Fiery, confident, and never afraid to speak her mind. Sailor Mars is the passionate and determined member of the Sailor Scouts!
Also known as Rei Hino, she's a powerful guardian with a strong personality and a no-nonsense attitude. As a shrine maiden with spiritual abilities, Rei brings a unique combination of strength, intuition, and mystery to the team. And while she can be stubborn and outspoken, she's also caring and fiercely protective of the people she loves.
If Sailor Mars is your favorite Sailor Scout, you'll love making this free Sailor Mars crochet pattern! This Sailor Mars amigurumi doll features her signature black hair, and red and white sailor uniform. Complete your collection of Sailor Moon crochet dolls; this pattern is a fun project for anime and amigurumi fans alike.
What You Need / Materials
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- Worsted (weight #4) yarn in the following colors:
- Peach (I used Lily Sugar N' Cream Scents in Chamomile)
- Red (try using Brava Worsted in Red)
- Purple (try using Brava Worsted in Freesia)
- White (try using Brava Worsted in White)
- Black (try using Brava Worsted in Black)
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (I used 6.0 mm)
- Polyester stuffing of your choice
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Yarns Substitutions
- Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 (100% cotton; 82 yards / 75 m per 1.76 oz. / 50 g skein)
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (100% cotton; 93 yds / 85 m per 50g / 1.76 oz skein)
- Scheepjes Cahlista (100% natural cotton; 85 m per 50 g skein)
Finished Size
- Finished amigurumi measures approximately 12 cm (4.7 inches) in height.
- Consider using a different yarn weight/category and the appropriate hook size to make this project larger or smaller.
Level of Difficulty
- ★★★☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), attaching plastic safety eyes, changing yarn colors, and basic sewing and embroidery skills.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet (using the yarn under method)
- sc inc - single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
- sc dec - single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
- hdc - half double crochet
- BLO - back loops only
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Complete the pieces in the specified order to ensure proper assembly later.
- I used the underside of the amigurumi hairpiece as the visible side, allowing the strands to naturally curl towards the face.
- Use the yarn under single crochet technique to achieve tighter, more aligned stitches.
- Learn how to seamlessly change color in crochet mid-row or round to create clean color transitions.
- Crochet in continuous spiral rounds. Do not join at the end of each round unless otherwise stated.
- Use a running stitch marker to keep your place when crocheting in rounds.
- Use the ultimate finish to neatly close up your amigurumi pieces.
- Use the invisible fasten-off method to create a smooth, knot-free edge that blends perfectly with your stitches.
- Optional: Use the invisible decrease to enhance the appearance of your amigurumi.
- Optional: Use the half-color change technique for clean color transitions between rounds.
Free Sailor Mars Crochet Doll Pattern
Head
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook with peach yarn...
Round 1: Magic Circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 6: [2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 7: [5 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (42 sts)
Round 8-14: Sc in each st around (42 sts)
Round 15: [5 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (36 sts)
Round 16: [2 sc, sc dec, 2 sc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Round 17: [3 sc, sc dec] x 6 times (24 sts)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 7 stitches apart. Stuff the amigurumi doll head with polyester stuffing as you decrease.
Round 18: [Sc, sc dec, sc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 19: [Sc, sc dec] x 6 times (12 sts)
Round 20: Sc BLO in each st around (12 sts)
Round 21-23: Sc in each st around (12 sts)
Cut and fasten off. Stuff firmly and push rounds 20-23 inside the head to create a tunnel and a hole for the neck to go into later.
Arms (make 2)
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook with white yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2-3: Sc in each st around (6 sts)
Change to peach yarn...
Round 4-5: Sc in each st around (6 sts)
Cut and fasten off.
Legs and Body
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook with red yarn...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: [2 Sc, sc inc] x 2 times (8 sts)
Change to peach yarn...
Round 3-7: Sc in each st around (8 sts)
Cut and fasten off the first leg.
Repeat rounds 1-7 to make a second leg. Do not cut or fasten off; change to white yarn at the last st and finish off with a Ch 2.
Round 8: Join the second leg with the first leg. 8 sc around the first leg, 2 sc along the ch, 8 sc around the second leg, 2 sc along the other side of the ch (20)
Round 9-10: Sc in each st around (20 sts)
Round 11: Sc BLO in each st around (20 sts)
Round 12: Sc in each st around (20)
Round 13: 4 sc, 6 sc around the first arm, 10 sc, 6 sc around the second arm, 6 sc (32 sts)
Round 14: Sc dec in each st around (16 sts)
Stuff the amigurumi doll body with polyester stuffing as you decrease.
