If I can’t take my hamster, I’m not going!
 
This PDF pattern (US terminology) will guide you to crochet an amigurumi hamster as shown in pictures, made using 8 ply / DK soft acrylic yarn and crochet hook E (3.5 mm).
Finished size will be approx. 7.8” (20 cm) tall. This pattern is also suitable for wool or cotton yarn.
Stylecraft Special DK was used to create the hamsters in the pictures.
The hamster’s head, body and legs are crocheted together as 1 part.
All parts, except ears and fingers are worked up in continuous rounds.
 
Gauge: not important for this pattern, just crochet tight enough so the stuffing won’t show through the stitches.
Skill level: advanced beginner
 
Materials used:
- crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)
- yarn in mocha (approx. 25 gr, 80 yds, 75 m) small amounts of white and pale peach
- fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, tapestry needle, pins, scissors, tweezers
- 1 pair 9 mm safety eyes, chenille wire, dark brown embroidery floss
 
Stitches used:
chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, increasing, decreasing, working in back of loops
 
This crochet pattern is an original ©Millionbells design and is available in:
- English (US terms)
 
If you like this design, see my pattern shop to view all Millionbells crochet patterns.
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