Crochet Peanut The Hamster Amigurumi

The Crochet Peanut The Hamster Amigurumi is the most adorable little creation that can bring a smile to anyone's face. With its fluffy yarn and detailed crochet work, this tiny hamster is ready to become your new favorite cuddly companion. Whether you're a seasoned amigurumi enthusiast or just starting out, creating Peanut will be a fun and rewarding experience. Imagine the joy of gifting this lovable hamster to a friend or decorating your own space with its cuteness. Get your crochet hooks ready and let your creativity soar as you bring Peanut to life stitch by stitch!

Supplies Needed

Yarn:

• Brown (main body color)
• Oat (secondary color for body and tummy)
• Pink (for hands and feet)
• Black (for embroidery details like the nose and mouth)

Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm

Additional Tools:

• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Stuffing
• Safety eyes (small size)
• Scissors

Key Crochet Terms

• Magic Ring: Used to start crochet projects in the round.
• Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops.
• Increase (INC): Place 2 SC into the same stitch.
• Decrease (DEC): Crochet two stitches together by working only into the front loops.
• Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert hook, pull up a loop, and pull directly through the loop on your hook.

Step-by-Step Pattern

1. Head and Body

Head (Brown Yarn):

Round 1: Start with a magic ring, place 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches).

Round 2: INC into every stitch. (12 stitches).

Round 3: SC in the first stitch, INC in the next. Repeat 6 times. (18 stitches).

Round 4: SC in the first 2 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat 6 times. (24 stitches).

Round 5: SC in the first 3 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat 6 times. (30 stitches).

Round 6: SC in the first 4 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat 6 times. (36 stitches).

Round 7: SC in the first 5 stitches, INC in the next. Repeat 6 times. (42 stitches).

Rounds 8–10: SC evenly in every stitch (42 stitches per row).

Color Change to Oat Yarn:

Switch to oat-colored yarn for the next rows.

Rounds 11–14: SC evenly in every stitch (42 stitches per row).

Add Safety Eyes:

Place safety eyes in the row where oat yarn begins (evenly spaced about 10 stitches apart).

Shaping the Body with Decreases:

Round 15: SC in the first 6 stitches, DEC (repeat). (36 stitches).

Round 16: SC in the first 5 stitches, DEC (repeat). (30 stitches).

Round 17: SC in the first 4 stitches, DEC (repeat). (24 stitches).

Switch back to brown yarn.

Round 18: SC in the first 3 stitches, INC. Repeat 6 times. (30 stitches).

Round 19: SC evenly in every stitch. (30 stitches).

Round 20: SC in the first 4 stitches, INC. Repeat 6 times. (36 stitches).

Round 21: SC evenly in every stitch. (36 stitches).

Round 22: SC in the first 5 stitches, INC. Repeat 6 times. (42 stitches).

Rounds 23–30: SC evenly in every stitch (8 rows).

Final Decreases for the Body:

Round 31: SC in the first 5 stitches, DEC. Repeat 6 times. (36 stitches).

Round 32: SC in the first 4 stitches, DEC. Repeat 6 times. (30 stitches).

Round 33: SC in the first 3 stitches, DEC. Repeat 6 times. (24 stitches).

Round 34: SC in the first 2 stitches, DEC. Repeat 6 times. (18 stitches).

Stuffing the Body:

Before proceeding, firmly stuff the body and head of the hamster. Ensure it's stiff but evenly shaped.

Closing the Body:

Round 35: SC in the first stitch, DEC (repeat). (12 stitches).

Round 36: DEC all around. (6 stitches).

Fasten off and weave in the end.

2. Ears (Make 2 in Brown Yarn)

Create a magic ring, place 6 SC into the ring.

Pull to tighten, leaving a semicircle (do not join the round).

Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Place 2 SC into each stitch (12 stitches).

Leave a long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Fold the ear slightly to create shape before sewing onto the head.

3. Arms (Make 2 in Pink and Brown Yarn)

Base (Pink Yarn):

Start with a magic ring, place 9 SC into the ring.

Rounds 2–4: SC evenly around (9 stitches per row).

Switch to Brown Yarn:

Rounds 5–8: SC evenly around (9 stitches per row).

Very lightly stuff the bottom of the arm. Fold it in half and use SL ST to close.

Leave a long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

4. Legs (Make 2 in Pink Yarn)

Create a magic ring, place 6 SC into the ring.

Round 2: INC into every stitch (12 stitches).

Rounds 3–5: SC evenly around (12 stitches per row).

Round 6: DEC 4 times, SC the remaining 4 stitches (8 stitches).

Rounds 7–9: SC evenly around (8 stitches per row).

Stuff the bottom lightly for shape, fold, and use SL ST to close.

Leave a long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

5. Tummy Patch (Oat Yarn)

Base Oval:

Chain 9.

Skip the first stitch, work:

2 SC into the second stitch, 6 SC across, 4 SC into the last stitch.

Turn, work on the other side of the chain: 6 SC across, 2 SC into the beginning stitch. (20 stitches total).

Round 2: SC evenly around (20 stitches).

Shaping the U-Shape:

Ignore the top 2 stitches; work only in the remaining 18 stitches.

Row 3: Chain 1, turn. SC evenly across.

Row 4: 2 SC, INC (repeat across for 24 stitches).

Row 5: Chain 1, turn. 3 SC, INC (repeat across for 30 stitches).

Add straight single crochets along the top edge to even it out. Fasten off with a tail for sewing.

6. Assembly

Sew the tummy patch onto the body, centered from the neck area downward.

Attach the arms, legs, ears, and other features following the placement shown in the video:

Legs are sewn at the base so the hamster can stand.

Arms are sewn on either side, with pink yarn extending slightly outward.

Ears are folded and sewn at the top of the head.

Use black yarn to embroider the nose and mouth:

Create an «X» shape and extend both ends slightly for a small smile.

Optional: Add blush for cheeks or accessories for customization.