Create a playful Marsupilami amigurumi with clear, step-by-step instructions that guide you from the head to the tail. This pattern combines characterful shaping with cute details like fingers, ears and a long spiral tail. You will learn working in continuous rounds, making small fingers, and finishing touches such as spots and a tiny fish accessory. Perfect for adding personality to your handmade toy collection or gifting to a special someone.
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— Head :
Round 1 :
Using yellow yarn Ch6 R1 sc4 3sc in one st, work around chain, sc3, 2sc in one st (12 sts)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
Round 3 :
R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)
Round 4 :
R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)
Round 5 :
R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)
Round 6 :
R6 *inc1, sc5* x6 (42 sts)
Round 7 :
R7 *inc1, sc6* x6 (48 sts)
Round 8 :
R8 *inc1, sc7* x6 (54 sts)
Round 10 :
R10 *inc1, sc8* x6 (60 sts)
Round 11-14 :
R11-R14 sc60
Round 15 :
R15 *dec1, sc8* x6 (54 sts)
Round 17 :
R17 *dec1, sc7* x6 (48 sts)
Round 18 :
R18 *dec1, sc6* x6 (42 sts)
Round 19 :
R19 *dec1, sc5* x6 (36 sts)
Round 20 :
R20 *dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)
Round 21 :
R21 *dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)
Round 22 :
R22 *dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)
Info :
Stuff the head nice and firm.
Round 23 :
R23 *dec1 sc1* x6 (12 sts)
Info :
Tie off. Stuff the head some more if needed.
— Feet-legs-body :
Info :
Feet and hands are done with light peach or beige color yarn, while the rest is crocheted with yellow
Info :
First make leg fingers. Start working with light peach color yarn or beige. Make 2.
Round 1 :
Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)
Item Name (Middle finger) :
Make one (middle finger). Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R5 sc6 Tie off.
Item Name (Last finger continued) :
And the last finger we won’t tie off but will continue. Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R4 sc6
Round 5 :
R5 bring middle finger (longer one) and continue with 3sc over middle finger, bring the next finger. You will make 6sc over this finger, working around the finger pointing to back side of middle finger direction; continue stitching 3sc of middle finger; now back to finger we have started from, making 6sc. Round is finished with total of 18 sts (18 sts)
Info :
Stuff the fingers at this point.
Round 8 :
R8 at this round we will connect thumb sc3, now sc3 through thumb and working piece (in order to connect them), sc12 (18 sts)
Round 9 :
R9 sc3, sc3 just over thumb stitches (three that were left unstitched), sc12 (18 sts)
Round 10 :
R10 sc10, ch1, turn
Round 11 :
R11 sc14, ch1, turn
Round 12 :
R12 sc7, ch1 fold the last row in half and slip stitch through 7 stitches (this can be difficult as the piece is small, if you find it easier, you can sew the back instead).
Info :
What we have done here, is closed the foot. Now it is round, opened only on top side, where we’ll continue with crocheting the leg. Reaching the end – closing the back of the foot (after 7 sts made) change color to yellow. Add more stuffing to the foot and continue stuffing the leg as you go.
Round 13 :
R13 make 12sc around the top edge of the foot made (continue working in continuous rounds)
Round 14 :
R14 sc12 back lops only
Info :
(this is in case you want to ad fringes to ad more fur looking body. It is optional. I have made back loops on all, legs, arms and neck, but added fringes only around neck area.)
Round 15-28 :
R15-R28 sc12
Info :
Note: to add knees make 3cluster stitches (each with 2dc) in the front area of the round 19.
Info :
At the end of R28 tie off and cut ends. This leg we have just made was right side one.
— Left foot :
Info :
Here are the instructions to make left side leg (the foot makes the difference). Start making leg as written above. Changes on the pattern will start at R8.
Round 8 :
R8 sc7, sc3 through both –thumb and working piece, sc8 (18 sts)
Round 9 :
R9 sc7, sc3 just through thumb stitches (three that were left unstitched), sc8 (18 sts)
Round 10 :
R10 sc1, ch1, turn
Round 11 :
R11 sc14, ch1, turn
Round 12 :
R12 sc7, ch1 fold these tow rows you worked at in half (right sides facing each other)
Info :
Continue with the pattern as written above, but don’t cut the thread and tie off.
