Easy Mini Super Mario Crochet Pattern

ByLina Morgen

How to Crochet a Mini Super Mario: Easy Amigurumi Tutorial

Bring the world’s most famous plumber into your home with this adorable Mini Super Mario crochet pattern! Whether you are a seasoned amigurumi artist or a beginner looking for a fun project, this step-by-step guide will help you create a pocket-sized Mario that is perfect for gifting, collecting, or decorating your gaming setup.

This project uses basic crochet stitches to create a stylized, chibi-version of Mario. By following this detailed tutorial, you’ll learn how to work with color changes, create small facial details, and assemble a multi-part plushie.

Materials & Abbreviations

To get started, gather the following supplies. We recommend using a cotton or cotton-blend yarn for a clean, defined look that prevents the stuffing from showing through.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Medium weight (4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn in the following colors:
    • Beige (for skin)
    • Red (for shirt and hat)
    • Blue (for overalls)
    • Brown (for shoes)
    • Dark Brown (for hair and mustache)
    • White (for gloves and logo)
    • Yellow (for buttons)
  • Crochet Hook: 2mm (or the smallest size needed to ensure tight stitches)
  • Eyes: 6mm safety eyes and 8mm glue-on eyes (optional)
  • Embroidery Thread: Dark blue and white for eye details
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
  • Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, and sewing pins

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • BLO: Back loop only
  • FLO: Front loop only
  • st(s): Stitch(es)

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Head

Using beige yarn, work in continuous rounds. Do not join the rounds unless specified.

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  • Rounds 7-9: 36 sc (3 rounds)
  • Round 10: 17 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st, 4 sc, ch 1, skip 1 st, 13 sc (This creates holes for the eyes)
  • Round 11: 13 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 4 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 2, inc, 9 sc (42)
  • Rounds 12-14: 42 sc (3 rounds)

Insert safety eyes into the holes created in Round 10. If using glue-on eyes, skip the holes in Round 10 and glue them between rounds 9 and 10.

  • Round 15: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
  • Round 16: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
  • Round 17: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  • Round 18: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly. Use dark blue thread to embroider the irises and white thread for the sclera of the eyes.

Ears and Nose (Make 3)

Using beige yarn:

  • Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
  • Round 2: 5 inc (10)
  • Round 3: 10 sc
  • Round 4: 5 dec (5)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the piece designated for the nose; leave the ears lightly stuffed or flat. Sew the nose to the center of the face and the ears to the sides. Embroider eyebrows above the eyes.

Hair, Sideburns, and Mustache

Hair (Make 5): Using dark brown yarn, ch 26. Starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work 25 sc. Fasten off.

Sideburns (Make 2): Using dark brown yarn, ch 7. Starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sl st and 5 sc. Fasten off.

Mustache: Using dark brown yarn, ch 10. Starting from the 3rd ch from hook, work (hdc, ch 1, sl st, ch 1) * 4. Fasten off and sew under the nose.

The Cap

Using red yarn:

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  • Round 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
  • Round 8: (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48)
  • Rounds 9-11: 48 sc (3 rounds)
  • Round 12: (dec, 5 sc) * 4, dec, 17 sc (43)
  • Round 13: (dec, 4 sc) * 4, dec, 17 sc (38)
  • Round 14 (The Brim): 2 sl st, 2 sc, 2 inc-hdc, 2 inc-dc, 2 dc, inc-dc, 2 dc, 2 inc-dc, 2 inc-hdc, 2 sc, 2 sl st.

Fasten off. Sew the curved edges of the brim to the base of the cap. For the logo, use white yarn to work 2 ch and 10 hdc in a MR, join with a sl st. Sew this to the front and embroider a red “M” in the center.

The Body

Blue Section:

  • Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  • Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  • Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  • Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  • Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  • Round 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
  • Rounds 7-10: 36 sc (4 rounds)

Red Section:

  • Round 11: BLO 36 sc
  • Round 12: 36 sc
  • Round 13: 4 sc, (dec, 2 sc) * 5, dec, 10 sc (30)
  • Round 14: (8 sc, dec) * 3 (27)
  • Round 15: (7 sc, dec) * 3 (24)
  • Round 16: (6 sc, dec) * 3 (21)
  • Round 17: (5 sc, dec) * 3 (18)

Beige Section:

  • Round 18: BLO 18 sc. Stuff the body firmly.

Collar and Overalls Chest

Collar: Using red yarn, attach to the FLO of Round 17. Work: 7 sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, dc, hdc, 6 sc. Fasten off and sew to the body.

Chest: Using blue yarn, attach to the FLO of Round 10 at the back. Work: 12 sl st, ch 1, (7 sc, ch 1, turn) * 3; 2 sl st along the side, then 17 sl st along the FLO of Round 10 to close. Fasten off.

Arms and Legs

Arms (Make 2): Using white yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR, R2: 6 inc (12), R3: 12 sc, R4: 5 sc, 3 dc in 1 st, 6 sc, R5: 4 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc (9). Switch to red: R6: BLO 9 sc, R7-11: 9 sc, R12: dec, 7 sc (8), R13: dec, 6 sc (7), R14: dec, 5 sc (6). Fasten off. Work a round of sc in the FLO of Round 5 using white yarn for the cuff.

Legs (Make 2): Using brown yarn, R1: 4 ch, from 2nd ch: inc, sc, 3 sc in last st, other side of chain: 2 sc (8). R2: 2 inc, sc, 3 inc, sc, inc (14). R3: 2 inc, (sc, inc) * 3, (inc, sc) * 3 (22). R4-5: 22 sc. R6: 7 sc, dec 3 sts into 1, 3 sc (14). R7: 7 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc (12). R8: 12 sc. Switch to blue: R9: BLO 12 sc, R10-14: 12 sc. R15: 6 dec (6). Fasten off. Work a round of sc in the FLO of Round 8 using blue yarn.

Finishing & Assembly

Putting it All Together

  • Legs: Sew the legs to the body two rounds below the waist.
  • Arms: Sew the arms one round below the collar.
  • Straps: Attach blue yarn to the back of the overalls. Ch 13, sl st into the chest corner, 13 sc back. Work 5 sc across the top of the chest, ch 13, sl st into the other corner, 13 sc back.
  • Buttons: Use yellow yarn to work 5 sc in a MR. Sew one button to each strap.
  • Head: Place the cap on the head (it should sit about 5 rounds above the back of the head and 1 round above the eyebrows). Sew the head to the body, adding extra stuffing to the neck for stability.
  • Hair: Curl the hair pieces into spirals and sew them to the head. Attach sideburns below the cap.

Tips for Success

  • Invisible Decrease: To keep your amigurumi smooth, use the invisible decrease method (insert hook into front loops only of the next two stitches).
  • Tension: Keep your tension tight! If you see gaps where the stuffing shows, try dropping down a hook size.
  • Positioning: Use sewing pins to position the ears, hair, and limbs before sewing them permanently to ensure the face looks symmetrical.
  • Yarn Choice: If you can’t find the specific brands mentioned, any “mercerized cotton” or “cotton blend” yarn will work perfectly for this scale.

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