Pocket Hamster - Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterm
Tiny, sweet, and irresistibly cuddly—the Pocket Hamster Plushie is the perfect little project to brighten your day. This adorable amigurumi hamster stands about 6 inches (15 cm) tall and is crocheted with plush KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn in soft Peach Fizz tones, giving it a velvety texture that’s perfect for small hands. Its rounded body, tiny bobble-stitch paws, and simple embroidered face give it a gentle, lovable personality that feels both playful and cozy. Designed as an easy-level project and worked in continuous rounds, this pattern is a fun, quick make for beginners looking to create a charming handmade toy or thoughtful gift.
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What You’ll Need
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Yarn:
KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
Approximately 1 ball in Peach Fizz
Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose, mouth, and eyebrows - 28" (70 cm) -
Hook:
US 7 / 4.5 mm
Or size needed to obtain gauge -
Notions:
Stitch marker
Scissors
2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
Stuffing for toys
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
Details
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Skill Level: Easy
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Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm hook
Swatch:
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts) - Size: 6" (15 cm) tall
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- BLO: back loop only
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- dec: invisible decrease (see below)
- inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
- sc: single crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
- (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
Special Stitches
invisible decrease (dec) - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook
3dc Bobble - *yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook; repeat from * two more times into the SAME stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Make a chain to secure all stitches.
Notes
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Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.
Pattern
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BODY AND HEAD
Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 8. (32 sts)
Rounds 5-10 (6 rounds): Sc 32.
Round 11: (Sc 2, dec)x 8. (24 sts)
Do not fasten off. You will now continue from the Body to shape the Head by working around a chain. See photos. Foundation Chain: Ch3, starting in 2 ch from hook, sc 2 in BLO.
Round 12: (Continue working in Round 11) Sc 24; working in other side of Foundation Chain, (inc)x 2; working back down other side, (inc)x 2. (32 sts)
Round 13: (Sc 3, inc)x 8. (40 sts)
Rounds 14-19 (6 rounds): Sc 40. Attach the eyes in Round 17, 14 sts apart.
Round 20: (Sc 3, dec)x 8. (32 sts)
Round 21: (Sc 2, dec)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 22: (Sc, dec)x 8. (16 sts)
Stuff the Body and Head.
Round 23: (Dec)x 8. (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail through each st of the last round and pull to close. Hide the yarn end inside the Body.
EARS (MAKE 2)
Round 1: In a Magic Ring, ch2 (counts as first dc), 5dc. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing to Head.
MAKING HANDS AND FEET
Using sewing pins, mark 2 sts in Round 4, 9 sts apart, for the Feet and 2 sts in Round 9, 9 sts apart, for the Hands.
For each foot and hand, insert your hook in the marked st (see photo in downloadable PDF), pull up a loop of yarn, and make a ch. Make a 3dc Bobble st in the marked st.
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail for securing the bobble to the Body. Using the yarn tails, secure the bobble by sewing it to the same marked st. Weave in all ends.
EMBROIDERING NOSE AND MOUTH
Using sewing pins, mark 2 sts between the eyes (Round 17), 3 sts apart (see photo in downloadable PDF). Mark another st at the center of both sts, in Round 15 below. Using the black cotton yarn and the marked sts as guides, make a horizontal st in Round 17, then make another vertical st from Round 15 to 16, wrapping around the previous horizontal stitch so it is pulled down into a V shape. Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.
Using sewing pins, mark 2 sts between the eyes (Round 17), 3 sts apart (see photo in downloadable PDF). Mark another st at the center of both sts, in Round 15 below. Using the black cotton yarn and the marked sts as guides, make a horizontal st in Round 17, then make another vertical st from Round 15 to 16, wrapping around the previous horizontal stitch so it is pulled down into a V shape.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.
ATTACHING EARS
Pin the Ears at the top of the Head between Rounds 19-23 and sew them in place.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.
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