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Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

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

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About This Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a full Marsupilami amigurumi complete with head, body, legs, arms, ears, long curled tail and a tiny fish accessory. Detailed round-by-round instructions guide you through each piece, including color changes and finishing notes. The design combines simple single crochet shaping with sewn-on features for a playful expression.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work mostly in continuous rounds, assemble and sew pieces together, and optionally add fur around the neck. The pattern is written for DK/medium cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Why You'll Love This Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures so much character with simple stitches and careful finishing. I enjoy how the long flexible tail and floppy ears let you pose Marsupilami for playful displays. Sewing the facial pieces and adding small embroidered details is incredibly satisfying and gives each toy a unique personality. The optional fur around the neck is a fun, creative touch that really brings the character to life and lets you experiment.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing the color palette—try pastel tones for a softer, whimsical Marsupilami.

You can alter the finished size easily: use a thicker yarn and larger hook for a chunkier cuddly version or a finer yarn and smaller hook for a tiny collectible.

I often embroider different expressions on the mouth piece to change personality, making a smiling or surprised face by adjusting stitch placement.

For a posable toy, I sometimes insert a thin wire inside the tail or limbs before stuffing to allow shaping and playful poses.

Try adding felt or crocheted clothing or accessories such as a tiny hat or scarf to tell a story with your character.

Swap the fish accessory for another small object—like a flower or star—to create themed versions for gifts or holidays.

To make the fur around the neck thicker, add more strands in each knot or use a slightly fluffier yarn for the fringe pieces.

I sometimes replace painted pupils with safety eyes for durability; if you do, position them between rounds 2-3 of the white eye part as noted in the pattern.

If you want a sturdier base, add a felt or cardboard disc inside the feet before closing to help the toy stand upright better.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with the size and placement of black spots—varying shapes and spacing makes each Marsupilami uniquely charming.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the round marker during spiral rounds can cause miscounted stitches; use a stitch marker and move it each round to stay accurate. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps or under-filled sections; add stuffing in small amounts and shape as you go for smooth, even results. ✗ Changing color without securing ends can lead to loose tails; weave in or knot color changes securely and leave long ends for sewing if needed. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning can misalign features; pin or baste pieces in place first to check placement before permanently stitching. ✗ Forgetting to count after increases or decreases leads to incorrect stitch totals; count stitches after each shaping round and correct immediately.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

Make a playful Marsupilami amigurumi with this complete crochet pattern. You will learn step-by-step construction for the head, body, arms, legs, tail and little fish accessory. The pattern uses DK/medium cotton yarn and includes clear stitch sequences so you can follow along comfortably. Ideal if you enjoy character toys with sewing and finishing detail.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK / medium weight cotton yarn - yellow (main color)
  • 02
    DK / medium weight cotton yarn - light peach (beige) for muzzle, hands and feet
  • 03
    Small amounts of white yarn for eyes
  • 04
    Small amounts of black yarn for pupils, nose, and embroidered spots

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (used by designer)
  • 02
    Embroidery and darning needles
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Pins for assembly
  • 07
    Optional: safety eyes or beads for pupils

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— Head :

Round 1 :

Using yellow yarn Ch6 R1 sc4 3sc in one st, work around chain, sc3, 2sc in one st (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

*inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

*inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6 :

*inc1, sc5* x6 (42 sts)

Round 7 :

*inc1, sc6* x6 (48 sts)

Round 8 :

*inc1, sc7* x6 (54 sts)

Round 9 :

sc54

Round 10 :

*inc1, sc8* x6 (60 sts)

Round 11-14 :

sc60

Round 15 :

*dec1, sc8* x6 (54 sts)

Round 16 :

sc54

Round 17 :

*dec1, sc7* x6 (48 sts)

Round 18 :

*dec1, sc6* x6 (42 sts)

Round 19 :

*dec1, sc5* x6 (36 sts)

Round 20 :

*dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)

Round 21 :

*dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)

Round 22 :

*dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Stuff the head nice and firm.

Round 23 :

*dec1 sc1* x6 (12 sts)

Info :

Tie off. Stuff the head some more if needed.

— Feet-legs-body :

Info :

Feet and hands are done with light peach or beige color yarn, while the rest is crocheted with yellow.

Info :

First make leg fingers. Start working with light peach color yarn or beige. Make 2.

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-4 :

sc6

Info :

Tie off

Info :

Make one (middle finger)

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-5 :

sc6

Info :

Tie off.

Info :

And the last finger we won’t tie off but will continue

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-4 :

sc6

Round 5 :

bring middle finger (longer one) and continue with 3sc over middle finger, bring the next finger. You will make 6sc over this finger, working around the finger pointing to back side of middle finger direction; continue stitching 3sc of middle finger; now back to finger we have started from, making 6sc. Round is finished with total of 18 sts (18 sts)

Round 6-7 :

sc18

Info :

Stuff the fingers at this point.

