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Plumbers and Pipes Amigurumi Pattern

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

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About This Plumbers and Pipes Amigurumi Pattern

Make a pair of tiny plumber amigurumi inspired by Mario and Luigi, plus matching pipes and mushrooms. The pattern includes full detailed rounds for heads, bodies, caps, uniforms, and accessories. You will learn shaping techniques, front/back loop work, and assembly tips to create a polished finished piece.

Plumbers and Pipes Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters comfortable with basic increases and decreases. Complete instructions, material lists and assembly guidance are included to help you finish with confidence.

Why You'll Love This Plumbers and Pipes Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the charm of classic video game characters in a small, makeable form. I designed step-by-step rounds so you can follow each shaping stage precisely and get consistent results. The pattern includes little details — collars, buttons, caps and a pocket — that bring so much personality to the figures. I enjoy how customizable the pieces are; changing yarn colors or eye sizes instantly creates different looks. Making the pipes and mushrooms gives the whole project a fun scene to display.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing these little plumbers by changing yarn colors — try pastel shades for a softer, whimsical set or bold contrasting colors for a more graphic look.

Want a bigger or smaller version? Change your yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook will create a chunky, cuddly character while fingering yarn with a smaller hook makes tiny keychain-sized pals.

I often swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a child-safe toy, and you can use felt for small details like the M/L on the caps for a neater finish.

For more character, add tiny crocheted props: a mini wrench, a tiny mushroom friend, or a removable scarf to change expressions and poses.

You can also braid a short yarn belt and stitch it around the waist or add embroidery on the cap edge to personalize initials or tiny motifs.

To create a posable toy, thread thin wire through the arms and secure it inside the body (note: not recommended for toys for very young children).

Try using variegated yarn for the uniform or cap sections to get subtle color changes without switching yarns.

I sometimes swap the terracotta pipe base for a wood-toned yarn and then dry-brush paint the edge lightly for a rustic effect.

If you want a freestanding pipe, add extra weight by inserting popcorn kernels or small pebbles in a sealed bag inside the base before stuffing the remainder.

For a coordinated set, make matching mushrooms in both red and green, then attach them by small stitches to the top of a pipe or place them as a display inside the pipe.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping placement of safety eyes before stuffing can lead to incorrect positioning; insert the eyes between the specified rounds and snap washers in before stuffing firmly. ✗ Forgetting to flip pieces when instructed makes seamlines or loop placements incorrect; follow notes like 'flip the upper part inside out' to ensure loops show correctly before continuing. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases/decreases results in uneven shaping; count stitches each round and use stitch markers at the start of rounds for consistency. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight during front/back loop work can distort edges; maintain even, relaxed tension and practice FLO/BLO stitches on scrap before working the piece. ✗ Overstuffing small parts creates lumps and visible seams; stuff gradually and shape the piece as you go for smooth contours. ✗ Attaching parts without pinning first can cause misaligned features; use ball point pins to position head, hair, collars and accessories before sewing.

Plumbers and Pipes Amigurumi Pattern

Create adorable Mario and Luigi amigurumi figures complete with removable caps, uniforms, and matching pipes. This pattern walks you through every piece — head, cap, hair, body, limbs, accessories and pipes — with clear step-by-step rounds. Perfect for gifting or building a pair of charming shelf pals, the project includes a bonus mushroom pattern so you can complete the scene.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Plumbers and Pipes Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Bali cotton yarn size #2 (sport) - main recommendation for body/head pieces (use small amounts of each color)
  • 02
    Beige yarn - for skin and noses (small amount)
  • 03
    Dark brown yarn - for hair, sideburns and moustache (small amount)
  • 04
    Brown yarn - alternate hair/legs color (small amount)
  • 05
    Red yarn - for Mario cap, body and collar (small amounts)
  • 06
    Bronze yarn - for buttons (small amount)
  • 07
    Blue yarn - for Mario uniform and straps (small amounts)
  • 08
    Navy blue yarn - alternative for Luigi uniform and straps (small amounts)
  • 09
    Light blue yarn - for eye embroidery/detailing (small amount)
  • 10
    Tan yarn - for leg upper colour (small amount)
  • 11
    White yarn - for mitten/hand details and dots on mushrooms (small amounts)
  • 12
    Green yarn - for Luigi cap and pipe colours (small amounts)
  • 13
    Light green yarn - for pipe inner/outer contrast (small amount)
  • 14
    Terracotta yarn - for pipe base/edge (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.50mm (used with Bali cotton size #2 sport)
  • 02
    Additional crochet hook that matches your chosen yarn weight
  • 03
    4 pairs safety eyes and washers (10mm for plumbers, 5mm for mushrooms)
  • 04
    Ball point pins for assembly
  • 05
    Tapestry/yarn needle
  • 06
    Stitch marker
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing
  • 09
    A hot glue gun
  • 10
    Optional: thin wire for posable arms (not recommended for toys for small children)

