Phone Crocheted Mario Case pattern

Level Up Your Phone Crocheted Mario Case pattern

This charming crocheted Mario phone case highlights the creativity and skill inherent in amigurumi artistry. Transforming the iconic Nintendo character into a functional accessory, the design features a vibrant color palette with red, blue, brown, black, and white yarns. These colors are meticulously chosen to reflect Mario’s classic outfit: a red hat and shirt, blue overalls, and distinctive brown shoes. The case is further detailed with small yellow buttons and white gloves, adding to the authenticity and playful, nostalgic charm of the design. This phone case not only serves as a protective cover but also as a delightful homage to a beloved character.

The craftsmanship of this crocheted Mario phone case is apparent in its meticulous stitch patterns and detailed features, such as Mario’s mustache and eyes. Crafted entirely using the single crochet stitch, the case boasts a tight and durable fabric, perfect for providing protection. Mario’s facial details are added with surface crochet techniques, allowing for intricate expressions and distinctive characteristics to stand out. This phone case not only offers practical protection but also serves as a statement piece for Mario fans and video game enthusiasts, blending functionality with artistic flair in a truly unique way.

Materials Needed:

Crochet Hooks: Size 2.5 mm for tight stitches that hold shape.
Yarn: Use fine yarn in red, blue, brown, beige, white, black, and yellow.
Filling: Polyester fiberfill to stuff the head and body.
Yarn Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Safety Eyes: 6mm black safety eyes.
Felt: White felt for eyes and gloves, and small piece for the ‘M’ on the hat.
Fabric Glue: Optional, for attaching felt pieces.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = increase (two sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
BLO = back loop only
FLO = front loop only
st(s) = stitch(es)
rnd(s) = round(s)

Pattern Guide:

Head (Beige, Brown, and Black Yarn):

Magic Circle: Start with beige yarn. 6 sc in magic circle (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] repeat around (18 sts).
Rnd 4-6: Sc around (18 sts).
Add safety eyes between Rnd 4 and 5, spacing them about 4 sts apart.
Switch to brown yarn on Rnd 7, creating a hairline by working hdc in BLO for one rnd.
Embroider a mustache and mouth with black yarn, ensuring the mouth is centered between the eyes.

Hat (Red and White Yarn):

Magic Circle: Start with red yarn. 6 sc in magic circle (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc] repeat around (16 sts).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around in BLO (16 sts), creating a brim line.
Rnd 5-7: Sc around (16 sts). Fasten off with a sl st, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Cut out a white felt “M,” and glue or sew onto the front of the hat.

Body (Blue and Red Yarn):

Starting Chain: With blue yarn, ch 15, join to form a loop.
Rnd 1-3: Sc around (15 sts). This forms the pants.
Rnd 4: Switch to red yarn. Sc around (15 sts) for two rnds, representing the shirt.

Arms (Beige and White Yarn):

Magic Circle: With beige yarn, 6 sc in magic circle (6 sts).
Rnd 2-3: Sc around (6 sts).
Rnd 4: Switch to white yarn. Inc in each st around (12 sts) to form gloves.
Rnd 5: Sc around (12 sts). Fasten off with a sl st, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs and Shoes (Brown and Blue Yarn):

Magic Circle: Start with brown yarn for shoes. 6 sc in magic circle (6 sts).
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: Switch to blue yarn for pants. Sc around (12 sts) for three rnds.
Fasten off with a sl st, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Sew the Hat to the Head: Make sure the “M” faces forward.
Attach the Head to the Body: Ensure the facial features align with the body’s orientation.
Sew Arms and Legs to the Body: Position arms at the shoulder level, legs at the base.
Fill the Head and Body with fiberfill before completely closing.

This detailed pattern will help you achieve a realistic