Hamster

Enjoy this easy free pattern! Keep in mind that assembly takes a bit of time
due to all the pieces. I used a 3.5 mm hook for a majority of the project with
moderately tight stitches, which resulted in 3.8 inch tall x 3.25 inch wide
hamster. If you wish for a bigger or smaller hamster you can use larger or
smaller hooks, respectively. All crocheting is done in continuous rounds (no
joining).

Materials: Terminology & Stitches:

Hooks – 2.25 mm and 3.5 mm ch – chain
Yarn – color A tan, color B white. SC – single crochet
Or any other color you wish to use! DC – double crochet
Tapestry needle TC – triple crochet
Safety eyes x2 (8 mm) slst – slip stitch
Safety nose (11 mm) st – stitch
Polyfill BLO – back loops only dec - invisible decrease SC
Scissors FLO – front loops only inc - SC 2 together
( ) - # total stitches in a round
Cheeks & Muzzle:
Make 2 cheeks. Hook 2.25 mm. Yarn B (white). cheeks
Round 1: Make a magic circle. SC x5 (5)
Round 2: *inc* repeat around (10)
Round 3: *inc, SC* repeat around (15)
Round 4: *inc, SC x4* repeat around. Finish off with slst.
muzzle
Leave tail for sewing (18)

Make 1. Hook 3.5 mm. Yarn B (white).

Round 1: ch 6
Round 2: SC in 2nd ch from hook. SC x4 (5)
Round 3-4: ch 1, turn, SC x5. Finish off round 5 with slst. Leave tail for sewing (5)

Head & Body:

Hook 3.5 mm. Yarn A (tan).
Round 1: Make a magic ring. SC x6 (6)
Round 2: *inc* repeat around (12)
Round 3: *inc, SC* repeat around (18)
Round 4: *inc, SC x2* repeat around (24)
Round 5: *inc, SC x3* repeat around (30)
Round 6-8: SC x30 (30)
Round 9: SC x7, inc x3, SC x10, inc x3, SC x7 (36)
Round 10: SC x36 (36)
Round 11: SC x6, dec x4, SC x8, dec x4, SC x6 (28)
Round 12: *dec, SC x5* repeat around (24)

Prior to proceeding on to the body section, place safety eyes around round 7-8 and spaced 5-6 st apart. You can adjust eye
placement per your preference. Sew on muzzle with the edge lining up with the edge of round 12. Place nose (refer to picture). Sew
on cheeks, lightly stuffing before closing (refer to picture). Start stuffing while crocheting along.

Round 13: In BLO, *dec, SC x4* repeat around (20)

Round 14: In FLO, *inc, SC x4* repeat around (24)
Round 15: *inc, SC x3* repeat around (30)
Round 16-20: SC x30 (30)
Round 21: *dec, SC x3* repeat around (24)
Round 22: *dec, SC x2* repeat around (18). Make sure to stuff firmly.
Round 23: In BLO, *dec, SC* repeat around (12)
Round 24: *dec* repeat around. Finish off with slst and add any needed filling. Sew
closed and weave in tail.

Arms:
arms
Make 2. Hook 2.25 mm. Yarn A (tan).
Round 1: Make a magic circle. SC x5 (5)
Round 2: *inc, SC* repeat around (10)
legs
Round 3-5: *SC x10 (10)
Round 6: *inc, SC* repeat around (15)
Round 7: SC x15 (15)

Start to stuff as as you go

Round 8: *dec, SC* repeat around (10)
Round 9: *dec* repeat around. Finish off with slst & add additional filling, if needed. Sew closed. Leave tail for sewing (5)

Legs:
Make 2. Hook 3.5 mm. Yarn A (tan).
Round 1: Make a magic circle. SC x5 (5) ears
Round 2: *inc* repeat around (10)
Round 3: *inc, SC* repeat around (15)
Round 4: *inc, SC x4* repeat around. Finish off with slst. Leave tail for sewing (18)

Ears:
Make 2. Hook 2.25 mm. Yarn A (tan). tail
Round 1: ch 5
Round 2: DC in 2nd ch from the hook, TC x2, DC, slst into same st. Leave tail for sewing. (4)

Belly:
belly
Hook 3.5 mm. Yarn B (white). (right side up)
Round 1: ch 7
Round 2: SC in 2nd ch from the hook. SC x5 (6)
Round 3: Turn, ch 1, inc, SC x4, inc, (8)
Round 4: Turn, ch 1, inc, SC x6, inc (10)
Round 5-6: Turn, ch 1, SC x10 (10)
Round 7: Turn, ch 1, dec, SC x6, dec (8)
Round 8: Turn, ch 1, SC x8 (8)
Round 9: Turn, ch 1, dec, SC x4, dec. slst (6)
Round 10: SC around edge of entire belly, spacing evenly and using 2-3 SC in the corners.
Finish off with slst. Leave a tail for sewing.

Tail:
Hook 2.25 mm. Yarn A (tan).
Round 1: ch 3
Round 2: DC in 2nd ch from the hook. DC inc in last st. slst into same st to finish off. Leave tail for sewing (3)

Feet:
Make 2. Hook 3.5 mm. Yarn A (tan).
Round 1: Make a magic circle. SC x4 (4)
Round 2: *inc* repeat around (8)
Round 3-5: SC x8. Finish off round 8 with slst and leave tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Use the tapestry needle to assemble the hamster. Please refer to photos as reference, but feel free to alter the design to your
preference.
Sew on ears to head, around round 4-5.
Sew on belly with the top aligning to round 13. Make sure the right side of facing out.
Sew on legs to side of body, between rounds 17-22. Stuff lightly before closing off.
Sew on feet.
Sew on arms.
Sew on tail at approximately round 20-21. And you’re done!!