Round 8 :

at this round we will connect thumb sc3, now sc3 through thumb and working piece (in order to connect them), sc12 (18 sts)

Round 9 :

sc3, sc3 just over thumb stitches (three that were left unstitched), sc12 (18 sts)

Round 10 :

sc10, ch1, turn

Round 11 :

sc14, ch1, turn

Round 12 :

sc7, ch1 fold the last row in half and slip stitch through 7 stitches (this can be difficult as the piece is small, if you find it easier, you can sew the back instead).

Info :

What we have done here, is closed the foot. Now it is round, opened only on top side, where we’ll continue with crocheting the leg.

Info :

Reaching the end – closing the back of the foot (after 7 sts made) change color to yellow. Add more stuffing to the foot and continue stuffing the leg as you go.

Round 13 :

make 12sc around the top edge of the foot made (continue working in continuous rounds)

Round 14 :

sc12 back lops only

Info :

(this is in case you want to ad fringes to ad more fur looking body. It is optional. I have made back loops on all, legs, arms and neck, but added fringes only around neck area.)

Round 15-28 :

sc12

Info :

Note: to add knees make 3cluster stitches (each with 2dc) in the front area of the round 19.

Info :

At the end of R28 tie off and cut ends. This leg we have just made was right side one.

— Left foot :

Info :

Here are the instructions to make left side leg (the foot makes the difference). Start making leg as written above. Changes on the pattern will start at R8.

Round 8 :

sc7, sc3 through both –thumb and working piece stitches, sc8 (18 sts)

Round 9 :

sc7, sc3 just through thumb stitches (three that were left unstitched), sc8 (18 sts)

Round 10 :

sc1, ch1, turn

Round 11 :

sc14, ch1, turn

Round 12 :

sc7, ch1 fold these tow rows you worked at in half (right sides facing each other)

Info :

Continue with the pattern as written above, but don’t cut the thread and tie off.

Info :

Legs finished, making body: Connect legs

Round 1 :

Ch3, continue making sc on right leg; sc12, sc3 (over the back side of chain made at start) sc12 (left leg) (30 sts)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)

Round 3-12 :

sc36

Round 13 :

*dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)

Round 14-15 :

sc30

Round 16 :

*dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)

Round 17-21 :

sc24

Round 22 :

*dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)

Round 23 :

sc18

Info :

Stuff the body nice and firm.

Round 24 :

*dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)

Round 25 :

sc12 back loops only

Round 26 :

sc12

Info :

Finish stuffing the body. Add some more stuffing at the time when sewing head and body together to make the neck part nice and firm.

— Arms :

Info :

Arms x2. First make fingers. Each hand will have four fingers. Middle finger is one round longer. Make2 (for each hand).

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-4 :

sc6

Info :

Middle finger

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-5 :

sc6

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-4 :

sc6

Round 5 :

bring middle finger and stitch over it 3sc, bring next finger and sc6, (continue working around the fingers as you go), sc3 over middle finger previously added, sc6 over starting finger (18 sts)

Round 6-7 :

sc18

Info :

Stuff fingers.

Round 8 :

connecting thumb round (both arms are the same) – sc5, sc3 through double stitches (thumb and working piece), sc 10 (18 sts)

Round 9 :

sc5, sc3 (thumb only) sc10 (18 sts)

Info :

Change color to yellow. Stuff the hand and continue stuffing the arm as you go.

Round 10 :

*dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)

Round 11 :

work in back loops only if wish to add fringes on hands *dec1, sc4* x2 (10 sts)

Round 12-31 :

sc10

Info :

To add elbows, make 3 cluster stitches with 2dc each. Add them around rounds17-18. Tie off leaving long end for sewing.

— Eyes :

Info :

Eyes x2. With white yarn.

Round 1 :

Sc5 in magic ring R1 inc5 (10)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc1* x5 (15 sts)

Round 3 :

*inc1, sc2* x5 (20 sts)

Info :

Tie off leaving long end for sewing

Info :

Black pupils are placed in the inner sides of eyes, between rows 2-3. I have painted mine, but if you are using safety eyes or beads this is the place where to position them.

Info :

White eye parts are placed next to each other on the upper half side of the head. (eyes and mouth piece will meet on the middle of the head (so pay attention to that). Nose will be placed the way to touch the outer eye line and will go through 4-5 rounds over the mouth piece.

— Nose :

Info :

With black yarn

Round 1 :

Ch8 R1 sc6, 3 sc in one st, sc5, 2 sc in one st (16 sts)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc1* x8 (24 sts)

Round 3 :

sc24

Round 4 :

*dec1, sc1* x8 (16 sts)

Info :

Tie off leaving long end for sewing the nose on the head. Stuff the nose well. Place and sew the nose as described above.

— Mouth facial piece :

Info :

With light peach or beige

Round 1 :

Ch6 R1 sc4, 3sc in one st, sc3, 2 sc in one st (12)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

*inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

*inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6 :

*inc1 sc5* x6 (42 sts)

Info :

Tie off leaving long end for sewing.

