No Sew Chubby Hamster Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Cam C Crochet
Instagram: @camccrochet
Etsy Shop: CamCCrochet
Difficulty Level: Easy

Few crochet projects are as irresistibly cute as a tiny chubby hamster with a soft plush shape.
This round and fluffy character brings playful charm to any crochet collection and works beautifully as a desk toy, handmade gift, or cozy seasonal decoration. The design shared by camccrochet shows how a simple shape and fuzzy texture can turn into a delightful little animal. Small character toys like the tiny penguin amigurumi often become favorites in quick crochet collections. We sincerely thank camccrochet for sharing this adorable hamster design with the crochet community.

The hamster is crocheted in spiral rounds using US terminology, making the construction easy to follow once you understand the basic stitches. A soft chenille yarn is recommended to achieve the plush texture, usually worked with a 4 mm crochet hook. If you enjoy crocheting round animal characters, you may also like the mini turtle amigurumi featured on our blog.

Looking for the crochet pattern for this amigurumi? Scroll a bit further to find the original pattern source.

This tiny plush project also works perfectly as a Quick to Make Amigurumi, ideal for relaxed crafting sessions. You will only need chenille yarn, stuffing, a crochet hook, and basic tools to complete it. At the end of the pattern, you will also find more amigurumi hamster ideas shared for extra inspiration.

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

NO SEW HAMSTER AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN

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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