 12 sts with Camel (20 sts)
R21: sc in the next 5 sts with Camel, sc in the next 3 sts with White, sc in the next 12 sts with Camel (20 sts)
R22: sc in the next 6 sts with Camel, sc in the next 2 sts with White, sc in the next 123 sts with Camel (20 sts)
Fill with stuffing. (pic.22)
Attach the head to the body. Use the long tail to sew the head onto the body securely. (pic.23)
Insert some more stuffing in the paws from the two openings below, to make the plush fuller and more stable, and then close the openings by sewing them with a needle and a strand of Camel yarn. 
Attach the hind legs to the body. Position the legs evenly on the body and sew them in place. (pic.24)


Final Touches



Once everything is sewn together, check your plush for any loose ends and weave them in. You can add a cute little collar or bow tie to give your French Bulldog some personality.
The image shows a small, hand-crocheted plush of a French Bulldog held in the palm of a hand. The plush is crafted with beige yarn, featuring dark brown accents on the ears, around the eyes, and on the muzzle, characteristic of the breed. It has black embroidered eyes and nose, giving it a cute and realistic look. The French Bulldog plush sits upright, displaying its detailed crochet work and distinct facial markings, while a light green fabric background adds a soft, neutral touch to the scene, highlighting the intricate and charming craftsmanship of the handmade piece.



Share Your Work!



Congratulations, you’ve just completed your very own French Bulldog crochet plush! I hope this project brought you as much joy as it did for me. Don’t forget to share your finished plush on social media tagging @Birdsandcrickets so we can all admire your handiwork.

Happy crocheting!

 

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