Crochet Tutorial: French Bulldog with Daisy Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet French bulldog is designed with a round white head, a bold black face patch, oversized upright ears, glossy safety eyes, a tiny black nose, and soft puppy proportions. The outfit includes sky-blue daisy overalls with carrot appliqués, pale blue sandals with white daisy accents, plus matching garden accessories: a straw sunhat, carrot bunches, a tiny shoulder bag, and a miniature watering can.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a seated-style French bulldog amigurumi with a short rounded body, large head, chunky muzzle, and softly angled limbs. The finished toy is made in tight single crochet stitches, with the body and outfit worked separately so the blue overalls sit visibly over the white dog body.

The image shows a handmade doll with crisp stitch definition, medium-firm stuffing, rounded sculpted paws, one black ear, one white ear, and a black patch covering the left side of the face. The overalls are pale sky blue, decorated with embroidered daisies, leafy stems, small pink flowers, and orange carrot appliqués.

Finished Size

• Main bulldog height: about 10.5 inches from sandals to ear tip.
• Head width: about 4.25 inches across the cheeks.
• Body height: about 4 inches from neck to lower body.
• Ear height: about 2.6 inches each.
• Hat diameter: about 4.5 inches.
• Shoulder bag width: about 2 inches.
• Carrot bunch length: about 2.25 inches.

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate. This pattern uses simple amigurumi shaping, color changes, embroidered details, surface crochet, appliqués, and careful sewing. Beginners can complete it by working slowly and checking stitch counts after every round.

Materials

• Sport weight or DK cotton yarn in white.
• Sport weight or DK cotton yarn in black.
• Sport weight or DK cotton yarn in sky blue.
• Small amounts of cream, beige, orange, green, yellow, pale pink, and medium blue yarn.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the main bulldog.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for appliqués and small accessories.
• 8 mm or 9 mm black safety eyes.
• 6 mm black safety nose, or black yarn for an embroidered nose.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Embroidery needle.
• Black embroidery thread for mouth line.
• White sewing thread for securing tiny flowers if desired.
• Small scissors.
• Pins for assembly.

Abbreviations Used

• MR: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• inc: increase, work 2 sc in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible decrease over 2 stitches.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• R: round or row.
• FO: fasten off.

Gauge and Stitch Texture

For the firm amigurumi look in the photo, crochet tightly enough that stuffing does not show through. A 2.25 mm hook with DK cotton should give about 7 single crochet stitches per inch. The stitches should look compact, even, and slightly raised.

If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook. If your fabric feels too stiff to shape, use a slightly larger hook. The bulldog’s head needs enough firmness to hold the large ears upright without collapsing.

Important Construction Notes

• Work most parts in continuous spiral rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff the head firmly, the body medium-firm, and the arms and ears lightly.
• The black face patch is created with color changes and extra surface shaping.
• The overalls are made as a separate garment and sewn in place after the body is complete.
• The daisies and carrots are small appliqués added after the overalls are finished.

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Main Head

The head is large, round, and slightly wider through the cheeks. The left side includes a black patch that travels over the left ear base and down the side of the face. To match the photo, the patch should cover about one third of the face, not half.

Head Color Placement

• White is the main color.
• Black patch is on the dog’s left side, which appears on the viewer’s left.
• When the instructions say black section, work those stitches in black and carry white yarn inside only when needed.
• For a cleaner beginner version, crochet the head all white, then sew on the black patch appliqué later.

Head Base

1. R1: With white, make MR, work 6 sc into ring. Pull tight. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts
9. R9: Sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. 54 sts
10. R10: Sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. 60 sts

Head Sides and Black Patch

Begin shaping the black patch from the top-left head area. Mark the front center of the face. The patch should sit over the viewer’s left eye area and stop before the muzzle center.

