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! 💖✨🐶
🐾 Amigurumi Black French Bulldog Crochet Pattern Pattern
Meet your loyal little friend — this irresistibly cute Black French Bulldog! 🖤
With its upright bat ears, glossy eyes, wide muzzle, tiny tongue, and chunky paws, this crochet Frenchie looks almost ready to bark. Perfect for bulldog fans or anyone who loves expressive amigurumi pets.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, embroidery, and careful assembly for the head and muzzle.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25–27 cm (10–10.5 in) tall when made with DK or light-worsted yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted-weight yarn
- Black – 120 g / ~320 m (body, head, muzzle, ears, legs, tail)
- Red – 5 g / ~15 m (tongue)
- Black embroidery thread – for nose & wrinkle details
- Safety eyes – 16 mm glossy round (matches the photo)
- Hook: 3.0 mm (US D/3)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off
🖤 HEAD
Wide and long with a slightly flat front and rounded back.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–R19: sc around (42) – forms the length of the Frenchie’s big head.
R20: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R21: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
FO, leaving a long tail.
Stuff firmly and slightly oval; flatten the front a bit for the muzzle attachment.
📍Position Eyes: Insert 16 mm safety eyes between R10–R11, wide apart (~14 sts between). This low, wide placement matches the Frenchie look.
🖤 MUZZLE (Prominent & Wrinkled)
The muzzle in the photo is large, forward, and covers most of the lower face.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
R8: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R9–R13: sc around (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, stuff very firmly into a broad oval.
Sew the muzzle low on the flattened front of the head, covering about one-third of the face height.
🪡 Embroidered Details
- With black embroidery thread, stitch a wide nose (horizontal oval) across the top front of the muzzle.
- Add two or three short vertical wrinkles rising between the eyes.
❤️ TONGUE
R1: With red yarn, MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3–R4: sc around (6)
Flatten into an oval.
FO, leaving a tail, and sew under the muzzle so it sticks out slightly (centered).
🖤 EARS ×2 (Large Bat Ears)
These are long, upright, and slightly cupped forward like in the photo.
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
R6–R17: sc around (18) – gives the tall shape.
R18: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
R20: sc around (12)
FO, flatten slightly and sew on top of the head at a 10° outward angle, leaning forward.
📍Tip: Pin ears before sewing to ensure symmetry.
🖤 BODY (Compact Barrel Shape)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R14: sc around (36)
R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R16: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R17: sc around (24)
FO, stuff firmly.
Attach head slightly tilted forward for the Frenchie’s inquisitive posture.
🖤 FRONT LEGS ×2 (Straight Cylinders)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R12: sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew at the front underside so the dog sits upright but solid.
🖤 BACK LEGS ×2 (Rounded Sitting Legs)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R8: sc around (12)
FO, stuff, flatten slightly at the top, and sew to lower sides of the body so they bend naturally in a sitting position.
🖤 TAIL (Short Nub)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2–R3: sc around (6)
FO, sew centered on the back.
🪡 ASSEMBLY
- Sew head to body, slightly angled forward.
- Attach muzzle, stuffing extra underneath for firmness.
- Sew tongue under muzzle tip.
- Add eyes wide apart and low.
- Sew ears upright with a gentle inward curve.
- Attach front legs vertically, back legs bent.
- Add tail nub.
- Embroider nose and wrinkle lines using black thread for realism.
🌟 FINISHING TOUCHES
- Lightly shape cheeks with your fingers to emphasize that squishy look.
- Adjust ear tilt before the final stitch.
- Optionally brush a soft layer of yarn fuzz for a plush feel.
Your squishy and loyal Amigurumi French Bulldog is complete! 🐶💖
Display it proudly or gift it to a fellow Frenchie lover — it’s guaranteed to bring smiles.