— Body (Connect legs) :
Round 1 :
R1 Ch3, continue making sc on right leg; sc12, sc3 (over the back side of chain made at start) sc12 (left leg) (30 sts)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)
Round 13 :
R13 *dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)
Round 14-15 :
R14-R15 sc30
Round 16 :
R16 *dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)
Round 17-21 :
R17-R21 sc24
Round 22 :
R22 *dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)
Info :
Stuff the body nice and firm.
Round 24 :
R24 *dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)
Round 25 :
R25 sc12 back loops only
Info :
Finish stuffing the body. Ad some more stuffing at the time when sewing head and body together to make the neck part nice and firm.
— Arms x2 :
Info :
Firs make fingers. Each hand will have four fingers. Middle finger is one round longer. Make2 (for each hand)
Round 1 :
Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)
Item Name (Middle finger) :
Middle finger: Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R5 sc6
Item Name (Additional finger instructions) :
Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R4 sc6
Round 5 :
R5 bring middle finger and stitch over it 3sc, bring next finger and sc6, (continue working around the fingers as you go), sc3 over middle finger previously added, sc6 over starting finger (18 sts)
Round 8 :
R8 connecting thumb round (both arms are the same) – sc5, sc3 through double stitches (thumb and working piece), sc 10 (18 sts)
Round 9 :
R9 sc5, sc3 (thumb only) sc10 (18 sts)
Info :
Change color to yellow. Stuff the hand and continue stuffing the arm as you go.
Round 10 :
R10 *dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)
Round 11 :
R11 work in back loops only if wish to add fringes on hands *dec1, sc4* x2 (10 sts)
Round 12-31 :
R12-R31 sc10
Info :
To add elbows, make 3 cluster stitches with 2dc each. Add them around rounds17-18. Tie off leaving long end for sewing.
— Eyes x2 :
Round 1 :
With white yarn Sc5 in magic ring R1 inc5 (10)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc1* x5 (15 sts)
Round 3 :
R3 *inc1, sc2* x5 (20 sts)
Info :
Ti off leaving long end for sewing
Info :
Black pupils are placed in the inner sides of eyes, between rows 2-3. I have painted mine, but if you are using safety eyes or beads this is the place where to position them.
Info :
White eye parts are placed next to each other on the upper half side of the head. (eyes and mouth piece will meet on the middle of the head (so pay attention to that). Nose will be placed the way to touch the outer eye line and will go through 4-5 rounds over the mouth piece.
— Nose :
Round :
With black yarn Ch8 R1 sc6, 3 sc in one st, sc5, 2 sc in one st (16 sts)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc1* x8 (24 sts)
Round 4 :
R4 *dec1, sc1* x8 (16 sts)
Info :
Tie off leaving long end for sewing the nose on the head. Stuff the nose well. Place and sew the nose as described above.
— Mouth facial piece :
Round 1 :
With light peach or beige Ch6 R1 sc4, 3sc in one st, sc3, 2 sc in one st (12)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
Round 3 :
R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)
Round 4 :
R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)
Round 5 :
R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)
Round 6 :
R6 *inc1 sc5* x6 (42 sts)
Info :
Tie off leaving long end for sewing.
— Ears :
Round 1 :
Sc6 in magic ring R1 inc6 (12 sts)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
Round 3 :
R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)
Round 9 :
R9 *dec1, sc10* x2 (22 sts)
Round 11 :
R11 *dec1, sc9* x2 (20 sts)
Round 13 :
R13 *dec1, sc8* x2 (18 sts)
Round 15 :
R15 *dec1, sc7* x2 (16 sts)
Round 17 :
R17 *dec1, sc6* x2 (14 sts)
Round 19 :
R19 *dec1, sc5* x2 (12 sts)
Round 20-17 :
R10-R17 sc12
Info :
Flatten the ears, tie off leaving long end for sewing them on the head later.
