Bring bravery and mischief to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Mulan & Mushu pattern! Inspired by the iconic duo from the beloved tale, this set features a courageous warrior and her fiery little dragon sidekick, ready to take on any adventure—one stitch at a time. With Mulan’s flowing robe and determined expression, and Mushu’s quirky grin and bold colors, these characters are perfect for storytelling, gifting, or celebrating your love for legendary heroes. 🧶🐉⚔️
Designed for personality and flair, this pattern invites you to explore expressive features, textured details, and fun extras like a tiny sword, flower hairpin, or even a scroll of destiny. Customize their outfits with traditional tones or playful twists, and pose them together for a scene full of heart and humor. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade tribute to courage and friendship, this Mulan & Mushu Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade legend, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌸
🧵 Amigurumi Mulan & Mushu – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring the strength, grace, and charm of Mulan and the fiery wit of Mushu into your amigurumi world! This beautifully detailed set features Mulan in her traditional outfit with flowing robes and long black yarn hair, alongside her tiny guardian dragon Mushu—complete with expressive features and a curled tail.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes layered garments, facial detailing, and dragon shaping with wings and claws.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Mulan: approx. 10–11 in (25–28 cm) tall
- Mushu: approx. 5–6 in (12–15 cm) tall
🧶 Materials
- DK or sport-weight yarn:
- Skin: Light peach or cream
- Hair: Black
- Robe: Light blue, dusty rose, soft pink, maroon
- Sash: Pale peach
- Shoes: Brown & white
- Mushu: Red, yellow-orange, cream, black
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Safety eyes (8 mm for Mulan, 6 mm for Mushu)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Blush/pink pastel
- Optional: pipe cleaners or wire for Mushu’s arms and tail
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🧕 Mulan – Pattern
Head (Skin tone)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 7 sts apart - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave shut
Nose
- MR, 4 sc, FO
Sew between eyes with a tiny stitch of padding
Ears (x2)
- MR, 5 sc
- sc around
Flatten and sew to head, aligned with eyes
Hair Cap (Black)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around
FO, sew to head
Hair Details:
- Cut long strands of black yarn
- Attach using latch hook method at crown
- Tie top bun with red yarn
- Style remaining strands flat around the head
Body (Start in skin tone → change to inner robe pink)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around
Change to light pink (inner robe)
8–12. sc around
Change to dusty rose
13–16. sc around
FO, stuff, attach to head
Arms (x2 – Skin tone to robe blue)
- MR, 5 sc
2–4. sc around
Change to blue
5–10. sc around
Lightly stuff, FO, and sew to body
Skirt & Robe Layers
Inner Skirt (Pale pink)
- Join at waist
- Ch enough to go around waist, join
- dc in rounds, increasing slightly for flow
Outer Robe Panels (Maroon)
- Make 2 long rectangles
- Attach overlapping at front center
- Stitch down one side, leave slightly open for natural drape
Sash (Pale peach)
- Ch 35, sc back across
- Wrap around waist and tie in front
- Optional: make short bow with small loop
Legs (White to brown shoes)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around
Change to brown
4–6. sc around
Flatten, stuff, and sew under skirt
🐉 Mushu – Pattern
Head & Body (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - dec x6 (12)
8–11. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Stuff head
13–20. sc around (slightly curve as you go)
Stuff lightly
Belly (Cream – Sew on Front)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around
Make 4–5 rows and sew down front of torso
Ears (Orange, x2)
- Ch 6, sc back 5
- sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc
Sew to sides of head
Horns (Blue or Black, x2)
- MR, 4 sc
- sc around
FO, stuff lightly, sew to top of head
Arms (Red)
- MR, 5 sc
2–4. sc around
FO, bend into shape and sew on
Claws:
- Tiny ch 3s in black, sewn to ends
Legs (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- sc around
- Add small black toes with embroidery or ch 2s
Sew under body
Tail (Red with Orange Tip)
- MR, 6 sc
- sc around for 10–12 rounds
Stuff lightly
Color change to orange
3–4 rounds
FO, sew to back
Wings (Red + Yellow)
Base (Red):
- Ch 8, sc across
- Shape edge with sl sts
Insert Yellow Membrane: - Chain lattice or felt piece
Sew to back
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Mulan’s Eyes: Add white felt or yarn speck in corner
- Embroider Mushu’s smile, black brows
- Use light blush on Mulan’s cheeks
- Pose Mushu reaching for Mulan’s hand
💡 Display Tip
Set them on a circular base with cherry blossoms, fans, or lanterns for a complete display inspired by traditional Chinese storytelling and strength.🐉👘✨
