Looking to crochet something irresistibly cute and functional? This Crochet Hamster Keychain pattern is just what you need! With its round cheeks, tiny paws, and adorable expression, this sad hamster keychain is perfect for gifting or accessorizing your bag.
Crochet Hamster Keychain
The step-by-step instructions make it accessible even for beginners, and you can easily customize it with a bow for a girl version or keep it simple for a boy version. Add a blush of color, safety eyes, and a little love—and you’ll have a handmade plush that’s sure to steal hearts. Plus, its compact size makes it perfect as a portable keepsake or adorable companion!
Materials Needed
- Gray yarn
- Pink thread
- Black embroidery thread
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Keychain ring
- Stitch marker
- Blush or makeup
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Needle
Body of the Hamster
- Round 1: Magic ring with 6 sc.
- Round 2: 6 inc (12 sc total).
- Round 3: 1 sc in each stitch (12 sc).
- Round 4: 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6x (18 sc).
- Round 5: 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6x.
- Round 6: 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6x.
- Round 7: 2 sc, 1 inc, then 4 sc, 1 inc repeat. End with 2 sc.
- Round 8: 5 sc, 1 inc repeat 6x.
- Rounds 9–11: 1 sc in each stitch (42 sc per round).
Round 12 (Front Paws & First Ear)
- 20 sc.
- First Paw: Ch 1, in FLO work 5 hdc in same stitch, sl st in same stitch.
- 7 sc.
- Second Paw: Ch 1, in FLO work 5 hdc in same stitch, sl st in same stitch.
- 11 sc.
- First Ear: Ch 1, in FLO 4 hdc in same stitch, sl st.
- 1 sc to finish round.
Make sure you still have 42 sc (not counting hdc).
Round 13 (Second Ear)
- 8 sc.
- Second Ear: Ch 1, in FLO 4 hdc in same stitch.
- 33 sc.
You should have 42–44 stitches, depending on ear placement.
For Rounds 14–18
- 1 sc in each stitch (42 sc per round).
Round 19 (Back Paws)
- 20 sc.
- Third Paw: Ch 1, 5 hdc in FLO, sl st in same stitch.
- 7 sc.
- Fourth Paw: Ch 1, 5 hdc in FLO, sl st in same stitch.
- 14 sc (42 sc total).
Round 20
- 1 sc in each stitch (42 sc).
Assembling & Finishing
- Eyes: Place 12 mm safety eyes between the magic ring rounds, 6 stitches apart. Secure with protectors.
- Stuffing: Stuff gently for a plump, not overfilled, look.
Decreasing Rounds
- Round 21: 5 sc, 1 dec repeat to end.
- Round 22: 2 sc, 1 dec, then 4 sc, 1 dec repeat 5x, end with 2 sc (30 sc).
- Round 23: 3 sc, 1 dec repeat 6x (24 sc).
- Round 24: 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 6x.
- Round 25: 1 sc, 1 dec repeat 6x (12 sc).
- Final Round: 6 dec (6 sc).
Closing the Hamster
- Leave a long yarn tail.
- Use a needle to weave through the front loop of remaining stitches.
- Pull tight to close.
- Weave in the end securely.
Finishing Touches
Attach Keychain Ring
- Sew the keyring to the top center, between ears, using leftover yarn.
Create Eye Indentation
- Insert needle above one eye, pull through below.
- Repeat for second eye. Pull tight to indent and secure yarn.
Optional: Make a Bow
- Ch 4.
- In 2nd ch from hook, make 3 hdc.
- Sl st in next st.
- 3 hdc in last ch.
- Sl st to secure.
- Leave tail to attach bow between ears.
Embroider the Nose
- Use black thread to stitch two small vertical lines.
- Knot inside and secure.
Add Blush
- Apply blush to cheeks and nose for a cute finishing touch.
Male Hamster Variation
- Skip the bow.
- Paint or embroider the nose for a cleaner, simpler look.
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