Crochet Hamster Amigurumi

Whimsical Free Crochet Hamster Amigurumi Pattern

Discover the joy of creating a charming and cuddly little friend with the Amigurumi Hamster Crochet Free Pattern. Designed by the talented Viktoria Loginova of Lapochka Toys, this pattern allows even those new to crochet to make a heartwarming hamster with their own hands. The Hamster comes to life with a soft, plush texture and winsome details that are sure to delight anyone. From its tiny paws to its adorable ears, every feature brings out the quintessential cuteness of these beloved creatures.

For those ready to dive into this enchanting project, here’s what you’ll need:

Hamster Materials:

Yarn: Choose Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn, about half a skein.
Crochet Hook: A 3.0 mm hook for detailed stitching.
Eyes: 12 mm safety eyes to bring your amigurumi to life.
Additional Yarn: Small quantities of pink and brown yarn for the nose and eyebrows detailing.
Tools: A tapestry needle for sewing parts together, scissors for cutting yarn, and fiberfill for a plump, huggable feel.

Donut Materials:

Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn, in two contrasting colors for that sweet look.
Crochet Hook: A slightly larger 4.0 mm hook suitable for the donut.
Tools: You’ll also need a tapestry needle for assembly and fiberfill for stuffing.
Crochet Abbreviations:

mc = magic circle to start your project.
ch = chain for foundational stitches.
sl st = slip stitch to join stitches.
sc = single crochet for basic crochet stitches.
inc = increase (work 2 sc in the next stitch) for shaping.
dec = decrease (combine 2 stitches into 1) to taper sections.
BLO = back loop only for textured stitching effects.
Pattern notes include stitch counts at the end of rows/rounds (e.g., (12)), and repetition instructions like (…)*6 denote the number of times to repeat a sequence.

Size Notation:

Upon completion, the plush hamster stands approximately 20 cm tall, making it a perfectly cuddly size.

Complimentary Crochet Pattern for a Hamster and Doughnut

Hamster Head and Body Construction:

Start with 8 single crochets (sc) in a magic circle (mc) for Row (R) 1. You’ll have 8 stitches (sts).
R 2 involves an increase (inc) in each st for a total of 16 sts.
Follow the pattern as described up to R 26, with specific instructions for increases, decreases (dec), and standard sc stitches to shape the hamster’s body. From expanding the body to creating the cheeks and closing up with decreasing circles, each row adds to the form.
Fill the crafted shape with fiberfill for a plump appearance. The safety eyes are placed between R 8 and R 9, followed by facial sculpting to define the character’s expression.
Finalize the head-body section and proceed to additional components.

Ears (Create 2):

Initiate each ear by placing 6 sc in a mc.
The second row doubles the stitches to 12 through increases.
Conclude without stuffing and leave a lengthy yarn tail for attaching the ears appropriately distanced on the head-body.

Arms (Create 2):

Begin each arm with 6 sc in a mc.
Increases and exact stitch counts through the rows build the shape of the arms.

Legs (Create 2):

Similar to arms, each leg starts with 6 sc in a mc, with strategic increases and stitch counts to form the legs.
After partial stuffing and flattening the top, the legs are sewn to the main body at designated rows for a complete look.
This step-by-step guide ensures you meticulously craft each part of the hamster, including ears, arms, and legs, complemented with precise attachment instructions for a cohesive final plushie.

Tail Construction:

Begin with 6 single crochets (sc) in a magic circle (mc) for Row (R) 1.
Continue with 6 sc for R 2.
For R 3, execute a decrease (dec) three times, bringing your total count to 3 stitches.
Finish off (F.o.) and leave an extended length of yarn for assembly.
Attach the completed tail onto the back of the hamster’s body at R 23.
Use pink yarn to embroider a nose and brown yarn for the eyebrows to give your hamster character and expression.
Doughnut Creation:

Start by making 48 chain stitches (ch), and join them to form a ring with a slip stitch (sl st).

R 1 requires you to do 48 sc around the ring.

Maintain the stitch count for R 4-5 by doing 80

Switch colors at the start of R 6:

For R 6, work 80 sc through back loops only (BLO).

R 7 continues with 80 sc as well.

Begin decrease sequences in R 8 and R 9 to gradually reduce the stitch count back down to 48.

Finish off, leaving a lengthy yarn tail for assembly.

Sew both sides of the doughnut together, adding fiberfill stuffing as you progress to give it a plump shape.

Embarking on more amigurumi hamster projects can bring additional adorable creatures to your collection.