1. R11: In white, sc 40. Change to black, sc 20. 60 sts
2. R12: White sc 38. Black sc 22. 60 sts
3. R13: White sc 37. Black sc 23. 60 sts
4. R14: White sc 36. Black sc 24. 60 sts
5. R15: White sc 36. Black sc 24. 60 sts
6. R16: White sc 37. Black sc 23. 60 sts
7. R17: White sc 39. Black sc 21. 60 sts
8. R18: White sc 41. Black sc 19. 60 sts
9. R19: White sc 43. Black sc 17. 60 sts
10. R20: White sc 45. Black sc 15. 60 sts

The black section should now form an uneven natural patch. Do not make the edge perfectly straight. If desired, add 3 or 4 small black duplicate stitches later along the border to soften the transition.

Head Lower Shaping

1. R21: Sc 8, dec; repeat 6 times, following the same color area where needed. 54 sts
2. R22: Sc 7, dec; repeat 6 times. 48 sts
3. R23: Sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
4. R24: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts

Insert the safety eyes between R16 and R17. Place the right eye in the white area and the left eye inside the black patch. Leave about 10 stitches between the eyes. Push the eyes in firmly so they sit glossy and slightly recessed like the photo.

1. R25: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
2. R26: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts

Stuff the head firmly. Shape the cheeks outward with your fingers while stuffing. The lower face should remain rounded, not pointed.

1. R27: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
2. R28: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts
3. R29: Dec around. 6 sts

FO with a long tail. Weave through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull closed. Hide the tail inside the head.

White Muzzle

The muzzle is a soft oval sitting low on the face. It crosses the center line and overlaps slightly onto the black side. This gives the bulldog a gentle puppy expression.

1. R1: With white, ch 6. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on opposite side of chain, sc 3, inc in last ch. 12 sts
2. R2: Inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 24 sts
4. R4: Sc around. 24 sts
5. R5: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts

FO with a long tail. Stuff very lightly. Pin the muzzle centered between R17 and R23 of the head. The top edge should sit just below the eyes. Sew around the edge, flattening it gently as you sew.

Nose and Mouth

• Place the black safety nose at the upper center of the muzzle between R2 and R3 of the muzzle.
• If embroidering the nose, stitch a small horizontal oval about 4 stitches wide.
• Use black thread to embroider one straight vertical line down from the nose for 4 rounds.
• Add a tiny split at the bottom if desired, but keep the mouth simple like the image.

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Ears

The French bulldog has two large upright bat ears. The left ear is black and slightly tilted outward. The right ear is white and stands tall behind the carrot hair clip. Both ears are wide at the base and pointed at the top.

Black Left Ear

1. R1: With black, MR, 4 sc. 4 sts
2. R2: Sc around. 4 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 2 times. 6 sts
4. R4: Sc around. 6 sts
5. R5: Sc 2, inc; repeat 2 times. 8 sts
6. R6: Sc 3, inc; repeat 2 times. 10 sts
7. R7: Sc 4, inc; repeat 2 times. 12 sts
8. R8: Sc 5, inc; repeat 2 times. 14 sts
9. R9: Sc 6, inc; repeat 2 times. 16 sts
10. R10: Sc 7, inc; repeat 2 times. 18 sts
11. R11: Sc 8, inc; repeat 2 times. 20 sts
12. R12: Sc 9, inc; repeat 2 times. 22 sts
13. R13: Sc 10, inc; repeat 2 times. 24 sts
14. R14-R17: Sc around for 4 rounds. 24 sts

Flatten the ear. Do not stuff. Sc 12 through both layers to close the bottom. FO with a long tail.

White Right Ear

Repeat the black ear instructions using white yarn. For the inside blush detail, use pale pink yarn and sew 5 long vertical stitches inside the lower ear after assembly.

Ear Placement

• Pin the black ear on the black patch side between R6 and R13 of the head.
• Pin the white ear on the opposite side between R6 and R13.
• Angle both ears slightly outward, with the points leaning away from the center.
• Sew each ear securely across the flattened base and up both side edges for about 1 inch.

Body

The body is white but mostly covered by blue overalls. It is short, rounded, and wider at the hips. The neck opening is small so the large head sits firmly on top.

