Crochet Crying Hamster Meme Amigurumi Pattern

Bring the internet-famous crying hamster to life! This cute amigurumi pattern features plush stitches and teary-eyed expression. Perfect gift!

Crochet Crying Hamster Meme Amigurumi

That little crying hamster has taken the internet by storm, and now you can bring it to life with this Crochet Crying Hamster Pattern! This is the perfect amigurumi to reflect the meme in the best way possible, capturing its tiny, round shape and teary-eyed expression. With soft, plush stitches and adorable details, this hamster looks both sad and irresistibly cute. Whether as a funny desk buddy, a conversation starter, or a unique handmade gift, this pattern is sure to bring laughs and nostalgia.

Uses Of Crochet Crying Hamster:

Desk Buddy: Place it on your desk for a touch of whimsy and fun at work or home.
Conversation Starter: Use it as a quirky ice-breaker in social settings.
Gift: Perfect for friends and family who love memes or cute handmade items.
Decoration: Add it to your room, shelf, or office for a playful decoration.
Stress Relief: Squeeze it to feel better during tough moments!
Toy: Provide children with a safe and soft toy to play with.

This adorable hamster is great for brightening up any space or moment!

Crochet Crying Hamster Meme Pattern

Materials Needed:

Size 6 Chenille yarn in gray or beige
Pink yarn (for the bow)
4 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
14 mm safety eyes
White yarn for eye details
Polyfill stuffing

Abbreviations:

SC: Single Crochet
INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC: Decrease (SC two stitches together)
MR: Magic Ring

Step by step Pattern

Head & Body:

Row 1: Start with a Magic Ring (or chain 2). In the second chain from the hook, SC 6 times. (6 stitches)
Row 2: INC in each stitch (2 SC in each stitch). (12 stitches)
Row 3: [SC, INC] around. (18 stitches)
Row 4: [5 SC, INC] three times. (21 stitches)
Row 5: SC around. (21 stitches)

Creating Ears:

Row 6: SC 2 times, 3 DC in the front loop of the next stitch, insert a stitch marker in the back loop for the next row, SC 4 times, repeat the steps for the other ear (3 DC in front loop), insert a stitch marker in the back loop, SC 5 times, make a bobble stitch (yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, repeat until you have 5 loops in total, yarn over, pull through all 5 loops), SC 3 times, another bobble stitch, SC 3 times. (21 stitches)

Defining Ears:

Row 7: SC 2 times, SC in the back loop of the ear (skip 3 DC stitches), SC 4 times, SC in the back loop of the other ear (skip 3 DC stitches), SC 13 times. (21 stitches)

Eyes Placement:

Place the safety eyes between Rows 2 and 3, in between the ears, with 3 stitches apart. Secure with the backings.
Rows 8-10: SC around. (21 stitches)

Back Paws:

Row 11: SC 14 times, make a small bobble stitch (4 loops in total), SC 3 times, another small bobble stitch, SC 2 times. (21 stitches)

Shaping:

Row 12: [5 SC, DEC] three times. (18 stitches)
Time to stuff the hamster.
Row 13: [SC, DEC] six times. (12 stitches)

Tail:

Row 14: DEC twice, make a big bobble stitch (5 loops in total), DEC 4 times (the last DEC will overlap the first and last stitch of this round). (6 stitches)
Finish stuffing and close the top securely with a slip stitch. Weave in the end.

Detailing:

Use the white yarn to create the facial details by threading it under each eye.

Making the Bow:

With pink yarn and a 3 mm hook, chain 5.
Skip the first chain and SC 4 times into the remaining chains.
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Wrap the tails around the center to form a bow and sew it above the right eye. Secure and hide the ends.

Assembly:

Use the yarn needle to pull up the parts around the ears and paws to give definition.
Add extra details as desired to enhance the sad look of the hamster.