— Ears :

Round 1 :

Sc6 in magic ring R1 inc6 (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

*inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4-8 :

sc24

Round 9 :

*dec1, sc10* x2 (22 sts)

Round 10 :

sc22

Round 11 :

*dec1, sc9* x2 (20 sts)

Round 12 :

sc20

Round 13 :

*dec1, sc8* x2 (18 sts)

Round 14 :

sc18

Round 15 :

*dec1, sc7* x2 (16 sts)

Round 16 :

sc16

Round 17 :

*dec1, sc6* x2 (14 sts)

Round 18 :

sc14

Round 19 :

*dec1, sc5* x2 (12 sts)

Round 10-17 :

sc12

Info :

Flatten the ears, tie off leaving long end for sewing them on the head later.

— Belly :

Round 1 :

Sc6 in magic ring R1 Inc6 (12 sts)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Tie off leaving long end for sewing. Position the belly on the lower side of the body and sew it nicely.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

Sc6 in magic ring R1-... make tail as long as you like using 6sc Marsupilami has very long tail. I suggest making it 26 cm (12"). That size won’t make it too long and will still be nice and long.

Info :

Last 5 rounds *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts), next 4rounds stitch 8sc for firmer tail body connection. Tie off leaving long end for sewing.

— Fish :

Info :

I have also added a fish Marsupilami holds in his hand. You can add it as well if you wish. With same size hook and yarn of your choice. Make 2 (tail fins).

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2 :

*inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts)

Round 3 :

dec4 (4 sts)

Round 4 :

connect both fin pieces, making 8sc around

Round 5 :

*inc1, sc3* x2 (10 sts)

Round 6 :

*inc1, sc4* x2 (12 sts)

Round 7 :

*inc1, sc5* x2 (14 sts)

Round 8 :

*inc1, sc6* x2 (16 sts)

Round 9 :

*inc1, sc3* x4 (20 sts)

Round 10-12 :

sc20

Round 13 :

*dec1, sc3* x4 (16 sts)

Round 14 :

*dec1, sc2* x4 (12 sts)

Round 15 :

*dec1, sc1* x4 (8 sts)

Round 16 :

dec4 (4 sts)

Info :

By now fish should be stuffed well. Tie off leaving long end for sewing. Thread the needle with excess yarn and close the last round nicely.

Info :

Upper fin, slip stitch to 8th round top stitch on the body (work through top stitches of rounds8-5) ch1, hdc in same st, 2dc in next two sts, hdc in 4th st and sc in same

— Assembly :

Info :

Time to sew all body parts together.

Instruction :

Connect head and body. Sew on the arms. Place them around rounds 24-25. Round 25 needs to be left free as you will put additional hairs here to create fur around neck.

Instruction :

At the end place on and sew the ears. Sew them on top sides of the head, rounds 5-6. When sewing use one round stitches on the head and sew through both loops of the ears. Try to make them point upwards so ears can appear fluffy and in motion.

Instruction :

At the end sew the tail on. Position it centered on the lower back side of the body, 5-6 rounds upwards from feet connected round.

Instruction :

What is left is to embroider black spots on it’s body.

Instruction :

Making fur around neck (arms and legs) is optional. As you could see, I left front loops on arms, legs and around neck area. I have put on these extra hairs around neck only. It is done as making hair. You will hook and knot yarn pieces through front loops, and when all done, trim it in V shape (longer points in front and back).

Assembly Instructions

  • Connect head and body by placing the head opening over the neck area and sew securely using one round of stitches through the head and through the top of the body, adding extra stuffing as needed to shape the neck.
  • Sew the arms in place around rounds 24-25 on the body, positioning them evenly and leaving round 25 free for attaching fur if desired; sew through both loops to secure.
  • Attach ears to top sides of the head at rounds 5-6, sewing through both loops of the ear and single round stitches on the head; angle them slightly upward for a lively look.
  • Sew the tail to the lower back center of the body about 5-6 rounds upward from the connected feet round and reinforce the base with several stitches for stability.
  • Position and sew the belly piece on the lower front of the body, then embroider or sew black spots across the body as desired for final decoration.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous spiral rounds and use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round for accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually; add stuffing as you go to achieve a smooth shape and avoid lumps in head, body and tail.
  • 💡Leave long yarn tails when tying off pieces you will sew on later to make assembly easier and neater.
  • 💡If you wish to add fur or fringes, work in the front loop only and knot yarn pieces through the front loops, trimming into a V shape when finished.

This Marsupilami amigurumi pattern is perfect for character-lovers and crochet toy collectors. It includes full, round-by-round instructions for every piece, plus assembly and finishing notes for a polished result. Have fun making this playful creature and adding your own personality with spots, fur, and a tiny fish accessory! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi will be roughly a medium-sized toy when using DK/medium weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook; the designer suggests a tail of about 26 cm (12") for proportion.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but the finished size will vary; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and be prepared to adjust stuffing amounts and placement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases and working in continuous rounds.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in about 8-10 hours, though time will vary depending on experience and how much time you spend on finishing and embroidery.