What age is this origami Hamster for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ハムスター”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami HamsterハムスターHamster

A round, chubby hamster with small ears and a white tummy.

7 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up.
白いおなかになります。
白いところの先を、下へ折る
Fold the tip of the white part down.
白いほっぺが2つできます。
上と左右と下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top, side and bottom corners behind.
できあがり！目と鼻、ほっぺと手をかいたら、ハムスターのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose, cheeks and little paws. So cute!

Fun fact

ハムスターは、ほっぺのふくろに食べものをためて運びます。

Hamsters carry food in pouches inside their cheeks.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
hamsterハムスター
cheekほっぺ
tummyおなか

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Hamster for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ハムスター”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.