Create your very own chubby companion with this delightful hamster amigurumi pattern. Using soft chenille yarn, this project yields a velvety, huggable plushie featuring tiny ears and adorable bobble-stitch paws. Perfect for intermediate crocheters, this detailed guide covers everything from color changes to shaping the perfect hamster cheeks.
Materials Needed
To achieve the best results, gather the following supplies. You can adjust the hook size and eye diameter based on your yarn choice and personal tension.
- Yarn: Premier Yarns Basic Chenille Bright in Rust (Body), White (Belly), and Bubble Gum (Nose).
- Crochet Hook: 7 mm.
- Safety Eyes: 14 mm.
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
- Tools: Yarn needle, sharp scissors, and stitch markers.
Stitches & Techniques
Before starting, ensure you are familiar with these techniques:
- Magic Ring (MR)
- Single Crochet (SC)
- Increase (INC) & Invisible Decrease (DEC)
- Half Double Crochet (HDC)
- Bobble Stitch (used for the paws)
- Color Changes
- Front Loops Only (FLO) & Back Loops Only (BLO)
Pattern Instructions
The Head & Face
The project begins at the nose using Bubble Gum yarn.
- Round 1: 6 SC in MR. Switch to Rust on the last stitch.
- Round 2: (1 SC, INC) x2 in Rust. Switch to White for (1 SC, INC). Switch back to Rust (9).
- Round 3: (2 SC, INC) x2 in Rust. Switch to White for (2 SC, INC). Switch back to Rust (12).
- Round 4: (3 SC, INC) x2 in Rust. Switch to White for (3 SC, INC). Switch back to Rust (15).
- Round 5: (4 SC, INC) x2 in Rust. Switch to White for (4 SC, INC). Switch back to Rust (18).
- Round 6: (2 SC, INC) x4 in Rust. Switch to White for (2 SC, INC) x2. Switch back to Rust (24).
- Round 7: In Rust: 3 INC, 3 SC, 3 INC. Switch to White: 8 SC. Switch back to Rust (30).
- Round 8: In Rust: (1 SC, INC) x3, 10 SC, (1 SC, INC) x3. Switch to White: 8 SC. Switch back to Rust (36).
The Ears (Round 9)
- In Rust: 10 SC.
- Ear 1: In FLO of next stitch, SL ST. In FLO of next stitch, 3 HDC. In FLO of next stitch, SL ST.
- 2 SC, then repeat Ear 2 instructions in FLO.
- 10 SC in Rust. Switch to White: 8 SC. Switch back to Rust (36).
- Round 10: In Rust: 10 SC. Work 3 SC into the BLO of Round 9 (behind the ears). 2 SC. Work 3 SC into the BLO behind the second ear. 10 SC. Switch to White: 8 SC. Switch back to Rust (36).
Shaping the Head
- Round 11: In Rust: (1 SC, DEC) x3, 10 SC, (1 SC, DEC) x3. Switch to White: 8 SC. Switch back to Rust (30).
- Round 12: In Rust: 3 DEC, 10 SC, 3 DEC. Switch to White: 8 SC. Switch back to Rust (24).
- Eye Placement: Attach 14 mm safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, leaving 4 visible stitches between them. Stuff the head firmly, ensuring the cheeks are well-shaped.
The Body & Paws
- Round 13 (Front Paws): 16 SC in Rust. Switch to White: 1 SC, Bobble Stitch, 4 SC, Bobble Stitch, 1 SC. Switch back to Rust (24).
- Rounds 14–18: 16 SC in Rust, 8 SC in White (24).
- Round 19 (Back Paws): 16 SC in Rust. Switch to White: 2 SC, Bobble Stitch, 4 SC, Bobble Stitch. Switch back to Rust (24).
- Round 20: 16 SC in Rust, 8 SC in White (24).
Closing & Tail
- Round 21: (2 SC, DEC) x4 in Rust. In White: (2 SC, DEC) x2. Switch to Rust (18).
- Round 22: (1 SC, DEC) x6 (12). Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 23: (2 SC, DEC) x3 (9).
- Round 24: (1 SC, DEC) x3 (6).
- Round 25: 3 DEC (3).
Fasten off and sew the remaining hole closed using the front loops. Pull the yarn tail slightly to create a small “pop-out” effect for the tail.
Note: The below video contains all the steps you need to visualize the color changes and bobble stitch placement perfectly.