Dive into nostalgia with our charming Olive Oyl Amigurumi Keychain Pattern! This detailed guide will help you crochet everyone’s favorite classic character, Olive Oyl, into an adorable, portable companion. Perfect for adorning your keys, bag, or gifting to a fellow Popeye fan, this little doll captures her iconic look in soft yarn. Get ready to create a piece of cartoon history!
Bring Classic Charm to Life with Your Hook!
There’s something truly special about crafting a character that holds a place in many hearts. This Olive Oyl keychain isn’t just a pattern; it’s an opportunity to create a unique, handmade item brimming with personality. Whether it’s a nostalgic treat for yourself or a thoughtful present, this amigurumi doll offers a delightful way to celebrate a beloved icon with your crochet skills.
Sport/DK weight yarn in Skin Tone (light beige), Black, Red, White, and Brown
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm black safety eyes
Black embroidery floss (for eyebrows)
Red embroidery floss (for mouth)
Tapestry needle
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Keychain hardware (swivel clasp and split ring)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
BLO: Back Loop Only
(): repeat instructions in parentheses
Instructions
Head (Skin Tone)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R14: sc around (36) (8 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider a small nose line centered between the eyes on R10. Embroider a red smile below the nose on R11-R12 and black eyebrows above the eyes.
R15: (4sc, dec) x6 (30)
R16: (3sc, dec) x6 (24) – Start stuffing firmly.
R17: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R18: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R19: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail.
Hair Cap (Black)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-R10: sc around (36) (4 rounds)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hair Buns (Black, make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc. sl st to first sc. (6)
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
White Headband
ch a length of approximately 20-22 stitches (or adjust to fit across the front of the head). sl st to join ends to form a ring. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Body (Skin Tone, Red, Black)
Start with Skin Tone
R1: Join skin tone yarn to the last round of the head (R19, 6 stitches). sc around (6) (This forms the neck)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
Change to Red yarn
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-R8: sc around (24) (4 rounds)
Change to Black yarn
R9: sc around BLO (24) (This creates the top edge of the skirt)
R10-R12: sc around (24) (3 rounds)
R13: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R14: (sc, dec) x6 (12) – Stuff body firmly.
R15: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail.
White Collar
ch a length of approximately 20-22 stitches (or adjust to fit around the neck of the doll where the red shirt begins). sl st to join ends to form a ring. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (Skin Tone, Red, make 2)
Start with Skin Tone
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2-R3: sc around (6) (2 rounds)
Change to Red yarn
R4-R9: sc around (6) (6 rounds)
Flatten and sc through both layers to close (3 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Brown, Skin Tone, make 2)
Start with Brown yarn (for shoe)
R1: ch 5. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the ch: sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (10)
