Mario Amigurumi For Cozy Plush Making

Finished Mario amigurumi

Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 7 inches (18 cm) wide

Skill Level: Intermediate

Estimated Time: 2-4 hours

Hook Size: 3.5 mm

Yarn: worsted yarn

Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyfill

Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 3.5 mm hook

Reasons You'll Enjoy Making This

Mario red cap - red yarn detail

This Mario amigurumi is an amigurumi doll worked in red, beige, blue, and brown. You will crochet the head, red cap, cap brim, cap logo circle, cap logo letter M, eye, eye blue iris, eyebrow, nose, mustache, ear, sideburn hair, torso shirt, overalls body, overall strap, overall button, arm sleeve, glove hand, leg, shoe, M logo patch, torso, overalls, arms, gloves, white circle emblem, eye pupils, sideburns, and the hat. The pattern walks through each piece with clear round-by-round counts, then shows how to assemble and finish everything so the result matches the reference photos.

Use the pattern card as your material checklist before starting. Safety eyes give a polished look. It stands upright on its own. The instructions include embroidered details. Keep your tension even, count stitches at the end of shaping rounds, and check the placement notes before sewing pieces together for a clean handmade result.

Before You Start: Pattern Notes

Gather These Supplies First

Mario cap brim - red yarn detail
MaterialDetails
Yarnworsted yarn in red, beige, blue, brown, white, black, yellow
Hook3.5 mm crochet hook
StuffingPolyfill or fiberfill
EyesSafety eyes or embroidery thread
ExtrasYarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 3.5 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.

Crochet Stitches in This Pattern

Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.

AbbreviationMeaning
scSingle crochet
incIncrease (2 sc in same stitch)
decDecrease (sc 2 together)
sl stSlip stitch
chChain

The Full Pattern, Step by Step

Mario cap logo circle - white yarn detail

head, beige yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Rnd 6: sc around (30)

Rnd 7: sc around (30)

Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 11: dec around (6)

Rnd 12: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to red yarn for the red cap.

red cap, red yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 23, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (22)

Rnd 2: sc around (22)

Rnd 3: sc around (22)

Rnd 4: sc around (22)

Rnd 5: sc around (22)

Rnd 6: sc around (22)

Rnd 7: sc around (22)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

cap brim, red yarn

Row 1: Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Switch to white yarn for the cap logo circle.

cap logo circle, white yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 10, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (9)

Rnd 2: sc around (9)

Rnd 3: sc around (9)

Rnd 4: sc around (9)

Rnd 5: sc around (9)

Rnd 6: sc around (9)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Switch to red yarn for the cap logo letter M.

cap logo letter M, red yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 10, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (9)

Rnd 2: sc around (9)

Rnd 3: sc around (9)

Rnd 4: sc around (9)

Rnd 5: sc around (9)

Rnd 6: sc around (9)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Switch to black yarn for the eye.

eye (make 2), black yarn

Switch to blue yarn for the eye blue iris.

eye blue iris (make 2), blue yarn

Switch to black yarn for the eyebrow.

eyebrow (make 2), black yarn

Embroider this facial detail with black thread after the head is closed.

Use short straight stitches or satin stitch, keeping the line light and curved so it sits naturally above the eye.

Switch to beige yarn for the nose.

nose, beige yarn

Embroider the nose with black thread after the eyes are placed.

Work a small triangular satin stitch centered between the eyes, about 8 mm wide.

Switch to black yarn for the mustache.

mustache, black yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Switch to beige yarn for the ear.

ear (make 2), beige yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)

Rnd 3: sc around (8)

Rnd 4: sc around (8)

Rnd 5: sc around (8)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)

Switch to brown yarn for the sideburn hair.

sideburn hair (make 2), brown yarn

Row 1: Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (25)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across (25)

Switch to red yarn for the torso shirt.

torso shirt, red yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)

Rnd 6: sc around (26)

Rnd 7: sc around (26)

Rnd 8: sc around (26)

Rnd 9: sc around (26)

Rnd 10: sc around (26)

Rnd 11: sc around (26)

Rnd 12: sc around (26)

Rnd 13: sc around (26)

Rnd 14: sc around (26)

Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (3 sc, dec) x 2 (20)

Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (2 sc, dec) x 2 (14)

Rnd 17: (dec) x 4 (1 sc, dec) x 2 (8)

Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)

Rnd 19: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to blue yarn for the overalls body.

