I don't know about you, but Sailor Mars is my favorite Sailor Scout!
When they say ethnic representation on television is a thing, I really do believe it. It goes all the way down to hair color. While nobody actually has natural blue, green, or pink hair, you didn't see very many cartoon characters with black hair.
I identified with Sailor Mars so much because of her long black hair. At one point, I wanted to have hair as long as Sailor Mars, down to my butt and/or maybe further.
I never made it that far and it's probably a good thing I didn't. After it gets past a certain length, it just starts to look creepy because, in real life, people's hair doesn't get that long and voluminous hair like anime characters do.
But because of Sailor Mars, I've learned to embrace my natural jet-black hair.
And just because this Sailor Mars amigurumi doll has hair that goes past her butt, it doesn't mean that I skimped on details on her amigurumi doll! As you can see in the photo below, she still has the bow on the back of her skirt.
Sailor Mars's personality reflects her powers since she's a hothead that gets angry quite easily. She is shown to be tough and independent.
While she could be nicer to Usagi (Sailor Moon) and not call her names, I do see her point 🙄. Despite all that, they have mutual respect and are loyal friends to each other.
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What You Need / Materials
- Worsted weight 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)
- Poly-fil or any Polyester Stuffing of your choice
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
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
Notes
- I made this amigurumi doll using the "Yarn Under Single Crochet" technique. This technique makes the stitches tighter and appears more aligned.
- I also used a half-color changing technique to achieve cleaner lines when changing colors from one row to another.
- When working on the hairpiece, I used the underside of the piece as the "outside" or the side that is showing. The curls of the strands will follow a natural curl towards the face.
Amigurumi Sailor Mars Crochet 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)
Put in your safety eyes. I put mine between rows 10 and 11, about 7 stitches apart. Stuff the head with poly-fil before the opening gets too small.
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 rows 20-23 inside the head to create a tunnel and a hole for the neck to go into later.
Arms (x2)
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, instead, 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)
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. Then sew it to the top of the head and 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...
Ch 4
Row 1: 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...
Ch 18
Row 1: 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 Bow
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and purple yarn...
*Ch 4
Row 1: Dc into the third st from the hook, dc (2 sts)*,
...without cutting or turning, repeat the instructions between the *'s
Back Bow
Using a 3.0 mm crochet hook and red yarn...
*Ch 4
Row 1: Dc into the third st from the hook, dc (2 sts)*,
...without cutting or turning, repeat the instructions between the *'s
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.
Did you make your own Sailor Mars amigurumi doll? I'd love to see it! Please share it with me on Instagram and/or use the #onceuponacheerio hashtag.
This is an original crochet pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this crochet pattern as your own. If you wish to share this crochet pattern, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the crochet pattern.
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Disclaimer: We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Toei Animation Co., Ltd, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. Sailor Mars of Sailor Moon is a trademarked character owned by Toei Animation Co., Ltd. Please reserve this crochet pattern and the finished product for personal use ONLY.
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