My dolls have freeform qualities that make it especially challenging to translate into a pattern.
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.
Mario stands at approximately 10 1/2″. He’s part of my personal “Jumbo” doll 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.
Buttons are easy to make with a crochet hook, so my personal 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.
My Supply List:
Crochet Mario Doll Pattern: https://lydiahawk.com/product/pattern-jumbo-crochet-mario-bros-doll/
Crochet Luigi Doll Pattern: https://lydiahawk.com/product/pattern-jumbo-crochet-luigi-mario-bros-doll/
Lion Brand Thick & Quick Yarn: https://amzn.to/4umdB5Z
Lion Brand Hometown Yarn: https://amzn.to/4umdB5Z
Caron Simply Soft Yarn (buttons and hat decal): https://amzn.to/4erIX6o
Size N (10mm) Crochet Hook: https://amzn.to/4uG7Mk6
Size US H8 (5mm) Crochet Hook (buttons and hat decal): https://amzn.to/4eb5gMs
Stitch Markers: https://amzn.to/4dX2dXS
Tapestry Needle: https://amzn.to/4uUOgBi
Doll Stuffing: https://amzn.to/4e2kN0R