Note: The patterns have been updated as of May 2021. The changes include an updated hook size, gauge, and stitch type that creates much tighter stitches. This creates slightly smaller toys, but ensures that the stuffing doesn’t show through if you are matching the gauge provided.
Hey y’all! I hope you’re all doing well and staying safe in this crazy, crazy time. Covid-19 has undoubtedly changed all of our lives. And while most of us are staying home and staying safe, there are a lot of very essential frontline workers who do not get the luxury to do so. Inspired by these everyday heroes, I decided to create this pattern collection!
Although this amigurumi collection only covers four professions, there are many more that deserve our thanks- truck drivers, scientists, caregivers, doctors, hospital cleaners, pharmacy workers, bus drivers, paramedics, the list goes on. THANK YOU for your hard work!
If you like my work and would like to show your support, please consider purchasing an ad-free, printable PDF pattern from the shop!
**Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional costs to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. You can read a little more about that here!
Everyday Heroes Collection Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Notes
The difficulty level for these patterns range from Easy to Intermediate.
The patterns are in English and written in US crochet terminology.
Yarn I Used
I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran for all four toys in this collection; however, you can use any cotton yarn as long as you correspond your hook to the weight of your yarn. Each skein of yarn is roughly 50g.
For the Nurse Cat, I used roughly 30g of Melon Sorbet (> half a skein of yarn), 15g of Marine Blue (< half a skein of yarn), a little bit of: Slate Grey, Misty Grey, Blood Orange and Champagne White.
For the Grocer Bunny, I used roughly 30g of Ballet Pink (> half a skein of yarn), 5g of Vintage Pink, 5g of Grass Green, and a little bit Blood Orange.
For the Firefighter Panda, I used roughly 25g of Pale Lilac (~ half a skein of yarn), 10g of Marine Blue (< half a skein of yarn), 25g of Soft Fudge (~ half a skein), 15g of Pillar Red a (< half a skein), and a little bit of: Buttercup Yellow, Granite Grey, Misty Grey.
For the Postal Worker Puppy, I used roughly 30g of Banana Cream (> half a skein of yarn), 5g of Mustard Yellow (< half a skein of yarn), 10g of Duck Egg Blue (< half a skein), 10g of Sailor Blue a (< half a skein), 5g of Coffee Bean, and a little bit of Champagne White.
Gauge
5 Round Circle = 1.5” with a 3.25mm (D) hook when working the x-stitch (yarn under sc)*. If you are working the standard sc, I recommend going down a hook size.
Gauge isn’t super important for amigurumi, but I included it just in case you want to check your gauge. Being a little off should not affect the end product too much. You can learn more about how to measure gauge for amigurumi here!
Meg the Nurse Cat
Meet Meg the Nurse Cat! She was inspired by my friend Meg who is a nurse and loves cats.
This toy makes for a cute thank you gift for the nurses in your life!
You can find the free pattern here!
You can also find the ad-free, printable PDF pattern in the shop. It is sold on its own ($3 CAD) or in the Everyday Heroes Collection ($12 CAD for four patterns).
Difficulty level for this pattern: Easy
Lucy the Grocery Clerk Bunny
Meet Lucy the Grocery Clerk Bunny!
Grocery clerks are working hard to keep our stores well stocked and allowing us to chef it up at home. The work they do is so under-appreciated but SO important.
You can find the free pattern here!
You can also find the ad-free, printable PDF pattern in the shop. It is sold on its own ($3 CAD) or in the Everyday Heroes Collection ($12 CAD for four patterns).
Difficulty level for this pattern: Easy
Freddie the Firefighter Panda
Meet Freddie the Firefighter Panda!
Since everyone is cooking more at home, the jobs of firefighters have become a little bit more difficult. For them to do their jobs, they have to expose themselves to risks daily.
You can find the free pattern here!
You can also find the ad-free, printable PDF pattern in the shop. It is sold on its own ($4 CAD) or in the Everyday Heroes Collection ($12 CAD for four patterns).
Difficulty level for this pattern: Easy/Intermediate
Max the Postal Worker Puppy
Meet Max the Postal Worker Puppy!
Because everyone is staying home, there has been an increase in shopping online. Our postal workers have been working hard to ensure we get what we need in our mail.
You can find the free pattern here!
You can also find the ad-free, printable PDF pattern in the shop. It is sold on its own ($4 CAD) or in the Everyday Heroes Collection ($12 CAD for four patterns).
Difficulty level for this pattern: Easy/Intermediate
All of the outfits in this collection are interchangeable, so you can mix and match outfits to create new characters!
Materials needed to make all 4 toys:
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
Nurse Cat: Melon Sorbet, Slate Grey, Misty Grey, Blood Orange, and Champagne White
Grocery Clerk Bunny: Ballet Pink, Vintage Pink, Grass Green, and Blood Orange
Firefighter Panda: Pansy Purple, Pale Lilac, Soft Fudge, Buttercup Yellow, Pillar Red, Misty Grey, and Granite Grey
Postal Worker Puppy: Banana Cream, Mustard Yellow, Duck Egg Blue, Sailor Blue, Coffee Bean, and Champagne White - 3.25mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Locking Stitch Markers (Optional)
- Pins
- Polyfil Stuffing or Scrap Yarn
- White Felt (Optional for details)
- Fabric Glue (This is optional, but I use it to glue down the exposed ends)
TERMINOLOGY USED IN THIS PATTERN
st(s): stitch(es)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: triple crochet
inc: two single crochet in one stitch
dec: invisible decrease, single crochet two stitches together through the front loops only
BLO: crochet only in the back loops (loop away from you) of each stitch
FLO: crochet only in the front loops (loop closest to you) of each stitch
sk next # st/ch: skip the next number of stitches or chains and work the next step into the st/ch after the ones you skipped
ch sp: chain space, the space you create when you chain and skip stitches
(…) x #: repeat anything in the parenthesis however many times the number indicates
[#]: total number of stitches for that row
#sc/hdc/dc: one sc/hdc/dc in the following # stitches
sc/hdc/dc#: # sc/hdc/dc in one stitch
(x, y) in the next st: work both of the indicated crochet stitches into one stitch
turn: turn your work
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