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Hamlet the Hamster Amigurumi Pattern
A round golden hamster with a white tummy, tiny ears and chubby cheeks.
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Finished size4.25 in (11 cm)
Skill levelEasy
YarnWorsted (4)
Hook3.5 mm (E-4)
Parts6 parts
Eyes10 mm safety eyes
What you get
- Hamlet the Hamster as a 10-page PDF pattern in English, plus the same pattern in French, German and Spanish (4 PDFs)
- Round-by-round tables for all 6 parts (49 rounds), with stitch counts and a tick box for every round
- Step-by-step stitch pictures: magic ring, single crochet, increase, invisible decrease and more
- 10 assembly steps showing where each part goes, with 3D views from the front and the side
- Yarn amounts for all 4 colors (caramel, white, pink and cream), the materials list, gauge and a quick test swatch
- A "common mistakes and how to fix them" page and a project card for your notes
About this pattern
Hamlet is a round golden hamster with a white tummy, tiny pink ears and chubby cheeks. At 4 inches tall and six parts, he is one of the smallest toys in the shop. Great for a pet-lover gift, a desk buddy, or a bag charm if you size down the yarn.
A lovely gift for kids and grown-ups alike, and the toys you make are yours to sell.
The parts
- Body
- Belly
- Ears × 2
- Nose
- Arms × 2
- Feet × 2
Yarn and materials
| Worsted yarn | Used for | About |
|---|---|---|
| Caramel | body, ears | 40 g (75 yd / 65 m) |
| White | belly | 5 g (10 yd / 5 m) |
| Pink | nose | 5 g (5 yd / 5 m) |
| Cream | arms, feet | 5 g (10 yd / 10 m) |
- 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, pins, scissors
- 2 safety eyes, 10 mm
Look inside
Real pages from this pattern
Questions
Which yarn colors do I need for Hamlet?
You need 4 colors of worsted weight (4) yarn: about 40 g (75 yd / 65 m) of caramel for the body and ears, about 5 g (10 yd / 5 m) of white for the belly, about 5 g (5 yd / 5 m) of pink for the nose and about 5 g (10 yd / 10 m) of cream for the arms and feet. You also need about 15 g of fiberfill and 2 safety eyes (10 mm).
How tall is Hamlet, and how many parts are there?
About 4.25 in (11 cm) tall. You crochet 6 parts (body, belly, 2 ears, nose, 2 arms and 2 feet), 49 rounds in all, then follow 10 assembly steps to put Hamlet together.
Is Hamlet a good first amigurumi?
Yes. With 6 parts and 49 rounds, Hamlet is one of our easier toys. It uses only single crochet, increases and decreases in the round, and the stitch guide shows each stitch in pictures.
Which languages are included?
You get four PDFs: English, French, German and Spanish. The English version uses US crochet terms, and the stitch page lists the UK names too.
How do I get the pattern?
Right after checkout you get an email with your download links. You can download your PDFs again from that email any time.
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