Josephine Baker, a jazz and vaudeville entertainer and activist during the Rolling 1920s and Jazz Age Era.

This is an instant PDF download crochet pattern of Josephine Baker and her pet cheetah, Chiquita.

Skill level: ★★☆☆☆ Beginner-Intermediate. The detailed instructions include step-by-step pictures, along with tutorials and videos from PlanetJune by June Gilbank for crochet techniques. Basic techniques include magic ring, single/half double/double/treble (triple) crochet (sc, hdc, dc, tr), increase and decrease stitches, color change, crochet in rounds and rows. US terminology. Methods used in this pattern involve little sewing (as I’m not a big fan of assembled sewing). Alternative methods are also included in the pattern.

Your finished doll is approx. 26 cm in height and your finished cheetah is approx. 13 cm in height (with a 2.75 - 3.00 mm crochet hook). Required materials: Color yarn, safety eyes, polyester filling, and pipe cleaner (optional).

This doll is a fun gift for teachers, friends, baby showers, graduations, and girls and boys who aspire to be whatever or whoever they want when they grow up!

Note: This pattern was originally inspired by Amour Fou Crochet. This pattern and methods have been completely altered. Permission has been granted by Carla Mitrani, the designer of the original Amour Fou patterns. Many of the tutorial videos are from PlanetJune.com by June Gilbank.