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 – Free Crochet Pattern

Show your appreciation for healthcare heroes with this adorable amigurumi nurse keychain! Featuring a sweet smile, nurse cap, lab coat, and stethoscope accessory, this little figure makes a heartwarming gift or keepsake for nurses, med students, and loved ones. 💉💖

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, simple embroidery, and small accessories.

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 4.5–5 inches (11–13 cm) tall when using 2.5 mm hook and DK-weight yarn.

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🧶 Materials

• Yarn (Cotton, DK weight):
  • Skin Tone (beige or peach) – for head & hands
  • Brown – for hair
  • White – for hat, coat, and arms
  • Grey – for shoes & stethoscope chestpiece
  • Black – for stethoscope tubing & eye embroidery (optional)
  • Red – for hat cross symbol & blush (optional)
• Crochet hook – 2.5 mm
• Polyester stuffing
• Safety eyes – 6 mm black (or use black yarn)
• Tapestry needle, stitch marker
• Keyring or lobster clasp

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Stitch count at end of round

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🧠 Head (Skin Color)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
   6–12. sc around (30)
6. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
7. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
   Insert 6 mm safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, approx. 6 stitches apart.
8. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
   Stuff firmly.
9. dec ×6 (6)
   FO, close hole.

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💇 Hair Cap (Brown)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
6. sc around (30)
   FO, leave a long tail. Sew to top and sides of the head.

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🌀 Hair Curls (Make 6–8 – Brown)

Ch 15–18, 2 sc in each ch from 2nd ch to end.
FO and sew along bottom edge of the hair cap on both sides.

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🎩 Nurse Hat (White)

1. Ch 15.
2. Starting in 2nd ch: sc across (14), ch 1, turn.
   3–5. sc across (14), ch 1, turn.
3. sc2tog, sc 10, sc2tog (12), ch 1, turn
4. sc across (12), ch 1, turn
5. sc2tog, sc 8, sc2tog (10)
   FO, sew back seam to form semi-circle.
   Stitch red cross using surface embroidery. Attach to head at front/top.

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👚 Body & Coat (Worked top to bottom, White)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–5. sc around (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
   7–9. sc around (18)
4. (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
   Stuff firmly.
5. dec ×6 (6)
   FO, weave end. Add small surface stitches for pockets.

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🧤 Arms (Make 2)

Start with skin color:

1. MR, 5 sc (5)
   2–3. sc around (5)
   Switch to white (coat):
   4–6. sc around (5)
   FO, do not stuff. Sew to body sides.

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👖 Legs (Make 2 – Grey)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)
   FO. Stuff lightly. Sew side by side to the base of the body.

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🩺 Stethoscope

Tubing (Black):
Ch 20–24, sl st to secure around neck or shoulder.
Chestpiece (Grey):
MR, 6 sc, join to tubing with black yarn or stitch directly.

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😊 Face Embroidery

• Use black thread for eyelashes/eyebrows (if not using safety eyes)
• Use red/pink yarn for blush under eyes
• Embroider smile with brown or dark pink thread between Rounds 9–10

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👂 Ears (Make 2 – Skin Color)

These small half-circles are stitched to the sides of the head between the hair cap and face.

Pattern:

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

Assembly:

• Flatten the piece slightly.
• Sew one ear on each side of the head, between Rounds 8 and 10, just below the hairline.
• Gently curve the ears forward when stitching for a cute, cartoon-like effect.

Optional: Add a tiny blush dot or small embroidered inner ear using pink yarn.

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🪝 Assembly & Keyring

• Sew head to top of body
• Attach arms and legs
• Secure stethoscope
• Sew or glue lobster clasp or keyring to back of hat or hair cap

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💡 Customization Ideas

• Change yarn color for skin/hair to reflect diversity
• Add mini clipboard, ID badge, or syringe accessory
• Make a set of healthcare dolls (surgeon, pharmacist, dentist, etc.)

Celebrate nurses with this tiny tribute of care and compassion! 👩‍⚕️🩺💗