Louie the French Bulldog Puppy

Crochet Pattern by Chie Powles

designer of aidie & jellybean

Note from the designer:

Thank you for purchasing Louie the French Bulldog puppy pattern from aidie &
jellybean. This pattern is very versatile. You can use any type of yarn with
appropriate sized hooks to create different sized/coloured/textured French Bulldogs
with this pattern. The best part about an amigurumi is that each and every one is
unique and different. So create and enjoy your very own Louie to keep you
company!

Copyright © 2019 Chie Powles. Contents of this document MAY NOT be copied,
reproduced, altered, translated into other languages, published or distributed in
any way. You MAY NOT sell finished products made with this pattern for mass
production/commercial purposes. Please credit Chie Powles as the designer when
sharing your work on SNS and other public spaces (Chie Powles,
www.aidieandjellybean.com).

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 Size: Measures approximately 9cm tall.

Skills required:
• Crocheting in spiral
• Working in single crochet
• Working in half double crochet
• Working in double crochet
• Slip stitch
• Chains
• Increasing and decreasing
• Basic sewing skills

Materials and tools:

The list below is a reference to show you what I have used to make this French
Bulldog.
For the head, body, ears, arms, legs and tail
• Moda Vera GELATO - 4 ply 50% acrylic, 50% cotton; 135m / 50g; Colour GREY
• Moda Vera GELATO - 4 ply 50% acrylic, 50% cotton; 135m / 50g; Colour WHITE
For the inner ear
• Milford Soft - 3 Ply Yarn 50g Sorbet
For the collar
• Moda Vera GELATO - 4 ply 50% acrylic, 50% cotton; 135m / 50g; Colour BLACK
For the eyes
• MILFORD Mercer 40・20g ; Colour BLACK
• MILFORD Mercer 40・20g ; Colour WHITE
Other supplies
• Toy safety eyes (optional)
• 1.00mm hook
• 2.25/2.5mm hook
• Polyester fibrefill
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle (to sew on eyes)
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Scissors

I recommend using a hook one size smaller than what is specified on the yarn
to create tighter stitches. Tighter stitches will give your toy a clean and
Tip polished look preventing the stuffing from showing through. Cotton blend
yarn give the best results as well.

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Abbreviations:
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (working only the front loops, 2 sc together)
(…) = repeat the instructions in the brackets the given number of times
[…] = total number of stitches

*The French Bulldog is crocheted continuously in spiral (unless specified otherwise),

marking the beginning of each round with a stitch marker (optional but will be
easier to follow for beginners)

Head:
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 4: inc, sc in next 2 sts, dc inc, dc in next 2 sts, (inc, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 2
times, dc inc, dc in next 2 sts, inc, sc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. [24]
Round 5: Working only the back loops, sc in all 24 sts. Ch 1, turn. [24]
Round 6: Working only the back loops, sc in all 24 sts [24] *You will stitch the nose
after this round (see photos on page 4 for details)
Round 7: Working in the round, sc in all 24 sts [24]
Round 8: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 9: (sc in next 4 sts, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Round 10: sc in next 12 sts, (inc, sc in next 5 sts) repeat 2 times, sc in next 12 sts [38]
Round 11-14: sc in all 38 sts [38]
Round 15: sc in next 12 sts, (dec, sc in next 5 sts) repeat 2 times,
sc in next 12 sts [36]
Round 16: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) repeat 6 times [30] *start stuffing with fibrefill
Round 17: (sc in next 3 sts, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 18: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 19: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 20: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Leave a tail for weaving and fasten off

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End of round 4. You will ch 1
and turn at the end of this
round.
After 4 rounds of horizontal
stitches. Tie the ends at the
back and trim yarn tail short.
End of round 20.
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End of round 6. Insert the
black yarn from behind
starting at the bottom space
shown above. Work vertical
stitches across the 6 spaces.
End of round 10.
Using a yarn needle, thread
the tail through the front
loops and pull to tighten.
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After 3 rounds of vertical
stitches.
End of round 14.
Push the needle through the
center and pull through the
side. Tie and knot and hide
the yarn tail in the head piece.
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 Side view. Side view. Finished head.