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— Sealing Method :

Info :

I often use this method to get rid of some tails because it saves more time than weaving the tails in one by one. However, make sure the area that you want to "seal" is not visible, thus, not making it ugly.

Round 1 :

Hold the tail to your piece. If you have more than 1 tail, you can twist it to become one.

Round 2 :

Apply a small amount of hot glue gun, quickly and carefully press it using a metal flat object, I'm using my scissors.

Round 3 :

Cut off the tail and you're done.

— Mario Pattern - Head :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 6 :

(inc, 4sc) x6 [36]

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Round 8 :

(inc, 6sc) x6 [48]

Round 9-17 :

sc around (9 rounds) [48]

Round 18 :

(dec, 6sc) x6 [42]

Round 19 :

(dec, 5sc) x6 [36]

Round 20 :

(dec, 4sc) x6 [30]

Info :

Insert the eyes (I inserted it between round 16 and 17, and about 10 sts in between), snap the washer in and stuff firmly.

Round 21 :

(dec, 3sc) x6 [24]

Round 22 :

(dec, 2sc) x6 [18]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, weave the tail in, add more stuffing if needed.

— Collar :

Left collar :

ch 4, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) 2sc, slst [3]

Right collar :

ch 4, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 2sc [3]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Body :

Round 1 :

(in red) 6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]

Round 5-9 :

sc around (5 rounds) [24]

Round 10 :

(dec, 2sc) x2, dec, sc, (change to beige) sc, (change to red) (dec, 2sc) x3 [18]

Round 11 :

8sc, (change to beige) 2sc, (change to red) 8sc [18]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, leave a tail for sewing and stuff fully.

— Legs (make 2) :

Round 1 :

(in tan) 6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(change to brown) BLO, sc around [12]

Round 4 :

FLO, sc around [12]

Info :

Flip the upper part inside out to make it easier to work with (so the back loops will show up), you'll flip it back again after you finish the piece.

Round 5 :

(crochet into the back loops of R3) (change to blue) 5sc, sk 1 st, 5sc, sk 1 st [10]

Round 6-7 :

sc around (2 rounds) [10]

Round 8 :

(dec, 3sc) x2 [8]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, leave a tail for sewing and stuff firmly.

— Uniform :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 11sc) x2 [26]

Round 6-8 :

sc around (3 rounds) [26]

Info :

Now we're making the back "flap". Continue and work in rows. Ch 1 to start off.

Round 9 :

8sc, ch 1 and turn [8]

Round 10 :

sc, sk 1 st, 4sc, sk 1 st, sc [6]

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Info :

Now we're making the front "flap". Skip 5 sts from the left side of the back "flap" (see picture). Repeat the "back" flap pattern for the front "flap".

Info :

Fasten off. Weave in/seal off the tails.

— Pocket :

Item (P1) :

Ch 5, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) sc, 2dc, sc [4]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Straps (make 2) :

Item (P1) :

Ch 14, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) 13slst [13]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Buttons (make 2) :

Item (P1) :

Ch 3, (starting from 3rd ch from hook) hdc [1]

Info :

Fasten off and seal off the tails.