— Belly :
Round 1 :
Sc6 in magic ring R1 Inc6 (12 sts)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
Info :
Tie off leaving long end for sewing. Position the belly on the lower side of the body and sew it nicely.
— Tail :
Round 1 :
Sc6 in magic ring R1-... make tail as long as you like using 6sc Marsupilami has very long tail. I suggest making it 26 cm (12”). That size won’t make it too long and will still be nice and long.
Round :
Last 5 rounds *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts), next 4rounds stitch 8sc for firmer tail body connection.
Info :
Tie off leaving long end for sewing.
— Assembly :
Info :
Connect head and body. Sew on the arms. Place them around rounds 24-25. Round 25 needs to be left free as you will put additional hairs here to create fur around neck. At the end place on and sew the ears. Sew them on top sides of the head, rounds 5-6.
Info :
When sewing use one round stitches on the head and sew through both loops of the ears. Try to make them point upwards so ears can appear fluffy and in motion. At the end sew the tail on. Position it centered on the lower back side of the body, 5-6 rounds upwards from feet connected round.
Info :
What is left is to embroider black spots on it’s body. Making fur around neck (arms and legs) is optional. You will hook and knot yarn pieces through front loops, and when all done, trim it in V shape (longer points in front and back).
— Fish :
Info :
With same size hook and yarn of your choice. Make 2 (tail fins)
Round 1 :
Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)
Round 2 :
R2 *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts)
Round 4 :
R4 connect both fin pieces, making 8sc around
Round 5 :
R5 *inc1, sc3* x2 (10 sts)
Round 6 :
R6 *inc1, sc4* x2 (12 sts)
Round 7 :
R7 *inc1, sc5* x2 (14 sts)
Round 8 :
R8 *inc1, sc6* x2 (16 sts)
Round 9 :
R9 *inc1, sc3* x4 (20 sts)
Round 10-12 :
R10-R12 sc20
Round 13 :
R13 *dec1, sc3* x4 (16 sts)
Round 14 :
R14 *dec1, sc2* x4 (12 sts)
Round 15 :
R15 *dec1, sc1* x4 (8 sts)
Round 16 :
R16 dec4 (4 sts)
Info :
By now fish should be stuffed well. Tie off leaving long end for sewing. Thread the needle with excess yarn and close the last round nicely.
Info :
Upper fin, slip stitch to 8th round top stitch on the body (work through top stitches of rounds8-5) ch1, hdc in same st, 2dc in next two sts, hdc in 4th st and sc in same
Assembly Instructions
- Connect head and body by sewing the head onto the top of the body and stuffing more at the neck to make the seam firm and neat.
- Sew arms to the body around rounds 24-25, positioning them slightly forward and leave round 25 free for adding fur around the neck later.
- Attach ears to the top sides of the head around rounds 5-6, sewing through both loops so ears point upwards and can appear fluffy.
- Sew the tail to the lower back side of the body, centered about 5-6 rounds upward from the feet attachment round.
- Position and sew the belly on the lower side of the body and embroider black spots on the body after assembly for accurate placement.
- Sew the nose and mouth piece to the face ensuring the nose touches the outer eye line and overlaps 4-5 rounds over the mouth piece.
Important Notes
- 💡Work is done in continuous rounds (spiral work); use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round for easier counting and alignment.
- 💡Stuff firmly but evenly as you go, especially in the head, body and feet; add extra stuffing before closing or joining parts to maintain shape.
- 💡When changing colors, finish the round and switch yarn at the exact round indicated to make transitions neat and avoid visible gaps.
- 💡Flatten and pin ears and other shaped pieces before sewing to the head to confirm exact placement and symmetry.
This Marsupilami amigurumi pattern is designed to bring a playful, iconic character to life with joyful details and lots of personality. Whether you craft it as a display piece or a cuddly friend, it will charm anyone who meets it. Enjoy the process of shaping the face, stitching the spots, and styling the long tail to make it truly yours. 🧶✨🐾
