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Retro Video Game Plumbers Amigurumi Pattern

Retro Video Game Plumbers Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Whimsical Buddy

Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Retro Video Game Plumbers Amigurumi Pattern

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These little guys make incredible handmade gifts for anyone who loves retro gaming. The finished set looks fantastic on a bookshelf or gaming desk, bringing a pop of color and a huge dose of nostalgia to any room.

Why You'll Love This Retro Video Game Plumbers Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly had the best time making these because of all the tiny detailsโ€”the little bronze buttons and the way the pipes actually work as stands just makes me smile. It is one of those projects where you see the personality come through as soon as you add the moustache and eyebrows. Plus, the mushrooms are such a quick, satisfying win to finish off the set!

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There is just something about these colors that takes me right back to Saturday mornings in front of the TV. When I was designing these, I really wanted to capture that blocky, pixelated feel while still making them cuddly and cute. The pipes were definitely the trickiest part to get rightโ€”I went through a few versions before landing on this folding technique that gives them that perfect 'warped' rim look without needing any plastic inserts.

One little trick I love is the 'Sealing Method' for those pesky yarn tails. If you're like me and hate weaving in twenty different ends for the moustaches and buttons, a tiny dab of hot glue is a total lifesaver. Just be sure to press it flat with your scissors so it doesn't leave a bump! Also, don't be afraid to play with the facial expressions. Moving the eyebrows just a millimeter higher or lower can change Mario from looking determined to looking totally surprised. That's the beauty of amigurumiโ€”every single one you make will have its own little personality.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

โœ— When working on the pipe, the folding rows using FLO and BLO are crucial for the structure; if you miss one, the pipe will not hold its iconic shape or stand upright properly.โœ— The moustaches for Mario and Luigi have different stitch counts and sequencesโ€”be careful not to swap them, or the facial proportions will look slightly off.โœ— For the legs, flipping the piece inside out during the BLO and FLO transition is tricky; if you don't flip it back, the color change to blue will look messy on the outside.โœ— Attaching the hair base diagonally is what gives them their lookโ€”if you sew it on straight like a normal hat, they will end up looking more like they are wearing helmets than having hair.

Retro Video Game Plumbers Amigurumi Pattern

If you grew up with a controller in your hand, you are going to absolutely adore this project. I have put together a full set including both brothers, their iconic green pipes, and even some power-up mushrooms to round out the scene. They are the perfect size for a desk buddy or a nostalgic gift for the gamer in your life. Grab your favorite hooks and let's bring these pixelated legends into the real world with some soft, handmade charm.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Retro Video Game Plumbers Amigurumi Pattern

โ€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight cotton yarn (Size 2) was used for the original sample
  • 02
    Beige yarn for the skin tones of the plumbers and mushroom stems
  • 03
    Dark brown and brown yarn for hair, moustaches, and shoes
  • 04
    Red and light green yarn for the shirts, caps, and mushroom heads
  • 05
    Blue and navy blue yarn for the iconic overalls and straps
  • 06
    White yarn for the gloves, cap emblems, and mushroom spots
  • 07
    Bronze yarn for the tiny overall buttons
  • 08
    Terracotta yarn for the base of the pipes

โ€” Tools Required

  • 01
    2.50mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain a tight tension)
  • 02
    Two pairs of 10mm safety eyes for the plumbers
  • 03
    Two pairs of 5mm safety eyes for the mushrooms
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill for firm stuffing
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing parts together
  • 06
    Stitch markers to keep track of rounds
  • 07
    Sharp scissors
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    Hot glue gun for sealing yarn tails (optional)
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    Ball point pins to help with part placement before sewing

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โ€” 1. Mario โ€” Head :

Round 1 :

Using beige yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Repeat (1 inc, 4 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

Repeat (1 inc, 6 sc) 6 times (48)

Round 9 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 10 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 11 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 12 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 13 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 14 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 15 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 16 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 17 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 18 :

Repeat (1 dec, 6 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 19 :

Repeat (1 dec, 5 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 20 :

Repeat (1 dec, 4 sc) 6 times (30)

Info :

Place 10mm eyes between Rounds 16 and 17, leaving about 10 stitches between them. Secure with washers and begin stuffing firmly.

Round 21 :

Repeat (1 dec, 3 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 22 :

Repeat (1 dec, 2 sc) 6 times (18)

Info :

Finish with a slst, fasten off, and weave in your tail. Add a bit more stuffing if the head feels soft.

