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Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

Super Mario 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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About This Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a full Super Mario amigurumi with all key features: hat, moustache, sideburns, and clothing. It uses light worsted/DK yarn and is worked mostly in spirals with some flat pieces for detail. You will create separate parts and sew them together for a polished, poseable finish.

Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes exact stitch counts for every round, step-by-step assembly instructions and helpful tips. Finished Mario measures about 35cm (14") using the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Mario's iconic look while remaining approachable for crocheters who enjoy a focused, multi-piece project. I enjoyed designing the hat and moustache details to give character and personality to the finished toy. The pattern breaks every piece into clear rounds and steps so I can work at my own pace and assemble with care. Sewing the parts together at the end always feels rewarding — the finished toy has a wonderful presence and looks like it took much longer than it did.

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

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by swapping colors to create alternate characters — try green for Luigi or pastel tones for a playful variant.

I sometimes change yarn weight and hook size to make micro or jumbo versions; use sport yarn and a smaller hook for tiny keychain versions.

I often embroider different facial expressions or add felt accessories like tiny overalls pockets to personalize each Mario.

I like to replace the single crochet rows on the hair with surface slip-stitch texture for a more curly effect.

Try attaching wire inside the arms for posability, or make the legs slightly shorter for a chibi style Mario.

Swap the brown moustache for black or gray to age the character, or add blush with a tiny bit of fabric paint for extra charm.

If you want a sturdier toy for play, use a slightly thicker yarn and add a plastic joint or button joint for leg attachment.

Change the hat embroidery: stitch a star or initial instead of the M for unique gifts.

I sometimes make a matching set: a small Yoshi or a coin to accompany Mario, using the same yarn palette for cohesion.

For holiday versions, I add tiny accessories like a scarf or scarf stripes in seasonal colors and a small loop to hang as an ornament.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working in spirals causes you to lose track of rounds; place a marker at the start of every round and move it when instructed. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing body parts creates uneven shapes; stuff gradually and evenly, following the pattern notes for when to stuff each piece. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases and decreases leads to incorrect shaping; count stitches at the end of each round to confirm the indicated stitch count. ✗ Changing tension mid-piece makes seams and joins uneven; maintain consistent tension throughout and check gauge by comparing finished parts before assembly.

Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

Create a lovable handcrafted Super Mario amigurumi using this detailed pattern by Joyce Overheul. You will build Mario step-by-step — head, hat, moustache, body, arms, legs and accessories — with clear stitch counts and assembly notes. This pattern uses light worsted/DK yarn and is perfect for crafters who enjoy sewing parts together and shaping character details. Follow the full instructions to make a roughly 35cm/14in Mario to gift or display.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Super Mario Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in beige (head, nose, hands)
  • 02
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in blue (pants/overalls)
  • 03
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in red (hat, shirt, arms, belly)
  • 04
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in black (pupils, details)
  • 05
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in white (eyeballs, glove edges, hat circle)
  • 06
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in brown (hair, sideburns, moustache, shoes)
  • 07
    Light worsted weight / DK yarn in yellow (buttons)
  • 08
    Tapestry/sewing needle
  • 09
    Fiberfill stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook, size G (6) / 4.0mm
  • 02
    Tapestry/sewing needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers or scrap yarn
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
  • 06
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— The head (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

2sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =24

Round 5 :

3sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =30

Round 6 :

Crochet 2sc and move your stitcher marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 7 :

4sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =36

Round 8 :

5sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =42

Round 9 :

6sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =48

Round 10 :

7sc, inc1sc in next st, 7sc, inc1sc in next st. Move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step. Do not finish the round.

Round 11 :

9sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =55

Round 12 :

10sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =60

Round 13 :

11sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =65

Round 14 :

Crochet 12 rounds of sc. =65

Round 15 :

11sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =60

Round 16 :

10sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =55

Round 17 :

Crochet 5sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 18 :

9sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =50

Round 19 :

6sc, sc2tog, 6sc, sc2tog, 4sc. Move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round. =48

Round 20 :

6sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =42

Round 21 :

5sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =36

Round 22 :

4sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =30

Round 23 :

Crochet 3sc and move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round.

Round 24 :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 25 :

3sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =24

Round 26 :

2sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =18

Round 27 :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 28 :

1sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =12

Round 29 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =6

Round 30 :

sc3tog, sc2tog and fasten off.