overalls body, blue yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)

Rnd 6: sc around (26)

Rnd 7: sc around (26)

Rnd 8: sc around (26)

Rnd 9: sc around (26)

Rnd 10: sc around (26)

Rnd 11: sc around (26)

Rnd 12: sc around (26)

Rnd 13: sc around (26)

Rnd 14: sc around (26)

Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (3 sc, dec) x 2 (20)

Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (2 sc, dec) x 2 (14)

Rnd 17: (dec) x 4 (1 sc, dec) x 2 (8)

Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)

Rnd 19: fasten off, close hole (6)

overall strap (make 2), blue yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 12, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (11)

Rnd 2: sc around (11)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Switch to yellow yarn for the overall button.

overall button (make 2), yellow yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Fasten off (6 sts)

Switch to red yarn for the arm sleeve.

arm sleeve (make 2), red yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Rnd 3: sc around (9)

Rnd 4: sc around (9)

Rnd 5: sc around (9)

Rnd 6: sc around (9)

Rnd 7: sc around (9)

Switch to white yarn for the glove hand.

glove hand (make 2), white yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to blue yarn for the leg.

leg (make 2), blue yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: sc around (18)

Switch to brown yarn for the shoe.

shoe (make 2), brown yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) x 1 (7)

Rnd 3: (5 sc, dec) x 1 (6)

Rnd 4: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to white yarn for the M logo patch.

M logo patch, white yarn

Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)

Switch to red yarn for the torso.

torso, red yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)

Rnd 6: sc around (26)

Rnd 7: sc around (26)

Rnd 8: sc around (26)

Rnd 9: sc around (26)

Rnd 10: sc around (26)

Rnd 11: sc around (26)

Rnd 12: sc around (26)

Rnd 13: sc around (26)

Rnd 14: sc around (26)

Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (3 sc, dec) x 2 (20)

Rnd 16: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (2 sc, dec) x 2 (14)

Rnd 17: (dec) x 4 (1 sc, dec) x 2 (8)

Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)

Rnd 19: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to blue yarn for the overalls.

overalls, blue yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: sc around (18)

Rnd 5: sc around (18)

Rnd 6: sc around (18)

Rnd 7: sc around (18)

Rnd 8: sc around (18)

Rnd 9: sc around (18)

Rnd 10: sc around (18)

Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 12: dec around (6)

Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)

Switch to red yarn for the arms.

arms (make 2), red yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (2 sc, inc) x 2 (17)

Rnd 4: sc around (17)

Rnd 5: sc around (17)

Rnd 6: sc around (17)

Rnd 7: sc around (17)

Rnd 8: sc around (17)

Rnd 9: sc around (17)

Rnd 10: sc around (17)

Rnd 11: sc around (17)

Switch to white yarn for the gloves.

gloves (make 2), white yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Rnd 9: fasten off, close hole (6)

white circle emblem, white yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Rnd 5: sc around (24)

Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Rnd 8: dec around (6)

Switch to black yarn for the eye pupils.

eye pupils (make 2), black yarn

Use 6 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes; place them on the upper half of the head, about one eye-width apart.

If using safety eyes, insert the posts before closing the head opening and secure the backs firmly on the inside.

If embroidering, work two small black satin stitches, then add a tiny white stitch highlight if desired.

Switch to brown yarn for the sideburns.

sideburns (make 2), brown yarn

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: sc around (6)

Rnd 3: sc around (6)

Rnd 4: sc around (6)

Rnd 5: sc around (6)

Rnd 6: sc around (6)

Rnd 7: sc around (6)

Rnd 8: sc around (6)

Rnd 9: sc around (6)

Rnd 10: sc around (6)

Rnd 11: sc around (6)

Rnd 12: sc around (6)

Rnd 13: sc around (6)

Rnd 14: sc around (6)

Rnd 15: sc around (6)

Rnd 16: sc around (6)

Rnd 17: sc around (6)

Switch to red yarn for the hat.

hat, red yarn

Rnd 1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form ring, sc in each ch around (23)

Rnd 2: sc around (23)

Rnd 3: sc around (23)

Rnd 4: sc around (23)

Rnd 5: sc around (23)

Rnd 6: sc around (23)

Rnd 7: sc around (23)

Rnd 8: sc around (23)

Rnd 9: sc around (23)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Final Stitch Counts

