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Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern

Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern
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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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

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

About This Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet pocket-sized Mario and Luigi amigurumi with full instructions. Youll work in rounds using simple increases and decreases to shape head, body, limbs, and accessories. Every piece includes finishing notes so you can assemble the dolls with professional-looking results.

Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each character includes hat, hair, nose, moustache, and overall details so theyre instantly recognisable. The pattern uses fine yarn and a small hook to create compact, detailed toys that stand about 13-17 cm tall.

Why You'll Love This Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the playful charm of classic characters while still being achievable for crocheters who know the basics. I enjoy the small details like the tiny buttons, embroidered letter on the cap, and shaped moustache that give each doll personality. Sewing and assembly are satisfying steps that transform simple shapes into a finished friend. I also love how easy it is to adapt colors and sizes to create your own variations.

Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize these dolls: change the hat color to create different characters, or swap the overall color to make custom versions.

Want a smaller keychain version? Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create miniatures perfect for keyrings.

Try a chunkier, cuddly toy by using bulkier yarn and a larger hook β€” the same rounds will give you a much softer, bigger doll.

I often add embroidered details like freckles, a tiny scarf, or a little felt prop to give each character personality.

You can alter the facial expression by moving eye placement or changing eyebrow shape β€” small shifts change the whole mood.

Use safety eyes or embroider the eyes for baby-safe toys; embroidery keeps everything soft and secure for little ones.

Experiment with different moustache styles by using longer or shorter patterns, or by crocheting two layers for a bushier effect.

Try different yarn textures (cotton, acrylic, blends) to see how stitch definition and drape affect the final look.

I sometimes add a small wire armature inside limbs for posability β€” just take care to secure the wire and hide ends safely inside stuffing.

Make a whole themed set by changing color palettes: pastel for a baby-themed set, or monochrome for a stylized display collection.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping stitch markers in the first stitch of a round makes it hard to track your rounds; always place a marker at the start of every round to keep your counts accurate. βœ— Overstuffing the head or limbs will distort the shapes and make finishing difficult; stuff gradually and shape as you go for a smooth result. βœ— Changing color without securing your ends can create loose tails and messy joins; weave in or secure color changes as you switch yarns. βœ— Forgetting to add safety eyes at the recommended round may make placement incorrect; add eyes at the stated rounds and check spacing before closing. βœ— Not counting after increases and decreases leads to wrong stitch counts and uneven shaping; recount stitches after each shaping round to catch mistakes early.

Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the iconic Mario and Luigi to life with this detailed amigurumi pattern. Youll make small, expressive dolls with hats, mustaches, and overalls using simple amigurumi techniques. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, finishing notes, and assembly guidance so you can create two charming characters. Perfect for gifting, collecting, or practicing your amigurumi skills.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Mario Bros & Co. Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

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    Fine yarn (No.2 fine yarn), 50g skeins, approx.125m per skein
  • 02
    Colors required for Mario: red, blue, dark brown, light brown, peach (skin tone), yellow, white - small amounts each
  • 03
    Colors required for Luigi: green, blue, dark brown, light brown, peach (skin tone), yellow, white - small amounts each
  • 04
    Extra colors for details (small amounts): black thread for eye outlines, blue and white embroidery thread for eye highlights

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5mm
  • 02
    Pins for assembly and placement
  • 03
    Sewing needle for finishing and embroidery
  • 04
    Stitch marker
  • 05
    Safety eyes 8mm (2 per doll)
  • 06
    Polyester fiber fill (stuffing)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Fabric glue (optional for hair/front pieces)
  • 09
    Embroidery thread (black, blue, white)

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β€” Mario :

Shoes & legs (make 2) :

Using light brown color. Round 1: Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 6 (18)

Info :

Change to dark brown color.

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 6 (24)

Round 5-6 :

1sc in each st (24)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1dec in the next 5st, 1sc in the next 7st, 1dec (18)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (12)

Info :

Change to blue color.

