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The legendary sailor is back in crochet form! This Popeye crochet doll captures the strong and adventurous spirit of the iconic cartoon character, complete with his signature pipe and spinach can.
A Nostalgic Handmade Gift
Perfect for collectors and cartoon lovers, this Popeye amigurumi is a unique and fun way to celebrate one of animation’s most beloved characters.
Popeye Crochet Doll Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) tall
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Light Beige (Head, Arms)
- Black (Shirt, Shoes)
- Blue (Pants)
- Red (Collar, Pipe)
- White (Hat)
- Yellow (Belt, Buttons, Pipe Details)
- Brown (Pipe)
- Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR – Magic ring
- SC – Single crochet
- HDC – Half double crochet
- DC – Double crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (SC2tog)
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- Ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten off
Head (Light Beige Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
- (SC 2, INC) * 6 (24)
5-8. SC in each stitch (24) - (SC 2, DEC) * 6 (18)
- (SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
- DEC around (6)
Stuff firmly, FO, and close the hole.
Hat (White Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
4-5. SC in each stitch (18)
FO, leaving a tail. Attach to the head at an angle.
Body (Black for Shirt, Blue for Pants):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- (SC, INC) * 6 (18)
4-5. SC in each stitch (18) (Black Yarn)
6-8. Switch to Blue Yarn, SC in each stitch (18) - (SC, DEC) * 6 (12)
Stuff the body, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2 – Blue for pants, Black for shoes):
- Start with Black Yarn: MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- SC in each stitch (12)
- Switch to Blue Yarn, SC in each stitch (6)
- SC in each stitch (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Shoes (Make 2 – Black Yarn):
- MR, 6 SC (6)
- INC in each stitch (12)
- SC in each stitch (12)
- (SC 4, DEC) * 2 (10)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the shoes to the legs.
Arms (Make 2 – Light Beige for skin, Black for sleeves):
- Start with Light Beige Yarn: MR, 5 SC (5)
- SC in each stitch (5)
- Switch to Black Yarn, SC in each stitch (5)
4-6. SC in each stitch (5)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Anchor Tattoo (Black Yarn)
- Use black yarn or embroidery thread to stitch a small anchor on one arm.
Collar (Red Yarn):
- Chain 10, turn, SC across.
- Wrap around the neck and sew in place.
Belt (Yellow Yarn):
- Chain 10, turn, SC across.
- Attach around the waist.
Buttons (Yellow Yarn):
- Embroider or sew two yellow buttons on the front of the shirt.
Pipe (Brown and Yellow Yarn):
- With Brown Yarn: MR, 6 SC (6)
- SC in each stitch (6)
- Switch to Yellow Yarn, SC in each stitch (6)
- FO, leaving a tail. Attach to the side of the mouth.
Facial Details (Black Yarn):
- Embroider one eye (Popeye is famous for having one closed eye).
- Add eyebrows with black yarn.
- Sew a small mouth line with a slight curve.
Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the legs to the lower part of the body and attach the shoes.
- Attach the hat at an angle on the head.
- Attach the red collar and yellow belt.
- Sew or embroider the anchor tattoo on one arm.
- Sew the pipe near the mouth.
- Embroider the eye, eyebrow, and mouth.
Your Popeye crochet doll is now complete! Perfect for fans of this classic sailor!