Bat ears, a flat face and big round eyes: the Frenchie is instantly recognizable even in a small pattern. Their short coat means the shading of the wrinkles and muzzle does most of the work.
Free French Bulldog pattern
80 × 80 stitches · 16 DMC colors · Easy · about 21–36 hours · 5.7 × 5.7 in on 14-count
A printable PDF (US Letter and A4) with color and symbol charts, a chart for stitching apps, and a DMC shopping list.
Fawn
Cream
Brindle
Blue
Threads matched by color difference (CIEDE2000). Look up any other color in our DMC color finder.
Short coats chart cleanly: big areas of one color with a few shades for the muscles and the light. Keep the color count modest — 15 to 20 is plenty — and let one or two highlight threads on the forehead and nose do the work.
A close-up of the free chart: every square has a symbol, with a bold line every 10 stitches.
| 11-count Aida | 7.3 × 7.3 in |
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| 14-count Aida | 5.7 × 5.7 in |
| 16-count Aida | 5.0 × 5.0 in |
| 18-count Aida | 4.4 × 4.4 in |
For your own dog, about 80 stitches wide is a lovely small portrait — quick to stitch and enough for the eyes and markings. Go to 100–120 stitches for more fur detail, or 50–60 for an ornament.
A square crop from the shoulders up suits the French Bulldog. Work out other sizes with the size calculator.
Every dog is different — your pattern is made from your photo, with your dog's own markings and colors, a name if you like, and a size that fits your frame. The preview is free.
