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Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern makes a full Super Mario amigurumi complete with hat, moustache, sideburns, overalls and shoes. It uses DK/light worsted yarn and is worked mostly in spirals with some flat pieces for details. The instructions include every piece, from head shaping to sewing and embroidery for the hat emblem.

Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will build small parts like ears, nose, hands and buttons, then assemble them to form the finished toy. Photos and clear steps help you position features and finish with a professional look.

Why You'll Love This Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Mario's iconic look with simple crochet techniques and thoughtful shaping. I enjoy the challenge of creating small facial features like the nose and moustache that give the character personality. Sewing the separate pieces together is rewarding and lets me customize placement for expression. Making the hat and embroidered 'M' feels like the finishing touch that brings the whole toy to life.

Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love personalizing this pattern by changing colors and yarn textures to create different character vibes.

I sometimes use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook to make a cuddlier, bigger Mario for a more huggable toy.

I also make mini versions for keychains using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook to create portable versions.

I enjoy adding embroidered details like freckles or a stitched smile to vary facial expressions and personality.

I often swap the yarn color of the overalls to create custom outfits or theme variations like holiday or team colors.

I like to use safety eyes for sturdiness on toys for older children, or crocheted eyes for a fully handmade look and baby-safe options.

I sometimes add a short piece of wire to the arms for light posability so the toy can hold props or strike poses.

I experiment with different stuffing amounts to change the firmness and drape of the finished toy for display or play.

I sometimes create tiny accessories like a scarf, cap badge variations, or a small prop mushroom to make a set of characters.

I recommend trying surface crochet or felt appliques for the hat emblem if you prefer a cleaner or faster alternative to embroidery.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers while working in spirals will cause you to lose track of the beginning of rounds; place a marker at the start of every round and move it each time you complete the round. ✗ Stuffing too tightly in small parts like the nose or ears results in bulging shapes that look unnatural; stuff gradually, add small amounts of fiberfill, and shape as you go for an even finish. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases leads to incorrect stitch counts and mismatched joins; count your stitches at the end of each increase/decrease round to verify the totals. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning or marking placement can create an uneven face and crooked features; pin parts in place and check symmetry before sewing securely. ✗ Using inconsistent tension between pieces makes assembly awkward and pieces not sit flush; maintain consistent tension, use the same hook throughout, and check gauge on larger elements.

Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own Super Mario amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions, full materials list, and helpful assembly notes. This pattern recreates Mario with his hat, moustache, sideburns, overalls, and shoes for an authentic handmade character. You will enjoy shaping small parts and sewing them together to create a charming finished toy. Suitable for crocheters looking to build skills in shaping, joining, and surface embroidery.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn (recommended) in the following colors: beige, blue, red, black, white, brown, yellow
  • 02
    Use contrasting colors for details: red for hat and top, blue for pants, brown for hair and shoes, beige for head, hands and nose, white for eyes and glove cuffs, yellow for buttons

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size G (6) / 4.0mm
  • 02
    Tapestry / sewing needle
  • 03
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
  • 04
    Stitch markers (or scrap yarn)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Pins for positioning parts while assembling

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— The head (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

2sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =24

Round 5 :

3sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =30

Round 6 :

Crochet 2sc and move your stitcher marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 7 :

4sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =36

Round 8 :

5sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =42

Round 9 :

6sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =48

Round 10 :

7sc, inc1sc in next st, 7sc, inc1sc in next st. Move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step. Do not finish the round.

Round 11 :

9sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =55

Round 12 :

10sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =60

Round 13 :

11sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =65

Round 14 :

Crochet 12 rounds of sc. =65

Round 15 :

11sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =60

Round 16 :

10sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =55

Round 17 :

Crochet 5sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 18 :

9sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =50

Round 19 :

6sc, sc2tog, 6sc, sc2tog, 4sc. Move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round. =48

Round 20 :

6sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =42

Round 21 :

5sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =36

Round 22 :

4sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =30

Round 23 :

Crochet 3sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 24 :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 25 :

3sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =24

Round 26 :

2sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =18

Round 27 :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 28 :

1sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =12

Round 29 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =6

Round 30 :

sc3tog, sc2tog and fasten off.

