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Amigurumi Bowser – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Bowser – FREE Crochet Pattern
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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! 🧶🔥🐢

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🐢 Amigurumi Bowser Crochet Pattern

Bring the king of the Koopas to life with yarn and creativity! This Bowser plush is chunky, expressive, and full of character.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Shaping, color changes, and many separate components to sew together.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:

    • Beige (body)

    • Yellow (arms/legs/shell edge)

    • Green (head/shell)

    • White (belly patch, horns, spikes)

    • Red (hair and eyebrows)

    • Black (eyeliner, shell straps)

  • Crochet hook (3.5 mm)

  • Safety eyes (12–14 mm) or crocheted eyes

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Hot glue (optional, for spikes/claws)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

🧩 Pattern Instructions

🐢 Head (Beige + Green)

With beige:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
    7–15. sc around
    Switch to green:
    16–20. sc around
    Stuff firmly. FO, leave tail for sewing.

😠 Muzzle (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
    5–7. sc around
    Flatten slightly and sew to face. Embroider nostrils.

👀 Eyebrows + Eyes

  • Eyebrows (Make 2 – Red): ch 11, turn, sc across, FO. Shape and sew above eyes.

  • Eyes (White base + Blue iris + Black pupil): Crochet in flat circles or use safety eyes. Place under eyebrows and secure.

🔥 Hair (Red)

Use fuzzy or boucle red yarn.
Make several ch 5–7 strands with single crochet.
Sew at top center of head and let ends curl.

🦴 Body (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
    7–20. sc around
    Stuff firmly. FO.

Add a white oval on the belly by crocheting an oval shape and sewing it to the front.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12
    3–7. sc around

  3. Flatten slightly and FO, sew at sides.
    Add small cone-shaped claws in white.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
    4–6. sc around
    Flatten, stuff, sew to bottom sides.
    Make round beige foot pads and stitch to sole.
    Add claws.

🐚 Shell (Green + White + Yellow + Spikes)

  1. MR, 6 sc with green

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24
    Continue until the shell is slightly larger than the back
    Change to white and crochet 2 rounds for shell ridge
    Change to yellow and crochet 1–2 rounds for trim
    FO and sew onto back

Spikes (Make 6–7 – White):

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 → 6

  3. sc around
    Stuff and sew to shell

🐂 Tail (Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc
    2–5. sc around
    Stuff and attach to bottom back.

🦴 Neck Bands / Arm Bands (Black + White Dots)

Ch 20–22 and join to form a ring
sc around for 3 rounds
Sew small white “studs” (little cones) around band
Attach around arms and neck.

🧵 Assembly

  • Sew head to body

  • Attach limbs evenly

  • Add shell and spikes

  • Add hair, horns, eyebrows, and facial details

  • Weave in all ends

🧷 Final Notes

Bowser’s details make him extra expressive — spend time shaping his eyebrows and muzzle for the perfect snarl. You can even add a mini fireball prop for drama!

Let this King of Koopas guard your yarn stash with fierce loyalty!


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