— The ears (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st, 1sc, inc1sc in next st, 1sc, 13slst. =18

Round 5 :

8sc, 1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The nose (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

Crochet 3 rounds of sc. =18

Round 5 :

1slst, slst2tog. Repeat all round. =12

Round 6 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 7 :

Stuff the nose with fiberfill.

— The hair (in brown) (worked in flat) :

Row 1 :

ch30, turn.

Row 2 :

Crochet 4 rows of sc. After each row, ch1 and turn. =30

Row 3 :

skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 2st, crochet 1slst in next st. Repeat until the end of the round.

Row 4 :

Fasten off.

— The sideburns (in brown) (worked in flat) :

Row 1 :

ch8, turn.

Row 2 :

Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 7sc. ch1, turn. =7

Row 3 :

6sc, fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The eyeballs (in white) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

inc1sc in next st, 1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The pupils (in black) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The hat, part one (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR4 =4

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. ch1, turn. =8

Round 3 :

Continue to work in flat: repeat 4x(1sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =12

Round 4 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =16

Round 5 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =20

Round 6 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =24

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, inc1sc in next st). ch1, turn. =28

Round 8 :

Crochet 2 rows of sc. ch1, turn. =28

Round 9 :

Repeat 4x(5sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =24

Round 10 :

Repeat 4x(4sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =20

Round 11 :

Repeat 4x(3sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =16

Round 12 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =12

Round 13 :

Repeat 4x(1sc, sc2tog). ch1, turn. =8

Round 14 :

Repeat 4x(sc2tog). ch1, turn. =4

Round 15 :

sc2tog, sc2tog. ch1, turn. =2

Round 16 :

1slst and fasten off.

— The hat, part two (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch60, close the ch with a slst. =60

Round 2 :

Crochet 6 rounds of sc. =60

Round 3 :

30sc, repeat 5x(5sc, inc1sc in next st). =65

Round 4 :

30sc, repeat 5x(6sc, inc1sc in next st). =70

Round 5 :

Repeat 3x(8sc, sc2tog), 40sc. =67

Round 6 :

Repeat 3x(7sc, sc2tog), 40sc. =64

Round 7 :

Repeat 8x(6sc, sc2tog). =54

Round 8 :

Repeat 8x(5sc, sc2tog). =48

Round 9 :

Repeat 3x(4sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(8sc, sc2tog). =42

Round 10 :

Repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(7sc, sc2tog). =36

Round 11 :

Repeat 3x(2sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(6sc, sc2tog). =30

Round 12 :

Repeat 3x(1sc, sc2tog), repeat 3x(5sc, sc2tog). =24

Round 13 :

Repeat 3x(sc2tog), repeat 3x(4sc, sc2tog). =18

Round 14 :

3sc, repeat 3x(3sc, sc2tog). =15

Round 15 :

1sc, repeat 7x(sc2tog). =8

Round 16 :

4sc, sc2tog, sc2tog. =6

Round 17 :

sc3tog, sc2tog, fasten off.

— The circle on the hat (in white) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

inc1sc in every st. =12

Round 3 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =18

Round 4 :

2sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all roun.d. =24

Round 5 :

1slst and fasten off.

— The embroidery on the hat (in red) :

Info :

1. Make a ch of slst of about 10cm / 4" in length. 2. Do not fasten off yet. 3. Sew the chain onto the white circle into the shape of an 'M'. If necessary, add or remove a couple ch st to make it fit.

— The moustache (in brown) (worked in flat) :

Row 1 :

ch21, turn.

Row 2 :

Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 19sc, inc2sc in last st. Turn. =22

Row 3 :

Continue to work on the bottom of the foundation chain: 19sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 42st. =44

Row 4 :

Continue to work in spirals: 19sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st), 19sc, repeat 3x(inc1sc in next st). =50

Row 5 :

1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 1st, crochet 1slst in next st.

Row 6 :

1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, skip 2st, crochet 1slst in next st, 1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, 1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st, 1sc, skip 2st, crochet 8dc in next st.

Row 7 :

skip 1 st, crochet 1slst in next st, 0sc.

Row 8 :

Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 once more.

Row 9 :

Crochet 35sc, 1slst and fasten off.

Row 10 :

Double fold the moustache, sew the two parts onto each other and stuff the moustache with fiberfill while doing so.

— The arms (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Step 1 :

ch20, close the ch with a slst.

