[Finished product] Crochet Hamster Keychain

how to Crochet a cute Hamster – crochet patterns, guides and tutorial

Crocheting a cute mini hamster for a keychain is a delightful project! This guide will help you make a tiny and adorable hamster amigurumi that can be attached to a keychain. The hamster will be small, round, and cuddly, with little arms holding a tiny melon seed.

Materials:

• Yarn: Light brown (for the hamster’s body), white (for the tummy and face details), black (for eyes and nose), dark brown (for the melon seed)
• Crochet hook: 2.0mm to 2.5mm (for small size)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Yarn needle: For sewing parts and details
• Safety eyes: Optional, or black yarn to embroider the eyes
• Keychain ring: To attach the finished hamster
• Scissors
• Stitch marker: Optional, to keep track of rounds

Basic Crochet Stitches:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Hamster Body (Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Start with a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-8: Sc around (24) for 4 rounds to shape the hamster’s body.
6. Round 9: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 10: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 11: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill before closing.

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2. Hamster Tummy (White Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
3. Round 3: 2 sc, inc around (12), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the tummy onto the front lower part of the hamster’s body.

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3. Head (Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-7: Sc around (24) for 3 rounds.
6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).
8. Round 10: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Stuff the head lightly and sew it onto the body.

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4. Ears (Make 2, Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the two ears on top of the head.

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5. Arms (Make 2, Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc into the ring (5).
2. Round 2: Sc around (5), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the arms onto each side of the body, positioning them in front to hold the melon seed.

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6. Legs (Make 2, Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc into the ring (5).
2. Round 2: Sc around (5), fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the legs onto the bottom of the body.

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7. Melon Seed (Dark Brown Yarn)

1. Step 1: Ch 5.
2. Step 2: Sc in the second chain from the hook, sc in the next two chains, and sl st in the last chain. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Place the melon seed between the hamster’s little arms and sew it securely.

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8. Tail (Light Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Sew the tail onto the back of the hamster.

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9. Eyes and Face Details (Black Yarn or Safety Eyes)

1. Eyes: If using safety eyes, attach them between Rounds 4 and 5 of the head. If using black yarn, embroider small round eyes.
2. Nose: Embroider a small black nose at the center of the face using black yarn.
3. Mouth: Embroider a simple “V” shape for the mouth below the nose.

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Assembly:

1. Sew the head onto the body securely.
2. Sew the ears, arms, legs, and tail onto the hamster’s body, making sure they’re positioned evenly.
3. Attach the melon seed between the arms.
4. Attach a keychain ring to the top of the hamster’s head.

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Final Touches:

Your cute mini hamster is now complete! This tiny amigurumi is perfect for a keychain, a gift, or just as an adorable addition to your crochet collection. Enjoy your crocheting!