Celebrate compassion and care with this Amigurumi Veterinarian crochet pattern! Featuring a friendly vet in a cozy uniform, this charming doll is perfect for honoring animal lovers, healthcare heroes, or anyone who brings kindness to furry friends. With a gentle smile and thoughtful details, this character makes a heartwarming addition to your handmade collection—whether you’re crafting for a clinic display, a thoughtful gift, or just because you love pets and plushies. 🧶👩⚕️🐾
Designed for personality and storytelling, this pattern invites you to explore expressive features, soft yarns, and fun extras like a stethoscope, name badge, or even a tiny clipboard. Customize the outfit with favorite colors or add accessories like a crocheted puppy, kitten, or bird to complete the scene. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade tribute to veterinary care, this Veterinarian Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade kindness, one loop at a time! 💖✨🐶
🩺 Amigurumi Veterinarian with Puppy & Kitten Crochet Pattern
Say hello to this compassionate amigurumi veterinarian, lovingly holding an adorable puppy and kitten! This delightful trio is packed with character—from the vet’s cozy lab coat and curly hair to the tiny pet details like the puppy’s tongue and the kitten’s pink nose.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, sewing, detailed facial features, and accessories.
📏 Finished Size
- Vet: Approx. 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall
- Puppy & Kitten: 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm)
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted Weight Yarn in:
- Skin (peach or beige)
- Dark brown (hair)
- White (lab coat, shoes)
- Teal (scrubs)
- Black (shoes, glasses, stethoscope)
- Pink (cheeks, tongue, kitten nose)
- Blue (eye iris)
- Gray (kitten)
- Light brown (puppy)
- Chocolate brown (puppy collar)
- Other:
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes: 14–16 mm (vet), 8–10 mm (pets)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: blush, felt for added features
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back Loops Only
- FLO – Front Loops Only
- FO – Fasten Off
🧑⚕️ Veterinarian Doll
👩 Head
Using 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)
7–12. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert eyes between R8–9, ~6–7 sts apart
– Embroider nose (small vertical line) between eyes
– Add blush and smile - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff and FO
👂 Ears (Make 2)
- MR, 4 sc, ch 1 and turn
- sc 3 across, FO
Sew to sides of head, aligned with eyes
💇 Hair Cap & Curls
Cap Base (Dark 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)
7–9. sc around
FO and sew to head
Curls:
ch 25–35, 2 sc in each ch back.
Make 10–14 strands. Sew around cap and front hairline
👓 Glasses (Black)
Crochet or use thin felt cord
- ch 20, join to form ring x2
- ch 4 bridge between rings
- Sew to face
🩺 Body
Start with teal (scrubs):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to white (shirt):
7–9. sc around
Switch to skin color for neck:
10–11. (2 sc, dec) x4 (12)
Stuff - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
FO and leave long tail
👖 Legs (Make 2)
Using teal:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–14. sc around
FO one leg. On second leg, ch 2 and join both
sc around joined legs (26–28 sts)
Continue for 5–6 rounds
Stuff and FO
✋ Arms with Fingers (Make 2)
Fingers (4 total per hand):
- MR, 4 sc, 3 rounds
FO 3 fingers. Do not FO 4th. Join others with chains
sc around all fingers (20–22 sts)
Dec down to 10–12
Switch to white for sleeve
Continue 7–8 rounds
Stuff lightly
FO and leave tail
👟 Shoes (Make 2)
Sole (Black):
- ch 7, sc across, 3 sc in last, rotate (14)
- inc evenly (18)
Switch to white:
3–5. sc around - dec front 3 stitches
- sc around, FO
🧥 Lab Coat
Using white:
- ch 26, join
- R1–5: sc around
- Split for front panels and back panel
- Work front flaps separately
- Add FLO collar
- Sleeves: join white yarn, sc in round ~10 sts for 8 rounds
- Sew arms to sides
- Add pockets: ch 5, sc 3 rows
FO
🩺 Stethoscope
- ch 40 with black, sc back
- Disc: MR, 6 sc in gray
- Attach as loop around neck
🐶 Puppy
🐾 Head
Using light brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc around
– Insert safety eyes
– Embroider brown nose & mouth - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO
🐾 Ears (2)
- MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around
FO and sew to sides
👅 Tongue
Using pink:
- MR, 3 sc
- sc around (3)
FO, sew under muzzle
🐾 Body
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO
🐾 Legs (4)
- MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to body
🐕 Tail
ch 6, sl st back
FO and sew to back
🐱 Kitten
🐾 Head
Using light gray:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc around
– Insert safety eyes
– Embroider pink nose and black smile - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff and FO
🐾 Ears (2)
- MR, 3 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x1 (5)
FO and sew to top corners
🐾 Body
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff, FO, and sew to head
🐾 Legs (4)
- MR, 5 sc
- sc around
FO and attach
🐱 Tail
ch 10, sl st back
FO and attach to back
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach arms and legs
- Dress doll in coat and stethoscope
- Stitch pets into arms (or leave detachable)
- Add final blush, adjust curls
💡 Customization Ideas
- Swap scrubs to purple, green, or pink
- Add a name tag or clipboard
- Use different pet colors/breeds
- Make the pets poseable with pipe cleaners
This joyful veterinarian and her two adorable companions are sure to warm hearts! A beautiful gift for animal lovers or a sweet addition to your amigurumi shelf 🐶🐱💗