Round 9 :

1sc in each st (12)

Round 10 :

Working behind the ch. 1sc in each st (12)

Round 11-14 :

1sc in each st (12)

Info :

First leg: fasten off and cut yarn. For the second leg: don't cut the yarn, you'll connect it to the other leg and start the body. Stuff the legs with fiber fill.

β€” Body :

Keep using blue color.

Round 1 :

1sc in the next 9st (1 leg), 1sc in the next 12st of the other leg, 1sc in the next 3st (24)

Round 2 :

1sc, 1inc x 8 (36)

Round 3-6 :

1sc in each st (36)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1dec x 6 (30)

Round 8 :

1sc in each st (30)

Info :

Change to red color.

Round 9 :

Working at the back ch. 1sc in the next 3st, 1dec x 6 (24)

Round 10 :

1sc in each st (24)

Round 11 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (16)

Info :

Don't cut the yarn, we'll begin crocheting the head, CHANGE to peach color.

β€” Head :

Using peach color.

Round 1 :

1sc in each st (16)

Round 2 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 8 (24)

Info :

Stuff the body with fiber fill up to the neck.

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 8 (32)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 8 (40)

Round 5 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1sc and 1inc x 7, 1sc in the next 5st, 1sc and 1inc x 7, 1inc in the next 2st (56)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 55st, 1inc in next 1st (57)

Round 7-11 :

1sc in each st (57)

Round 12 :

1sc in the next 17st, 1dec x 3 (54)

Round 13-20 :

1sc in each st (54)

Info :

It's time you add the safety eyes, I place them in the 9-10 round with 8st between them. Make sure to place them centered at the front of the head.

Round 21 :

1sc in the next 7st, 1dec x 6 (48)

Round 22 :

1sc in the next 6st, 1dec x 6 (42)

Round 23 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1dec x 6 (36)

Round 24 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1dec x 6 (30)

Round 25 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1dec x 6 (24)

Info :

Start stuffing the head.

Round 26 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1dec x 6 (18)

Round 27 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

1dec in the next 6st (6)

Info :

Make sure the head is stuffed and firm before closing it up. Fasten off and hide the end.

β€” Arms :

(make 2) Using white color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3-5 :

1sc in each st (12)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (8)

Round 7 :

Working on the front ch. 1sc in each st (8)

Info :

Change to red color.

Round 8 :

Working at the back ch from Round 7. 1sc in each st (8)

Round 9-13 :

1sc in each st (8)

Info :

Finish with 1sl st. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the arms to the body. Only stuff the hand area.

β€” Ears (Make 2) :

Using peach color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in each st (12)

Info :

Finish with a sl st and leave long tail to sew to the head. Don't stuff the ears.

β€” Moustache :

Using dark brown color. In each row you'll make 1ch, turn and start at the 2ch from your hook, unless specified otherwise.

Row 1 :

15ch

Row 2 :

1sc in each st (15)

Row 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 2dc in the next 1st, 1sc in the next 1st x 5

Info :

Finish with a sl st. Leave long tail to sew to the face.

β€” Nose :

Using peach color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

1sc in each st (18)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (12)

Info :

Finish with a sl st. Leave long tail to sew to the face. You can stuff the nose or wait until sewed to the face.

β€” Overall Buttons :

Using yellow color.

Round 1 :

Magic Ring (4), 1sl st.

Info :

Leave long tail to sew to the overall.

β€” Hair :

Using dark brown color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (7)

Round 2 :

1inc in each st (14)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 7 (28)

Round 5 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 7 (35)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1inc x 7 (42)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1inc x 7 (49)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 6st, 1inc x 7 (56)

Round 9 :

1sc in the next 27st, 1inc x 2 (58)

Round 10-15 :

1sc in each st (58)

Round 16 :

- 1sc in the next 1st, 8ch, turn and start at the 2ch from the hook, 1hdc in the next 7st and finish with 1sl st (sideburn). - 1sc in the next 1st, 2dc in the next 1st, 1sc in the next 1st x 6 - 1sc in the next 1st, 8ch, turn and start at the 2ch from the hook, 1hdc in the next 7st and finish with 1sl st (sideburn). - 1sc in the next 37st.