โ€” 2. Mario โ€” Collar :

Left Collar :

Using red yarn, ch 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc, then 1 slst (3)

Right Collar :

Using red yarn, ch 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 slst, then 2 sc (3)

Info :

Fasten off. You can leave a tail for sewing or cut it short if you plan to use glue later.

โ€” 3. Mario โ€” Body :

Round 1 :

Using red yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (24)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (24)

Round 7 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (24)

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (24)

Round 9 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (24)

Round 10 :

Work (1 dec, 2 sc) twice, then 1 dec, 1 sc. Switch to beige for 1 sc, then back to red for (1 dec, 2 sc) 3 times (18)

Round 11 :

With red, work 8 sc. Switch to beige for 2 sc, then back to red for 8 sc (18)

Info :

Finish with a slst and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body completely.

โ€” 4. Mario โ€” Legs (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Using tan yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Switch to brown and work 12 sc into the BLO (12)

Round 4 :

Work 12 sc into the FLO (12)

Info :

Turn the top part inside out temporarily to make working into the back loops easier.

Round 5 :

Using the back loops from Round 3 and switching to blue yarn: 5 sc, sk 1 st, 5 sc, sk 1 st (10)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (10)

Round 7 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (10)

Round 8 :

Repeat (1 dec, 3 sc) twice (8)

Info :

Slst and fasten off with a sewing tail. Fill firmly with stuffing.

โ€” 5. Mario โ€” Uniform :

Round 1 :

Using blue yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 11 sc) twice (26)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (26)

Round 7 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (26)

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (26)

Info :

We will now create the back flap by working in rows. ch 1 to begin.

Row 9 :

Work 8 sc, ch 1 and turn (8)

Row 10 :

1 sc, sk 1 st, 4 sc, sk 1 st, 1 sc (6)

Info :

Fasten off. To make the front flap, skip 5 stitches to the left of your back flap and repeat Rows 9 and 10. Hide all yarn tails.

โ€” 6. Mario โ€” Pocket :

Row 1 :

Using blue yarn, ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch: 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc (4)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for assembly.

โ€” 7. Mario โ€” Straps (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

Using blue yarn, ch 14. Starting in the 2nd ch: work 13 slst (13)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

โ€” 8. Mario โ€” Buttons (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

Using bronze yarn, ch 3. Starting in the 3rd ch: work 1 hdc (1)

Info :

Fasten off and hide the tails.

โ€” 9. Mario โ€” Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Using white yarn, start with 4 sc into a mr (4)

Round 2 :

Work 4 inc around (8)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (8)

Round 4 :

Work 8 sc into the FLO (8)

Info :

Flip the top inside out to access the back loops easily.

Round 5 :

Working into the back loops of Round 3 and switching to red yarn: work 1 sc in every st around (8)

Round 6 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (8)

Round 7 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (8)

Round 8 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (8)

Round 9 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (8)

Info :

Slst and fasten off with a sewing tail. Stuff the arm lightly.

โ€” 10. Mario โ€” Sideburns (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

Using dark brown yarn, ch 7. Starting in the 2nd ch: 1 slst, 3 sc, 2 hdc (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

โ€” 11. Mario โ€” Eyebrows (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

Using dark brown yarn, ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch: 1 slst, 2 sc, 1 slst (4)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

โ€” 12. Mario โ€” Moustache :

Row 1 :

Using dark brown yarn, ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch: 1 slst, 1 hdc inc, 1 slst, (1 dc inc, 1 slst) repeated twice, 1 hdc inc, 1 slst (13)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

โ€” 13. Mario โ€” Hair Base :

Round 1 :

Using dark brown yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Repeat (1 inc, 4 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

Repeat (1 inc, 6 sc) 6 times (48)

Round 9 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 10 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 11 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 12 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 13 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 14 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 15 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 16 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Round 17 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (48)

Info :

Finish with a slst and leave a long tail for sewing.

โ€” 14. Mario โ€” Nose :

Round 1 :

Using beige yarn, start with 5 sc into a mr (5)

Round 2 :

Work 5 inc around (10)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (10)

Info :

Slst and fasten off with a long tail. Stuff the nose lightly.

โ€” 15. Mario โ€” Ears (Make 2) :

Row 1 :

Using beige yarn, ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch: 1 slst, 2 dc, 1 slst (4)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

โ€” 16. Mario โ€” Cap :

Round 1 :

Using red yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (48)

Round 9 :

Repeat (1 inc, 7 sc) 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

Repeat (8 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (60)

Round 11 :

Repeat (1 inc, 9 sc) 6 times (66)

Round 12 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (66)

Round 13 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (66)

Round 14 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (66)

Round 15 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (66)

Round 16 :

Repeat (1 dec, 9 sc) 6 times (60)

Round 17 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (60)

Round 18 :

Repeat (8 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (54)

Info :

Fasten off. Skip 18 stitches from your last stitch. Join red yarn and work into the FLO to create the brim. ch 1 to start.

