[Finished product] Crochet Pug/French Bulldog Amigurumi, Pure Handmade

Crocheting a pug or French bulldog amigurumi is an adorable project! Here’s a detailed guide to help you create your cute pug or French bulldog amigurumi.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn:
  • Light brown or beige (for the body)
  • Black or dark brown (for the muzzle, ears, and accents)
  • Optional: White (for French bulldog spots)
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
• Safety eyes: 6mm or black yarn for embroidered eyes
• Black embroidery thread or yarn: For nose and eye details
• Stitch markers: Optional, to keep track of rounds

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Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Head

1. Round 1: Using light brown yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
6. Rounds 6-12: Sc around (30) for 7 rounds.
7. Round 13: 3 sc, dec around (24).
8. Round 14: 2 sc, dec around (18).
9. Round 15: 1 sc, dec around (12).
10. Round 16: Dec around (6).
11. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head.

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2. Muzzle (for Pug or French Bulldog)

1. Round 1: Using black yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18) for 2 rounds.
5. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the muzzle.

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3. Body

1. Round 1: Using light brown yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
6. Rounds 6-10: Sc around (30) for 5 rounds.
7. Round 11: 3 sc, dec around (24).
8. Round 12: 2 sc, dec around (18).
9. Round 13: 1 sc, dec around (12).
10. Fasten off and stuff the body firmly.

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4. Legs (Make 4)

1. Round 1: Using black yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Rounds 3-4: Switch to light brown yarn, sc around (12) for 2 rounds.
4. Round 5: 1 sc, dec around (8).
5. Round 6: Sc around (8).
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the legs.

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5. Ears (Make 2)

For a pug, the ears are droopy; for a French bulldog, the ears are upright.

• Pug Ears:
  1. Round 1: Using black yarn, make a magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
  3. Round 3: Sc around (6).
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the ears slightly before attaching to create the droopy look.
• French Bulldog Ears:
  1. Round 1: Using black yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around (9) for 2 rounds.
  4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears upright.

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6. Tail

1. Round 1: Using light brown yarn, make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rounds 2-3: Sc around (6) for 2 rounds.
3. Fasten off and sew onto the back of the body.

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7. Eye Details

• Attach safety eyes or embroider black eyes onto the head, leaving space for the muzzle.
• Sew on the black muzzle, lightly stuffing it as you attach it to the face.
• Embroider the nose and mouth using black yarn.

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Assembly

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
3. Sew the ears onto the top of the head (droopy for pug, upright for bulldog).
4. Sew the tail to the back of the body.
5. Add any extra details, such as black facial accents or patches for the French bulldog.

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Final Touches

• You can embroider extra details such as small spots or patterns to make your pug or bulldog more unique.
• Add a tiny scarf, collar, or bow to give the amigurumi an extra cute touch.

Now you have a lovable pug or French bulldog amigurumi!