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Beginner Hamster Soft Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicky Fijalkowska
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Nicky Fijalkowska’s hamster toy pattern is a simple, speedy knit.

With a face that cute, it’s impossible to deny Florence the hamster her favourite food of sunflower seeds. this sweet toy project makes for a great introduction to shaping, as Florence is made up of two simple round shapes sewn together. Why not switch up the colours and introduce some intarsia to recreate a beloved family pet?

What do I need?

Yarn: DK, shades Camel, 13g; Cream, 4g; Soft Peach; Black, small amounts of each
Needles: 4mm
Beads, two 6mm, black
Cotton thread, black
Safety toy stuffing
Sewing needle
Tapestry needle

Sizing

13.5cm tall

Top knit tips

When making toys with lots of small individual parts it’s a good idea to sew up and stuff each one as you go. This makes it easier to identify them and also cuts down on assembly time at the end.

When knitting the body, work with two balls of yarn A from Row 10, so you don’t have to carry the yarn over the back of the yarn B section.

Meet the designer

Nicky Fijalkowska (Stewart) is a knitting designer based in the Scottish Highlands. A self-confessed 'bird nerd', nature lover, and a self-taught knitter, she is the author of the Search Press title Knitted Birds. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make this loop stitch sheep toy? You can find more of Nicky's patterns here.

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