IMPORTANT: Always start by making the pale pink inner ear parts first. You will be
attaching the inner ear and the outer ear together on round 4.

Ears: Make 2 of each colour

*You wil be crocheting the inner and outer ear together on round 4

Inner ear:
*With the SORBET yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Start with a ch of 6. You will be working around this ch of 6.
Round 1: sc in second ch from hook. Sc in next 3 ch spaces, 3 sc in next ch sp, sc in
next 4 ch spaces. Ch 1, turn [11]
Round 2: sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn. [13]
Round 3: sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts [15]
Leave a short tail for sewing and fasten off

Outer ear:
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Start with a ch of 6. You will be working around this ch of 6.
Round 1: sc in second ch from hook. Sc in next 3 ch spaces, 3 sc in next ch sp, sc in
next 4 ch spaces. Ch 1, turn [11]
Round 2: sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn. [13]
Round 3: sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts. Ch 1, turn. [15]
Round 4: holding the 2 pieces wrong sides facing together, work sl st in all 15 sts
[15]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off

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 Start with a ch of 6. Round 1. Round 2.

Round 3. You will be attaching the inner Hold the two pieces wrong
ear and outer ear pieces in sides facing together. Attach
round 4. the two pieces using the slip
stitch.

Once you reach the bottom of This is how it will look. Leave a Finished ears.
the ear, work 5 sc across to long enough tail for sewing and
close it off. fasten off.

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Eyes: make 2 of each colour (toy safety eyes optional)
*With the BLACK lace yarn and 1.00mm hook
Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off

*With the WHITE lace yarn and 1.00mm hook

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: working only the back loops, sl st in all 12 sts [12]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off

Place the black piece on top of the white piece so you

can see a bit of white around the edges. I like to make an
extra stitch within the eye to give it a little bit of a
sparkle. I use one of the yarn tails (the tail from the start)
to add this little stitch. This is optional but the extra
touch does give her a cuter expression.

Eyelids: make 2
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hoo
Round 1: 3 sc in magic ring. Ch 1, turn [3]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 3 times [6]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off

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Body:
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 4: (inc sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 6: sc in next 2 sts, inc, (sc in next 4 sts, inc) repeat 5 times,
sc in next 2 sts [36]
Round 7: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) repeat 6 times [42]
Round 8-10: sc in all 42 sts [42]
Round 11: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) repeat 6 times [36]
Round 12-15: sc in all 36 sts [36]
Round 16: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) repeat 6 times [30]
Round 17-20: sc in all 30 sts [30]
Round 21: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) repeat 6 times [24]
Round 22: sc in all 24 sts [24] *start filling with fibrefill
Round 23: change colour to WHITE. (dec, sc in next 2 sts) repeat 6 times [18]
Round 24: (dec, sc in ext st) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 25: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off

How to make a cluster stitch for the paws:

Step 1. (Yarn over, insert hook in st, draw loop) repeat 3 times
Step 2. Yarn over, draw yarn through 6 loops on hook. You will have 2 loops on your
hook.
Step 3. Yarn over, draw yarn through both loops to secure cluster.

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Arms: make 2
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Left arm:
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: cluster st in next 4 sts, sc in next 8 sts [12]
Round 4-10: sc in all 12 sts [12]
Round 11: (dec, sc in next st) repeat 4 times [8]
Round 12: holding the top flat, ch 1. Close the top by working 3 sc across
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off
*No stuffing is required.

*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook

Right arm:
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: sc in next 8 sts, cluster st in next 4 sts [12]
Round 4-10: sc in all 12 sts [12]
Round 11: (dec, sc in next st) repeat 4 times [8]
Round 12: holding the top flat, ch 1.
Close the top by working 3 sc across
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off
*No stuffing is required.

Legs: make 2
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Round 3: sc in next 4 sts, cluster st in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts [12]
Round 4-6: sc in all 12 sts [12]
Round 7: sc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts [16]
Round 8-9: sc in all 16 sts [16]
Round 10: sc in next 4 sts, (dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 4 sts [12]
Round 11: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off
*No stuffing is required.

