Welcome to the heartfelt and inspiring world of amigurumi! 🩺✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Nurse Doll—a meaningful and charming creation perfect for healthcare heroes, thoughtful gifts, or anyone who enjoys crafting symbolic and expressive plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature figures, experimenting with uniform details, or simply want to add a compassionate nurse doll to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a classic nurse’s outfit, a caring expression, and a touch of appreciation for medical professionals! 💙
This design embraces soft whites, calming blues, and intricate shaping to bring a warm and uplifting presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Nurse Doll turns out just right—ready to celebrate the dedication of nurses or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soothing hues, and let’s stitch up a wonderful nurse doll! 🩺
🧑⚕️ Amigurumi Nurse Doll Crochet Pattern
Honor everyday heroes with this adorable Amigurumi Nurse Doll! With her medical cross apron, white-and-blue uniform, and nurse cap, she’s the perfect thank-you gift or decor for any healthcare worker. Bright details and a cheerful face make her a charming display piece or huggable buddy for little ones.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, sewing parts together, and shaping.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Skin Tone (Light Brown or Beige) – Face, arms, legs
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Brown – Hair
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White – Hat, dress base
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Blue – Trim, shoes
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Red – Medical cross
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Black – Eyebrows (optional embroidery)
Other Supplies:
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10 mm safety eyes
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Pink embroidery floss for cheeks
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🧠 Head
With skin tone yarn:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–18: sc around (42)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 12–13, 7–8 stitches apart
Embroider nose and cheeks
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close
💇 Hair Cap
With brown:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–12: sc around (42)
FO and sew to head
Optional: Add looped strands or braids using brown yarn for more volume
🩺 Body & Dress (worked top-down)
Start with white:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–13: sc around (36)
Switch to blue
Rounds 14–15: sc around (36)
FO, stuff firmly
👗 Skirt
Attach white yarn in FLO of round 13:
Round 1: sc around (36)
Round 2: inc in each st (72)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x36 (108)
Round 4: sc around
Switch to blue for trim
Round 5: sl st around, FO
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with blue (shoes):
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to skin tone
Rounds 5–10: sc around
Stuff and FO
Sew both legs to bottom of body
👞 Shoes (White overlay)
Ch 7
sc in 2nd ch from hook, 5 sc, turn
sc back across (5 rows)
Wrap around front of shoe and stitch in place
Add blue stripe detail if desired
🧤 Arms (Make 2)
With skin tone:
MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–10: sc around (9)
FO and sew to sides of body
➕ Apron Cross
With red:
Ch 6
Row 1: sc across (5), ch 1, turn (repeat 4 more rows for base)
Ch 3, attach at center top to make vertical bar of the cross
Repeat to form symmetrical cross
Overlay with white cross using white yarn, then sew to center of dress
🧢 Nurse Hat
With white:
Ch 21, sl st to form ring
Rounds 1–4: sc around
Round 5: FLO sc around (makes the brim stand out)
Switch to blue for edging
Round 6: sl st around, FO
Blue emblem:
Make a circle with MR, 6 sc
Add white cross using embroidery or tiny applique
Sew to front center of hat
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Add blush cheeks with pink yarn or fabric paint
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Embroider eyebrows and mouth (optional)
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Attach hat to top of hair cap with stitches or glue
💡 Customization Ideas
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Stitch a name tag or heart instead of a cross
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Use different uniform colors for themed nurses (pediatric, ER, etc.)
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Add a removable stethoscope or face mask accessory
This caring little nurse brings a smile to everyone—whether you’re crafting as a tribute or giving as a heartfelt gift! 🏥🧵
