Welcome to the timey-wimey and adventurous world of amigurumi! 🚀✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi TARDIS Police Box—a nostalgic and iconic creation perfect for Doctor Who fans, sci-fi lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting detailed and structured plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up legendary symbols, experimenting with bold color contrasts, or simply want to add a time-traveling police box to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with crisp edges, glowing windows, and a touch of intergalactic charm! 🌌
This design embraces deep blues, precise shaping, and intricate details to bring a timeless and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi TARDIS Police Box turns out just right—ready to transport your collection to new dimensions or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out rich blues, bright whites, and metallic silvers, and let’s stitch up a legendary TARDIS! 🚀
🌀 Amigurumi TARDIS (Police Box) Crochet Pattern
Craft your very own soft and squishy Amigurumi TARDIS, inspired by Doctor Who! Whether it’s for cosplay, fandom display, or geek-chic home decor, this time-traveling Police Box will stand tall and iconic in your handmade universe.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires precision in shaping, color detailing, and joining panels.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Navy blue (main body)
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White (windows and light)
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Black (sign panel)
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Small scrap of grey or off-white (door sign)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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Stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
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Cardboard/plastic canvas for rigidity (optional)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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White embroidery thread (for window bars & lettering)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🟦 Panels (Make 4 – Navy Blue)
Front/Side Panels:
Ch 21
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (20)
Rows 2–30: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
FO and leave long tail
Use surface slip stitch to create raised door panel lines and edges after final assembly
🔲 Windows (Make 8 – White)
Ch 7
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (6)
Rows 2–4: ch 1, turn, sc across
FO and stitch 2 onto each panel (top section of each side)
Window bars:
Use white embroidery thread to stitch vertical and horizontal bars (3 up, 2 across)
🚪 Door Sign (Grey or Off-white)
Ch 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (5)
Rows 2–3: sc across
Embroider tiny black lines to mimic the printed text box
Sew below left window on front panel
🪧 “POLICE BOX” Signs (Make 4 – Black)
Ch 16
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (15)
Row 2: sc across
FO and embroider “POLICE BOX” using white yarn or thread
Sew above windows on all panels
🧊 Top (Roof) – Navy Blue
Flat Top Square:
Ch 21
Row 1: sc across (20)
Rows 2–20: sc across
FO and leave tail
Roof Frame:
Crochet 4 strips, 20 sc wide and 3–4 rows tall
Sew edges upright around top square to form the roof crown
💡 Light Cap (White + Blue)
Base – White:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around
Switch to navy blue
Round 5–7: sc around
FO and sew to center top of roof
🧱 Base (Bottom) – Navy Blue
Repeat same as roof square:
Ch 21, 20 sc across x 20 rows
Lightly stuff inside with filling and insert support if needed
🧵 Assembly Instructions
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Attach two windows to each panel
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Embroider detail lines, attach POLICE BOX signs
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Whipstitch 4 panels together into a tall box shape
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Sew roof and base squares to complete cube
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Stuff firmly before closing final seams
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Attach roof frame and top light
💡 Optional Details
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Add subtle back stitch lines to mimic raised panel detailing
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Use small plastic canvas inside walls for extra structure
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Add a zipper underneath to make it a small storage box
Now you’re ready to travel through space and time with your very own TARDIS plushie! 🚀📦🔷 Perfect for Whovians and lovers of iconic geeky decor!