Step 2 :

Crochet 25 rounds of sc. =25

Step 3 :

Cut off the red yarn and continue to work in white: crochet 2 rounds of sc. =25

Step 4 :

Fold the red end of the arm inwards, as pictured below.

Step 5 :

Fold back 1 round of sc of the white part.

Step 6 :

Secure both folds by sewing the layers onto each other.

Step 7 :

1slst and fasten off.

Step 8 :

Cast on on one of the remaining stitches. Crochet 3 rounds of sc. =6

Step 9 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Step 10 :

1slst and fasten off.

Step 11 :

Cast on on the remaining hole for the thumb.

Step 12 :

6sc. =6

Step 13 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Step 14 :

1slst and fasten off.

Step 15 :

Make 2 in total.

Step 16 :

Place the hands inside the arms and sew them in place. Make sure not to stuff the arms with fiberfill.

— The hands (in beige) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR10 =10

Round 2 :

1sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =15

Round 3 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =15

Round 4 :

2sc, inc1sc in next st. Repeat all round. =20

Round 5 :

20sc. =20

Round 6 :

Skip 6st, crochet 1sc. Move your stitch marker/starting point of the round to this point. Continue to work on the next step, do not finish the round. =14

Round 7 :

Repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). 2sc. =18

Round 8 :

Flatten the hand. 2sc, skip 12sc, crochet 4sc.

Round 9 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =6

Round 10 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 11 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 12 :

Cast on next to the 1st finger. Crochet 3sc, skip 6st, 3sc. =6

Round 13 :

Crochet 2 rounds of sc. =6

Round 14 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 15 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 16 :

Cast on on one of the remaining stitches. Crochet 3 rounds of sc. =6

Round 17 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 18 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 19 :

Cast on on the remaining hole for the thumb.

Round 20 :

6sc. =6

Round 21 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =3

Round 22 :

1slst and fasten off.

Round 23 :

Make 2 in total.

Round 24 :

Place the hands inside the arms and sew them in place. Make sure not to stuff the arms with fiberfill.

— The belly (in red) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch50, close the ch with a slst. =50

Round 2 :

Crochet 19 rounds of sc. =50

Round 3 :

3sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =40

Round 4 :

2sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =30

Round 5 :

1sc, sc2tog. Repeat all round. =20

Round 6 :

Fasten off, leave a strand of 30cm / 12" attached to the belly. Use this later on to sew on the head.

Round 7 :

Stuff the belly with fiberfill.

— The buttons (in yellow) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

MR6 =6

Round 2 :

1slst and fasten off.

Info :

Make 2 in total.

— The shoes (in brown) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch5, turn.

Round 2 :

Start working in the 2nd ch st as counted from the crochet hook: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. Turn. =6

Round 3 :

Continue to work on the bottom side of the foundation chain: 3sc, inc2sc in next st. You have now created a new round counting 12sc. =12

Round 4 :

Continue to work in spirals: repeat 2x(4sc, inc1sc in next st, inc1sc in next st). =16

Round 5 :

4sc, repeat 4x(inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(inc1sc in next st). =24

Round 6 :

4sc, repeat 4x(1sc, inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(1sc, inc1sc in next st). =32

Round 7 :

4sc, repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(2sc, inc1sc in next st). =40

Round 8 :

4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, inc1sc in next st), 4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, inc1sc in next st). =48

Round 9 :

Crochet 5 rounds of sc. =48

Round 10 :

4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, sc2tog), 24sc. =44

Round 11 :

44sc. =44

Round 12 :

4sc, repeat 4x(2sc, sc2tog), 24sc. =40

Round 13 :

40sc. =40

Round 14 :

4sc, repeat 4x(1sc, sc2tog), 4sc, repeat 4x(3sc, sc2tog). =32

Round 15 :

16sc, repeat 4x(1sc, sc2tog). =20

Round 16 :

Stuff the shoe with fiberfill.

Round 17 :

4sc, repeat 2x(sc2tog), 4sc, repeat 4x(sc2tog). =14

Round 18 :

sc2tog and repeat all round. =7

Round 19 :

Stuff the shoe with fiberfill.

Round 20 :

Push the sides of the remaining gap towards each other by pushing the shoe into a more oval shape and sew the remaining hole shut.