Info :

In each row you'll make 1ch, turn and start at the 2ch from your hook, unless specified otherwise.

Row 17 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 33st, 1dec (35)

Row 18 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 31st, 1dec (33)

Row 19 :

1sc in the next 1st, 2dc in the next 1st, 1sc in the next 1st x 11

Info :

Finish with 1sl st and leave long tail to sew to the head.

β€” Cap :

Using red color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (7)

Round 2 :

1inc in each st (14)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 7 (28)

Round 5 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 7 (35)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1inc x 7 (42)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1inc x 7 (49)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 6st, 1inc x 7 (56)

Round 9 :

1sc in the next 7st, 1inc x 7 (63)

Round 10-19 :

1sc in each st (63)

Info :

In each row you'll make 1ch, turn and start at the 2ch from your hook, unless specified otherwise.

Row 20 :

Working in the front ch. 1sc in the next 18st (18)

Row 21 :

1sc in each st (18)

Row 22 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 14st, 1dec (16)

Row 23 :

1sc in each st (16)

Row 24 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 12st, 1dec (14)

Info :

Make your way through the cap with 1sl st. Fasten off and hide the end.

Letter on cap :

Using white color. Round 1: Magic Ring (6), 1sl st and 1ch.

Round 2 :

Start in the same st. 1inc in each st (12), finish with a sl st and leave long tail to sew to the cap.

Info :

Embroider a letter M on the circle with red color. The white circle can be sewed to the cap (use the photo as guidance) or you can glue it.

β€” Assemble :

1) Arms: Attach arms at Round 10 of the body, make sure they are even apart. Fasten off and hide the end.

2) Overall :

Start at the back, make 1sc in the next 7st in the front ch of Round 9 of the Body, 6ch and go to the front of the Body where you'll make 1sc in the next 7st, 6ch and end at the back of the body (use the photo as guidance). Fasten off and you can sew the bottom of the body together if needed. Fasten off and hide the end. Place the yellow buttons at the front of the overall, you can do it with fabric glue or you can sew them.

3) Eyes :

Using blue and white color thread, you'll outline the eyes, first with blue and then with white. On top of the eyes, use a black color thread to outline the eye. Use the picture as guidance. Hide the ends.

4) Moustache :

First, always use pins to see how it'll look. Then, you'll sew the moustache just below the eyes. Only sew the middle of the moustache at the bottom layer (see the photo, purple line). Fasten off and hide the end.

5) Nose :

Place the nose at the center between the eyes above the moustache. Sew it to the face, fasten off and hide the ends.

6) Ears :

First you'll need to use pins to place the hair, so you can know where the ears go. They must be behind the sideburns, for me it was about 4st apart from the moustache. Before placing them, fold them in half and join them together. Once you place the ears, sew them to the head, fasten off and hide the ends.

7) Hair :

Once the ears are sewed, place the hair again. With the thread you left, start at the back of the head and sew it, use the same thread to embroider the eyebrows. Don't sew the front of the hair, instead use fabric glue to the front and sideburns.

8) Cap :

Put on the cap, and he's ready!

β€” Luigi :

Shoes & legs (make 2) :

Using light brown color. Round 1: Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 6 (18)

Info :

Change to dark brown color.

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 6 (24)

Round 5-6 :

1sc in each st (24)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1dec in the next 5st, 1sc in the next 7st, 1dec (18)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (12)

Info :

Change to blue color.

Round 9 :

1sc in each st (12)

Round 10 :

Working behind the ch. 1sc in each st (12)

Round 11-17 :

1sc in each st (12)

Info :

First leg: fasten off and cut yarn. For the second leg: don't cut the yarn, you'll connect it to the other leg and start the body. Stuff the legs with fiber fill.

β€” Body :

Keep using blue color.