1. R1: With white, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. R8-R13: Sc around for 6 rounds. 42 sts
9. R14: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
10. R15-R16: Sc around. 36 sts
11. R17: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
12. R18: Sc around. 30 sts
13. R19: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
14. R20: Sc around. 24 sts
15. R21: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts

Stuff the body medium-firm. Keep the bottom rounded and the upper chest narrower. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Legs

The legs are short and white, with rounded feet. They are placed slightly apart, visible below the overalls. The sandals are made separately and sewn over the feet.

Make 2 Legs

1. R1: With white, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts
6. R6: Sc 6, dec 6 times, sc 6. 18 sts
7. R7: Sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts
8. R8-R15: Sc around for 8 rounds. 14 sts

Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg lightly. Flatten the top opening and sc 7 through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Toe Shaping

• Thread white yarn through the front of each foot.
• Make two shallow vertical indent stitches across the toe area.
• Pull gently to divide the foot into three soft toe bumps.
• Secure inside the leg.

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Arms

The arms are white, rounded at the paw, and gently tapered toward the shoulder. They hang down at the sides and peek out from beside the overalls.

Make 2 Arms

1. R1: With white, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. 15 sts
4. R4-R6: Sc around for 3 rounds. 15 sts
5. R7: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. 12 sts
6. R8-R17: Sc around for 10 rounds. 12 sts

Stuff the paw firmly and the arm lightly. Flatten the top and sc 6 through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Tail

The tail is not highly visible in the photo, but adding a tiny curled tail helps the toy feel complete from the back.

1. R1: With white, ch 7.
2. R2: Work 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. 12 sts curled

FO with a long tail. Sew the curl to the back lower body, slightly above the overall seat.

Sky Blue Daisy Overalls

The overalls are the most detailed clothing piece. They sit high on the chest with two straps, a bib panel, puffy shorts, daisy embroidery, carrot appliqués, and tiny green bows at the strap tops.

Use sky blue yarn. Work tightly but not as stiff as the body. The overalls should fit over the body snugly while still showing a soft gathered look around the legs.

Overall Shorts Base

1. R1: With sky blue, ch 42. Sl st to first ch to form a ring, making sure not to twist. 42 sts
2. R2: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc. 42 sts
3. R3: Ch 1, sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times, sl st. 48 sts
4. R4-R6: Ch 1, sc around, sl st. 48 sts
5. R7: Ch 1, sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times, sl st. 54 sts
6. R8-R10: Ch 1, sc around, sl st. 54 sts

Divide for Leg Openings

1. R11: Ch 1, sc 24. Skip 3 sts for center gap. Sc 24. Leave remaining 3 sts as back gap. Sl st to first sc. 48 worked sts
2. First leg opening: Attach sky blue yarn to one side of the center gap. Sc 24 around one leg opening, sl st. 24 sts
3. Leg edging R1: Ch 1, sc around. 24 sts
4. Leg edging R2: Ch 1, sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
5. FO and weave in end.
6. Second leg opening: Repeat same edging on the other opening.

The shorts should have a rounded bloomer shape, wider through the hips and gently gathered at each leg. Try the shorts over the body before adding decorations.

Overall Bib

The bib sits on the front chest and is about one third of the body width. It should reach from the waistline up to the neck, leaving the white arms visible.

1. Row 1: Attach sky blue yarn at the front center waist. Sc 14 across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
2. Row 2: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
3. Row 3: Dec, sc 10, dec. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts
4. Row 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts
5. Row 5: Dec, sc 8, dec. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts
6. Row 6: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts
7. Row 7: Sc across. 10 sts

FO and weave in the tail. Add one round of sc evenly around the bib edge for a neat raised border. Work 2 sc into each top corner to keep the bib flat.