— The ears (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st, 1sc, inc1sc in next st, 1sc, 13slst. =18

Round 5 :

8sc, 1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The nose (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

Crochet 3 rounds of sc. =18

Round 5 :

1slst, slst2tog. Repeat all round. =12

Round 6 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 7 :

Stuff the nose with fiberfill.

— The hair (in brown) (worked in flat) :

Step 1 :

ch30, turn.

Step 2 :

Crochet 4 rows of sc. After each row, ch1 and turn. =30

Step 3 :

skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 2st, crochet 1slst in next st. Repeat until the end of the round.

Step 4 :

Fasten off.

— The sideburns (in brown) (worked in flat) :

Step 1 :

ch8, turn.

Step 2 :

Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 7sc. ch1, turn. =7

Step 3 :

6sc, fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The eyeballs (in white) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

inc1sc in next st, 1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The pupils (in black) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The hat, part one (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR4 =4

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. ch1, turn. =8

Round 3 :

Continue to work in flat: repeat 4x(1sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =12

Round 4 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =16

Round 5 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =20

Round 6 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =24

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =28

Round 8 :

Crochet 2 rows of sc. ch1, turn. =28

Round 9 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =24

Round 10 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =20

Round 11 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =16

Round 12 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =12

Round 13 :

Repeat 4x(1sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =8

Round 14 :

Repeat 4x(sc2tog). ch1, turn. =4

Round 15 :

sc2tog, sc2tog. ch1, turn. =2

Round 16 :

1slst and fasten off.

— The hat, part two (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch60, close the ch with a slst. =60

Round 2 :

Crochet 6 rounds of sc. =60

Round 3 :

30sc, repeat 5x(5sc, inc1sc in next st). =65

Round 4 :

30sc, repeat 5x(6sc, inc1sc in next st). =70

Round 5 :

Repeat 3x(8sc, sc2tog), 40sc. =67

Round 6 :

Repeat 3x(7sc, sc2tog), 40sc. =64

Round 7 :

Repeat 8x(6sc, sc2tog). =54

Round 8 :

Repeat 8x(5sc, sc2tog). =48

Round 9 :

Repeat 3x(4sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(8sc, sc2tog). =42

Round 10 :

Repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(7sc, sc2tog). =36

Round 11 :

Repeat 3x(2sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(6sc, sc2tog). =30

Round 12 :

Repeat 3x(1sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(5sc, sc2tog). =24

Round 13 :

Repeat 3x(sc2tog), repeat 3x(4sc, sc2tog). =18

Round 14 :

3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog). =15

Round 15 :

1sc, repeat 7x(sc2tog). =8

Round 16 :

4sc, sc2tog, sc2tog. =6

Round 17 :

sc3tog, sc2tog, fasten off.

— The circle on the hat (in white) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

2sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =24

Round 5 :

1slst and fasten off.

— The embroidery on the hat (in red) :

Step 1 :

Make a ch of slst of about 10cm / 4" in length.

Step 2 :

Do not fasten off yet.

Step 3 :

Sew the chain onto the white circle into the shape of an 'M'. If necessary, add or remove a couple ch st to make it fit.

— The moustache (in brown) (worked in flat) :

Step 1 :

ch21, turn.

Step 2 :

Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 19sc, inc2sc in last st. Turn. =22

Step 3 :

Continue to work on the bottom of the foundation chain: 19sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 42st. =44

Step 4 :

Continue to work in spirals: 19sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st), 19sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st). =50

Step 5 :

1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 1st, crochet 1slst in next st.

Step 6 :

1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 2st, crochet 1slst in next st, 1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 1st, crochet 1slst in next st, 1sc, skip 1st, crochet 1slst in next st, 6sc.

Step 7 :

Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 once more.

Step 8 :

Crochet 35sc, 1slst and fasten off.

Step 9 :

Double fold the moustache, sew the two parts onto each other and stuff the moustache with fiberfill while doing so.

