Power up your crochet hook with this Amigurumi Luigi pattern! Inspired by everyone’s favorite green-clad hero from the Mushroom Kingdom, this charming doll captures Luigi’s tall frame, signature mustache, and iconic overalls in soft, squishy stitches. Whether you’re crafting for a video game fan, adding to your Super Mario collection, or just love bringing nostalgic characters to life, this pattern lets you stitch up a lovable sidekick who’s always ready for adventure. 🍄🧶💚
Designed with personality and playfulness in mind, this pattern invites you to work with bold colors, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny cap with an “L,” detailed suspenders, or even a mini fire flower. Add a little Mario for the perfect duo or create a whole cast of characters for a handmade gaming tribute. Whether he’s perched on a shelf or gifted to a fellow fan, this Luigi Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of pixelated charm to every stitch! 💖🎮✨
It’s-a me… Luigi! 💚 This amigurumi Luigi doll captures the beloved green-capped plumber with his signature mustache, bright blue overalls, and friendly expression. Perfect for Mario fans, collectors, or anyone looking to bring a bit of Mushroom Kingdom magic into their handmade world!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, and multiple parts to assemble.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 11–13 inches (28–33 cm) tall with worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
Worsted weight yarn:
Beige – head, ears, nose
Dark Brown – shoes, hair, eyebrows, mustache
Black – eye details
Green – hat, shirt
White – gloves, hat patch, eye whites
Blue – overalls
Yellow – buttons
Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
12 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread
Polyfill stuffing
Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors
Felt or embroidery thread (white + green) for “L” patch on hat
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 sts together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🪡 Pattern Instructions
Head (Beige)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) around (18)
(2 sc, inc) around (24)
(3 sc, inc) around (30)
(4 sc, inc) around (36) 7–14. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) around (30)
(3 sc, dec) around (24)
(2 sc, dec) around (18) – stuff firmly
(sc, dec) around (12)
dec around (6) → FO, close.
Nose (Beige)
MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) x3 (9) 3–4. sc around (9) FO, stuff lightly. Sew between eyes.
Ears ×2 (Beige)
MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
sc around (9) Flatten slightly. Sew aligned with eyes.
Eyes
Cut 2 ovals of white felt.
Insert safety eyes through felt or embroider pupils in black.
Sew above nose.
Embroider eyebrows in dark brown above eyes.
🟤 Mustache (Corrected – Two Lobes)
Make 2 lobes:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
sc around (18)
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
sc around (12) → FO, leave tail.
Sew lobes side by side under the nose, curving slightly downward for Luigi’s signature style.
Hair Cap (Dark Brown)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) around (18)
(2 sc, inc) around (24)
(3 sc, inc) around (30)
sc 15, turn (leave front open).
Sew to back and sides of head under hat line. Add two sideburns with short chain pieces if desired.
🧢 Hat (Green with Patch)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) around (18)
(2 sc, inc) around (24)
(3 sc, inc) around (30)
(4 sc, inc) around (36) 7–9. sc around (36)
BLO sc around (36) 11–12. sc around (36)
Brim (Corrected Curved Brim):
Ch 12, attach to front of hat.
sc across chain and anchor to both sides.
Add one increase row at edge (sc, inc, repeat) for natural downward curve.
Patch:
Cut a white felt circle.
Embroider a bold green “L.”
Sew to front of hat.
Body (Green → Blue)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
(sc, inc) around (18)
(2 sc, inc) around (24)
(3 sc, inc) around (30) 6–9. sc around (30) in green (shirt) 10–18. sc around (30) in blue (overalls) FO, stuff.
Arms ×2 (White → Green)
Glove (White):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12) 3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to Green (Shirt): 5–10. sc around (12) FO, stuff lightly. Sew to shoulders.
Legs ×2 (Brown → Blue)
Shoe (Brown):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12) 3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to Blue (pants): 5–10. sc around (12) FO, stuff. Sew under body.
🟡 Buttons (Corrected – 3D)
Make 2:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc around (12)
sc around (12), FO. Lightly stuff or add felt backing for puffiness. Sew at top of overall straps.
Overall Straps
Ch 10 with blue yarn ×2. Sew over shoulders. Attach yellow buttons on front.
🧷 Assembly
Attach head to body.
Sew arms to shoulders.
Attach legs under body.
Sew ears, nose, eyebrows, mustache.
Place and secure hat.
Add straps and buttons.
🎀 Finishing Touches
Shape brim so it curves slightly downward.
Adjust mustache lobes for symmetry.
Use a lint roller to keep stitches clean.
Add pipe cleaners in arms for posability (optional).
✅ Your Luigi amigurumi is complete! With his two-lobed mustache, curved hat brim, raised buttons, and bright green cap, he’s ready to join Mario for endless adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom.