Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Hamsters

Amigurumi hamsters are among the most charming crochet projects you can create. These cute, round-bodied little creatures have become increasingly popular among crafters for their adorable features and the variety of accessories you can add to personalize them. This comprehensive guide will walk you through creating your own collection of sweet hamsters – specifically the characters Khomik, Pompik, and Nya – designed by Diana Koroleva Panchenko.

Amigurumi Hamsters Materials You’ll Need

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these essential supplies:

Crochet hook: 2.5 mm (you can use 2.25 mm, but the finished toy will be slightly smaller)
Safety eyes: 9 mm with secure backings
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (Gamma 100% polyester synthetic stuffing)
Tapestry needle with a large eye and scissors
Yarn: Alize Cotton Gold in the following colors:
- Main body color: Beige #458 (or similar beige shades like #67)
- Cheeks and paws: Light coral #393
- Ears (inner part): White #55

Amigurumi Hamsters Additional Colors for Accessories

For the accessories, you can use any yarn with similar characteristics to your main yarn:

Raspberry: #33 (coral) or #518 (pink)
Blueberry: #478 (light green) or any green shade
Party hat: #522 (mint), white (#55), and sea green (#15) for ties
Balloon: #518 (pink)
Basket: #216 (bright yellow)
Yarn balls: Various colors including #522, #33, #518, #216, #15, #522, #43 (or #89 if using Yarn Art Jeans)

Understanding the Pattern Amigurumi Hamsters

This pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations. Here’s what you need to know:

сбн = single crochet (sc)
пр = increase (inc) – 2 sc in one stitch
уб = decrease (dec) – sc2tog
вп = chain (ch)
сс = slip stitch (sl st)
КА = amigurumi ring (magic ring)

Creating Your Hamster: Step-by-Step Instructions

Amigurumi Hamsters Head

Using beige yarn and a 2.5 mm hook:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
- Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
- Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
- Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
- Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
- Round 7: 36 sc (36)
- Round 8: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
- Round 9: 42 sc (42)
- Round 10: [5 sc, inc] 7 times (49)
- Rounds 11-17: 49 sc (49)
- Round 18: [5 sc, dec] 7 times (42)
- Round 19: [4 sc, dec] 7 times (35)
Finish off with a slip stitch, leaving a tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Hamsters Body

Using beige yarn:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
- Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
- Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
- Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
- Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
- Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
- Rounds 8-9: 42 sc (42)
- Round 10: [5 sc, inc] 7 times (49)
- Rounds 11-16: 49 sc (49)
- Round 17: [5 sc, dec] 7 times (42)
- Rounds 18-20: 42 sc (42)
- Round 21: [4 sc, dec] 7 times (35)
Complete the body by finishing with a slip stitch and hiding the yarn tail inside.

Amigurumi Hamsters Small Tail

Using beige yarn:
- Round 1: 7 sc in a magic ring (7)
- Rounds 2-3: 7 sc (7)
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.

Amigurumi Hamsters Accessories Creation

Paws

Using light coral yarn:

Round 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
Rounds 2-3: 8 sc (8)
Round 4: Change to beige yarn, 8 inc (16)
Round 5: [dec] 8 times (8)
Round 6: 8 sc (8)
Add a small amount of stuffing to the base
Rounds 7-9: 8 sc (8)
Round 10: [dec] 4 times (4)
Close the opening with a slip stitch or pull tight

Feet

Using light coral yarn:

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [2 sc, inc, sc] (9)
Round 3: 9 sc (9)
Round 4: Change to beige yarn, [3 sc, inc, 3 sc] (12)
Rounds 5-6: 12 sc (12)
Round 7: [sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc] (10)
Round 8: [dec] 5 times (5), finish with a slip stitch

Ears (Make 2)

Using white yarn:
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6), tighten and connect with a slip stitch to the first sc of the beige yarn
- Round 2: Using beige yarn, 5 inc (10)
After the last increase, pull the working yarn and tighten the tail. Use this tail for sewing. Hide the second beige tail.
Pull the white tails tight (especially the one forming the transition between colors). This will shape the ear nicely by rounding it slightly. You can use this tail for sewing the white part of the ear.

Crochet Adorable Amigurumi Hamsters Accessory Sets

Balloon (Accessory Set #2)

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rounds 5-6: 24 sc (24)
Round 7: [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
Rounds 8-10: 18 sc (18)
Round 11: [sc, dec] 6 times (12)
Round 12: [dec] 6 times (6)
Round 13: [inc] 6 times (12)

Secure the yarn, wrap it around row 12 of the balloon, secure again, and bring it down through the center of the base like a balloon string. You can attach the balloon to the hamster’s head and wrap the string around a paw.

Party Hat

Round 1: Using mint yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 sc (6)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 3 times (9)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 3 times (12)
Round 5: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rounds 6-8: 18 sc (18)
Round 9: Change to white yarn, 18 sc (18)

Finish with a slip stitch. You can add ties to the hat: take 3 strands (white, mint, sea green) about 45 cm long, tie them together, and braid to the desired length. Secure the braid at the base with a knot. Make a second braid and attach both to the hat.

Basket

Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [inc] 6 times (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: Work in back loops only, 24 sc (24)
Round 6: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rounds 7-9: 30 sc (30)
Round 10: Work in back loops only, 30 sc (30)

Make a handle from 21 chains and attach it to the opposite side. Hide the tail. Place 3 yarn balls in the basket.

Berries (Accessory Set #1)

Medium Raspberry:

Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
Round 2: 5 inc (10)
Round 3: 10 sc (10)
Round 4: [sc, inc] 5 times (15)
Round 5: 15 sc (15)
Round 6: [sc, dec] 5 times (10)

Small Raspberry:

Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
Round 2: 4 inc (8)
Round 3: 8 sc (8)
Round 4: [sc, inc] 4 times (12)
Round 5: [2 sc, inc] 4 times (16)
Round 6: [dec] 8 times (8)

Stem and Leaves

For medium berries:

5 sc in a magic ring. After tightening, make a slip stitch in the first stitch.
Chain 3, slip stitch in 2nd stitch from hook, sc in next stitch, slip stitch in the base of the chain.
Repeat the pattern for each of the 5 stitches in the ring.

Assembly and Finishing Touches

Position the safety eyes between rounds 11-12, with 8 sc between them (from the base of one eye to the other).
Sew on the cheeks (at rounds 13, 14, 15).
Embroider the mouth on row 13 following the diagram in the pattern. When first inserting the thread, leave a small tail inside for securing later.
Sew the ears onto rows 7-8 of the head. The distance from the edge of the eye to the lower edge of the ear should be approximately 6-7 sc.
Sew on:
- Upper paws below round 20 of the body (base of paw at rows 18-19)
- Tail at rows 6-7
- Lower paws so the toes peek out from under the hamster’s belly
Attach the head to the body using thread from the head.
Add the accessories to complete your hamster.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! Your adorable amigurumi hamster is now ready to charm everyone who sees it. These cute critters make perfect gifts or delightful additions to your own collection. Remember that small details like proper stuffing and careful embroidery can make a big difference in the final appearance of your hamster.

You can create all three characters – Khomik, Pompik, and Nya – using the same basic pattern with different accessories to give each its unique personality. Feel free to experiment with colors and additional accessories to create your own unique hamster family!