Round 1 :

1sc in the next 11st (1 leg), 1sc in the next 12st of the other leg, 1sc in the next 1st (24)

Round 2 :

1sc, 1inc x 8 (36)

Round 3-6 :

1sc in each st (36)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1dec x 6 (30)

Round 8 :

1sc in each st (30)

Info :

Change to green color.

Round 9 :

Working at the back ch. 1sc in the next 3st, 1dec x 6 (24)

Round 10-11 :

1sc in each st (24)

Round 12 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (16)

Info :

Don't cut the yarn, we'll begin crocheting the head, CHANGE to peach color.

β€” Head :

Using peach color.

Round 1 :

1sc in each st (16)

Round 2 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 8 (24)

Info :

Stuff the body with fiber fill up to the neck.

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 8 (32)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 8 (40)

Round 5 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1sc and 1inc x 7, 1sc in the next 5st, 1sc and 1inc x 7, 1inc in the next 2st (56)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 55st, 1inc in next 1st (57)

Round 7-11 :

1sc in each st (57)

Round 12 :

1sc in the next 17st, 1dec x 3 (54)

Round 13-20 :

1sc in each st (54)

Info :

It's time you add the safety eyes, I place them in the 9-10 round with 8st between them. Make sure to place them centered at the front of the head.

Round 21 :

1sc in the next 7st, 1dec x 6 (48)

Round 22 :

1sc in the next 6st, 1dec x 6 (42)

Round 23 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1dec x 6 (36)

Round 24 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1dec x 6 (30)

Round 25 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1dec x 6 (24)

Info :

Start stuffing the head.

Round 26 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1dec x 6 (18)

Round 27 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (12)

Round 28 :

1dec in the next 6st (6)

Info :

Make sure the head is stuffed and firm before closing it up. Fasten off and hide the end.

β€” Arms :

(make 2) Using white color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3-5 :

1sc in each st (12)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (8)

Round 7 :

Working on the front ch. 1sc in each st (8)

Info :

Change to green color.

Round 8 :

Working at the back ch from Round 7. 1sc in each st (8)

Round 9-15 :

1sc in each st (8)

Info :

Finish with 1sl st. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew the arms to the body. Only stuff the hand area.

β€” Ears (Make 2) :

Using peach color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in each st (12)

Info :

Finish with a sl st and leave long tail to sew to the head. Don't stuff the ears.

β€” Moustache :

Using dark brown color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 2 (6)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 2 (8)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 2 (10)

Round 5 :

1sc in each st (10)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1dec x 2 (8)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1dec x 2 (6)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 2 (8)

Round 9 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 2 (10)

Round 10 :

1sc in each st (10)

Round 11 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1dec x 2 (8)

Round 12 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1dec x 2 (6)

Round 13 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 2 (4)

Info :

Close it and pass the tail through the middle of the moustache to sew to the face.

β€” Nose :

Using peach color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

2sc in each st (12)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

1sc in each st (18)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1dec x 6 (12)

Info :

Finish with a sl st. Leave long tail to sew to the face. You can stuff the nose or wait until sewed to the face.

β€” Overall Buttons :

Using yellow color.

Round 1 :

Magic Ring (4), 1sl st.

Info :

Leave long tail to sew to the overall.

β€” Hair :

Using dark brown color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (7)

Round 2 :

1inc in each st (14)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 7 (28)

Round 5 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 7 (35)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1inc x 7 (42)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1inc x 7 (49)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 6st, 1inc x 7 (56)

Round 9 :

1sc in the next 27st, 1inc x 2 (58)

Round 10-15 :

1sc in each st (58)

Row 16 :

- 1sc in the next 1st, 8ch, turn and start at the 2ch from the hook, 1hdc in the next 7st and finish with 1sl st (sideburn). - 1sc in the next 1st, 2dc in the next 1st, 1sc in the next 1st x 6 - 1sc in the next 1st, 8ch, turn and start at the 2ch from the hook, 1hdc in the next 7st and finish with 1sl st (sideburn). - 1sc in the next 37st.

