Crochet Olivia The Otter Amigurumi Pattern For Valentines Day

Learn how to crochet Olivia the Otter, a charming amigurumi project. Olivia has a round head, body, cute ears, arms, and a tail, all created with easy stitches. Safety eyes and a small snout give her an adorable look. There's even a little flower accessory and a lovely heart to complete her charm. Perfect for gifts or as a cute decoration, this otter pattern is simple and delightful for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Why Love This Pattern:

1. Detailed Instructions: The tutorial provides step-by-step, detailed instructions that are easy to follow, ensuring that even beginners can create the otter without getting lost.
2. Customization Options: The pattern includes options to customize details like the color of the yarn and the placement of elements (such as eyes and snout), allowing crocheters to add their personal touch.
3. Engaging Project: Creating Olivia the Otter involves various crochet techniques and stitches, providing an engaging and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels.
4. Adorable Result: The finished product is a cute and charming otter toy that makes a perfect gift or a delightful addition to any collection.

How To Crochet Olivia The Otter Amigurumi

Materials Needed

• 5 mm crochet hook
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for the flower)
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (a bobby pin can be used)
• Darning needle
• Acrylic yarn (Worsted Weight):
  • Super bulky pink yarn
  • Super bulky tan yarn
  • Super bulky brown yarn
• 18 mm safety eyes
• Polyfill stuffing

Abbreviations

• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• ch: chain

Head and Body

1. Head and Body:
   • Use brown super bulky yarn and 5 mm hook.
2. Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 8 sc into the ring. [8 st]
3. Row 2: Work 8 inc around. [16 st]
4. Row 3: (sc, inc) x8 around. [24 st]
5. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x8 around. [32 st]
6. Rows 5-8: sc around. [32 st each row]
7. Color change to tan yarn.
9. Rows 9-10: sc around with tan yarn. [32 st each row]
10. Row 11: (2 sc, dec) x8 around. [24 st]
11. Row 12: (sc, dec) x8 around. [16 st]
12. Color change back to brown.
13. Row 13: (sc, inc) x8 around. [24 st]
14. Row 14:
    • (2 sc, inc) x3 in brown,
    • Change to tan, (2 sc, inc) x2,
    • Change back to brown, (2 sc, inc) x3. [32 st]
15. Row 15:
    • 12 sc in brown,
    • 8 sc in tan,
    • 12 sc in brown. [32 st]
16. Rows 16-20: Repeat row 15. [32 st each row]
17. Insert safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, 6 stitches apart.
18. Row 21: Using brown yarn, (2 sc, dec) x8 around. [24 st]
19. 
20. Row 22: (sc, dec) x8 around. [16 st]
21. Stuff the otter.
22. Row 23: Perform 8 dec around. [8 st]
23. Fasten off, leaving a short tail to sew the opening closed.
24. Use darning needle to weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight, tie a knot, and weave in the end.

Snout

1. Use tan yarn.
2. Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 8 sc into the ring. [8 st]
3. Row 2: sc around. [8 st]
4. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
5. Sew the snout across rows 8 to 9 of the head, between the eyes.

Arms (Make 2)

1. Use brown yarn.
2. Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 8 sc into the ring. [8 st]
3. Rows 2-5: sc around. [8 st each row]
4. Stuff the arms lightly.
5. Chain 1, fold the arm in half, and work 4 sc across.
6. Fasten off.
7. Sew the arms across rows 14 to 16, facing forward, 2 stitches away from the tan belly.

Ears (Make 2)

1. Use brown yarn.
2. Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. [6 st]
3. Row 2: sc around. [6 st]
4. Chain 1, fold the work in half, and work 3 sc across.
5. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
6. Sew the ears on across rows 4 to 6 on the side of the head.

Feet (Make 2)

1. Use brown yarn.
2. Chain 4.
3. Row 1:
   • In the second chain from hook, work an inc.
   • Next chain: sc.
   • Next chain: 4 sc.
   • On the other side of the chain: sc, inc. [10 st]
4. Rows 2-3: sc around. [10 st each row]
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
6. Sew the feet across rows 18 to 20, halfway onto the belly. Stuff the feet before sewing.

Tail

1. Use brown yarn.
2. Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. [6 st]
3. Rows 2-6: sc around. [6 st each row]
4. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
5. Sew the tail across rows 19 to 20 at the back of the body.

Flower

1. Use pink acrylic yarn and 2.5 mm crochet hook.
2. Chain 2.
3. Row 1:
   • In the second chain from hook, work sc.
   • Slip stitch into the magic ring.
   • Repeat 5 times.
4. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
5. Sew the flower on in front of the ear on row 4.

Heart

1. Use pink super bulky yarn.
2. Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. [6 st]
3. Row 2: sc around. [6 st each row]
4. Fasten off the first heart bump.
5. Create a second heart bump but do not fasten off.
6. Row 3:
   • Attach first heart bump with 6 sc (1 sc to attach, 5 sc around).
   • 6 sc around the second heart bump. [12 st]
7. Row 4: (2 sc, dec) x3 around. [9 st]
8. Row 5: (sc, dec) x3 around. [6 st]
9. Stuff the heart.
10. Row 6: 3 dec around. [3 st]
11. Fasten off with a tail for sewing.
12. Sew closed any gap between the heart bumps.
13. Sew the heart onto row 2 of each arm.

Placement Summary

• Eyes: Between rows 8 and 9, 6 stitches apart.
• Arms: Across rows 14 to 16, 2 stitches away from the tan belly.
• Feet: Across rows 18 to 20, halfway on the belly.
• Tail: Across rows 19 to 20 at the back.
• Snout: Across rows 8 to 9 between the eyes.
• Ears: Across rows 4 to 6.
• Heart: Row 2 of each arm.

Finishing

• Ensure all pieces are securely sewn on.
• Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.

And that's it! You have now completed Olivia the Otter. Happy crocheting!

@Chantelle