— Arms (make 2) :

Round 1 :

(in white) 4sc in magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc x4 [8]

Round 3 :

sc around [8]

Round 4 :

FLO, sc around [8]

Info :

Flip the upper part inside out to make it easier to work with (so the back loops will show up), you'll flip it back again after you finish the piece.

Round 5 :

(crochet into the back loops of R3) (change to red) sc around [8]

Round 6-9 :

sc around (4 rounds) [8]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, leave a tail for sewing and stuff lightly.

— Sideburns (make 2) :

Item :

Ch 7, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 3sc, 2hdc [6]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Eyebrows (make 2) :

Item :

Ch 5, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 2sc, slst [4]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Moustache :

Item :

Ch 10, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, hdc inc, slst, (dc inc, slst) x2, hdc inc, slst [13]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Hair Base :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 6 :

(inc, 4sc) x6 [36]

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Round 8 :

(inc, 6sc) x6 [48]

Round 9-17 :

sc around (9 rounds) [48]

Info :

Slst, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

5sc in magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x5 [10]

Round 3 :

sc around [10]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing and stuff lightly.

— Ears (make 2) :

Item :

Ch 5, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 2dc, slst [4]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

— Cap (red) :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) x6 [36]

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) x6 [48]

Round 9 :

(inc, 7sc) x6 [54]

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) x6 [60]

Round 11 :

(inc, 9sc) x6 [66]

Round 12-15 :

sc around (4 rounds) [66]

Round 16 :

(dec, 9sc) x6 [60]

Round 17 :

sc around [60]

Round 18 :

(8sc, dec) x6 [54]

Info :

Cut off yarn and fasten off. Skip 18sts from the stitch you fastened off (see picture). Work FRONT loops only. Start off by chain 1.

Round 19 :

FLO, slst, sc, hdc, dc, htc, tc inc, 6tc, tc inc, htc, dc, hdc, sc, slst [20]

Info :

Weave in/seal off all the tails.

— Cap Detail :

Round 1 :

(in white) 5sc in magic ring [5]

Round 2 :

inc x5 [10]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x5 [15]

Info :

Slst, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

Instruction :

Using red yarn, embroider "M" letter like so and attach it in the centre of the cap.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

Sew the body to the head.

Step 2 :

Sew the hair base to the head diagonally like so:

Step 3 :

Sew the left and right collar outlining the beige area on the body like so:

Step 4 :

Attach the uniform to the body. Make sure the front and back "flaps" are in the centre.

Step 5 :

Sew the legs to the lower part of the body, approximately on R4-R7 of the uniform, and about 4sts in between.

Step 6 :

This step is optional, I inserted a wire through the upper part of the body for the arms. (Not recommended if you make this amigurumi for kids)

Step 7 :

Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body.

Step 8 :

Attach the pocket to the centre of the uniform.

Step 9 :

Attach both straps from the front flap, to the shoulders then to the back flap.

Step 10 :

Attach the buttons on the left and right side of the front flap, in front of the straps.

Step 11 :

Sew the ears to the sides of the face, approximately 5sts away from the eyes, and in the same level of the eyes.

Step 12 :

Place the moustache slightly under the eyes. Don't attach it yet.

Step 13 :

Sew the nose in the space between the eyes, in front of the moustache. Then, sew/glue only the upper part of the moustache (leave the lower part hanging).

Step 14 :

Attach the eyebrows above the eyes like so.

Step 15 :

Attach the sideburns in front of the ears and slightly upper.

Step 16 :

Using light blue yarn, embroider a line surrounding the outside half of both eyes like so. Then apply peach/pink eyeshadow/real blush for the cheeks (optional).

Step 17 :

Insert the cap to the head.

Info :

And.. You're done making Mario! Moving on to Luigi!

— Luigi Pattern Notes :

Infos :

For Luigi's pattern, follow Mario's pattern, but: 1) Change red to green (body, collar, arms). 2) Change brown to dark brown (legs). 3) Change blue to navy blue (uniform, straps, pocket). 4) For the head, cap, hair base and moustache, use different pattern that are provided after this. 5) For the assembly, follow exactly Mario's assembly.

