Mario is a character recognized throughout multiple generations. Whether you know the Italian plumber from the early days of Nintendo’s NES, or recently from the Super Mario Brothers Movie, he’s a video game icon known by all.
Of course, Mario can’t go out to save the princess or fight off bad guys without his power-ups! The most iconic power-up Mario uses is the Power-Up Mushroom. This quick project takes about an hour and is an excellent gift for anyone who loves Mario games.
Take a look at the free pattern below or a downloadable PDF version can be purchased on Etsy and Ribblr.
Materials:
- D & F Hook (3.25mm & 3.75mm)
- Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
- Cherry Red or Paddy Green
- Buff
- Bright White
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Black and white yarn (for eyes)
- Felting needle (for eyes)
- Poly-fil
Abbreviations:
- INC- Increase
- DEC- Decrease
- CH- Chain
- {x} – repeat what’s in the bracket according to the instructions
- Sl st- Slip Stitch
Mushroom– F Hook- Start with Cream
Round 1: Create a magic ring of 6sc, join with an sl st on top of the first SC.
Round 2: CH 1, INC (X6), join (12)
Round 3: CH 1, {INC, 1} (X6), join (18)
Round 4: CH 1, BLO, 18SC, join (18)
Round 5-9: CH 1, 18SC, join (18)
Stuff mushroom, but not all the way. Continue with Red or Green
Round 10: CH 1, FLO, {INC, 1} (X9), join (27)
Round 11: CH 1, {INC, 2} (X9), join (36)
Round 12-14: CH 1, 36, join (36)
Round 15: CH 1, 3, dec, 16, dec, 13, join (34)
Round 16: CH 1, 11, dec, 15, dec, 4, join (32)
Round 17: CH 1, 7, dec, 8, dec, 9, dec, 2, join (29)
Round 18: CH 1, 1, dec, 5, dec, 5, dec, 5, dec, 5, join (25)
Round 19 : CH 1, dec, 5, dec, 4, dec, 4, dec, 4, join (21)
Round 20: CH 1, 2, dec, 3, dec, 2, dec, 2, dec, 2, dec, join (16)
Round 21: CH 1, dec, 1, dec, 1, dec, 2, dec, 1, dec, 1, join (11)
Round 22: CH 1, {DEC} X 5, 1 (6)
Fasten off, and cut off a string long enough to sew the top closed. Finish stuffing the mushroom with Poly-fil before sewing the mushroom shut.
Spots– D Hook- Spots (Make 3)
Round 1: Create a magic ring with 5sc, join with a sl st on top of the first stitch. (5)
Round 2: CH 1, {INC} X 5, join (10)
Round 3: CH 1, {INC, 1} X 5, join (15)
Fasten off, and leave a string long enough to sew the spots onto the mushroom.
Assembly
Take the three white circles and space them out evenly around the top of the mushroom. The circles should sit in the middle between the top and bottom stitch of the red or green.
Once the circles are sewn on, pick one of the circles to use as the “front” of the mushroom for the face. In the Buff part of the mushroom, use the felting needle or sewing needle to attach two eyes. The eyes should start one row below the Red or Green, and go down three rows. There should be three stitches between the eyes.
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