Introduction
Welcome to this delightful amigurumi hamster pattern! This adorable little creature is perfect for adding charm to your collection or gifting to a loved one. Let’s get started on creating your own.
Project Details
Skill Level: Easy to intermediate. Perfect for beginners who are ready to take on a new challenge.
Finished Size: Approximately 4 inches tall.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in beige, cream, and black
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
st: stitch
FO: fasten off
Pattern
Body
With beige yarn, create a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in MR.
Round 2: inc around (12 sc).
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) around (18 sc).
Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) around (24 sc).
Rounds 5-10: sc around (24 sc).
Round 11: (sc in next 2 st, dec) around (18 sc).
Round 12: (sc in next st, dec) around (12 sc).
Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
Round 13: dec around (6 sc). FO and close the opening.
Head
Repeat the same steps as the body for the head but make it slightly smaller. Round 1: 6 sc in MR; continue to Round 10. Do not stuff yet.
Round 11: (sc in next st, dec) around (4 sc). FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the head to the body using the long tail. Using black yarn, embroider 2 small eyes and a tiny nose. You can also add whiskers with a few strands of black yarn.
Final Notes
Thank you for creating your own amigurumi hamster! Adjust the size by using different yarn weights or hook sizes as desired. Enjoy your crochet adventure!
Pattern created for freeamigurumipatterns.mfa.today
Copyright Notice
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell or distribute this pattern without permission. Share your finished hamster with credit to the designer!
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