Hamster Amigurumi

Pattern Description:

Create a cute and cuddly hamster amigurumi with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern! The head and body are crocheted as one seamless piece, with separate ears, arms, and legs for simple assembly. 

Add a cheerful embroidered smile and optional fruit accessories, a tiny strawberry and watermelon, for extra charm.

The pattern uses basic stitches with helpful color-change tips and works with medium-weight yarn and a 4mm hook. Finished hamster measures about 4 inches, perfect for gifting or decorating.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

  • Yarn:
    • 4/Medium weight yarn in any desired main color for the hamster’s body.
    • White yarn for color changes and strawberry seeds.
    • Tan yarn for legs and seed lines.
    • Red yarn for the strawberry.
    • Light green yarn for the strawberry top and watermelon.
    • Dark green yarn for watermelon lines.
    • Grey yarn for the seed.
    • Black embroidery thread for the smile.
    • Optional: Baby yarn (size 3 yarn) can be used for a smaller hamster, ideal for a cake topper.
  • Yarn Weight: 4/Medium weight.
  • Hook: 4mm crochet hook.
  • Notions: 8mm safety eyes, tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing, and different colored stitch markers.
  • Measurements: The finished hamster typically comes out to be about 4 inches, though size can vary based on tension and hook size.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

  • Sc: Single Crochet
  • Inc: Increase (two single crochet into the same stitch)
  • Ch: Chain
  • Dc: Double Crochet
  • Trc: Treble Crochet
  • Slst: Slip Stitch
  • Dec: Decrease
  • BLO: Back Loop Only
  • FLO: Front Loop Only
  • St: Stitch
  • Magic Ring: A method to start crocheting in the round

Instructions for Making the Hamster Amigurumi Pattern:

Hamster Head and Body:

The head and body are crocheted as one continuous piece.

  • In Main Color:
    • Round 1: 6 Sc in Magic Ring (6)
    • Round 2: Inc all around (12)
    • Round 3: Inc, Sc all around (18)
    • Round 4: Inc, 2 Sc all around (24)
    • Round 5: Inc, 3 Sc all around (30)
    • Round 6: Inc, 4 Sc all around (36)
    • Round 7-11: Sc all around (36)
    • Round 12: Sc in next 12 St. Switch to White and Sc in next 3 St, Sc in next St. Add different colored St marker to Sc just made (marks eye placement). Switch to Main Color and Sc in next 4 St, Switch to White and Sc in next St. Add different colored St marker to Sc just made. Sc in next 3 St, Switch to Main Color and Sc in last 12 St (36)
    • Round 13: Sc in next 12 St. Switch to White and Sc in next 4 St, Switch to Main Color and Sc in next 4 St, Switch to White and Sc in next 4 St, Switch to Main Color and Sc in last 12 St (36)
    • Round 14: Sc in next 7 St, Inc in next 3 St, Switch to White, Inc in next 3 St, Sc in next 10 St, Inc in next 3 St, Switch to Main Color, Inc in next 3 St, Sc in last 7 St (48)
    • Round 15: Sc in next 13 St, Switch to White, Sc in next 22 St, Switch to Main Color, Sc in last 13 St (48)
    • Round 16: Sc in next 7 St, Dec 3 times Switch to White, Dec 3 times, Sc in next 10 St, Dec 3 times, Switch to Main Color, Dec 3 times, Sc in last 7 St (36)
    • Round 17: Dec, Sc in next 4 St, Dec, Sc in next 2 St, Switch to White, Sc in next 2 St, Dec, Sc in next 4 St 2 times, Dec, Switch to Main Color, Sc in next 4 St, Dec, Sc in last 4 St (30)
    • Round 18: In BLO Dec, Sc 3 all around (24)
    • Round 19: In FLO Inc, Sc 3 all around (30)
    • Round 20: Sc all around (30)
    • Round 21: Sc in next 7 St, Inc in next St, Sc in next st 3 times, Sc in next 6 St, Inc in next St, Sc in next st 3 times, Sc in last 5 St (36)
    • Round 22-24: Sc all around (36)
    • Stuff head here.
    • Round 25: Sc in next 8 St, Inc in next St, Sc in next St 4 times, Sc in next 8 St, Inc in next St, Sc in next St 4 times, Sc in last 4 St (44)
    • Round 26-29: Sc all around (44)
    • Round 30: Sc in next 8 St, Dec, Sc in next St 4 times, Sc in next 8 St, Dec, Sc in next St 4 times, Sc in last 4 St (36)
    • Round 31: In BLO, Dec, Sc 4 all around (30)
    • Round 32: In BLO, Dec, Sc 3 all around (24)
    • Round 33: In BLO, Dec, Sc 2 all around (18)
    • Stuff here (body)
    • Round 34: In BLO, Dec, Sc all around (12)
    • Round 35: Dec all around (6)
    • Finish off and add any additional stuffing. Sew closed.

Ears:

  • In Main Color:
    • Round 1: Ch 5.
    • Round 2: Turn, Dc in 2nd Ch from hook, Trc in next 2 St, Dc in last St, Slst in same st.
    • Finish off.

Arms:

  • In Main Color:
    • Round 1: 4 Sc in Magic Ring (4)
    • Round 2: Inc all around (8)
    • Round 3-6: Sc all around (8)
    • Finish off and pin to the front of the body.

Legs:

  • In Tan Color:
    • Round 1: 4 Sc in Magic Ring (4)
    • Round 2: Inc all around (8)
    • Round 3-6: Sc all around (8)
    • Finish off and pin to the front of the body.

Assembly:

Sew on each piece (ears, arms, legs) and weave in any loose ends.

  • Smile Assembly (With Black Embroidery Thread):
    • Insert the needle diagonally from the middle of the mouth to near under the left eye.
    • Reinsert the needle back through the first insertion point.
    • Pull the needle through to the bottom side, lining up with the first line.
    • Repeat this process for the other side of the smile.
    • Finally, sew in any loose ends.

Strawberry:

  • In Red:
    • Round 1: 5 Sc in Magic Ring (5)
    • Round 2: Inc all around (10)
    • Round 3-4: Sc all around (10)
    • Round 5: Inc, Sc in next St all around (15)
    • Round 6: Dec, Sc all around (10)
    • Round 7: Dec all around (5)
    • Stuff and sew shut. With white yarn, sew seeds onto the strawberry.

Strawberry Top:

  • In Green:
    • Round 1: 5 Sc in Magic Ring (5)
    • Round 2: Sc in next St, Ch 2, Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Slst in 1st St. Repeat 5 times
    • Finish off and sew to the top of the strawberry.

Watermelon:

  • In Green:
    • Round 1: 6 Sc in Magic Ring (6)
    • Round 2: Inc all around (12)
    • Round 3: Inc, Sc all around (18)
    • Round 4-6: Sc all around (18)
    • Round 7: Dec, Sc all around (12)
    • Round 8: Dec all around (6)
    • Stuff here. Sew shut. With dark green yarn, sew on lines.

Seed:

  • In Grey:
    • Round 1: 4 Sc in Magic Ring (4)
    • Round 2-3: Sc all around (4)
    • Round 4: Inc, Sc all around (6)
    • Round 5: Inc, Sc in next 2 St all around (8)
    • Round 6-7: Sc all around (8)
    • Finish off and sew shut. With tan yarn, sew 3 lines on.

Finish off, sew in any loose ends, and position the seed on or near the hamster as desired.

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