Overall Straps

1. Left strap: Attach yarn to the top left corner of the bib. Ch 24.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. Sl st back into the bib corner. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
3. Right strap: Repeat from the top right corner of the bib.
4. Cross straps slightly over the shoulders if desired, or sew them straight over the shoulders as shown from the front.
5. Sew strap ends to the back waistband with 6 secure stitches each.

Green Strap Bows

The image shows tiny green bow shapes at the top of the overalls. Make two small bows and sew them where the straps meet the bib.

1. With green, ch 4.
2. In first ch, work 3 dc, ch 3, sl st into same ch.
3. Ch 3, work 3 dc into same ch, ch 3, sl st into same ch.
4. FO with a long tail.
5. Wrap the tail around the center 3 times and knot at the back.

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Make 2 bows. Sew one to each upper bib corner.

Daisy Embroidery on Overalls

The overalls in the photo are covered with white daisies, green stems, leaves, and small pink dots. Work the flowers after the overalls are sewn onto the body so the placement matches the visible front.

Large Daisy Motif

Make 5 large daisies for the front of the overalls: one on the bib, two on the left shorts area, and two on the right shorts area.

1. Thread yellow yarn and make a small French knot or 3 tiny satin stitches for the flower center.
2. Thread white yarn.
3. Make 6 straight stitches around the yellow center, each about 2 stitches long.
4. Keep each petal narrow and oval by returning the needle to the base of the center.
5. Secure yarn ends inside the garment.

Small Daisy Motif

Make 6 smaller daisies scattered between the larger ones.

1. Use yellow yarn for one tiny center stitch.
2. Use white yarn for 5 short petal stitches.
3. Keep each flower about 0.35 inch wide.

Green Stems and Leaves

• Use green yarn or embroidery floss.
• For each flower, stitch one curved stem using 3 to 5 backstitches.
• Add 2 small leaf stitches on each stem.
• Place some leaves angled upward and some angled downward for a natural garden look.
• Add 8 tiny pale pink knots between the flowers to copy the soft pink buds in the image.

Carrot Appliqué for the Bib

The main carrot on the bib is orange with small green leaves at the top. It sits slightly below the strap bows, centered between the daisies.

Carrot Body

1. R1: With orange and 2.00 mm hook, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts
2. R2: Sc around. 5 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts
4. R4: Sc around. 6 sts
5. R5: Sc 2, inc, sc 3. 7 sts
6. R6: Sc around. 7 sts
7. R7: Sc 3, inc, sc 3. 8 sts

Flatten the carrot. FO with a sewing tail. Use darker orange yarn to make 3 short horizontal stitches across the carrot.

Carrot Leaves

1. Attach green yarn at the top of the carrot.
2. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st to carrot top.
3. Ch 5, sl st in second ch, sc 2, hdc 1, sl st to carrot top.
4. Ch 4, sl st in second ch, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st to carrot top.

Sew the carrot to the center of the bib. Angle it slightly to the right for a playful handmade look.

Pale Blue Sandals

The sandals are pale blue straps over white feet, with beige soles and tiny white daisies on the outer sides. Make the sole first, then add the blue straps.

Make 2 Beige Soles

1. R1: With beige, ch 9. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts
2. R2: Inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts
4. R4: BLO sc around. 30 sts

FO and weave in ends. Sew each sole to the bottom of a foot with beige yarn, keeping the wider end under the toe area.

Blue Foot Straps

1. Attach pale blue yarn on the inner side of the foot at the sole edge.
2. Ch 10 for the toe strap.
3. Pull the chain across the top of the foot and sl st to the opposite sole edge.
4. Ch 12 for the ankle strap.
5. Wrap around the upper foot and sl st back near the starting point.
6. FO securely and hide ends inside the foot.

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Sandal Daisies

Make 2 tiny daisies for the sandals, one for each foot.

1. With yellow, MR, 5 sc, sl st to close. FO.
2. Attach white yarn to any stitch.
3. Ch 2, sl st in next st; repeat 5 times around.
4. FO with a tail and sew to the outer side of each sandal strap.

