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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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All-Day Adventure

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

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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 Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a playful Marsupilami amigurumi with full instructions for head, body, limbs, tail, ears and a tiny fish accessory. You will use DK-medium weight cotton yarn and a small hook to create a compact, detailed toy. The design includes optional fur details, embroidered spots and clear assembly notes so you can finish a charming character.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for crafters who enjoy detailed amigurumi with personality and characterful finishing touches. The pattern includes materials, abbreviations, stitch-by-stitch rounds and step-by-step assembly instructions.

Why You'll Love This Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the joyful personality of the Marsupilami with simple crochet techniques and playful details. I enjoy how the long tail and expressive face let you add character with placement and finishing. The optional fur around the neck gives a fun way to experiment with texture and personalize your piece. Making the tiny fish accessory is one of my favorite finishing touches because it adds a whimsical story element to the toy.

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 how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing yarn colors to create different characters or moods.

I often swap the yellow for pastel shades to make a softer, nursery-friendly version of the Marsupilami.

To make a larger toy try using a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook; you will get a chunky, cuddly friend in no time.

For a miniature keychain version, use fingering weight yarn and a 1.5-2.0 mm hook to scale the pattern down.

I like to add embroidered expressions or tiny felt accessories to change the personality of the face.

You can add wire to the tail or limbs if you want a poseable creature that can hold positions.

Try different textures by adding a faux-fur yarn around the neck or using boucle yarn for a fluffy effect.

Swap the tiny fish accessory for a heart, star, or mini mushroom to give this toy a themed companion.

I sometimes change the placement and size of the black spots to create unique markings on each Marsupilami I make.

Experiment with safety eyes, painted pupils, or embroidered pupils depending on whether the toy is for a child or decorative use.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the use of a stitch marker can make rounds hard to track; always place a marker at the first stitch and move it each round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually leads to lumps or flattening later; stuff small amounts as you go and shape evenly to keep smooth curves and firm structure. ✗ Changing yarn color without securing ends can come undone during play; weave in or secure color joins before continuing and leave tails for sewing when required. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases causes mismatched shaping; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially during shaping rounds like increases and decreases.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

Create a whimsical Marsupilami amigurumi with this complete step-by-step crochet pattern. You will work in continuous rounds to shape the head, body, limbs, ears, tail and adorable fish accessory. Clear instructions, helpful notes, and assembly guidance make this project approachable and fun for intermediate crocheters who enjoy character toys.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK-medium weight cotton yarn (#3/DK) - yellow (main body) - amount as needed
  • 02
    DK-medium weight cotton yarn - light peach (beige) - for hands, feet, mouth and belly - amount as needed
  • 03
    Small amounts of white yarn - for eyes
  • 04
    Small amounts of black yarn - for nose and pupils/spot details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (or hook to match gauge)
  • 02
    Embroidery needle and darning needles
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Sewing needle for assembly
  • 07
    Optional: paint or beads for pupils

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— Materials :

Info :

Matching yarn and hook accordingly you will need crochet hook (I used 2,5 mm and DK-medium weigh cotton yarn) yarn in: - yellow. - light peach (beige). - little bits of white and black (for eyes and nose) Embroidery & darning needles Stuffing

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

Ch – chain. St(s) – stitch(es). Sc – single crochet. Inc – increasing stitch (two sc in one stitch). Dec – decreasing stitch (two stc stitched together, I used invisible decrease). ** - repeat what mentioned in between (followed by x number of repeats). R – round. Cluster stich – for help please follow the link http://crochet.about.com/library/blcluster2.htm Work is done in continuous rounds (spiral work). Use marker for easier round following.

— Head :

Info :

Using yellow yarn

Round 1 :

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

Round 2 :

R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6 :

R6 *inc1, sc5* x6 (42 sts)

Round 7 :

R7 *inc1, sc6* x6 (48 sts)

Round 8 :

R8 *inc1, sc7* x6 (54 sts)

Round 9 :

R9 sc54

Round 10 :

R10 *inc1, sc8* x6 (60 sts)

Round 11-14 :

R11-R14 sc60

Round 15 :

R15 *dec1, sc8* x6 (54 sts)

Round 16 :

R16 sc54

Round 17 :

R17 *dec1, sc7* x6 (48 sts)

Round 18 :

R18 *dec1, sc6* x6 (42 sts)

Round 19 :

R19 *dec1, sc5* x6 (36 sts)

Round 20 :

R20 *dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)

Round 21 :

R21 *dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)

Round 22 :

R22 *dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)

Info :

Stuff the head nice and firm.

Round 23 :

R23 *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 :

R2-R4 sc6

Info :

Tie off

Item Name (middle finger) :

Make one (middle finger) Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R5 sc6 Tie off.

Item Name (last finger continue) :

And the last finger we won’t tie off but will continue Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R4 sc6 R5 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 :

R6-R7 sc18

Info :

Stuff the fingers at this point.

Round 8 :

R8 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 :

R9 sc3, sc3 just over thumb stitches (three that were left unstitched), sc12 (18 sts)

Round 10 :

R10 sc10, ch1, turn

Round 11 :

R11 sc14, ch1, turn

Round 12 :

R12 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). 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. 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 :

R13 make 12sc around the top edge of the foot made (continue working in continuous rounds)

Round 14 :

R14 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 :

R15-R28 sc12

Info :

Note: to add knees make 3cluster stitches (each with 2dc) in the front area of the round 19. At the end of R28 tie off and cut ends. This leg we have just made was right side one.

