Crochet the brave maiden warrior of ancient China, Fa Mulan, with a look inspired by wooden Kokeshi dolls: big head, slim column-shaped body, and super-cute face details. This quick and easy doll can be finished in about 3 to 4 hours or one or two pleasant afternoons. She makes a great gift for your favorite fairy-tale fan.

Your doll will be about 4.5 inches (12 cm) tall when made with E and F hooks and worsted-weight yarn. Doll stands on its own.

This pattern is for those with intermediate crochet skills and basic needle-work skills. Doll parts are made in spiral rounds.
You will need to know how to:
-- read a crochet pattern
-- chain
-- slip stitch
-- single crochet
-- half-double crochet
-- double crochet
-- triple crochet
-- double-triple crochet
-- color switch

Pattern includes:
-- definitions of stitch abbreviations
-- materials list with recommended yarn brands and colors
-- instructive photo illustrations

You are welcome to sell your finished dolls if you give credit to “JanaGeek at Ravelry.com” as the designer.

I am also happy to answer questions you may have.