Carrot Hair Clip

The dog has a small carrot decoration on top of the head near the white ear. This piece is similar to the bib carrot but slightly shorter.

Mini Carrot

1. R1: With orange, MR, 4 sc. 4 sts
2. R2: Sc around. 4 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 2 times. 6 sts
4. R4: Sc around. 6 sts
5. R5: Sc 2, inc; repeat 2 times. 8 sts

Flatten gently. Add 3 green leaf chains at the top, each ch 4 to ch 5 long. Sew the carrot at an angle between the ears, closer to the white ear.

Garden Sunhat

The hat is a separate accessory placed beside the bulldog. It is cream-colored with a flat round crown, wide brim, blue ribbon, bow, and a small daisy accent.

Hat Crown

1. R1: With cream, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts
9. R9: BLO sc around. 48 sts
10. R10-R13: Sc around for 4 rounds. 48 sts

Hat Brim

1. R14: FLO sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. 54 sts
2. R15: Sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. 60 sts
3. R16: Sc 9, inc; repeat 6 times. 66 sts
4. R17: Sc 10, inc; repeat 6 times. 72 sts
5. R18: Sc 11, inc; repeat 6 times. 78 sts
6. R19: Sc around. 78 sts
7. R20: Sl st loosely around for a neat rim. 78 sts

FO and weave in ends. Flatten the brim with your hands. For a stiffer brim, lightly steam the hat without pressing the stitches flat.

Blue Hat Ribbon

1. With medium blue, ch 60.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 59 sts
3. FO with tails.

Wrap the ribbon around the base of the hat crown. Sew it at the back or side. Leave two short ribbon tails visible on the right side of the hat.

Hat Bow

1. With blue, ch 5.
2. In first ch, work 4 dc, ch 4, sl st into first ch.
3. Ch 4, work 4 dc into first ch, ch 4, sl st into first ch.
4. FO and wrap the yarn tail around the center 5 times.

Sew the bow over the ribbon on the right side of the hat. Add one small daisy at the bow center using the sandal daisy instructions.

Mini Shoulder Bag

The shoulder bag is cream-colored with a rounded pouch, long strap, and a carrot appliqué on the front. It sits beside the bulldog in the image but can also hang from the doll’s shoulder.

Bag Pouch

1. R1: With cream, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5-R8: Sc around for 4 rounds. 24 sts
6. R9: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
7. R10: Sc around. 18 sts

Flatten slightly. Do not stuff heavily. FO and weave in the end. The pouch should look like a soft little market bag.

Bag Strap

1. With cream, ch 55.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 54 sts
3. FO with long tails.

Sew each end of the strap to the upper sides of the bag. Keep the strap long enough to create the loop shown in the photo.

Bag Carrot

Make one tiny carrot using the hair clip carrot instructions, but stop after R4. Sew it to the center front of the pouch. Add 2 tiny green leaf chains at the top.

Loose Carrot Bunch

The picture includes orange carrots with bright green tops resting on the table. Make a bunch of three carrots tied together, plus one smaller loose carrot set if desired.

Large Carrot

1. R1: With orange, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts
2. R2-R3: Sc around for 2 rounds. 5 sts
3. R4: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts
4. R5: Sc around. 6 sts
5. R6: Sc 2, inc, sc 3. 7 sts
6. R7: Sc around. 7 sts
7. R8: Sc 3, inc, sc 3. 8 sts
8. R9: Sc around. 8 sts
9. R10: Sc 3, inc, sc 4. 9 sts

Stuff lightly. Flatten the top. FO with a long tail. Make 3 carrots.

Carrot Greens

1. Attach green yarn to the top of one carrot.
2. Ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 2, sl st to carrot top.
3. Ch 6, sl st in second ch, sc 2, hdc 1, sl st to carrot top.
4. Ch 5, sl st in second ch, sc 2, sl st to carrot top.
5. Ch 7, sl st in second ch, sc 3, hdc 1, sl st to carrot top.

