Level Up Your Yarn Game: Craft Your Own Crochet Mario Amigurumi!

Dive into the whimsical world of Nintendo with our free Crochet Mario Amigurumi Pattern! This detailed guide allows you to bring everyone’s favorite plumber to life, stitch by stitch. Perfect for fans of all ages, this adorable Mario makes a fantastic gift, a unique desk companion, or a cherished collectible for any gamer. Get ready to embark on a fun crochet adventure!

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Crochet Pattern: Level Up Your Yarn Game: Craft Your Own Crochet Mario Amigurumi!

Materials

DK or Worsted weight yarn in Red, Blue, Tan (skin tone), Brown, White, Black, Yellow, Pink (small amount for mouth)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
8mm blue or black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
FO: Fasten off
BLO: back loop only
R: Round

Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

Head (Tan Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-12: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 6-7 stitches apart. Embroider small white circles for eye shine and black pupils if using blue safety eyes.
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly.
R16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R17: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail and close hole.

Ears (Tan Yarn) – Make 2

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Hat (Red Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-10: sc around (36)
Brim (worked in rows): Flatten hat. Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 18 stitches. (18)
R11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 10, inc, sc in next 2 (18) – adjust for desired curve.
FO. Embroider a white ‘M’ onto the front of the hat.

Body (Red then Blue Yarn)

Start with Red Yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24)
Change to Blue Yarn:
R8-14: sc around (24)
Stuff lightly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Blue then Brown Yarn) – Make 2

Start with Blue Yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-6: sc around (18)
Change to Brown Yarn (for shoes):
R7: In BLO, sc around (18)
R8: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R9: (dec) x6 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO, weave in tail and close hole.

Arms (Red then White Yarn) – Make 2

Start with Red Yarn:
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-5: sc around (9)
Change to White Yarn:
R6-8: sc around (9)
R9: (sc, dec) x3 (6)
Lightly stuff the hand part. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Mustache (Brown Yarn)

Option 1 (Embroidered): Embroider a thick, curly mustache below the nose using brown yarn.
Option 2 (Crocheted): Ch 7. In 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. FO. Make a second one and sew them together at the sl st end to form the shape, or use one piece and shape it.

Overalls Straps (Blue Yarn) – Make 2

Ch 15 (adjust length as needed). Sl st into second ch from hook and across. FO.

Buttons (Yellow Yarn) – Make 2

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the Head to the Body, ensuring it’s centered.
Sew the Hat onto the top of the Head.
Sew the Ears to the sides of the Head, slightly behind the eyes.
Sew the Legs to the bottom of the Body.
Sew the Arms to the sides of the Body, just below the red shirt collar.
Using pink yarn, embroider a small mouth under the mustache.
Sew the crocheted Mustache (or add embroidered mustache) below the nose.
Attach the Overalls Straps from the front of the blue overalls to the back.
Sew the Yellow Buttons onto the front of the straps.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.

Congratulations! Your Mini Mario is ready for his next adventure!