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Amigurumi Bluto – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted sailor doll with a white sailor hat, black beard, and anchor emblem on its chest stands on a wooden table next to a brass telescope.
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Bring a touch of classic cartoon nostalgia to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Bluto pattern! Inspired by the iconic rival from the Popeye series, this crochet creation captures Bluto’s bold personality, signature sailor look, and mischievous charm in every stitch. With his burly frame, expressive features, and unmistakable presence, this amigurumi Bluto is a fun tribute to the beloved character. Whether you’re crafting for fans of vintage cartoons, adding a playful accent to your handmade collection, or simply enjoy making character-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature Bluto bursting with personality! ⚓💪✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of blue and black, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature anchor or sailor hat for extra flair. Craft a classic Bluto with his signature look, create a whimsical version with bold colors, or even stitch up a full set of Popeye-inspired amigurumi for a nostalgic display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a fun accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Bluto is a creative and engaging project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade cartoon magic to every stitch! 🧶💖

A crocheted sailor doll with a white sailor hat, black beard, and anchor emblem on its chest stands on a wooden table next to a brass telescope.
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⚓ Amigurumi Bluto Crochet Pattern

Bring this rough but lovable sailor to life with yarn and a hook! With his bushy beard, broad chest, and sailor outfit, this Bluto-inspired amigurumi is the perfect project for classic cartoon fans and sea adventurers alike.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – shaping, color changes, and assembly required.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted yarn in:
    • Beige – skin
    • Black – shirt, beard, eyebrows, hair trim
    • Red – kerchief, anchor emblem
    • Blue – pants & cuffs
    • White – sailor hat
    • Brown – belt
    • Yellow – buckle
  • Crochet hook 2.5–3.5 mm
  • 10–12 mm safety eyes
  • Polyfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring
  • sc – Single Crochet
  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • sl st – Slip Stitch
  • ch – Chain
  • FO – Fasten Off

🧔 Head (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  10. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec around (6) – FO, stuff firmly.

📌 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced ~8 sts apart.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
    FO, leave tail, sew to head sides at eye level.

👃 Nose (Beige)

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–3. sc around (4)
    FO, sew centered between eyes.

👀 Eyebrows & Beard (Black)

  • Embroider thick, arched eyebrows above eyes.
  • Beard: surface crochet/attach yarn around cheeks, chin, and sides of head. Extend upward into sideburns.
    👉 Do not add a separate mustache—the beard connects directly under the nose.

👕 Body (Beige neck, Black shirt)

  1. With beige: MR, 6 sc
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. Switch to black (shirt), (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36) → broad chest shaping
    7–12. sc around (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    FO, stuff firmly.

🧤 Arms (Make 2 – Beige + Blue cuffs)

  1. With beige: MR, 6 sc
  2. inc around (12)
    3–7. sc around (12) (hands/arms)
  3. Switch directly to blue, sc around (12) → cuff
    9–10. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff lightly, sew to body sides.

👉 In the photo, there is no black trim, just blue cuffs.

👖 Legs (Make 2 – Blue, short & wide)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–7. sc around (18) → shorter stubbier legs
  4. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
    FO, stuff firmly, sew side by side under body.

👉 Legs should be short and wide to match the photo.

🧢 Sailor Hat (White + Black Band)

  1. With white: MR, 6 sc
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–7. sc around (24)
    8–9. Switch to black, sc around (24)
    FO, sew on top of head.

🧣 Red Kerchief

  1. With red, ch 16
  2. Row 1: sc across (15)
  3. Dec 1 st each row until a triangle forms
    FO, sew around neck with point down.

⛓ Belt & Buckle

  • With brown: ch 30, sc across, wrap around waist.
  • With yellow: crochet a small rectangle, sew as buckle.

⚓ Anchor Emblem

  • With red yarn, embroider or crochet a small anchor shape.
  • Sew to the middle of shirt.

🧷 Assembly

  1. Sew head firmly to body.
  2. Attach arms to body sides.
  3. Sew legs underneath body.
  4. Position hat and sew in place.
  5. Add kerchief, belt, and buckle.
  6. Attach red anchor emblem.

✨ Finished Look

Your sailor Bluto is complete! With his arched eyebrows, thick black beard, short wide legs, blue cuffs, and iconic anchor patch, he matches the photo perfectly—rugged, bold, and ready to sail the seas. ⚓


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