Get ready to make an adorable Cheeky Hamster Amigurumi! This delightful little character can bring smiles to everyone around. Follow this beginner-friendly crochet pattern to create your very own wheel-running cutie. It’s perfect for those just starting their crochet journey or for seasoned crafters looking for a fun mini crochet project!
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in brown, cream, and black
- 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Safety eyes (10mm)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
- st: stitch
- rnd: round
- sl st: slip stitch
Pattern Instructions
Head
- With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 st)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 st)
- Rnd 3: Sc in next st, inc in next st. Repeat around. (18 st)
- Rnd 4-7: Sc in each st around. (18 st)
- Rnd 8: Sc in next st, dec in next st. Repeat around. (12 st)
- Stuff the head lightly.
- Rnd 9: Dec around. (6 st)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
- With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 st)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 st)
- Rnd 3: Sc in next st, inc in next st. Repeat around. (18 st)
- Rnd 4-8: Sc in each st around. (18 st)
- Rnd 9: Sc in next st, dec in next st. Repeat around. (12 st)
- Rnd 10: Dec around. (6 st)
- Lightly stuff the body.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms
- With brown yarn, ch 6.
- Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 st)
- Rnd 2-4: Sc in each st around. (5 st)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make 2 arms.
Legs
- With brown yarn, ch 6.
- Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 st)
- Rnd 2-5: Sc in each st around. (5 st)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make 2 legs.
Ears / Details
- With cream yarn, make a magic ring.
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6 st)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 st)
- Rnd 3: Sc in next st, inc in next st. Repeat around. (18 st)
- Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (18 st)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Make 2 ears.
Accessories (if any)
- Optional: You can add a tiny crochet wheel for the hamster’s playtime fun.
Assembly & Finishing
- Attach safety eyes to the head.
- Stuff the head, body, arms, legs, and ears as needed.
- Sew the head to the body using the long tail left on the head.
- Sew arms onto the sides and legs onto the bottom of the body.
- Position and stitch ears on top of the head.
- Weave in any loose ends.
Tips for Best Results
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds if you find it helpful.
- Ensure your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing from showing through.
- Experiment with different colors to create variations of your hamster.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your Cheeky Hamster Amigurumi! This charming piece is sure to brighten anyone’s day. Keep practicing your crochet skills, and don’t hesitate to share your creation with friends and family! Happy crocheting!