— Luigi Moustache :

Item :

Ch 10, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, sc, hdc inc, hdc, slst, hdc, hdc inc, sc, slst [11]

— Luigi Head (beige) :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 6 :

(inc, 4sc) x6 [36]

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Round 8 :

(inc, 13sc) x3 [45]

Round 9-19 :

sc around (11 rounds) [45]

Round 20 :

(dec, 13sc) x3 [42]

Round 21 :

(dec, 5sc) x6 [36]

Round 22 :

(dec, 4sc) x6 [30]

Info :

Insert the eyes (I inserted it between round 17 and 18, and about 9 sts in between), snap the washer in and stuff firmly.

Round 23 :

(dec, 3sc) x6 [24]

Round 24 :

(dec, 2sc) x6 [18]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, weave the tail in, add more stuffing if needed.

— Luigi Hair Base (dark brown) :

Round 1 :

Ch 7, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) 6sc. Turn and make 6sc again on the loops of other side of the chains. Now you're working in rounds. [12]

Round 2 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 3 :

(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]

Round 4 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 5 :

(inc, 4sc) x6 [36]

Round 6 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Round 7 :

(inc, 6sc) x6 [48]

Round 8-11 :

sc around (4 rounds) [48]

Round 12 :

(inc, 15sc) x3 [51]

Round 13-16 :

sc around (4 rounds) [51]

Info :

Slst, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Luigi Cap (green) :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) x6 [36]

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) x6 [48]

Round 9 :

(inc, 7sc) x6 [54]

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) x6 [60]

Round 11 :

(inc, 19sc) x3 [63]

Round 12-15 :

sc around (4 rounds) [63]

Round 16 :

(dec, 19sc) x3 [60]

Round 17 :

(18sc, dec) x3 [57]

Round 18 :

dec, 8sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 7sc [51]

Info :

Cut off yarn and fasten off. Skip 17sts from the stitch you fastened off. Start off by chain 1. Work FRONT loops only.

Round 19 :

FLO, slst, sc, hdc, dc, htc, tc inc, 5tc, tc inc, htc, dc, hdc, sc, slst [19]

Info :

Weave in/seal off all the tails.

Info :

Now we're going to make the details: R1: (in white) 5sc in magic ring [5]. R2: inc x5 [10]. R3: (inc, sc) x5 [15]. Slst, fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Using green yarn, embroider "L" letter and attach it in the centre of the cap.

— Pipe Pattern :

Round 1 :

(in terracotta) 6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) x6 [24]

Round 5 :

(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) x6 [36]

Round 7 :

(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]

Info :

More on the next page.

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) x6 [48]

Round 9 :

(inc, 7sc) x6 [54]

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) x6 [60]

Round 11 :

(inc, 9sc) x6 [66]

Round 12 :

BLO, sc around [66]

Round 13 :

sc around [66]

Round 14 :

FLO, sc around [66]

Info :

Flip the upper part inside out to make it easier to work with (so the back loops will show up), you'll flip it back again later.

Round 15 :

(crochet into the back loops of R13) (change to light green) (dec, 9sc) x6 [60]

Round 16-24 :

sc around (9 rounds) [60]

Round 25 :

FLO, (inc, 9sc) x6 [66]

Round 26 :

(10sc, inc) x6 [72]

Round 27 :

BLO, sc around [72]

Round 28-31 :

sc around (4 rounds) [72]

Info :

Fold the piece everytime there's a line of loops forming a horizontal line appearing from the FLO/BLO (see picture).

Round 32 :

BLO, (dec, 10sc) x6 [66]

Round 33 :

(9sc, dec) x6 [60]

Info :

Now we're making the inner part of the pipe.

Round 34 :

(change to green) BLO, (dec, 18sc) x3 [57]

Round 35-43 :

sc around (9 rounds) [57]

Round 44 :

FLO, (17sc, dec) x3 [54]

Round 45 :

(dec, 7sc) x6 [48]

Round 46 :

(6sc, dec) x6 [42]

Round 47 :

(dec, 5sc) x6 [36]

Info :

Insert stuffing. I inserted popcorn kernels to make it heavy (optional), so the pipe won't fall. Still, insert stuffing for the remaining space.