Repeat for each carrot. Sew the 3 carrots together at the green tops so they form a small bunch. Let the orange carrot bodies angle outward naturally.

Small Carrot Pair

For the smaller orange carrot pair near the hat, make 2 carrots using R1 through R7 only. Add shorter greens using ch 4 and ch 5 leaves. Sew the two carrots together at the top.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is beige and tiny, with a rounded body, curved handle, spout, and small top opening. It adds the garden theme beside the bulldog and carrots.

Can Body

1. R1: With beige, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5-R8: Sc around for 4 rounds. 24 sts
6. R9: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
7. R10: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts

Stuff lightly. FO with a tail. Weave through the front loops and pull mostly closed, leaving a tiny dimple at the top.

Can Spout

1. With beige, ch 7.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 5. 6 sts
3. Ch 1, turn. Sc 6.
4. FO with a long tail.

Roll the small rectangle into a narrow tube and sew the long edge closed. Sew one end to the side of the watering can, angled upward.

Can Handle

1. With beige, ch 16.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts
3. FO with long tails.

Curve the strip into a handle. Sew one end near the upper side of the can and the other near the lower side, opposite the spout.

Joining the Main Bulldog

Assembly controls the final expression. Pin every part before sewing. The toy in the image has a very centered, upright posture, with the head slightly oversized and the body shorter than the head.

Attach Legs

• Place the legs under the body between R4 and R8 of the body base.
• Leave about 5 stitches between the inner thighs.
• Angle the feet slightly outward.
• Sew each leg securely around the flattened top edge.
• Check that the bulldog can sit or lean against support without twisting.

Attach Body to Head

• Place the body opening against the lower center of the head.
• The muzzle should face forward and slightly downward.
• Use the long body tail to sew around the neck twice.
• Add extra stuffing to the neck before closing the final gap.
• The head should not wobble when the ears are attached.

Attach Arms

• Pin the arms to the sides of the body at R18 of the body.
• The paws should point downward and slightly forward.
• Sew the flattened arm tops across the shoulders.
• Add two hidden stitches through the upper arm and side of body so the arms rest naturally.

Putting On the Overalls

Slide the overalls up over the legs before the sandals are fully decorated if needed. The shorts should cover the lower body and sit just under the arms. The bib should be centered on the front chest.

1. Pull the blue shorts over the feet and legs.
2. Position the waistband around the widest part of the body.
3. Sew the back waistband to the body with small hidden stitches.
4. Sew the bib side edges to the body with 3 stitches on each side.
5. Bring straps over the shoulders and sew them to the back waistband.
6. Check that the white arms remain visible outside the straps.

After the overalls are secure, finish the embroidered flowers, stems, leaves, and carrot appliqué. This prevents the embroidery from shifting to the wrong side of the body.

Black Face Patch Appliqué Option

If you prefer not to work color changes in the head, make this flat patch and sew it on after the head is complete. This also lets you adjust the exact shape before final stitching.

1. R1: With black, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. R6: Sc 10, hdc 6, sc 8, sl st 6. 30 sts

FO with a long tail. Pin over the left side of the face before adding the muzzle. Trim the shape visually by folding the edge under if needed. Sew with tiny black stitches around the edge.

Facial Highlights

The eyes in the photo have glossy white highlights. If your safety eyes do not include highlights, add tiny white embroidery stitches near the upper outer side of each eye. Keep the stitches small so the expression stays soft.

• Add one white highlight stitch on the black patch eye.
• Add one white highlight stitch on the white-side eye.
• Optional: add a tiny pink cheek stitch beside the muzzle on the white side.
• Do not over-embroider the mouth; the image has a simple calm expression.

Extra Daisy Details for the Body and Accessories

To match the garden style, repeat small daisies across the visible blue areas. The daisies should not be perfectly symmetrical. Place them as if scattered naturally across fabric.

