Bring the King of the Koopas to life with this Amigurumi Bowser crochet pattern! With his spiked shell, fierce expression, and unmistakable fiery presence, this design captures the essence of Mario’s most formidable foe. Whether you’re a longtime Super Mario fan or simply love crafting character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic way to add a touch of gaming nostalgia to your crochet collection.
Designed for advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in details like Bowser’s horns, claws, and shell spikes to enhance his iconic look. Whether displayed alongside other Mario characters or standing solo as a powerful centerpiece, this amigurumi Bowser is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this legendary villain to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶🔥🐢
🐢 Amigurumi Bowser Crochet Pattern – King of the Koopas
Bring Nintendo’s legendary villain to life with this highly detailed Bowser amigurumi! Featuring his massive snout, spiked shell, powerful limbs, curved horns, fiery hair crest, and iconic angry brow, this plush captures Bowser’s unmistakable presence in a soft, huggable form.
Perfect for collectors, gamers, and serious amigurumi fans.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – requires shaping, sculpting, color changes, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Seated height: 32–36 cm (12.5–14″)
Width with shell: 24–26 cm (9.5–10″)
🧶 Materials
Worsted / DK yarn:
• Light beige / cream – muzzle, belly, face
• Mustard yellow – body, arms, legs, tail
• Grass green – head mask, shell
• White – spikes, horns, claws, teeth
• Rust red – eyebrows, hair
• Light gray – shell border
Other supplies:
• 3.25–3.5 mm crochet hook
• 14–16 mm safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Optional hot glue for spikes and claws
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐲 Head (Cream → Green Mask)
Start in cream.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–10: sc around (36)
Switch to green.
R11–16: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9, 10 stitches apart.
Stuff firmly.
R17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R20: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R21: dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
👃 Oversized Muzzle (Cream)
This is the most important sculptural feature.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–9: sc around (30)
Stuff very firmly into a rounded pillow shape.
Flatten slightly and sew to lower face, centered beneath eyes.
Embroider nostrils and mouth line.
Add two small white teeth at the mouth corners.
😠 Eyebrows (Red – Make 2)
Ch 9
Row 1: sc 3, hdc 2, dc 2, tr 1
FO
Curve into angry arch shape and sew above eyes.
🔥 Hair Crest (Red)
Attach yarn along the top-back of the head.
Latch-hook 16–20 strands.
Trim into a spiky mohawk shape.
🦴 Horns (White → Yellow Tips, Make 2)
Start in white.
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R4–6: sc around (8)
Switch to yellow.
R7–12: sc around (8)
Stuff lightly and curve into a hook shape.
Sew angled outward on head.
🧍 Body (Mustard Yellow)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–20: sc around (36)
Stuff very firmly for heavy seated posture.
R21: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R23: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R24: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R25: dec x6 (6)
FO.
🤍 Belly Patch (Cream Oval)
Ch 12
Work oval around chain with increases at ends.
Build to 32 stitches.
Work 3 rounds evenly.
Sew vertically on body front.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–9: sc around (18)
Stuff lightly and flatten top.
✋ Claws (Make 3 per hand)
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3–4: sc around (6)
FO
Sew forward-facing.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Massive and Chunky)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–9: sc around (24)
Stuff extremely firmly.
👣 Paw Pads (Cream – Make 2)
Ch 10
Work oval to 30 stitches.
3 rounds even.
Sew to feet bottoms.
Add 4 claws per foot.
🐢 Shell Dome (Green)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
Add gray ridge border:
R13–14: sc around (36)
Stuff lightly.
🔺 Shell Spikes (Make 8)
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R4–5: sc around (8)
FO
Attach 4 per side.
🦎 Tail
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
R7: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
R8–10: sc around (9)
FO and curve.
🧩 Assembly
• Attach muzzle to head
• Add eyebrows, eyes, teeth, hair
• Sew horns in curved pose
• Attach head to body
• Add arms and legs in seated stance
• Sew belly patch
• Attach shell and spikes
• Add tail
• Sew claws and paw pads
🎉 Final Touch
Your Bowser is now complete — massive, fierce, and instantly recognizable. From his towering horns and fiery hair to his hulking shell and oversized paws, this plush captures Bowser’s powerful presence perfectly.
Whether he’s guarding your shelf, starring in a gaming collection, or becoming the centerpiece of your handmade plush lineup, this Bowser commands attention from every angle.
Game on — and happy crocheting! 🧶🔥🐢
