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Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet a charming Marsupilami amigurumi with full, explicit instructions for every part. You will make the head, body, arms, legs, ears, tail and a small fish accessory using DK-medium weight yarn. The design includes optional fur around the neck and embroidered spots for a custom finish.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear continuous-round (spiral) instructions are provided for shaping and assembly with tips for stuffing and sewing. Suitable for crocheters comfortable with increasing, decreasing and simple assembly.

Why You'll Love This Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the playful spirit of Marsupilami in a tactile, huggable form. I enjoy how the long tail and expressive features let you personalize the pose and personality. The design balances detail and simplicity so you can practice shaping while still finishing a delightful toy. Making the optional fur around the neck is one of my favorite finishing touches because it adds so much character and texture.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to personalize this Marsupilami by changing colors; try pastel yellow or even a spotted monochrome for a stylized look.

To make a mini keychain version, use finer thread and a 1.75–2.0 mm hook to scale down the size significantly.

If you want a super plush version, use bulky yarn and a larger hook and increase stuffing for a cuddly result.

I often add felt or embroidered lashes to the eyes to change the expression from playful to sleepy—eye placement really changes personality.

Swap the fish accessory for a tiny crocheted banana or flower to change the story your toy tells.

For posable limbs, try inserting thin wire inside the arms and tail before stuffing, wrapping the wire ends securely and covering with stuffing to make bendable joints.

If you prefer no visible embroidery, use small safety eyes or beads for pupils and secure them between rounds 2 and 3 on the eye pieces.

Experiment with adding fringe or loops only around the neck for a faux-fur collar, or add fringes to arms and legs for a shaggier creature.

I sometimes embroider spots with a contrasting color yarn instead of using black yarn for a modern, colorful look.

Try creating a family set by altering yarn weight and hook size so you have one large Marsupilami and two minis that look like a little family—great for gifting.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker during spiral rounds causes you to lose track of the beginning of the round; place a stitch marker at the first stitch and move it each round to stay aligned. ✗ Under-stuffing the head and body results in limp, misshapen pieces; stuff firmly and evenly as you go, adding small amounts gradually for a smooth shape. ✗ Forgetting to change color at the foot-to-leg transition will leave an exposed seam and incorrect coloring; change to yellow exactly where the pattern instructs after closing the back of the foot. ✗ Not closing the foot correctly before continuing the leg can distort the foot shape; follow the folding and slip stitch step carefully and pin before stitching if needed. ✗ Skipping the long tail reinforcement rounds will make the tail floppy and unstable; work the extra 4 rounds of 8sc for a firmer tail body connection and stuff as recommended.

Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the playful Marsupilami to life with this detailed amigurumi pattern you can follow step by step. You will create a tall, poseable character with long tail, expressive eyes, and optional fuzzy neck fur. The pattern includes full instructions for head, body, limbs, ears, tail and a tiny fish accessory so you can finish a complete toy you will love to display or gift.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Marsupilami Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK-medium weight cotton yarn (recommended) — main color: yellow (sufficient for body, tail, ears)
  • 02
    Light peach / beige yarn — for feet, hands and mouth piece (small quantity)
  • 03
    Small amounts of white yarn — for eyes
  • 04
    Small amounts of black yarn — for nose, pupils and embroidered spots
  • 05
    Matching yarn for tiny fish accessory (any color you like)
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing for head, body, limbs and fish

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (used by designer)
  • 02
    Embroidery and darning needles
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers (to mark start of rounds)
  • 05
    Pins for assembly (optional, for positioning parts)
  • 06
    Safety eyes or beads (optional) or paint for pupils
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing

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— Head :

Info :

Using yellow yarn

Round 1 :

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 9 :

R9 sc54

Round 10 :

R10 *inc1, sc8* x6 (60 sts)

Round 11-14 :

R11-R14 sc60

Round 15 :

R15 *dec1, sc8* x6 (54 sts)

Round 16 :

R16 sc54

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)

Round 2-4 :

R2-R4 sc6

Info :

Tie off

Item Name (middle finger) :

Make one (middle finger) Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R5 sc6 Tie off.

