Hamster by Yu Jeong

Hamster

Knitting
July 2024
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Lace
= Fingering (14 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
2.25 mm (B)
50 - 100 yards (46 - 91 m)
14cm
English Korean
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Intro.
A small hamster designed to fit comfortably in your hand.

Skill level
Intermediate

Construction
Worked flat with short rows (wrap & turn), then assembled with multiple seams.
Includes small crochet elements for finishing.

Techniques
k2tog, p2tog, kfb, pfb
Basic crochet techniques are required.


Finished size
14cm

※Usually, I hold two yarns together, one fingering weight and one lace weight. But if you prefer, you can use just one yarn.

Recommend Yarns (for Beige banded)
Yarn A fingering : knitpicks – palette - Almond
Yarn B Lace : kntpicks – aloft – Oat
Yarn C fingering : knipicks – palette - White
Yarn D Lace : knitpicks – aloft - White
Yarn E fingering : knitpicks – palette – Blossom heather
Yarn F Lace : knitpicks – aloft - Blush
Yarn G Lace : pink yarn a little. (for hamster’s nose)

Really I used yarns

실 A fingering : 낙양모사 – 아임울2 – 베이지
실 B Lace : 연일 – 실크모헤어 – 베이지
실 C fingering : 낙양모사 – 아임울2 – 화이트
실 D Lace : 쎄비 – 키드모헤어 - 화이트
실 E fingering : knit picks – palette – Blossom heather
실 F Lace : knit picks – aloft - Blush
실 G Lace : 햄스터의 분홍색 코를 자수 놓을 실

This pattern is for a banded version hamster. If you want a solid version hamster, don’t prepare yarn CD

I also used a palette of finnley heather and golden heather. (for test) I really liked how they turn out. Feel free to design your hamster however you like.

Please check appendix for a dominant spot version (14p)

Gauge
3.25mm : 2.5cm2.5sm = 5sts 7rows
3.00mm : 2.5cm2.5sm = 7sts 10rows

Needle
Knitting needle Pair size 3.0mm, 3.25mm
(Or only 3.0mm is O.K.)
3/0 crochet (2.2mm)

Extras
6mm toy eyes (But I think 7mm or 8mm ones would look very nice too), scissors, needle, stuff, glues


Yarn Guide for dolls
“You may use any yarn of your choice.”
To maintain the intended shape and structure, ensure a consistent gauge throughout the project.
Adjust your needle size as needed before starting.

Guide for Language
This pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations in English.
The instructions are written in Korean and have been translated into English with the assistance of AI tools.
The translation has been carefully reviewed to ensure clarity and usability.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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