Knitting patterns for nurses, doctors, and other frontline personnel. Updated 5/11/25
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Free Patterns
Nurse Mates Dolls
Medical professional doll in scrubs with separate mask knit in one piece from the bottom-up either flat or in the round. Size Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Designed by Esther Braithwaite.
Paramedic Doll
This little izzy comfort medical professional doll is dressed in blue scrubs and a protective face mask. Just omit the hair bun to make a doll with short hair. Size 14cm / 5.5 inches tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Frontline Teddy Bear
Teddy bear in medical scrubs with mask. Designed by Sam Pratt to display support for nurses, doctors, and other medical personnel on the front lines helping those with COVID-19. Size 21cm /8.5” tall. DK weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Caring Nurse Doll
Doll dress and hat inspired by historical Red Cross nurse's uniforms. Knit it to fit your 18” (45.7 cm) doll. Designed by Red Heart
Koda Redux Toy Bear and Scrubs
Teddy bear about 9" tall in squishy chenille yarn with separate medical scrubs outfit (pants, top and mask). Designed by J.G. Miller.
Patterns for Purchase
Florence Nightingale Tea Cosy
Originally designed as a teapot cover, I think this would be easy to convert to a doll by stuffing and closing the side seams. The the revered mother of nursing is portrayed in wearing blue dress, apron, lace cap, with her iconic lantern held high. DK weight yarn. Designed by TeaCosyFolk
Florence Nightingale and WWI Red Cross Nurse
Historical nurse dolls knit flat. Florence Nightingale carries her iconic lantern and the Red Cross Nurse is in historical re-creation of their uniform. Size 18cm /7” tall. DK weight yarn. Designed by Joanna Marshall
Little Doctor Bear
Teddy bear in medical scrubs with mask. Head and body knit in a single piece with simple shaping. His tunic and trousers are removable, and his hat is sewn in place. Designed by Claire Fairall as her thank you to the wonderful medical staff all over the world. Size 21cm /8.5” tall. DK weight yarn.
Midwife Mary Nurse Doll
Doll stands around 33cm (13 inches) tall and comes complete with her dress, shoes, cardigan and hat which are all removable. Also included is the knitting pattern for her medical bag and newborn baby. Great for fans of "Call the Midwife"! The patterns are knit flat and seamed and are very easy to follow with clear instructions and photos.