Round 19 :

In FLO: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 htc, 1 tc inc, 6 tc, 1 tc inc, 1 htc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 slst (20)

Info :

Fasten off and hide all ends.

โ€” 17. Cap Emblem :

Round 1 :

Using white yarn, start with 5 sc into a mr (5)

Round 2 :

Work 5 inc around (10)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 5 times (15)

Info :

Slst and fasten off. Embroider the letter 'M' (for Mario) or 'L' (for Luigi) onto the center using red or green yarn, then attach to the cap.

โ€” 18. Luigi โ€” Head :

Round 1 :

Using beige yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Repeat (1 inc, 4 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

Repeat (1 inc, 13 sc) 3 times (45)

Round 9-19 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 11 rounds (45)

Round 20 :

Repeat (1 dec, 13 sc) 3 times (42)

Round 21 :

Repeat (1 dec, 5 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 22 :

Repeat (1 dec, 4 sc) 6 times (30)

Info :

Insert 10mm eyes between Rounds 17 and 18, about 9 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly.

Round 23 :

Repeat (1 dec, 3 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 24 :

Repeat (1 dec, 2 sc) 6 times (18)

Info :

Slst and fasten off, weaving in the tail.

โ€” 19. Luigi โ€” Hair Base :

Round 1 :

Using dark brown yarn, ch 7. Start in 2nd ch: 6 sc. Turn and work 6 sc along the other side of the chain (12)

Round 2 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 2 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 4 sc) 6 times (36)

Round 6 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 7 :

Repeat (1 inc, 6 sc) 6 times (48)

Round 8-11 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 4 rounds (48)

Round 12 :

Repeat (1 inc, 15 sc) 3 times (51)

Round 13-16 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 4 rounds (51)

Info :

Finish with a slst and leave a long sewing tail.

โ€” 20. Luigi โ€” Cap :

Round 1-10 :

Follow Mario Cap instructions for Rounds 1 through 10.

Round 11 :

Using green yarn, repeat (1 inc, 19 sc) 3 times (63)

Round 12-15 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 4 rounds (63)

Round 16 :

Repeat (1 dec, 19 sc) 3 times (60)

Round 17 :

Repeat (18 sc, 1 dec) 3 times (57)

Round 18 :

dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 7 sc (51)

Info :

Fasten off. Skip 17 stitches from the end. Join green yarn to FLO, ch 1.

Round 19 :

In FLO: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 htc, 1 tc inc, 5 tc, 1 tc inc, 1 htc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 slst (19)

โ€” 21. Luigi โ€” Moustache :

Row 1 :

Using dark brown yarn, ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, 1 slst, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 sc, 1 slst (11)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

โ€” 22. Pipe Pattern :

Round 1 :

Using terracotta yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 3 sc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (48)

Round 9 :

Repeat (1 inc, 7 sc) 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

Repeat (8 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (60)

Round 11 :

Repeat (1 inc, 9 sc) 6 times (66)

Round 12 :

Work 66 sc into the BLO (66)

Round 13 :

Work 1 sc in every st around (66)

Round 14 :

Work 66 sc into the FLO (66)

Info :

Flip the piece inside out temporarily to work into the back loops.

Round 15 :

Using the back loops from Round 13 and switching to light green yarn: Repeat (1 dec, 9 sc) 6 times (60)

Round 16-24 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 9 rounds (60)

Round 25 :

Work (1 inc, 9 sc) 6 times into the FLO (66)

Round 26 :

Repeat (10 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (72)

Round 27 :

Work 72 sc into the BLO (72)

Round 28-31 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 4 rounds (72)

Round 32 :

Repeat (1 dec, 10 sc) 6 times into the BLO (66)

Round 33 :

Repeat (9 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (60)

Info :

We are now starting the inner portion of the pipe.

Round 34 :

Switch to green yarn and work (1 dec, 18 sc) 3 times into the BLO (57)

Round 35-43 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 9 rounds (57)

Round 44 :

Work (17 sc, 1 dec) 3 times into the FLO (54)

Round 45 :

Repeat (1 dec, 7 sc) 6 times (48)

Round 46 :

Repeat (6 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (42)

Round 47 :

Repeat (1 dec, 5 sc) 6 times (36)

Info :

Add stuffing. You can add popcorn kernels at the bottom to weigh it down so it won't tip over.

