Looking to make a cute chubby hamster? Despite it being Halloween season, this adorable amigurumi hamster pattern is a perfect addition to your crochet collection. At first glance, this toy might appear to be a cat, but after reading the designer’s notes, we see that it’s actually a hamster. The round and fuzzy body could resemble different small animals, but it’s unmistakably a chubby hamster in its delightful form.
Chubby Hamster Amigurumi Pattern
This design uses fuzzy chenille yarn, which gives the hamster a soft, plush look. Chenille yarn is ideal for creating this fuzzy texture and works best with a 4mm crochet hook. When crocheting the eyes, don’t forget to use white yarn to make them stand out and give the toy that extra cuteness.
Key Features:
- Fuzzy chenille yarn for a soft and plush texture
- Simple yet adorable design of a chubby hamster
- Uses a 4mm crochet hook and white yarn for the eyes
- Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters
This Chubby Hamster Amigurumi pattern is easy to follow, making it a great project for crocheters of all levels. It’s the perfect gift or décor for any occasion, not just Halloween!
Designer: camccrochet
Enjoy creating this cuddly and charming chubby hamster and bring a bit of extra cuteness into your crocheted creations!
Notes
• This pattern is written in US terminology and works in spiral.
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of contrasted yarn to mark the first stitch of each round.
Abbreviations
• MR : magic ring
• sc: single crochet
• hdc half double crochet
• bbl bobble stitch
• ch: chain
• slst: slip stitch
• inc increase (place 2 sc in 1 stitch)
• dec invisible decrease (work 2 stitches together)
• FO fasten off
• (x): stitch count
• {x} : complete x rounds
Bobble stitch
4 unfinished double crochet in 1 stitch. 5 loops on the hook. Yarn over and go through all 5 loops.
Materials
• Chenille yarn
• 4mm crochet hook
• 10mm safety eyes
• Black and white cotton threads for embroidery Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Stuffing
• Scissors
Body and Head
1: 6 sc in a MR (6)
2: inc x 6 (12)
3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
5: 8 sc, bbl, 6 sc, bbl, 8 sc (24)
6-7: {2 rnds} : sc around (24)
Adjust the bbl position to fit the legs (depends on your tension). Start stuffing.
8: 10 sc, bbl, 2 sc, bbl, 10 sc (24)
9: sc around (24)
10: dec x 12 (12)
Continue with the head. Stuff the body.
11: inc x 12 (24)
12: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
13: 6 sc, 5 inc, 8 sc, 5 inc, 6 sc (40) The 8 sc have to be centered with the arms.
14-15: {2 rnds}: 18 sc, 4 hdc, 18 sc (40) The 4 hdc have to be centered.
16: sc around (40)
17: 6 sc, 5 dec, 8 sc, 5 dec, 6 sc (30)
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 15 and 16, 5 stitches apart (3 visible st).
18: sc around (30)
19: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
20: sc around (24)
21: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
22: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12) Finish stuffing.
23 dec x 6 (6)
FO, weave in the end.
Ears
The ears are crocheted directly on the head.
Insert your hook between rounds 22 and 21 and pull up a loop. (photo 1)
1: 3 slst, place them between rounds 22 and 21, 21 and 20 & 20 and 19. (photo 2)
Ch 1 and turn.
2: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc.
FO, secure the two ends with a knot. Weave in the ends.
Tail
Insert your hook in the middle of round 6 in the back and pull up a loop.
1: Ch 3, turn
2 in the second ch from the hook :1 sc, 1 hdc
Slst on the stitch next to the one where you inserted your hook. FO and weave in the ends.
Embroidery.
With a piece of cotton or embroidery thread, embroider a nose between the eyes between rounds 14 and 15.
If you want, you can also embroider eyelashes in black and reflections on the sides of the eyes in white.You can also add three little stripes on the top of the head with a piece of cotton or embroidery thread.
Congratulations!
You just finished your chubby hamster! I hope you enjoyed following the pattern as much as I enjoyed making it.
I would love to see your version of this chubby hamster so if you post it on social media, please tag me @camccrochet.
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