The Crochet Hamster Amigurumi Free Pattern helps you stitch a cuddly pet hamster from yarn. Simple and free, this pattern is designed for all crochet abilities. The resulting fluffy friend is perfect for playtime fun, comforting cuddles, or gifting to an animal lover.
Crochet Hamster Amigurumi Free Pattern
The Crochet Hamster Amigurumi Pattern is a delightful guide to crafting a fluffy, cheeky-faced hamster. Easy to follow, it's perfect for crochet enthusiasts at any level, resulting in a soft, cuddly toy with adorable features like big eyes and stuffed cheeks. This charming amigurumi crochet hamster makes an ideal playmate for kids, a loving gift for pet enthusiasts, or a cute, cozy addition to any collection of handmade critters.
Making Your Crochet Hamster Amigurumi
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in beige or light brown
- Small amount of black yarn for the eyes and nose
- Crochet hook size H-8 (5.00mm) or size suitable for your yarn weight
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Step by step Pattern
1. Head and Body:
- Start with the beige yarn and make a magic ring.
- Chain 2, then crochet 6 single crochets (sc) in the magic ring. Pull tight to close the ring.
- Increase round: Chain 2, then crochet 2 sc in each stitch around. You should now have 12 sc.
- Round 2: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
- Round 3: Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch Repeat around. (18 sc)
- Round 4: Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch Repeat around. (24 sc)
- Round 5-9: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sc)
- Stuff the head and body firmly with fiberfill.
- Round 10: Sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch Repeat around. (30 sc)
- Round 11-15: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (30 sc)
- Shape the body: Sc in the next 5 stitches, dec (decrease) by crocheting two stitches together Repeat around. (24 sc)
- Round 17-20: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sc)
- Round 21: Sc in the next 6 stitches, dec Repeat around. (18 sc)
- Round 22-24: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (18 sc)
- Round 25: Sc in the next 7 stitches, dec Repeat around. (12 sc)
- Round 26-28: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
- Stuff the body a little more if desired.
- Round 29: Sc in the next 8 stitches, dec Repeat around. (6 sc)
- Round 30: Sc in each stitch around. (6 sc)
- Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
2. Ears:
- Make 2 ears using the beige yarn.
- Chain 4, slip stitch into the second chain from the hook to form a ring.
- Chain 2, then crochet 6 sc in the ring. (6 sc)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc)
- Round 3-5: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
- Round 6: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec Repeat around. (6 sc)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
3. Legs:
- Make 4 legs using the beige yarn.
- Chain 4, slip stitch into the second chain from the hook to form a ring.
- Chain 2, then crochet 6 sc in the ring. (6 sc)
- Round 2-4: Crochet 1 sc in each stitch around. (6 sc)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
4. Eyes and Nose:
- Using the black yarn, embroider small circles onto the head for the eyes.
- Embroider a small triangle for the nose below the eyes.
5. Assembly:
- Sew the ears onto the top of the head.
- Sew the legs onto the underside of the body, positioning them evenly spaced.
- Sew the head onto the body, positioning it slightly forward.
Finishing Touches:
You can customize your hamster further by:
- Adding a blush to the cheeks using pink yarn
- Embroidering a small smile.
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