Round 48 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (30)

Round 49 :

Repeat (1 dec, 3 sc) 6 times (24)

Round 50 :

Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (18)

Round 51 :

Repeat (1 dec, 1 sc) 6 times (12)

Round 52 :

Work 6 dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off and hide the tail. Push the inner green piece down into the pipe to shape it. For a taller pipe, work 18 rounds instead of 9 for Round 16.

โ€” 23. Bonus โ€” Mushrooms :

Head R1 :

Using red or green yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Head R2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Head R3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Head R4 :

Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (24)

Head R5 :

Repeat (1 inc, 7 sc) 3 times (27)

Head R6 :

Repeat (1 inc, 8 sc) 3 times (30)

Head R7 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (36)

Head R8-10 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 3 rounds (36)

Head R11 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 6 times (42)

Head R12 :

Repeat (1 dec, 5 sc) 6 times (36)

Head R13 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (30)

Head R14 :

Repeat (1 dec, 3 sc) 6 times (24)

Info :

Slst, fasten off with a tail, and stuff fully. Now start the body.

Body R1 :

Using beige yarn, start with 6 sc into a mr (6)

Body R2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Body R3 :

Repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times (18)

Body R4 :

Repeat (1 inc, 5 sc) 3 times (21)

Body R5-8 :

Work 1 sc in every st around for 4 rounds (21)

Info :

Slst and fasten off. Insert 5mm safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, 4 stitches apart. Stuff the body.

Dots :

Using white yarn, make 5: R1: 4 sc in mr (4). R2: 4 inc (8). R3: (inc, 1 sc) x 4 (12). R4: (inc, 2 sc) x 4 (16). Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Begin by sewing the red body to the beige head, ensuring the stuffing is firm so the neck doesn't wobble.
  • Position the dark brown hair base diagonally on the head and sew it down, then add the ears 5 stitches away from the eyes.
  • Fit the blue uniform over the body, centering the front and back flaps, then attach the legs to the bottom of the uniform.
  • Secure the arms to the sides of the upper body, using an optional wire insert if you want them to be poseable.
  • Layer the moustache under the nose and sew the eyebrows just above the eyes to capture that classic expression.
  • Assemble the cap by attaching the white emblem detail to the front before placing the whole hat onto the head.
  • For the pipe, fold the fabric at the FLO/BLO lines to create the rim, then tuck the darker green section inside and stuff.

Important Notes

  • ๐Ÿ’กUse ball point pins during assembly to hold small pieces like buttons and moustaches in place before sewing.
  • ๐Ÿ’กIf you are making these for young children, I highly recommend sewing all parts securely instead of using hot glue.
  • ๐Ÿ’กThe 'Sealing Method' involves applying a small dab of hot glue to twisted yarn tails and pressing them flat with scissors to hide ends quickly.
  • ๐Ÿ’กFor the pipes, adding popcorn kernels or small pebbles at the very bottom provides necessary weight for stability.
  • ๐Ÿ’กCheck your stitch counts at the end of every round, especially during the complex folding sections of the pipe pattern.
  • ๐Ÿ’กLuigi's body and arms use the exact same stitch pattern as Mario's, just swap the red yarn for green.

I hope you have as much fun making this little crew as I did! There is something so satisfying about seeing these characters come to life stitch by stitch. Whether they are guarding your desk or being gifted to a fellow gamer, they are sure to spark some wonderful memories. Don't forget to share your finished photos with our communityโ€”I absolutely love seeing your color choices and how you style your little plumber dioramas! Happy stitching, and may your hook always find the right loops! ๐Ÿงถโœจ๐ŸŽฎ

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FAQs

What yarn weight is best for this set?

I used sport weight (#2) cotton yarn for a crisp, detailed look, but you can use worsted weight if you prefer. Just keep in mind that the finished plumbers will be larger and you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly.

How do I make the pipe stand up straight?

The pattern includes specific FLO and BLO rounds that create structural folds. For extra stability, fill the bottom of the pipe with something heavy like popcorn kernels or plastic pellets before adding the fiberfill stuffing.

Can I make the arms poseable?

Yes! You can insert a small piece of craft wire through the upper body and into the arms before sewing them on. Just be careful not to do this if the toy is intended for a small child.

Why does the hair base need to be sewn on diagonally?

Sewing the hair base at an angle is what creates the plumbers' signature hairline. If you sew it on straight like a beanie, they won't look quite right once you put the cap on.