I was inspired by Gegecrochet to try a Mario blanket of my own.

Started first square on 6/16/11
Finished all the squares on 6/30/12.

Finished steam blocking on 9/7/12.
Assembly complete on 9/18/12 at 1:11PM! :-)

Finished backing 1 year and 8 months to the day from when I started the blanket!

Given February 21st to a wonderful man.

Helpful links:
Mario chacters:
-The Spriters Resource
(Zeon/Beam Luinsir Yosho sheet)
-Mario Mayhem
-NES Sprites

Game maps:
-Ian Albert

Color changes in Tunisian (videos):
-Gege Crochet
-SuperObf

Crochet backing/lining:
-Skip Stitch Rotary Blade
-Crocheted Edge Fleece Blanket