Amigurumi Nurse Keychain – FREE Crochet Pattern

Celebrate care and compassion in the cutest way with this Amigurumi Nurse Keychain crochet pattern! Featuring a tiny nurse complete with a classic uniform, cap, and maybe even a stethoscope, this charming design is a heartfelt tribute to the everyday heroes in scrubs. Whether you’re crafting a thank-you gift, adding a handmade touch to your keys or bag, or simply love mini amigurumi projects, this pattern lets you stitch up a little symbol of kindness and dedication that’s sure to bring smiles. 🩺💖🔑

Designed for creativity, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, cheerful colors, and sweet embroidered details to personalize your nurse. Add a name tag, rosy cheeks, or even a tiny medical bag for extra flair. Whether you’re honoring a nurse in your life or just spreading a little handmade appreciation, this Amigurumi Nurse Keychain is a joyful and meaningful project—perfect for bringing a touch of gratitude to every stitch! 🧶🌼✨

🩺 Amigurumi Nurse Keychain Crochet Pattern

Celebrate our everyday heroes with this adorable amigurumi nurse keychain! Dressed in a white lab coat and cap with a red cross, curly brown hair, and a crocheted stethoscope, she’s the perfect token of appreciation for any healthcare worker—or a sweet keepsake for your bag or desk!

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, small accessories, and shaping.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4.5–5.5 inches (11–14 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• DK or worsted weight cotton yarn in:
  • Skin – Beige or Light Peach
  • Hair – Dark Brown
  • Coat & Hat – White
  • Shoes – Gray
  • Stethoscope – Black and Silver/Gray
  • Red Cross – Red
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Polyfill stuffing
• Pink blush (optional for cheeks)
• Keychain ring (optional)

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single Crochet
• inc – Increase
• dec – Decrease
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• ch – Chain
• BLO – Back Loops Only
• FO – Fasten Off

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👩‍⚕️ Head

With skin color yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30)
6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
   👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, 6 stitches apart
8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
   Stuff firmly
9. dec x6 (6)
   FO, close and weave in end.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

With skin color yarn:

1. MR, 4 sc (4)
2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
3. sc around (6)
   FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

➡️ Placement:
Sew one ear on each side of the head, aligned with the eyes—typically between rounds 7 and 9 of the head. Position the curls around the ears for a balanced look.

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💇 Hair Cap & Curls

With brown yarn:

• Hair Cap:
  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
  7. sc around (36)
     FO, leave long tail to sew to head.
• Curls (Make 6–8):
  ch 20, 2 sc in each ch across
  FO and sew around sides and back of head.

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⛑️ Nurse Hat

With white yarn:

1. ch 21, turn
2. sc in next 20, ch 1, turn (20)
   3–6. sc across (20)
   FO, fold into a semi-circle, and sew along the curved edge.
   Red Cross:
   Use red yarn to embroider a simple cross in the center.

Attach hat to top of head.

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🧥 Body (Coat)

With white yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
   4–8. sc around (18)
4. (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
   10–14. sc around (14)
   FO, leave tail for sewing. Stuff.

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👖 Legs (Make 2)

With gray yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
   3–5. sc around (12)
   Switch to white
   6–9. sc around (12)
   FO, no stuffing needed for lower part.

Do not FO second leg.
Join to first leg with ch 2 and continue body:

10. sc around both legs and chs (28)
    11–13. sc around (28)
    Start coat flap shaping:
11. BLO sc around (28)
    15–17. sc around (28)
    FO, stuff lightly and sew to body base.

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💪 Arms (Make 2)

With skin yarn:

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
   3–4. sc around (12)
   Switch to white
   5–9. sc around (12)
   FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides of body.

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🩺 Stethoscope

With black yarn:

• Chain 35–40, sl st back for tubing
  With gray yarn:
• Small circle (ch 2, 6 sc in second ch), FO
  Sew stethoscope around neck and attach “disc” near hand.

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😄 Face Details

• Use black embroidery floss or brown yarn for eyebrows
• Stitch mouth with dark pink or brown
• Add blush with colored pencil or blush

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✂️ Finishing Touches

• Attach all parts securely
• Sew keychain ring to back of head or top of hat
• Weave in all ends neatly

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💡 Customization Ideas

• Make different hair colors or styles
• Add a tiny name tag to the coat
• Stitch initials or hospital logo on coat pocket

This nurse keychain is a thoughtful and heartfelt gift for healthcare workers or students in medical fields! 💉👩‍⚕️🩺