If you adore hamsters, I've got just the pattern for you! This quick, easy, and free Pocket Hamster pattern is so cute and comes with a printable adoption certificate as well.
The Pocket Hamster is a fast and beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern. It features a dual-colored hamster with chubby cheeks and a belly. This stuffed animal plush makes a great yarn pet. This project is perfect to include as stock for craft fairs and markets. You can also make it as last-minute birthday gifts, party favors, and Christmas stocking stuffers.
Adoption Certificate
Want to complete this little gift with a hamster-themed adoption certificate? Simply sign up for my mailing list to download your copy of the free printable, and print it on cardstock paper! It makes a fun and interactive party favor for guests!
Recommended Yarn
This adorable amigurumi is designed with Posh Twist yarn, which is a super plush and soft bulky weight 5 yarn. It works up fast and produces generously-sized amigurumis with fewer stitches compared to thinner yarns!
While this pattern is designed with plush yarn for that plush, squishy look, it also works great with cotton or acrylic yarns if that’s what you have on hand. Your hamster will just end up smaller, but they'll be the perfect size for a mini keychain, hanging ornament, or bag charm! Simply add clasps and rings with this inexpensive keychain making kit and you can clip your amigurumi onto backpacks, purses, and more.
PDF Pattern
The PDF pattern is printable, ad-free, easy to read, contains helpful photo references, and helps support Sweet Softies! (If you enjoy my free patterns, you can consider it as a donation to me when you buy one of my pattern PDFs! It allows me to maintain my blog and continue sharing more free patterns.)
You can get the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy. It also includes a printable Adoption Certificate!
POCKET HAMSTER
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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Pattern Info
Size:
Approximately 4” in height
Level of Difficulty:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below), changing colors, and attaching yarn.Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- FLO = front loops only
Materials:
- Super bulky weight 5 chenille velvet yarn in the colors beige and brown (I used Posh Twist yarn)
- 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
- 12mm plastic safety eyes (I use these)
- Pink thread or yarn for embroidering a nose
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Crochet Instructions
The free version of this pattern will be released within 6 months of the paid pattern release. Please check back!
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