Info :

And the last finger we won’t tie off but will continue

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-4 :

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)

Round 6-7 :

R6-R7 sc18

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). 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. At the end of R28 tie off and cut ends. This leg we have just made was right side one.

— Left foot :

Info :

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 stitches, 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.

— Legs finished, making body :

Round 1 :

Connect legs 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 3-12 :

R3-R12 sc36

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)

Round 23 :

R23 sc18

Info :

Stuff the body nice and firm.

Round 24 :

R24 *dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)

Round 25 :

R25 sc12 back loops only

Round 26 :

R26 sc12

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)

Round 2-4 :

R2-R4 sc6

Item Name (Middle finger) :

Middle finger Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts) R2-R5 sc6

Round 1 :

Sc4 in magic ring R1 *inc1, sc1* x2 (6 sts)

Round 2-4 :

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 6-7 :

R6-R7 sc18

Info :

Stuff fingers.

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 :

Info :

With white yarn

Round 1 :

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 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. 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 :

Info :

With black yarn

Round 1 :

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 3 :

R3 sc24

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 :

Info :

With light peach or beige

Round 1 :

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 4-8 :

R4-R8 sc24

Round 9 :

R9 *dec1, sc10* x2 (22 sts)

Round 10 :

R10 sc22

Round 11 :

R11 *dec1, sc9* x2 (20 sts)

Round 12 :

R12 sc20

Round 13 :

R13 *dec1, sc8* x2 (18 sts)

Round 14 :

R14 sc18

Round 15 :

R15 *dec1, sc7* x2 (16 sts)

Round 16 :

R16 sc16

Round 17 :

R17 *dec1, sc6* x2 (14 sts)

Round 18 :

R18 sc14

Round 19 :

R19 *dec1, sc5* x2 (12 sts)

Round 10-17 :

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.

Info :

Last 5 rounds *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts), next 4rounds stitch 8sc for firmer tail body connection. Tie off leaving long end for sewing.

— Time to sew all body parts together. :

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. 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.

Info :

Making fur around neck (arms and legs) is optional. As you could see, I left front loops on arms, legs and around neck area. I have put on these extra hairs around neck only. It is done as making hair. 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 :

I have also added a fish Marsupilami holds in his hand. You can add it as well if you wish.

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 3 :

R3 dec4 (4 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

  • Attach head to body by aligning the head opening to the top of the body and sew securely using whipstitch through one-round stitches; add stuffing to the neck area for a firm join.
  • Place and sew arms on either side of the body around rounds 24-25, leaving round 25 free for additional hair placement to create the neck fur.
  • Sew ears on the top sides of the head at rounds 5-6, sewing through both loops of the ear piece and head to make ears point upwards.
  • Position and sew the tail centered on the lower back side of the body, 5-6 rounds upward from the round where the feet connect to the body.
  • Sew the belly circle onto the lower frontal area of the body and embroider black spots around the body after assembling all parts.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds (spiral) and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff pieces firmly and evenly as you go, especially head, body and tail, adding more stuffing when joining parts to ensure stability.
  • 💡Leave long yarn ends when tying off for parts that will be sewn on, so you can use the tail to sew pieces securely.

This playful Marsupilami amigurumi pattern gives you a whimsical, poseable toy with a long curling tail and charming expression. Make it for display, a special handmade gift, or a collectible on your shelf. The pattern includes optional neck fur and a tiny fish accessory for extra personality. 🧶🧡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi size depends on yarn and hook; with DK yarn and 2.5 mm hook used in the pattern the Marsupilami stands approximately 28-32 cm tall including the tail position, though exact height may vary.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but adjust hook size accordingly; thicker yarn and a larger hook will produce a chunkier, larger toy while thinner yarn will make a smaller mini version.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses increases, decreases, continuous rounds and some sewing and shaping; basic crochet experience is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience, customization, and whether you add optional fur and embroidery.