My dolls have freeform qualities that require me to create very detailed patterns. Jumbo Crochet Mario Bros. Doll is no different!

I wanted to make him a year ago, but I was committed to an art fair schedule that allowed no time for creating anything new. I finally got a bit of a break and decided to tackle one of the cutest and most iconic video game characters in video game history.

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Mario stands at approximately 10 1/2″. He’s part of my “Jumbo” collection because he’s made from mostly Lion Brand bulky yarn.

I was going to sew yellow buttons onto his overall straps, but I wanted to make him entirely from yarn. It can get frustrating creating a pattern with too many variables, but he would certainly look cute with yellow plastic buttons!

Buttons are easy to make with a crochet hook, so my pattern for Mario is 100% crochet with only two different hooks required: L/11 (8mm) for his body and accessories and H/8 (5mm) for his hat decal and mustache.

He’s so cute and can be made in less than a day (about four hours for me)!

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