A Goomba-gurumi Pattern
This pattern is a Nerdigurumi original, free for non-commercial use. The Goomba character belongs to Nintendo (obviously) and I make no claim to it’s awesomeness, although I did convert it’s image to the marvelous crochet goodness you see before you.
This particular fellow is stuffed with catnip and will likely suffer the same fate as the real Goombas did, although at the hands of a hepped up kitty cat, versus a hepped up Italian plumber.
Looking Menacing
Lucky loves him
Amigurumi Goomba
Goomba is crocheted in the round, through both loops (except for the invisible decreases) without joining. This little guy was made with medium worsted weight cotton yarn (Bernat Handicrafter and Lily Sugar & Cream), however any yarn (worsted weight preferably) will do. I used a 3.75 mm hook for looser work since it’s a catnip toy, but 3.5mm is probably ideal.
Yarn Colours Used
Taupe
Warm Brown
SC = Single Crochet
INVDEC = Invisible Decrease
INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
Head
CH2 or Magic Ring
1. SC 6 (6)
2. INC in each stitch (12)
3. SC then INC; repeat (18)
4. SC 2 then INC; repeat (24)
5. SC around (24)
6 & 7. Repeat row 5 for rows 6 and 7 (24)
8. SC 3 then INC; repeat (30)
9. SC around (30)
10 & 11. Repeat rows 9 for rows 10 and 11 (30)
12. SC 2 then IN; repeat (40)
13. SC around (40)
14 – 16. repeat row 13 (40)
17. SC 2 then INVDEC; repeat (30) (stuff)
18. SC then INVDEC; repeat (20)
19. SC 2 then INVDEC; repeat (15) (stuff)
20. SC then INVDEC; repeat (10)
21. INVDEC x 5 (or fewer)
Finish Off then weave in tail
Stump Body
CH 2 or Magic Ring
1. SC 6 (6)
2. INC in each stitch (12)
3. SC then INC; repeat (18)
4. SC around (18)
5. Repeat row 4 (18)
6. SC 4 then INVDEC; repeat (15)
7. SC 3 then INVDEC; repeat (12)
8. SC around (12)
Do not Finish Off!
Foot (make 2)
CH 2 or Magic Ring
1. SC 5 (5)
2. INC in each stitch (10)
3. SC around (10)
4 – 8. repeat row 3 for rows 4 to 8 (10) (stuff tip of foot only lightly)
9. SC then INVDEC; repeat (7)
Finish off and leave a long tail
Stuff the stump body then stitch open end to the bottom of the head. Use tail end of yarn from feet to stitch them to the bottom of the stump body. Run yarn through to the top of the head to reinforce Goomba and give it that squished mushroomy look he is so well known for. Embroider face and add eyes with felt or some other type of non fraying fabric.
I am making an entire group of Mario patterns and came across this one! It’s such an easy pattern and I had it do e in about an hour! Thank you for the wonderful pattern!!
What are the eyes made of? Are they felt or crochet? If crochet what’s the pattern for the eyes and teeth? Lastly did you embroider the mouth? Thank you so much this pattern is crazy AMAZING!!!!
Every week I do a link roundup of free crochet patterns on my blog. I pick a theme and this weeks theme is Geek. I am in love with Nintendo so this pattern was definitely one I had to share. All of my sharing falls in with your Terms of Use. Thank you for providing them directly on the website. I can’t wait for my readers to visit your blog and find this amazing treasure trove of fan art. You are awesomeness!!!!
Hi there! I was actually trying to make a Goombella amigurumi, after about 4 attempts having trouble getting the head right, I opted to use a pattern (this one here) and I have to say this pattern is amazing! Really easy to follow and is the very first pattern I’ve used, definitely making a Professor Frankly after I finish Goombella 😉
first of all..you are wonderful! Thank you so much for making geektastic stuff that people who don’t have a lot of money can access!THANK YOU! If you could, PLEASE make a Yoshi!!I have seen a few,but none (other than expensive pay patterns) look accurate. Thanks for your time and talent.: )
This looks really fun. i can’t wait to get started. Is there a way to like make a bigger version for my little sisters to play with? Thanks
Im halfway through the head but as I am quite new to crochet I am stuck on step 14. What does -16 mean? Any help appreciated 🙂 🙂
14 – 16. repeat row 13 (40)
It means for rounds 14 through 16 repeat round 13. It’s a shorter way than writing out:
14. repeat round 13
15. repeat round 13
16. repeat round 13
But means the same thing.
I showed this to my son who is a HUGE Mario fan and he loves it! Guess I’m gonna have to make it for him! Great job, keep the free patterns coming! YOU ROCK!!! 🙂
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For the catnip, did you enclose it in a bag before stuffing or is it loose?
Thanks!!
What I do to make it especially catnippy is when the amigurumi is unstuffed, I sprinkle in around 2 tablespoons of catnip and shake it so that the catnip sort of sticks to the entire interior of the amigurumi, like along the walls of the fabric. Then I take the polyfill I will stuff it with and pull it apart, sprinkle in catnip then mush it back together and stuff it in. I do that so it is really infused. I use probably around 5 tablespoons in total and cats usually go nuts for it.
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OMG! i love this website so much! i with u could publich a few more patters, including some from video games including, mario, sonic, luigi, and mabey even yoshi!!!!! that would be SOOOOOOO awsome!!!! thanx for being so giving!!!!
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Hikaru <3
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I just found this page and I have a feeling I'm going to love it! I am sooo making a Goomba, not only for myself but as birthday pressies for my brothers as well (we actually burned out an old TV playing NES for hours and hours on end back in the days :)).
Thank you!