This gentle Golden Brown Bear stands tall with a reassuring smile. She is dressed for her rounds in a soothing Mint Green shirt dress that peeks out from beneath her pristine White Doctor’s Coat. The coat features all the essential details of a medical professional, including a smart collar and a pocket embroidered with a red heart, symbolizing her compassionate nature. On her head, she wears a traditional nurse’s headband adorned with a small red cross.

She is prepared for any emergency with her rectangular First Aid Kit and a handmade stethoscope crafted from wire and yarn to hold its shape. But her most important task of the day is tending to her first patient: a tiny, miniature teddy bear who needs a little extra love and a bandage on his arm. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who want to create a meaningful gift for a medical worker, a get-well-soon present, or simply a charming addition to their collection.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Worsted weight yarn in Golden Brown (Bear Body)
• DK weight yarn in Mint Green (Shirt Dress)
• DK weight yarn in White (Lab Coat, Shoes, Headband, Bandage)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Cross details, Heart embroidery)
• DK weight yarn in Grey/Silver (Stethoscope)
• DK weight yarn in Beige (First Aid Kit)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for the main bear and accessories)
• 1.5 mm or 2.0 mm crochet hook (for the Mini Patient bear)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Main Bear)
• Pair of 4mm beads or black thread (Mini Bear eyes)
• Black embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Soft craft wire or pipe cleaners (for Stethoscope structure)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard or plastic canvas (for shoe soles and bag base)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the bear body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished Doctor Bear stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, adding to the playability of the doll.

Construction Overview

The bear is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the white shoes, and are joined to form the body. The head is round with a distinct muzzle to give it that classic “Teddy” look. The dress is a separate garment worn underneath the white lab coat. The lab coat is worked in rows to create an open front. The accessories—stethoscope, medical bag, and mini patient—are detailed miniatures requiring patience and fine motor skills.

Body Parts (Doctor Bear)

Legs (Make 2)

Start with White (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20). (Sole definition).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (20).
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16). (Shape toe).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Change to Golden Brown (Fur).
• Rnd 8: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 9–20: sc around (14).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (36).
• Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23–29: sc around (42).
• Rnd 30: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 31–33: sc around (36).
• Rnd 34: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 35–37: sc around (30).
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 39: sc around (24).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body later.

Head

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) around (54).
• Rnd 10–20: sc around (54) (11 rounds).
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, spaced 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Use a lighter Beige or Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: sc around.

FO. Sew to the face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider a nose and mouth with black thread.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) around (12).

Flatten and sew to the top of the head.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Medical Wardrobe

Mint Green Shirt Dress

Use Mint Green yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Yoke: Ch 26. Join. sc around (26).
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (52).
• Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 8.
• Rnd 4: sc around including chains (44).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around (44).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) around (55).
• Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) around (66).
• Rnd 11–20: dc around (66). (Work until just above the knees).
• Rnd 21: (sc, ch 1, skip 1) around for a simple hem. FO.

White Doctor’s Coat (Blouse)

Use White yarn. Worked flat in rows.

• Row 1: Ch 27. sc across (26).
• Row 2: (inc) across (52).
• Row 3: sc across.
• Row 4 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 8 (skip 10), sc 8.
• Row 5–18: hdc across. (Make it slightly longer than the dress bodice but showing the skirt).
• Row 19: sc around the entire edge to finish neatly. FO.
• Collar: Attach yarn to the neck chain. Work 3 rows of hdc on the first 6 and last 6 stitches only to create lapels. Fold them back.
• Pocket: Ch 6, sc 5. Work 4 rows. Sew to the right chest area. Embroider a small Red Heart on it.

Nurse Headband

Use White yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 35 (or length to fit head). sc across.
• Row 2–4: sc across.
• Sew ends together or add ties.
• Cross: Embroider a Red Cross in the center front using satin stitch.

Medical Accessories

Stethoscope

Use Grey and Black yarn.

• Earpieces: Cut a piece of wire (approx 15cm). Wrap tightly with Grey yarn. Bend into a “U” shape. Add small black French knots at the tips for ear buds.
• Tube: Join Grey yarn to the bottom of the “U”. Chain 20 (or work i-cord) to make the tubing.
• Chest Piece:
  Rnd 1: With Grey, MR 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around. Stuff lightly with a flat piece of cardboard.
  Rnd 4: dec around. Close.
  Attach to the end of the tube.

First Aid Kit

Use Beige yarn.

• Front/Back (Make 2): Ch 11, sc 10. Work 8 rows.
• Side Strip: Ch 5, sc 4. Work a strip long enough to go around the perimeter of the rectangle (bottom and sides).
• Sew the strip between the front and back panels.
• Handle: Ch 15 in Beige. Sew to top.
• Detail: Embroider a Red Cross on the front.

The Mini Patient

Mini Bear

Use Golden Brown yarn and smaller hook (1.5mm or 2.0mm).

• Head/Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6 (Neck). inc to 9 (Body). sc 3 rounds. dec to 5. Close.
• Ears: Tiny ch 2 loops on head.
• Arms/Legs: Ch 3, sc 2. Sew to body.
• The Injury: Wrap a small piece of White yarn around one arm to create a “bandage.”

Assembly

1. Dress the Doctor Bear in the Mint Dress.
2. Put on the White Doctor’s Coat.
3. Place the Nurse Headband on her head.
4. Hang the Stethoscope around her neck.
5. Stitch the First Aid Kit handle to her hand.
6. Place the Mini Patient Bear near her or in her other arm.

Your Teddy Bear Doctor is ready for her rounds! Sending love and healing stitches your way.