• Put one large daisy on the lower left shorts area.
• Put one large daisy on the lower right shorts area.
• Put one daisy near the left bib edge.
• Put one daisy near the right hip.
• Add tiny pink buds between the green stems.
• Add a daisy to each sandal strap.
• Add a daisy beside the blue ribbon on the hat.

Optional Table Display Pieces

The image shows the bulldog displayed with separate garden props. These props make the finished set look complete for photos, gifts, and seasonal décor.

• Hat: Place to the upper right of the bulldog.
• Shoulder bag: Place beside the dog or hang across one shoulder.
• Carrot bunch: Arrange near the bag or watering can.
• Watering can: Place near the feet for a garden-table scene.
• Small carrot pair: Place near the hat for a balanced photo setup.

Exact Placement Guide

Use this placement guide to make the finished toy visually close to the reference image. Measurements are approximate because yarn tension can change size.

• Eyes: Between head R16 and R17, about 10 stitches apart.
• Muzzle: Top edge under the eyes, centered between R17 and R23.
• Nose: Upper center of the muzzle, about 0.4 inch below eye line.
• Black ear: On black patch side, sewn from head R6 to R13.
• White ear: On white side, sewn from head R6 to R13.
• Carrot clip: Between ears, slightly toward the white ear.
• Arms: At upper body sides, just below the head.
• Legs: Under the body, feet angled outward.
• Overalls bib: Center front, reaching almost to the neck.
• Overall straps: From bib corners over shoulders to back waist.

Making the Toy Safe and Durable

If this toy is for a child under 3 years old, embroider the eyes and nose instead of using safety eyes or plastic noses. Sew all appliqués several times around the edges, especially the carrot clip, sandal daisies, and small flowers.

For display use, plastic safety eyes create the shiny look seen in the image. For play use, embroidered features are safer and can still look beautiful with careful stitching.

Beginner Tips for Cleaner Results

• Count every round before moving to the next step.
• Use invisible decreases to avoid bumps on the face and body.
• Stuff slowly in small pieces instead of pushing in one large clump.
• Pin ears and muzzle before sewing to check the expression.
• Use matching yarn tails for sewing so stitches disappear.
• Keep embroidery knots hidden inside the overalls or body.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all main pieces are attached, view the bulldog from the front, side, and top. Adjust the ears with a few extra hidden stitches if they lean too far forward. The ears should stand tall and frame the round head.

Check the muzzle placement before securing the final stitches. The nose should sit centered and the mouth line should drop straight down. Add small eye highlights last, because their position changes the expression immediately.

Sew the carrot clip firmly to the top of the head. Add the overalls decorations after the garment is already fixed to the body. Finally, attach the sandal daisies and shape the feet so they sit evenly.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the toy with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak if safety eyes, glued details, or firm shaping are used.
• Let the toy air dry completely before storing.
• Reshape ears, hat brim, and overalls while damp if needed.
• Keep small accessories away from pets and very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and larger than the body.
• The black patch covers the left side of the face and one ear.
• The white muzzle is centered and lightly stuffed.
• The ears are tall, wide, and angled outward.
• The blue overalls fit snugly with visible straps and bib.
• Daisies, green stems, pink buds, and carrot appliqués are added.
• Sandals have blue straps, beige soles, and small daisy accents.
• Hat, bag, carrots, and watering can are finished as separate props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the bulldog in a dry place away from direct sunlight to protect the white yarn, blue overalls, and orange carrots from fading. If the toy is displayed on a shelf, dust it gently with a soft brush every few weeks.

For deeper cleaning, place the toy in a mesh laundry bag and hand wash gently in cool water only if all parts are securely sewn. Press out water with a towel. Do not twist the ears, hat brim, or embroidered overalls.

Allow every piece to dry flat on a clean towel. Re-shape the head, ears, hat, sandals, and carrots while damp. When dry, fluff the overalls gently with your fingers and smooth the daisy embroidery back into place.

For long-term storage, wrap the bulldog and accessories in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Keep the hat brim flat and avoid stacking heavy objects on the ears, bag strap, or watering can spout.