To create the most adorable pocket-sized pet with this charming hamster amigurumi crochet pattern! Designed with thoughtful color changes and a no-sew body structure, this project is perfect for crocheters looking to expand their skills with shaping and seamless construction.
Crochet Hamster Amigurumi
The pattern walks you through every detail—from the little ears to the tiny limbs—making it a great choice for gifting, decorating your workspace, or adding to your amigurumi collection. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yarn crafter, this versatile hamster design offers plenty of opportunity for customization in color and size.
Materials Needed
- Brown and white yarn (medium weight)
- Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
- Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Scissors
Head Construction (Brown and White Yarn)
Round 1: Magic ring with 6 single crochets (SC).
- Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: 1 SC, 1 increase repeat around (18).
- Round 4: 2 SC, 1 increase while switching to white yarn in the middle, then back to brown (24).
- Round 5: 3 SC, 1 increase, maintain color sections (30).
- Rounds 6–8: SC around (no increases), maintaining color sections (3 rounds total).
Body Transition (Switch to All White)
- Round 9:
- Drop brown, use only white yarn.
- 5 increases in the brown section.
- 6 SC.
- 5 increases.
- 14 SC (total 40 stitches).
Rounds 10–12: SC around (3 rounds, no increases).
Head and Body Shaping (Decreases)
- Round 13:
- 5 decreases.
- 6 SC.
- 5 decreases.
- 14 SC.
- Round 14: 3 SC, 1 decrease repeat around.
- Round 15: 2 SC, 1 decrease repeat around.
- Round 16: 1 SC, 1 decrease repeat around.
Stuff the head and insert eyes.
Main Body (Brown and White Yarn)
- Round 17:
- Switch to brown yarn.
- 18 increases distributed: 4 brown, 8 white, 6 brown (total 36).
- Rounds 18–27: SC around, maintaining brown/white color blocks (10 rounds).
- Stuff the body firmly.
Body Closure (Decreases)
- Round 28: 3 SC, 1 decrease, change color at transitions.
- Round 29: 2 SC, 1 decrease, color transitions as needed.
- Round 30: 1 SC, 1 decrease, maintain color change.
- Round 31: Start with 2 SC, then decrease in white, repeat 2 SC, 1 decrease.
- Round 32: Work 2 SC, change color to complete decrease.
- Round 33: 7 decreases to reach 7 stitches total.
Close the opening with a yarn needle.
Legs (Make 2)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC.
- Rounds 2–5: SC around.
- Closing: Flatten the end, SC across 3 stitches to close.
- Leave long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
- Rounds 1–8: Same as legs but 8 rounds long.
- Round 9: Flatten and SC across to close.
- Leave tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC.
- Round 2: Chain 1, turn, increase in each stitch (12).
- Round 3: Chain 1, turn, 1 SC in each (10).
- Finish off.
Nose
- Round 1: Magic ring, 6 SC.
- Round 2: 6 increases (12 SC).
- Finish off with slip stitch.
Assembly
- Attach Ears: About 4 rounds down from top of head.
- Eyes: Positioned at the start of the increase section.
- Arms: Two rounds below the head.
- Feet: At the bottom where the body was closed.
- Nose: Sew on the center of the face.
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