Horticultural Hamsters knitted toys

A twenty eight page pattern

Measurements: Each hamster is 6in (15cm) tall to top of head, omitting hat.

You will need: Of standard DK-weight acrylic yarn: 22g in Straw Beige, 16g in Coffee Brown, 14g in White, 12g in Dark Green, 10g each in Hazel Brown, Ivory, Silver Grey and Dusky Peach, 8g in Cream, Chocolate Brown, Denim Blue, Wine Red and Yellow Ochre, 6g each in Putty Beige, Dark Grey, Smoke Blue and Duck Egg Blue, 4g each in Black and Terracotta, 2g each in Cerise and Bright Red, 1g each in Sage Green and Lime Green; pair of 3mm (no.11) knitting needles; stitch holder; 100g of washable toy stuffing; 6in (15cm) length of white buttonhole twist; scrap of stiff card; scrap of corrugated cardboard; 2 drinking straws; a 6in (15cm) long pipe cleaner; soft coloured pencils in white and cerise; clear adhesive; hot glue gun (optional); hair spray; hole punch; craft knife; pair of compasses.