Round 48 :

(4sc, dec) x6 [30]

Round 49 :

(dec, 3sc) x6 [24]

Round 50 :

(2sc, dec) x6 [18]

Round 51 :

(dec, sc) x6 [12]

Round 52 :

dec x6 [6]

Info :

Finish off and weave the tail in.

Info :

Additional steps: 1) Your pipe is looking like this. 2) Insert the darker green coloured piece inside. 3) Push it and shape it inside the inner pipe. Make it neat. 4) Don't forget the outer part, shape the edges and make it neat. 5) You're done making pipe 1. 6) Make pipe 2. Follow pipe 1's pattern, but double the height: From R16, instead of sc around for 9 rounds, you sc around for 18 rounds.

— Bonus Pattern - Mushrooms :

Head :

R1: 6sc in magic ring [6]. R2: inc x6 [12]. R3: (inc, sc) x6 [18]. R4: (2sc, inc) x6 [24]. R5: (inc, 7sc) x3 [27]. R6: (inc, 8sc) x3 [30]. R7: (4sc, inc) x6 [36]. R8-R10: sc around (3 rounds) [36]. R11: (inc, 5sc) x6 [42]. R12: (dec, 5sc) x6 [36]. R13: (4sc, dec) x6 [30]. R14: (dec, 3sc) x6 [24].

Info :

Slst, fasten off, leave a tail for sewing and stuff fully.

— Mushroom Body :

Round 1 :

6sc in magic ring [6]

Round 2 :

inc x6 [12]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x6 [18]

Round 4 :

(inc, 5sc) x3 [21]

Round 5-8 :

sc around (4 rounds) [21]

Info :

Slst, fasten off, hide the tail later (inside the head), and stuff fully. Insert safety eyes on R5-R6, 4sts in between.

— Dots (make 5) :

Round 1 :

4sc in magic ring [4]

Round 2 :

inc x4 [8]

Round 3 :

(inc, sc) x4 [12]

Round 4 :

(inc, 2sc) x4 [16]

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing, or not leaving a tail and just glue them later.

— Mushroom Assembly :

Step 1 :

Insert the body to the head, place the head diagonally like so, then sew them in place using the head's tail.

Step 2 :

Attach one dot on the top of the head.

Step 3 :

Attach 2 dots on the front and back side of the head.

Step 4 :

Attach 2 dots on the left and right side of the head.

Step 5 :

(Optional) Apply light blush on the cheeks.

Step 6 :

Make the other colour!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body to the head, aligning the beige chest area with the hairline and securing firmly with a whipstitch.
  • Sew the hair base to the head diagonally so the hair covers the proper side, then weave and secure the tail to hide ends.
  • Sew left and right collars outlining the beige area on the body, then secure each collar with small stitches or glue if preferred.
  • Attach the uniform to the body, ensuring the front and back flaps are centered, and fasten off tails neatly.
  • Sew legs to the lower part of the body, approximately on R4-R7 of the uniform with about 4 stitches between legs for balance.
  • Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body and attach straps from front flap to shoulders and onto the back flap; add buttons in front of straps.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use ball point pins to keep the pieces in place while assembling to ensure accurate alignment before sewing.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension and count stitches after each shaping round to maintain the correct stitch counts and silhouette.
  • 💡When instructed to work in FLO or BLO, follow that exactly to create the ridges and fold lines required for caps and pipes.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before stuffing when specified to avoid repositioning later; secure washers firmly to prevent loosening.

This playful 'Plumbers and Pipes' set brings nostalgic charm to your crochet collection, with two lovable little plumbers and their matching pipes. Create both Mario and Luigi or customize colors to make your own characters. Display them on a shelf, give them as gifts, or pair with the mushrooms for a whimsical scene. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm tall when using the recommended Bali cotton size #2 (sport) yarn and a 2.50mm crochet hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and make a gauge test to estimate finished measurements.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in FLO/BLO and magic ring techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the set (one plumber plus pipe and mushroom) in 5-7 hours; full set including both plumbers and two pipes may take longer depending on experience.