Tail:
*With the GREY yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Round 1: 3 sc in magic ring [3]
Round 2: (inc) repeat 3 times [6]
Round 3-5: sc in all 6 sts [6]
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off

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Collar:
*With the BLACK yarn and 2.25/2.5mm hook
Start with a ch of 26.
Round 1: hdc in second ch from hook. hdc in next 24 ch spaces [25]
Leave a tail for weaving and fasten off.

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Putting Louie together

Step 1: Sewing the eyes

If you are opting to use crocheted eyes, you can attach them using a sewing needle.
Always work the stitch directly underneath where the eye piece is sitting on.

Step 2: Sewing the eyelids

Place the eyelid (side closed to
the nose) so it sits just above
the eye. Bring all yarn tails to
the bottom of the head, tie a
knot and hide the yarn tail
inside the head piece.
Sew the eyelid by picking up With a yarn needle, hide the tail
the stitch that is directly hanging in the middle inside the
underneath the piece. Work head piece.
the needle under both the
front and back loops of the
eyebrow piece. This way the
stitches will be less visible and
the eyebrow piece will not look
stretched.

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The Mattress Stitch

I like to use a stitch called the “mattress stitch” to attach my amigurumi parts. It does take
a bit of practice to master but the end result speaks for itself! This method allows the
stitch to be “invisible” giving you a very clean finish.

The stitch is worked by pulling the yarn through the vertical posts of the ear/head/arm /
leg/tailpiece and then inserting your needle in the stitch of the head/body piece directly
above/underneath the stitch you just worked on the head/body piece. Repeat this stitch
all the way around. Make sure to pull the stitch tight to give it the invisible finish.

Step 3: Attaching the ears

Line the base of the ear up to Using the mattress stitch, sew I like to leave about 6-7 spaces
between the 6th, 7th and 8th the ears in place. between the ear pieces.
row (counting from the centre)
and sew the ear on to the head
in a V shape.

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Step 4: Attaching the head to the body

Using a yarn needle, thread
the tail through the front
loops and pull to tighten.
Push the needle through the
centre and pull through the
top. Pull the yarn through the
top (between 7th and 8th row
from the centre).
Using the mattress stitch and Always work the stitch that is
secure the head on to the body directly above the vertical post
piece. Remember to always you have just worked.
pick up the vertical posts of the
body piece. Pull the stitches
tight. This will make your
stitches invisible.

Head attached - side view. Head attached - top view.

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Step 5: Attaching the arms

Position the arm so the top of Sew the arm using the Puff up the arm as you go to
the arm is 4 rows down from mattress stitch. Remember to keep its shape.
where the head is attached. work the vertical post of the
arm piece.

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4

1 1
3 3

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LEFT ARM: Sew in the direction RIGHT ARM: Sew in the

and order as shown above. direction and order as shown
above.

OPTION:
If you find it easier to
shape the arms by
stuffing it, feel free to
do so.

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Step 6: Attaching the legs
You will start off by closing the opening of the leg pieces using a yarn needle.
Remember NOT TO FASTEN OFF as you will be using the same yarn tail to sew the
legs onto the body.

Hold the leg in place and

start at the back of the leg.
Insert the needle into the body
piece and sew the leg onto the
body. Work your way from the There is no right or
top of the leg to the bottom of wrong way to attach the
leg piece. Try to keep it
fairly straight so the
When you’re finished, Frenchie will stand
1 pull the yarn though the body upright with no support.
piece. Insert the needle in one
of the stitches and tie a knot.
2
4 Pull the yarn though the body
to the other side and cut the
3 remaining yarn off.

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Step 7: Attaching the tail

Start by sewing closed the Find your ideal position and Finished tail.
opening of the tail. secure the tail in place.

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Final step: Give Louie his collar!

Using the yarn tails, sew the two

ends together. Tie a double knot
and hide the yarn tails in the body
piece.

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