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Amigurumi Olive Oyl – FREE Crochet Pattern

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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.
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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 – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring the iconic Popeye character to life with this charming amigurumi version of Olive Oyl!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and small details.

📏 Finished Size

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

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
st – Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted):
    • Skin tone (peach or light beige)
    • Red (shirt)
    • Black (hair, skirt)
    • White (collar)
    • Yellow (boots)
  • Crochet hook (2.5–3.0 mm)
  • Black embroidery thread (eyebrows, smile)
  • Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors

🧍 Head

Skin tone yarn

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc in each (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. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–18. sc around (42)
  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  12. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff well
  13. dec x6 → FO and close

👃 Nose

Skin tone

  1. MR, 4 sc
  2. sc around (4), FO
    Sew to middle of face between rounds 10–11.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Skin tone

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

✍️ Arms (Make 2)

Skin tone

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–10. sc around
    Switch to red (sleeve)
    11–20. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly
    FO, leave tail for sewing

Fingers (optional detail):
Using black thread or thin yarn, embroider 3 curved lines at the end of each hand to indicate fingers.

👚 Body

Red

  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
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    Switch to black (skirt)
  9. BLO – sc around (24)
    18–28. sc around
    FO and stuff

🖤 Skirt Trim

Attach black yarn to front loops of round 17.
Ch 2, (sc in 1, skip 1) repeat around for scalloped edge. FO.

👕 Collar (White – Make 2 Half Moons)

  1. Ch 7
  2. sc, hdc, dc x3, hdc, sc
    Sew both curved pieces around neckline and secure.

🦵 Legs (Make 2)

Skin tone

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–18. sc around
    Stuff

Switch to yellow for boots

19–24. sc around
25. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
FO and sew to body

👢 Boots Sole (Optional)

Ch 6, turn, work around chain with sc, hdc, dc to shape sole
Sew to bottom of legs.

💇 Hair Cap

Black

  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)
    7–10. sc around
    FO, sew to top of head

Side Curl:
Ch 9, sl st back → roll into curl shape and sew near ears.

🎀 Red Hairband + Bow

Hairband:
Ch 30, sl st in each – wrap around head and stitch ends in place.

Bow:
Ch 6, work 3 rows of sc
Wrap center with yarn and sew to side of headband.

👁️ Face Details

  • Eyes: Attach safety eyes between rounds 10–11
  • Brows: Embroider with black thread
  • Mouth: Backstitch smile with black thread
  • Lashes (optional): 1 stitch outward from each eye using black yarn

✅ Assembly

  1. Attach head to body securely
  2. Sew arms to shoulders
  3. Position legs to support upright pose
  4. Secure collar and hair accessories
  5. Embroider final facial expressions

🥬 Finished!

You’ve crocheted a classic Olive Oyl doll that’s full of charm and vintage fun! She pairs perfectly with Popeye if you’d like to continue the duo!


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