Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.
Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.
The bonus warp pipe patterns come in two sizes and feature realistic layered construction with terra cotta bases and green interiors. The mushroom patterns complete the Super Mario world with their spotted caps and cheerful expressions!
I'm absolutely obsessed with how this pattern captures every tiny detail that makes Mario and Luigi so instantly recognizable! The genius of the construction really shines through - those overalls with the actual straps that go over the shoulders and the tiny pockets that sit perfectly in the center are just adorable. I love how the pattern doesn't cut corners - you get real embroidered letters on the caps, dimensional mustaches that have personality, and even those characteristic sideburns! The way the shoes are constructed by flipping the piece inside out creates such a realistic rounded toe shape that I'm always impressed by. What really excites me is the attention to character differences - Luigi isn't just a recolored Mario; he has a taller head, different proportions, and even a differently shaped mustache that captures his unique personality. The back loop only and front loop only techniques throughout create incredible texture that makes the fabric look professionally structured. I appreciate the optional wire armature for the arms - it lets you pose them holding their caps or waving, which adds so much display potential! The bonus patterns are incredibly thoughtful - those warp pipes with the weighted bottom option are perfect for display, and the mushrooms are quick, satisfying makes that round out the whole Super Mario aesthetic!
I love creating different versions of these iconic plumbers to build an entire Super Mario universe! Instead of the classic red and green, I've made alternate color schemes like Fire Mario in all white with red accents, or even Wario and Waluigi by using purple and yellow color combinations. The uniform pattern is perfect for experimentation - I've tried different colored overalls like making Mario in his classic brown overalls from the original game, or giving them modern color variations.
The cap embroidery offers wonderful customization opportunities - instead of just M and L, I've embroidered numbers for player one and player two, or even added tiny stars for a powered-up version. You could also make mini versions by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook, creating adorable keychain-sized plumbers perfect for backpack decorations or zipper pulls.
For the accessories, I've gone beyond the included patterns to create additional Super Mario elements - tiny golden coins using yellow yarn, question blocks using yellow and brown with embroidered question marks, power-up stars in yellow with embroidered faces, and even green shells. The warp pipe pattern is incredibly versatile - I've made them in different colors to represent different worlds from the games, like blue for water levels or grey for castle pipes.
The mushrooms can be modified too - instead of just the standard red Super Mushroom and green 1-Up, I've created purple poison mushrooms with black spots, or even made them larger as standalone decoration pieces by increasing the initial stitch counts. Adding tiny arms to the mushrooms following the plumber arm pattern creates those adorable enemies from the newer games!
Create the iconic Super Mario Brothers duo with this comprehensive amigurumi pattern! This intermediate-level design brings both Mario and Luigi to life at approximately 4.7 inches tall, complete with their signature red and green outfits, adorable mustaches, and classic plumber overalls. The pattern includes detailed instructions for every element - from their expressive faces and caps with embroidered letters to their tiny shoes and white gloves. As a bonus, you'll also get patterns for decorative warp pipes in two different heights and cute Super Mario mushrooms in red and green! Perfect for gaming enthusiasts, Nintendo fans, or anyone who grew up loving these legendary video game characters.
Use beige yarn
6sc in magic ring [6]
inc x6 [12]
(inc, sc) x6 [18]
(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]
(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]
(inc, 4sc) x6 [36]
(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]
(inc, 6sc) x6 [48]
sc around (9 rounds) [48]
(dec, 6sc) x6 [42]
(dec, 5sc) x6 [36]
(dec, 4sc) x6 [30]
Insert eyes between round 16-17, about 10 sts between. Snap washer and stuff firmly
(dec, 3sc) x6 [24]
(dec, 2sc) x6 [18]
Slst, fasten off, weave tail in, add more stuffing if needed
Red yarn: ch 4, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) 2sc, slst [3]
Red yarn: ch 4, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 2sc [3]
Fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Use red and beige yarn
(in red) 6sc in magic ring [6]
inc x6 [12]
(inc, sc) x6 [18]
(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]
sc around (5 rounds) [24]
(dec, 2sc) x2, dec, sc, (change to beige) sc, (change to red) (dec, 2sc) x3 [18]
8sc, (change to beige) 2sc, (change to red) 8sc [18]
Slst, fasten off, leave tail for sewing and stuff fully
Use tan, brown, and blue yarn
(in tan) 6sc in magic ring [6]
inc x6 [12]
(change to brown) BLO, sc around [12]
FLO, sc around [12]
Flip upper part inside out to make easier to work (back loops show up), flip back after finishing
(crochet into back loops of R3) (change to blue) 5sc, sk 1 st, 5sc, sk 1 st [10]