Row 17 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 33st, 1dec (35)

Row 18 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 31st, 1dec (33)

Row 19 :

1sc in the next 1st, 2dc in the next 1st, 1sc in the next 1st x 11

Info :

Finish with 1sl st and leave long tail to sew to the head.

β€” Cap :

Using green color.

Round 1 :

Magic ring (7)

Round 2 :

1inc in each st (14)

Round 3 :

1sc in the next 1st, 1inc x 7 (21)

Round 4 :

1sc in the next 2st, 1inc x 7 (28)

Round 5 :

1sc in the next 3st, 1inc x 7 (35)

Round 6 :

1sc in the next 4st, 1inc x 7 (42)

Round 7 :

1sc in the next 5st, 1inc x 7 (49)

Round 8 :

1sc in the next 6st, 1inc x 7 (56)

Round 9 :

1sc in the next 7st, 1inc x 7 (63)

Round 10-19 :

1sc in each st (63)

Row 20 :

Working in the front ch. 1sc in the next 18st (18)

Row 21 :

1sc in each st (18)

Row 22 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 14st, 1dec (16)

Row 23 :

1sc in each st (16)

Row 24 :

1dec, 1sc in the next 12st, 1dec (14)

Info :

Make your way through the cap with 1sl st. Fasten off and hide the end.

Letter on cap :

Using white color. Round 1: Magic Ring (6), 1sl st and 1ch. Round 2: Start in the same st. 1inc in each st (12), finish with a sl st and leave long tail to sew to the cap. Embroider a letter L on the circle with green color. The white circle can be sewed to the cap (use the photo as guidance) or you can glue it.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach arms at Round 10 (Mario) or Round 11 (Luigi) of the body, make sure they are even apart and sew securely; fasten off and hide the ends.
  • Sew the overall starting at the back: make 1sc in the indicated front ch of the body, 6ch to cross the front and attach to the back as photographed; fasten off and hide the ends. Place yellow buttons on the overall and glue or sew them in place.
  • Outline the eyes using blue then white thread, then use black thread to outline the top of the eyes; hide all thread ends and ensure symmetry by checking the photos for placement.
  • Pin the moustache below the eyes, sew only the middle/top as instructed (see purple line photo guidance), fasten off and hide the ends.
  • Place the nose centered between the eyes and above the moustache; sew it to the face securely, fasten off and hide the ends.
  • Position ears behind the sideburns (about 4 stitches from the moustache in the example), fold and join them if needed, sew to the head, then place and glue/sew the hair front and embroider eyebrows with leftover hair thread.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Use a stitch marker in the first stitch where the round starts so you can keep track of rounds and maintain correct counts.
  • πŸ’‘Keep notes to keep track of round numbers and color changes to avoid mistakes later during assembly.
  • πŸ’‘Stuff the pieces gradually and evenly to avoid lumps; make sure the head is firmly stuffed before closing to maintain shape.
  • πŸ’‘Pin all pieces before sewing to check placement and symmetry against the photos, especially eyes, moustache, ears and cap.
  • πŸ’‘If you change yarn weight or hook size the final measurements will change, so adjust accordingly and test gauge with head/body if size consistency matters.

This Mario & Luigi amigurumi set is a playful homage to classic platform heroes, designed for crocheters who love character details and small finishing work. Each doll includes hat, moustache, nose, hair, and tiny overall buttons so theyre instantly recognizable. Create them as a duo for gifts, display, or to practice small-scale shaping and embroidery. 🧢✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 13-17 cm tall depending on the character and yarn tension; Mario is around 13-15 cm and Luigi around 15-17 cm with the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but that will change the final size; adjust your hook accordingly and expect the dolls to be larger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook used.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with amigurumi basics such as working in the round, increases, decreases and basic assembly and sewing techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one character in about 5-7 hours, though this will vary by experience level and how much time you spend on finishing and assembly.