  • head: 30 stitches at widest point
  • red cap: 22 stitches at widest point
  • cap brim: 25 stitches at widest point
  • cap logo circle: 9 stitches at widest point
  • cap logo letter M: 9 stitches at widest point
  • eye (x 2): See pattern
  • eye blue iris (x 2): See pattern
  • eyebrow (x 2): See pattern
  • nose: See pattern
  • mustache: 24 stitches at widest point
  • ear (x 2): 8 stitches at widest point
  • sideburn hair (x 2): 25 stitches at widest point
  • torso shirt: 26 stitches at widest point
  • overalls body: 26 stitches at widest point
  • overall strap (x 2): 11 stitches at widest point
  • overall button (x 2): 6 stitches at widest point
  • arm sleeve (x 2): 9 stitches at widest point
  • glove hand (x 2): 24 stitches at widest point
  • leg (x 2): 18 stitches at widest point
  • shoe (x 2): 7 stitches at widest point
  • M logo patch: 9 stitches at widest point
  • torso: 26 stitches at widest point
  • overalls: 18 stitches at widest point
  • arms (x 2): 17 stitches at widest point
  • gloves (x 2): 24 stitches at widest point
  • white circle emblem: 24 stitches at widest point
  • eye pupils (x 2): See pattern
  • sideburns (x 2): 6 stitches at widest point
  • hat: 23 stitches at widest point

Putting the Pieces Together

1. Stuff head, overalls body, glove hand, torso, overalls, gloves firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.

2. Sew overalls body to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.

3. Sew glove hand to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.

4. Sew torso to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.

5. Sew overalls to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.

6. Sew gloves to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.

7. Attach eye to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.

8. Attach eye blue iris to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.

9. Embroider eyebrow above each eye, following the natural brow arch. Use short satin or back stitches in matching yarn, keeping the line light and slightly curved. Place them about one eye-width above the eyes for a balanced expression.

10. Embroider the nose with black thread centered between the eyes. Work a small triangular satin stitch about 8 mm wide.

11. Sew ear to the sides of the head. Position on the upper sides of the head, angled outward. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles. Use the long tail left for sewing and whipstitch around the base.

12. Sew sideburn hair to the head, covering the top and back of the head. Anchor along the hairline with whipstitch, blending the parting line into the scalp stitches. Keep stitches small so they hide in the yarn.

13. Attach eye pupils to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.

14. Slip torso shirt over the body; do not stuff it. Whipstitch the top edge to the shoulders or neckline, and leave the hem free so the garment drapes naturally. Pin evenly before sewing to keep the opening centered.

15. Sew arm sleeve to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.

16. Sew leg to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.

17. Sew arms to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.

18. Sew red cap in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

19. Sew cap brim in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

20. Sew cap logo circle in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

21. Sew cap logo letter M in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

22. Sew eye blue iris in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

23. Sew eyebrow in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

24. Sew mustache in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

25. Sew torso shirt in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

26. Sew overalls body in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

27. Sew overall strap in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

28. Sew overall button in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

29. Sew shoe in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

30. Sew M logo patch in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

31. Sew white circle emblem in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

32. Sew eye pupils in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

33. Sew sideburns in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

34. Sew hat in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.

35. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.

Pro Tips and Care Advice

These tips will help you crochet a clean, well-finished amigurumi doll:

  • decreases: Work through the front loops only for decreases that disappear into the fabric.
  • Stitch markers: Mark the first stitch of every round and you will never lose count again.
  • Block flat pieces: Lightly steam any flat components before assembly, they will line up much better.
  • Carry, don't cut: When changing colors within a piece, carry the unused yarn inside to minimize end-weaving.

Caring for your Mario amigurumi:

  • Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, no machine washing.
  • Air dry flat, away from direct sunlight. Sun fades colors faster than you think.
  • If safety eyes are used, ensure they are locked tight, not suitable for children under 3.
  • Spot clean small stains with a damp cloth instead of washing the whole piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell finished items from this pattern?

Absolutely. Sell at craft fairs, online, wherever you like, just don't distribute the pattern itself.

What yarn works best?

Cotton gives the crispest stitches and most defined shape. Acrylic is softer and more affordable, both work great.

How long does this take?

Most crocheters finish in 2-4 hours. Your first one will be slower, and that's completely normal.

Can I resize it?

Yes, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn for a mini, or go up in hook size and yarn weight for a larger version. The proportions stay the same.

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