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Bring a touch of classic cartoon charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Olive Oyl pattern! Inspired by the beloved character from Popeye, this delightful design captures Olive’s signature tall, slender frame, playful personality, and unmistakable style in every stitch. With her iconic red top, black skirt, and expressive features, this crochet Olive Oyl is perfect for adding a nostalgic and whimsical accent to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for fans of vintage animation, creating a tribute to timeless characters, or simply enjoy making personality-filled amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a lovable Olive bursting with charm! 💃✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different outfit colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature handbag or a tiny can of spinach for extra fun. Craft a classic Olive Oyl with her signature look, create a whimsical version with bold hues, or even stitch up a full set featuring Popeye and his friends for a lively display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a playful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Olive Oyl is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade cartoon magic to every stitch! 🧶💖

A crocheted doll with a smiling face, wearing a red top with white collar, black skirt, red hat, and yellow shoes, standing on a wooden table with books and a lamp in the background.

🧶 Amigurumi Olive Oyl Crochet Pattern

Bring Popeye’s iconic sweetheart to life with this charming Olive Oyl amigurumi doll! With her tall, slender figure, big expressive nose, and classic outfit, she’s a fun project for fans of vintage cartoons and handmade collectibles.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, embroidery, and assembling small parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 in (30–35 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧵 Materials

Worsted or DK yarn in:
- Skin tone (head, arms, legs)
- Red (shirt)
- Black (hair & skirt)
- White (collar)
- Yellow (boots)
2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
Black embroidery thread or thin yarn (eyes, brows, mouth, finger lines)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Invisible Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

👧 Head (Skin Tone)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–16. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
dec x6 (6), FO and close.

👃 Nose (Prominent Feature)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly. Sew to center of face between Rounds 10–12.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

MR, 6 sc, FO.
Flatten and sew to each side of head slightly below eyes.

👀 Face Details

Eyes: Embroider large vertical black ovals with white highlight stitches. Position high on face.
Brows: Embroider thin curved black brows above eyes.
Mouth: Long embroidered smile beneath nose.

💇 Hair

Cap:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–10: sc around (36)
FO, sew to top of head.

Side Curl:

Ch 9, sl st back along chain.
Roll into curl and sew near ear.

Hairband + Bow:

Ch 30, sl st across → wrap around head and secure.
Bow: Ch 6, work 3 rows of sc, wrap yarn around center, sew to band.

👚 Body (Red Shirt + Black Skirt)

Shirt (Red):

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

Skirt (Black):
17. Switch to black, BLO sc around (24)
18–28. sc around (24)
FO and stuff.

Skirt Hem:

Attach black yarn to FLO of Round 17.
Ch 2, (sc in 1, skip 1) repeat for scalloped edge.

👕 Collar (White – Make 2)

Ch 7
Work: sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, sc
FO. Sew both half-moons around neckline.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Red Sleeves)

Skin tone: MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–10: sc around (9)
Switch to red (sleeve): Rounds 11–20: sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to body.

Finger Detail: Embroider 3 curved lines with black thread at ends of hands.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Skin + Yellow Boots)

Skin tone: MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–18: sc around (12), stuff firmly

Switch to yellow (Boots):
19. sc around (12)
20. BLO sc around (12) → cuff ridge
21. FLO sc around (12) → rolled cuff edge
22–23. sc around (12)
24. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
25. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
26–28. sc around (24) → toe shaping
29. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
30. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
31. dec x6 (6), FO, close.

Boots are stuffed firmly in toe to keep rounded shape.

✅ Assembly

Sew head to body securely.
Attach arms to shoulders.
Sew legs to base of body for balance.
Secure collar around neckline.
Add hairband + bow.
Embroider final facial details.

🎀 Finished!

You now have your very own Olive Oyl doll—with her long black skirt, bright red top, yellow boots, and iconic features! She makes the perfect companion to a Popeye amigurumi or as a standalone collectible full of nostalgia.

This project is a delightful mix of character design and crochet skill, sure to bring smiles wherever she goes. 🧶✨

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