Rosie the Riveter, a symbol for Women Empowerment! Rosie the Riveter was an allegorical American cultural icon created during WW2. The 2 most popular Rosie the Riveter campaigns were the We Can Do It! and the Norman Rockwell posters. She now symbolizes the working women, the working moms, female empowerment, and the female trifecta: Brains, Brawns, and Beauty!

This is an instant PDF download crochet pattern of the Rosie the Riveter doll holding her safety goggles.

Skill level: ★★☆☆☆ Beginner-Intermediate. The detailed instructions include step-by-step pictures, along with tutorials and videos from PlanetJune by June Gilbank and Hooked By Katie for crochet techniques. Basic techniques include magic ring, single/half double/double/treble (triple) crochet (sc, hdc, dc, tr), increase and decrease stitches, color change, crochet in rounds and rows. US terminology. Methods used in this pattern involve little sewing (as I’m not a big fan of assembled sewing). Alternative methods are also included in the pattern.

Your finished doll is approx. 26-27 cm in height (with a 2.75 - 3.00 mm crochet hook). Required materials: Color yarn, safety eyes, polyester filling, and pipe cleaner (optional).

This doll is a fun gift for teachers, friends, baby showers, graduations, and girls and boys who aspire to be whatever or whoever they want when they grow up!

If you wish to purchase a finished doll, please email me or go to https://linktr.ee/crochetneverstops for more information.

Note: This pattern was originally inspired by Amour Fou Crochet. This pattern and methods have been completely altered. Permission has been granted by Carla Mitrani, the designer of the original Amour Fou patterns. Many of the tutorial videos are from PlanetJune.com by June Gilbank.