Change to peach yarn...
Round 15: Sc dec in each st around (8 sts)
Round 16-20: Sc in each st around (8 sts)
Cut and leave a long tail to attach the body to the head by threading the yarn tail through the hole on the bottom of the head. Sew it to the top of the head, then sew it to the neck again to secure it. Do this a few times to make sure your head is secured.
Skirt
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Row 1: Ch 4, sc into the second st from the hook, sc down the ch (3 sts)
Rows 2-20: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each st across (3 sts)
Close off the skirt and then attach it to the body of the doll around round 11 on the body.
Bandana
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Row 1: Ch 18, slst into the second ch from the hook, slst, sc, 3 hdc, [3 dc in one st], 3 dc, [3 dc in one st], 3 hdc, sc, 2 slst (21 sts)
Cut and fasten with a tail to sew onto the body. The bandana should rest on the shoulders of the doll.
Front & Back Bow (make 2)
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and purple yarn...
Row 1: Ch 4, dc into the third st from the hook, dc (2 sts)
...without cutting or turning, repeat Row 1
Hairpiece / Wig
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and black yarn...
Round 1: Magic Circle with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: [Sc, sc inc, sc] x 6 times (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 6 times (30 sts)
Fringe
Strand 1-4: Ch 9, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (8 sts)
Right Side of Hair
Strand 5: Ch 11, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (10)
Back of Head
Strand 6-17: Ch 25, hdc into the 3rd ch from the hook and up the ch, skip 1, then slst into the next st on round 5 (23 sts)
Left Side of Hair
Strand 18: Ch 11, sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and up the ch, then slst into the next st on round 5 (10)
Cut and fasten off with a long strand to sew the hairpiece onto the head. Alternatively, you can use some heavy-duty glue to fix it onto the head.
Finishing Touches
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
Ch 7, cut, and sew it onto the ends of the doll's gloves.
Do this for both arms.
The Story Behind the Stitches
Sailor Mars has always been my favorite Sailor Scout, and I think a big part of that comes down to her hair. Growing up, I didn't see many cartoon or anime characters who looked like me, especially when it came to having long, straight black hair. Seeing Rei with her long, jet-black hair made Sailor Mars feel especially relatable to me. At one point, I was determined to grow my own hair as long as hers! I never quite made it that far, and looking back, that's probably for the best. 😂 Still, Sailor Mars helped me appreciate and embrace my own naturally black hair.
Naturally, I wanted to make sure her signature hair was represented in this Sailor Mars amigurumi doll. Her hair extends all the way past her waist, just like in the anime, but I didn't want the long hair to mean sacrificing the other little details. I even made sure to include the bow on the back of her sailor skirt, even though her hair covers most of it!
It's not just Sailor Mars's appearance; I also feel that her personality is very similar to mine. Rei is fiery, strong-willed, independent, and definitely not afraid to speak her mind. She's also quick to anger and can be a bit temperamental... and, well, I can't exactly say I don't see a little bit of myself in that! 😂 While she and Usagi may butt heads quite often, underneath all that bickering is a genuine friendship. They may not always see eye to eye, but they respect each other and will always have each other's backs.
I think that's ultimately why Sailor Mars has always been my favorite. Between her long black hair and her fiery personality, I see little pieces of myself in her. She's passionate, outspoken, occasionally hotheaded, and a little rough around the edges, but she's also loyal and caring. Those imperfections are what make her such a memorable character and fun to bring to life as a tiny amigurumi doll.
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Sailor Moon Collection: Crochet the entire collection of Sailor Scouts and create your own tiny team of Pretty Guardians.
- Collector's Display: Crochet the remaining Sailor Scouts and create an adorable mini Sailor Moon amigurumi collection.
- Handmade Gift: Make a personalized Sailor Venus doll for a fellow Sailor Moon fan or anime-loving friend.
- Bag Charm: Attach the doll securely to a bag or backpack to take your favorite Sailor Scout along wherever you go.
- Keychain: Turn this small amigurumi doll into a fun handmade keychain for Sailor Moon fans.
- Stocking Stuffer: Make this amigurumi doll as a handmade surprise for birthdays, holidays, or other special occasions.
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