— Left foot :

Info :

Start making leg as written above. Changes on the pattern will start at R8.

Round 8 :

R8 sc7, sc3 through both –thumb and working piece stitches, sc8 (18 sts)

Round 9 :

R9 sc7, sc3 just through thumb stitches (three that were left unstitched), sc8 (18 sts)

Round 10 :

R10 sc1, ch1, turn

Round 11 :

R11 sc14, ch1, turn

Round 12 :

R12 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.

— Legs finished, making body :

Round 1 :

R1 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 :

R2 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)

Round 3-12 :

R3-R12 sc36

Round 13 :

R13 *dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)

Round 14-15 :

R14-R15 sc30

Round 16 :

R16 *dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)

Round 17-21 :

R17-R21 sc24

Round 22 :

R22 *dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)

Round 23 :

R23 sc18

Info :

Stuff the body nice and firm.

Round 24 :

R24 *dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)

Round 25 :

R25 sc12 back loops only

Round 26 :

R26 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 x2 :

Info :

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 :

R2-R4 sc6

Item Name (Middle finger) :

Middle finger Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R5 sc6

Item Name (continue fingers) :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R4 sc6 R5 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 :

R6-R7 sc18

Info :

Stuff fingers.

Round 8 :

R8 connecting thumb round (both arms are the same) – sc5, sc3 through double stitches (thumb and working piece), sc 10 (18 sts)

Round 9 :

R9 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 :

R10 *dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)

Round 11 :

R11 work in back loops only if wish to add fringes on hands *dec1, sc4* x2 (10 sts)

Round 12-31 :

R12-R31 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 x2 :

Info :

With white yarn

Round 1 :

Sc5 in magic ring R1 inc5 (10)

Round 2 :

R2 *inc1, sc1* x5 (15 sts)

Round 3 :

R3 *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. 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 :

R2 *inc1, sc1* x8 (24 sts)

Round 3 :

R3 sc24

Round 4 :

R4 *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 :

R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4 :

R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)

Round 5 :

R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)

Round 6 :

R6 *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 :

R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)

Round 3 :

R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)

Round 4-8 :

R4-R8 sc24

Round 9 :

R9 *dec1, sc10* x2 (22 sts)

Round 10 :

R10 sc22

Round 11 :

R11 *dec1, sc9* x2 (20 sts)

Round 12 :

R12 sc20

Round 13 :

R13 *dec1, sc8* x2 (18 sts)

Round 14 :

R14 sc18

Round 15 :

R15 *dec1, sc7* x2 (16 sts)

Round 16 :

R16 sc16

Round 17 :

R17 *dec1, sc6* x2 (14 sts)

Round 18 :

R18 sc14

Round 19 :

R19 *dec1, sc5* x2 (12 sts)

Round 20-17 :

R10-R17 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 :

R2 *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.

Round :

Last 5 rounds *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts), next 4rounds stitch 8sc for firmer tail body connection.

Info :

Tie off leaving long end for sewing.

— Time to sew all body parts together :

Info :

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. 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. 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.

Info :

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

Info :

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).

— Fish :

Info :

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 :

R2 *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts)

Round 3 :

R3 dec4 (4 sts)

Round 4 :

R4 connect both fin pieces, making 8sc around

Round 5 :

R5 *inc1, sc3* x2 (10 sts)

Round 6 :

R6 *inc1, sc4* x2 (12 sts)

Round 7 :

R7 *inc1, sc5* x2 (14 sts)

Round 8 :

R8 *inc1, sc6* x2 (16 sts)

Round 9 :

R9 *inc1, sc3* x4 (20 sts)

Round 10-12 :

R10-R12 sc20

Round 13 :

R13 *dec1, sc3* x4 (16 sts)

Round 14 :

R14 *dec1, sc2* x4 (12 sts)

Round 15 :

R15 *dec1, sc1* x4 (8 sts)

Round 16 :

R16 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 Instructions

  • Connect head and body by placing the head on top of the body opening and sew around the neck firmly, adding extra stuffing to make the neck part nice and firm.
  • Sew arms to the body around rounds 24-25, leaving round 25 partly free if you plan to add fur around the neck; angle slightly forward for a natural pose.
  • Sew ears to the top sides of the head around rounds 5-6 through both loops so they point upward and appear fluffy and animated.
  • Position and sew the tail centered on the lower back side of the body about 5-6 rounds upwards from the feet connection round.
  • Place and sew the belly on the lower front side of the body and embroider black spots over the yellow body as desired for accurate markings.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work is done in continuous spiral rounds; use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round for accurate counting.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually for smooth shaping; add extra stuffing when joining head and body for a sturdy neck.
  • 💡If you wish to add fur, work in the front loops only and knot individual yarn pieces, trimming into a V shape for a natural look.

This Marsupilami amigurumi pattern brings a playful, long-tailed companion to life with charming details and a tiny fish accessory. Whether you make it for a child or as a quirky decor piece, it adds personality and handmade joy to any room. Dive into this creative project and enjoy every stitch! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished Marsupilami will be approximately 26 cm (10-12 inches) tall when using DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, depending on stuffing and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; choose an appropriate hook and expect to adjust stitch tension and stuffing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with basic amigurumi techniques such as magic ring, continuous rounds, increases and decreases.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, decoration choices, and assembly complexity.