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Level up your crochet game with the Amigurumi Mario, a pixel-perfect tribute to everyone’s favorite mustachioed hero! 🍄🧶 With his iconic red cap, blue overalls, and cheerful expression, this little plumber is ready to jump into your handmade world—whether you’re crafting for a gamer friend, decorating a playroom, or simply celebrating your love for classic video game characters. He’s a nostalgic nod to adventure, stitched with heart and a dash of fun.

Perfect for crocheters who enjoy bold colors and character-rich designs, this pattern invites you to play with tiny details like buttons, facial features, and even a mini mushroom or coin accessory. Make him solo or pair him with Luigi, Princess Peach, or other amigurumi pals to build your own crochet kingdom. The Amigurumi Mario is a joyful way to stitch up courage, charm, and a whole lot of handmade heroism—one loop at a time! 🧵⭐

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🍄 Amigurumi Mario Crochet Pattern

It’s-a me, Mario! 🎮 This handmade amigurumi brings the world’s favorite plumber to life with his iconic red hat, blue overalls, bushy mustache, and cheerful face. This pattern has everything you need to create a lovable Mario doll, complete with his signature details.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and small detailed parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

DK or Worsted yarn:
- Beige (skin)
- Red (hat, shirt)
- Blue (overalls)
- Brown (shoes, hair)
- Light beige (shoe sole, nose)
- White (gloves, “M” logo, eyes)
- Black (mustache, pupils, eyebrows)
- Yellow (buttons)
- Light blue (eye irises)
Crochet hook 2.5–3 mm
12 mm safety eyes OR crochet layered eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Optional: blush thread or fabric paint for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off

🧩 Pattern Instructions

🔴 Head (Beige)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc around [12]
(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
7–18. sc around [36]
(4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]
(3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
(sc, dec) × 6 [12]
dec × 6 [6], FO.

➡️ Insert safety eyes between Rnds 12–13, spaced ~10 sts apart.
➡️ Sew on crocheted nose (see below).
➡️ Embroider thick eyebrows with black yarn.

👃 Nose (Light Beige)

MR, 6 sc
inc × 6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly, sew between eyes.

🧔 Mustache (Black) – 2 Halves

MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) × 3 [9]
sc around [9], FO.

➡️ Make 2, sew side by side under the nose for the thick rounded mustache shape.

👂 Ears (Make 2, Beige)

MR, 6 sc
(sc, inc) × 3 [9]
sc around [9], FO.
Flatten slightly, sew to sides of head.

🟤 Hair & Sideburns (Brown)

Crochet small oval patches: MR, 6 sc, (sc, inc) × 3 [9], FO.
Sew behind ears and along hat line.

🔴 Hat (Red)

MR, 6 sc
inc × 6 [12]
(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36], FO.

➡️ Brim:

Join red yarn at front center.
(hdc, inc) repeat across front 18 sts.
sc 1 round to flatten edge.

➡️ Logo “M”:

With white: small circle (MR, 6 sc, inc × 6 = 12, FO).
With red: embroider or surface stitch a bold “M.”
Sew to hat front.

Sew hat to head.

🔴 Body (Red Shirt → Blue Overalls)

With red, MR, 6 sc
inc × 6 [12]
(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
6–8. sc around [30] (shirt base)
Switch to blue, sc around [30]
10–18. sc around [30]
(3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
(sc, dec) × 6 [12]
FO and close. Stuff firmly.

➡️ Overalls straps: ch 22, sc back. Make 2. Attach with yellow crocheted buttons.

Buttons (Make 2, Yellow):

MR, 6 sc, FO.

🟤 Legs (Make 2 – Two-Tone Shoes)

With light beige (sole): MR, 6 sc
inc × 6 [12]
(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
sc around [18]
Switch to brown:
5–10. sc around [18]
Stuff firmly, sew to base of body.