How to Crochet a Hamster Plushie: Free Crochet Hamster Pattern

Looking for a quick crochet Valentine's Day project? Learn how to make a super cute crochet heart headband by following this free crochet pattern.

Looking for a fun Easter amigurumi crochet pattern to whip up? Meet Eggy the Hamster! This cute crochet hamster pattern is designed by this month’s guest poster.

Created by Guest Designer Miranda from Crazy 4 Crochet Momma

I had an idea for an egg-like shape but easy to convert into a cute little animal and then Eggy the hamster was born. You can use any yarn weight as long as you use the recommended hook size on the yarn label with this pattern! Isn’t that amazing! 

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Materials

K 6.50 Hook

Premier parfait chunky or any bulky or super bulky yarn 

Large eye tapestry needle

Scissors

2- 14mm safety button eyes 

1 safety button nose 

Stitch Key (US Terms)

Ch- Chain 

Ch1- Chain one

Ch2- Chain two

SC- Single Crochet 

HDC- Half Double Crochet

BL- Back Loop

FL- Front Loop

BS- Bobble Stitch 

SCDEC- Single Crochet Decrease 

Sl St- Slip stitch 

St- Stitch 

FO- Fasten off

Special Stitches: 

Bobble Stitch: 

(Yarn over and pull through same stitch so that you have 3 loops on your hook, next yarn over pull through the first 2 loops, yarn over insert hook in the same stitch, yarn over pull through first 2 loops, yarn over insert hook in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through first 2 loops, yarn over insert hook in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through first 2, you should have 5 loops left total, yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.) (Make sure you do this for a total of 4 times and end with 5 loops on your hook and yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.) Do not ch 1. 

Crochet Hamster Pattern

Start of Hamster:

Pattern worked from bottom to top with the right side facing out at all times. 

Egg-y Hamster Pattern

With Main Color yarn

Round 1: Ch 7, SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 ch’s, 2SC in last, continue to work around back bumps of ch, SC in next 5, sl st to 1st SC. (12)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2SC in same st, 1 SC in next, *2SC in next, 1 SC in next,* repeat around, sl st to 1st SC. (18)

Round 3: Ch 1, 2SC in same st, 1 SC in next 2, *2SC in next, 1 SC in next 2,* repeat around, sl st to 1st SC. (24)

Round 4: Ch 1, SC in BL of each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (24)

Round 5: Ch 1, SC in same st and next, BS in next, SC in next 7, BS in next, SC in the remaining stitches, sl st to 1st SC. (24) Make sure to pop Bobbles out and that right side is facing out.

Round 6: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (24) Change to contrasting color. 

Round 7-8: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (24) Change back to main color. 

Round 9-10: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (24)

Round 11:  Ch 1, SC in same st and next 2, BS in next, SC in next 8, BS in next, SC in remaining stitches, sl st to 1st SC. (24)

Round 12-13: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (24) Start adding stuffing. 

NOTE: Add safety button nose in the center of round 12 &13 between the top two feet, or stitch a mouth and nose by making a T shape. 

Round 14: Ch 1, SC in same st and next, SCDEC, *SC in next 2, SCDEC,* repeat around, sl st to 1st SC. (18) Then place safety eyes or felt eyes in between rounds 13 & 14, making sure 5-6 stitches are in between and nose is in the center.

Round 15: Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC. (18)

Round 16: Ch 1, SC in same st, SCDEC, *SC in next, SCDEC,* repeat around, sl st to 1st SC. (12) Finish stuffing.

Round 17: Ch 1, SCDEC in each st around, sl st to 1st SC, FO, leaving long tail to sew open space closed by using a tapestry needle and long tail in fl off each st of last round, pull tight, bind off, weave in ends. Now onto the face and ears. Add more stuffing if needed before sewing closed.

Hamster Ears: Make 2:

Row 1: Ch2, 6 HDC in 2nd st from hook, ch 1, turn. (6)

Row 2: Sl St in each st across, FO, leaving a long tail to sew ears into place. 

Bunny Ears Modification: Make 2:

Row 1: Ch 7, SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 4, 5 SC in last, continue to work around back bumps of ch, SC in next 5, Ch 1, turn. (15)

Row 2: Sl St in each st around, FO, leaving a long tail, pinch bottom of ears and using tapestry needle and tail pull through pinched end, then sew onto plushie, repeat for other side. (15)

How squishy and sweet did your Eggy hamsters turn out?! We would love to see them! Don’t forget to share your projects with us over on Instagram @acraftyconcept & @crazy4crochetmomma

We hope you enjoyed the crochet hamster plushie pattern! Be sure to come back to check out all the free patterns on the blog and for future guest designers 🙂

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