— The arms (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch20, close the ch with a slst.

Round 2 :

Crochet 25 rounds of sc. =25

Round 3 :

Cut off the red yarn and continue to work in white: crochet 2 rounds of sc. =25

Round 4 :

Fold the red end of the arm inwards, as pictured below.

Round 5 :

Fold back 1 round of sc of the white part.

Round 6 :

Secure both folds by sewing the layers onto each other.

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st), 2sc. =18

Round 8 :

Flatten the hand. 2sc, skip 12sc, crochet 4sc.

Round 9 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =6

Round 10 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 11 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 12 :

Cast on next to the 1st finger. Crochet 3sc, skip 6st, 3sc. =6

Round 13 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =6

Round 14 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 15 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 16 :

Cast on on one of the remaining stitches. Crochet 3 rounds of sc. =6

Round 17 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 18 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 19 :

Cast on on the remaining hole for the thumb.

Round 20 :

6sc. =6

Round 21 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 22 :

1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

Round 24 :

Place the hands inside the arms and sew them in place. Make sure not to stuff the arms with fiberfill.

— The hands (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR10 =10

Round 2 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =15

Round 3 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =15

Round 4 :

2sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =20

Round 5 :

20sc. =20

Round 6 :

Skip 6st, crochet 1sc. Move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round. =14

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st), 2sc. =18

Round 8 :

Flatten the hand. 2sc, skip 12sc, crochet 4sc.

Round 9 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =6

Round 10 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 11 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 12 :

Cast on next to the 1st finger. Crochet 3sc, skip 6st, 3sc. =6

Round 13 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =6

Round 14 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 15 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 16 :

Cast on on one of the remaining stitches. Crochet 3 rounds of sc. =6

Round 17 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 18 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 19 :

Cast on on the remaining hole for the thumb.

Round 20 :

6sc. =6

Round 21 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 22 :

1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total. Place the hands inside the arms and sew them in place. Make sure not to stuff the arms with fiberfill.

— The belly (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch50, close the ch with a slst. =50

Round 2 :

Crochet 19 rounds of sc. =50

Round 3 :

3sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =40

Round 4 :

2sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =30

Round 5 :

1sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =20

Round 6 :

Fasten off, leave a strand of 30cm / 12" attached to the belly. Use this later on to sew on the head.

Round 7 :

Stuff the belly with fiberfill.

— The buttons (in yellow) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The shoes (in brown) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch5, turn.

Round 2 :

Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. Turn. =6

Round 3 :

Continue to work on the bottom side of the foundation chain: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 12sc. =12

Round 4 :

Continue to work in spirals: repeat 2x(4sc, inc1sc in next st), inc1sc in next st. =16

Round 5 :

4sc, repeat 4x(inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(inc1sc in next st). =24

Round 6 :

4sc, repeat 4x(1sc, inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(1sc, inc1sc in next st). =32

Round 7 :

4sc, repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). =40

Round 8 :

4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, inc1sc in next st). =48

Round 9 :

Crochet 5 rounds of sc. =48

Round 10 :

4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, sc2tog), 24sc. =44

Round 11 :

44sc. =44

Round 12 :

4sc, repeat 4x(2sc, sc2tog), 24sc. =40

Round 13 :

40sc. =40

Round 14 :

4sc, repeat 4x(1sc, sc2tog), 4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, sc2tog). =32

Round 15 :

16sc, repeat 4x(1sc, sc2tog). =20

Round 16 :

Stuff the shoe with fiberfill.

Round 17 :

4sc, repeat 2x(sc2tog), 4sc, repeat 4x(sc2tog). =14

Round 18 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =7

Round 19 :

Stuff the shoe with fiberfill.

Round 20 :

Push the sides of the remaining gap towards each other by pushing the shoe into a more oval shape and sew the remaining hole shut.

— The pants (in blue) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch25, close the ch with a slst. =25

Round 2 :

Crochet 19 rounds of sc. =25

Round 3 :

Cut off the yarn, but do not fasten off.