sc around (2 rounds) [10]
(dec, 3sc) x2 [8]
Slst, fasten off, leave tail for sewing and stuff firmly. Fasten off, weave in/seal tails
Use blue yarn
6sc in magic ring [6]
inc x6 [12]
(inc, sc) x6 [18]
(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]
(inc, 11sc) x2 [26]
sc around (3 rounds) [26]
Making back flap. Continue in rows. Ch 1 to start
8sc, ch 1 and turn [8]
sc, sk 1 st, 4sc, sk 1 st, sc [6]
Cut yarn and fasten off. Making front flap: Skip 5 sts from left side of back flap. Repeat back flap pattern for front flap
Blue yarn: Ch 5, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) sc, 2dc, sc [4]. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Dark brown: Ch 7, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 3sc, 2hdc [6]. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Blue: Ch 14, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) 13slst [13]. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Bronze: Ch 3, (starting from 3rd ch from hook) hdc [1]. Fasten off and seal tails
Use white and red yarn
(in white) 4sc in magic ring [4]
inc x4 [8]
sc around [8]
FLO, sc around [8]
Flip upper part inside out (back loops show), flip back after finishing
(crochet into back loops of R3) (change to red) sc around [8]
sc around (4 rounds) [8]
Slst, fasten off, leave tail for sewing and stuff lightly
Dark brown yarn
6sc in magic ring [6]
inc x6 [12]
(inc, sc) x6 [18]
(inc, 2sc) x6 [24]
(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]
(inc, 4sc) x6 [36]
(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]
(inc, 6sc) x6 [48]
sc around (9 rounds) [48]
Slst, fasten off and leave long tail for sewing
Beige yarn
5sc in magic ring [5]
inc x5 [10]
sc around [10]
Slst, fasten off, leave long tail for sewing and stuff lightly
Dark brown: Ch 5, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 2sc, slst [4]. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Dark brown: Ch 10, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, hdc inc, slst, (dc inc, slst) x2, hdc inc, slst [13]. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Red yarn
6sc in magic ring [6]
inc x6 [12]
(inc, sc) x6 [18]
(2sc, inc) x6 [24]
(inc, 3sc) x6 [30]
(4sc, inc) x6 [36]
(inc, 5sc) x6 [42]
(6sc, inc) x6 [48]
(inc, 7sc) x6 [54]
(8sc, inc) x6 [60]
(inc, 9sc) x6 [66]
sc around (4 rounds) [66]
(dec, 9sc) x6 [60]
sc around [60]
(8sc, dec) x6 [54]
Cut yarn and fasten off. Skip 18sts from stitch you fastened off. Work FRONT loops only. Start by chain 1
FLO, slst, sc, hdc, dc, htc, tc inc, 6tc, tc inc, htc, dc, hdc, sc, slst [20]
Weave in/seal all tails
Beige: Ch 5, (starting from 2nd ch from hook) slst, 2dc, slst [4]. Fasten off, leave tail for sewing
White yarn: R1: 5sc in magic ring [5], R2: inc x5 [10], R3: (inc, sc) x5 [15]. Slst, fasten off, leave tail for sewing or glue later
Using red yarn, embroider M letter on white circle
Attach to centre of cap
This incredible Mario and Luigi plumbers pattern brings the world's most famous video game duo to life in adorable amigurumi form! With meticulous attention to detail from their embroidered cap letters to their distinctive mustaches and complete uniforms with functioning straps, these 4.7-inch characters are instantly recognizable. The pattern includes everything you need to create both brothers with their unique proportions and personalities, plus bonus warp pipes and mushrooms to complete your Super Mario world display. Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast, Nintendo collector, or simply love these iconic characters, this pattern delivers professional results that will impress everyone who sees them. It's-a me, Mario! Let's-a go! 🍄✨
You can absolutely make just one! Luigi's pattern follows Mario's with specific modifications clearly noted. If you only want Mario, simply follow his pattern completely. The patterns are designed so each character stands independently.
For the shoes and gloves, you'll work some rounds in FLO (front loop only) and BLO (back loop only). Flipping the piece inside out after FLO rounds makes it easier to see and work into the back loops from the previous round, creating the characteristic rounded shape. You flip it back to the right side when finished.
Yes! The pattern includes bonus patterns for two different sized warp pipes (one regular, one double height) and cute mushrooms in both red and green. These make perfect display companions for your Mario and Luigi figures.
Yes, the pattern includes an optional step for inserting wire through the upper body to make the arms poseable. However, this is NOT recommended if you're making these for children, as wire can be a safety hazard. For display pieces only.
Luigi has a completely different head pattern provided in the Luigi section. His head is taller and slimmer (45 stitches vs Mario's 48, but worked over more rounds), which creates his characteristic longer face shape compared to Mario's rounder proportions.
The sealing method uses a hot glue gun to secure and seal off yarn tails instead of weaving them in. You hold the tail against your piece, apply a small amount of hot glue, press it with a flat metal object, then cut off the excess. Only use this on hidden areas. Traditional weaving is safer for children's toys.
No, each character uses a subset of colors. Mario needs: beige, dark brown, brown, red, bronze, blue, tan, white, and light blue. Luigi needs: beige, dark brown, dark brown (for shoes), green, bronze, navy blue, tan, white, and light blue. You only need the pipe and mushroom colors if making those bonus items.
