A Smile in Every Stitch: Dr. Tooth's Happy Amigurumi Pattern

Your Free Crochet Pattern for a Kawaii Dental Friend!

My little nephew, Luca, used to be terrified of the dentist. The big chair, the strange noises... it was all a bit much for him. So, the night before his first check-up, I sat down with my softest white yarn and a head full of ideas. I wanted to create a little friend he could hold, something to make the whole experience feel less scary and more like an adventure. That's how this cheerful little tooth was born! With its wide, happy smile and trusty toothbrush, it’s a tiny reminder that taking care of our teeth can be fun. This pattern is perfect for a quick weekend project, and it makes such a thoughtful gift for a child, a dental student, or even your own friendly dentist. It’s as simple and sweet as my little Puddles the Tiny Duck amigurumi, and I promise it'll bring a smile to your face as you stitch it.

From Clinical to Cuddly: The Story Behind the Smile

The real challenge was turning something clinical, a tooth, into a character you'd want to hug. I knew I had to get the expression just right. The eyes needed to be bright and friendly, and the smile had to be big and reassuring. I chose a soft, creamy white for the tooth itself, not a harsh, sterile white. The pink for the gums is gentle and warm, and the light blue for the toothbrush feels calming and clean. Every color was chosen to transform a potential source of anxiety into a cuddly, lovable companion. My hope is that when a little one sees this smiling face, they feel a little braver and a lot more cheerful.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• FO: Fasten Off

Pattern Instructions

Assembly

1. First, let's bring our little friend to life! Using black embroidery thread, stitch a small, happy smile between the eyes.
2. Place the pink gum piece around the base of the tooth, where the two roots begin. Use the long tail to sew it securely in place.
3. Stuff the toothbrush handle lightly. You don't need much, just enough to give it some shape.
4. Sew the bristle piece onto the top of the toothbrush handle. That feeling when two simple shapes suddenly become a recognizable object is just the best, isn't it? It reminds me of putting the final leaf on my Rosso the Tomato pattern.
5. Finally, you can either sew the toothbrush to the side of the tooth, or leave it as a separate little accessory. I like to tack it on with a few stitches so it doesn't get lost.
6. Weave in all your ends, and you're done! Your happy little tooth is ready to brighten someone's day.

Pro Tips

• Don't skip the stitch marker! Working in a continuous spiral means it's incredibly easy to lose your place. Your stitch marker is your best friend.
• When you stuff the tooth, be generous! You want it to be firm and hold its shape, but don't stuff it so much that the stitches start to pull apart and the fiberfill shows through.
• A little trick for the eyes: place them without snapping the backs on at first. Crochet a couple more rounds to see how they look. It's much easier to reposition them before they're locked in for good.
• Feel free to get creative! Why not use a sparkly white yarn for an extra-pearly tooth, or make the toothbrush in your child's favorite color? The possibilities are endless.

About the Author

Alessandra Soti is a coffee-fueled, yarn-obsessed creator who believes every stitch tells a story. When she's not untangling a yarn mess, she's probably sketching her next amigurumi friend in her favorite notebook.