Round 4 :

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Round 5 :

Continue to work on the 1st leg, continue to crochet where you cut off the yarn at step 3. Continue to use the yarn of the 2nd leg. Crochet 25sc on the 1st leg, and 25 on the 2nd. You have now created a new round counting 50sc. =50

Round 6 :

Crochet 13 rounds of sc. =50

Round 7 :

8sc, 1slst and turn.

Round 8 :

Start working in the 3rd loop as counted from the crochet hook (the last sc of step 7): crochet 1slst, 15sc, 1slst, turn. =17

Round 9 :

Start working in the 3rd loop as counted from the crochet hook: 1slst, 14sc, 1slst, turn. =16

Round 10 :

Start working in the 3rd loop as counted from the crochet hook: 1slst, 12sc, 1slst. =14

Round 11 :

Fasten off.

— The braces (in blue) (worked in flat) :

Step 1 :

Make the back of the pants face you and locate the 9sc right in the centre of the pants.

Step 2 :

Cast on the yarn on the left 3sc of those 9sc.

Step 3 :

Crochet 34 rows of sc in those 3sc. After each row, ch1 and turn. After the last row, fasten off.

Step 4 :

Keep a distance of 3sc between the first brace and the second.

Step 5 :

Cast on the yarn on the right 3sc of the 9sc in the centre of the pants.

Step 6 :

Crochet 34 rows of sc in those 3sc. After each row, ch1 and turn. After the last row, fasten off.

Step 7 :

Sew the belly inside the pants.

Step 8 :

Stuff the pants and belly.

— How to sew all parts together :

Step 1 :

Sew the buttons onto the ends of the braces.

Step 2 :

Flip the braces over to the front of the body and sew them onto the pants.

Step 3 :

Sew the arms onto the body.

Step 4 :

Sew the shoes onto the pants.

Step 5 :

Sew the 1st part of the hat, the brim, onto the 2nd part of the hat. Stuff the hat.

Step 6 :

Sew the white circle with embroidery onto the front of the hat.

Step 7 :

Sew the hair onto the back of the hat.

Step 8 :

Sew the nose and ears onto the head, right in the middle.

Step 9 :

Sew the moustache onto the head, right below the nose.

Step 10 :

Sew the pupils onto the eyeballs.

Step 11 :

Sew the eyes onto the head, right next to the nose.

Step 12 :

Sew the sideburns right in front of the ears.

Step 13 :

Sew the hat onto the head.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the buttons onto the ends of the braces, then flip the braces to the front and sew them onto the pants.
  • Sew the arms onto the body, positioning them so the white cuff sits at the shoulder seam and the hands align with the side seams.
  • Sew the shoes onto the bottom of the pants, shaping and stuffing as needed to create a stable foot shape.
  • Sew the 1st part of the hat (the brim) onto the 2nd part, stuff the hat, then sew the white embroidered circle with the red 'M' onto the front.
  • Sew the hair onto the back of the hat before attaching the hat to the head to hide seams and tails.
  • Sew the nose and ears onto the head centered, then sew the moustache under the nose and attach pupils to the eyeballs before sewing eyes onto the head.
  • Sew the sideburns in front of the ears and stitch the hat onto the head, adjusting positioning for correct facial placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is worked mostly in spirals; use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it as you go.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but not overly tight; add stuffing gradually for best shaping and control.
  • 💡Pin and check placement of facial features before sewing to ensure symmetry and correct expression.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to keep the finishing tidy and manageable.
  • 💡Use the same hook and maintain consistent tension throughout to ensure pieces fit together properly.

This Super Mario amigurumi pattern is a delightful project for fans and makers alike, full of charming details and personality. Whether you want a shelf buddy or a gift for a gamer, this pattern helps you recreate Mario with authentic features and a playful smile. Enjoy every stitch and the satisfaction of finishing a recognizable handmade character. 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 35cm / 14 inches tall when using the recommended yarn weight and a 4.0mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will alter the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and be aware details may need resizing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic experience with single crochet, increases, decreases, and sewing pieces together is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, though the time may vary based on experience level and the amount of detail you add.