— The pants (in blue) (worked in spirals) :

Round 1 :

ch25, close the ch with a slst. =25

Round 2 :

Crochet 19 rounds of sc. =25

Round 3 :

Cut off the yarn, but do not fasten off.

Round 4 :

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Round 5 :

Continue to work on the 1st leg, continue to crochet where you cut off the yarn at step 3. Continue to use the yarn of the 2nd leg. Crochet 25sc on the 1st leg, and 25 on the 2nd. You have now created a new round counting 50sc. =50

Round 6 :

Crochet 13 rounds of sc. =50

Round 7 :

8sc, 1slst and turn.

Round 8 :

Start working in the 3rd loop as counted from the crochet hook (the last sc of step 7): crochet 1slst, 15sc, 1slst, turn. =17

Round 9 :

Start working in the 3rd loop as counted from the crochet hook: 1slst, 14sc, 1slst, turn. =16

Round 10 :

Start working in the 3rd loop as counted from the crochet hook: 1slst, 12sc, 1slst. =14

Round 11 :

Fasten off.

— The braces (in blue) (worked in flat) :

Step 1 :

Make the back of the pants face you and locate the 9sc right in the centre of the pants.

Step 2 :

Cast on the yarn on the left 3sc of those 9sc.

Step 3 :

Crochet 34 rows of sc in those 3sc. After each row, ch1 and turn. After the last row, fasten off.

Step 4 :

Keep a distance of 3sc between the first brace and the second.

Step 5 :

Cast on the yarn on the right 3sc of the 9sc in the centre of the pants.

Step 6 :

Crochet 34 rows of sc in those 3sc. After each row, ch1 and turn. After the last row, fasten off.

Step 7 :

Sew the belly inside the pants.

Step 8 :

Stuff the pants and belly.

— How to sew all parts together :

Step 1 :

Sew the buttons onto the ends of the braces.

Step 2 :

Flip the braces over to the front of the body and sew them onto the pants.

Step 3 :

Sew the arms onto the body.

Step 4 :

Sew the shoes onto the pants.

Step 5 :

Sew the 1st part of the hat, the brim, onto the 2nd part of the hat. Stuff the hat.

Step 6 :

Sew the white circle with embroidery onto the front of the hat.

Step 7 :

Sew the hair onto the back of the hat.

Step 8 :

Sew the nose and ears onto the head, right in the middle.

Step 9 :

Sew the moustache onto the head, right below the nose.

Step 10 :

Sew the pupils onto the eyeballs.

Step 11 :

Sew the eyes onto the head, right next to the nose.

Step 12 :

Sew the sideburns right in front of the ears.

Step 13 :

Sew the hat onto the head.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the buttons onto the ends of the braces, then flip each brace over to the front of the body and sew them onto the pants securely.
  • Sew the eyes (eyeballs with pupils) onto the head next to the nose and pin before fastening to check placement.
  • Attach the moustache under the nose and sew the sideburns in front of the ears, then sew the nose and ears onto the head centered as shown.
  • Sew the arms onto the sides of the body and insert the hands into the arm openings, stitching the hand and arm layers together without overstuffing.
  • Sew the shoes onto the bottom of the pants and shape the shoe openings into an oval before closing and sewing shut.
  • Sew the first hat part (brim) onto the hat body, stuff the hat, then attach the embroidered white circle to the front and sew the hair to the back.
  • Position the belly inside the pants, sew it in place, then stuff and close all remaining openings before final finishing.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is worked in spirals unless described otherwise; use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round.
  • 💡Place safety when sewing on small parts and use a tapestry needle for neat invisible joins; pin pieces before sewing to ensure correct placement.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but evenly following the pattern notes which indicate when to stuff the head, nose, belly and shoes for the best shape.
  • 💡Keep this instruction sheet next to your work so you can quickly check abbreviations, stitch counts and assembly steps as you go.

This Super Mario amigurumi pattern helps you create a classic favorite with detailed rounds, clear stitch counts, and fun finishing touches. 🧶 Sew the parts together with care and watch Mario come to life with his hat, moustache and overalls. Perfect as a handmade gift or collectible for gamers and crochet lovers alike. 🎁✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

When made with the described yarn and hook size, Mario will become about 35cm/14" tall.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect final size; use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn and expect dimensional changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and sewing pieces together is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete this project over multiple sessions; a reasonable estimate is 12-15 hours depending on experience and assembly time.