Nurse Dolly Soft Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Stocking Stitch

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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Sachiyo Ishii's knitted nurse doll pattern comes with two different outfit options.

If you know a child who’d love their very own friendly nurse to play with, or wish to show your appreciation for someone with a handmade mascot, you’ll want to start these adorable nurses right away. The basic doll is the same for both, and there is plenty of fun to be had if you want to experiment with hair and skin tone. The outfits too can also be adjusted to the colours of your choice, including doctor’s whites.

What do I need?

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades 1240 Soft Peach, 1064 Mocha, 1003 Aster, 1854 French Navy, 1019 Cloud Blue, 1001 White, 1054 Walnut, 1002 Black, one 100g ball of each, Soft Pink DK, Grey DK, Dark Brown 4ply, oddments
Needles: 3.5mm
Stitch holder
Crochet hook: 3.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Safety eyes: 8mm, four
Buttons: small, six
Wire: lightweight, 15cm
Fabric glue
Pink pastel or powder blusher
Sewing needle and matching thread
Tapestry needle

Sizing

Doll height: 22cm

Top knit tips

An easy hairstyle for a male mascot is to make short hair with a series straight stitches – maybe even embroider a beard!

If using toy safety eyes, add before stuffing the head or embroider French knots if gifting to a young child.

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. If you enjoyed knitting her nurse dolly pattern, then why not download this cavegirl dolly? You can see more designs from Sachiyo here.

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