This free crochet sloth pattern is a fun and beginner-friendly amigurumi project with a simple shape and adorable details. Its small size and straightforward construction make it a great choice for gifts, decor, or adding a playful creature to your crochet collection.
Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner
Finished Size : about 6 in long, 6 in wide (15x15 cm)
Tips
Work tightly and count your stitches
Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark beginning of the round
Crochet through both loops unless stated otherwise
Crochet in continuous rows; don’t join at the end of each row
Materials
4.0 mm hook
Medium weight yarn: off-white, light brown, dark brown, black
Polyester Fiber Fill
12mm Black safety eyes
10mm Brown plastic nose (can substitute with black yarn)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pins
Abbreviations
ch chain
st stitch
slst slip stitch
mr magic ring (can be replaced by chain 2)
sc single crochet
inc 2 single crochet in the next stitch
dec single crochet 2 stitches together
R row/round
FO fasten off
(…) repeat instructions in parentheses x times
Eyes (make 2)
Use dark brown yarn
R1 Ch 6
R2 Start 2nd ch from hook
4 sc, (5 sc into next st)
Now working on other side of chain
3 sc, slst
FO & leave tail for sewing
Place plastic eye through hole
Do not snap on the locking-washers yet
Arms (make 2)
Use light brown yarn
R1 8 sc in mr (8)
R2-11 sc around (8) 10 rounds
Stuff lightly
FO & leave tail for sewing
Legs (make 2)
Use light brown yarn
R1 8 sc in mr (8)
R2-3 sc around (8) 2 rounds
R4 (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
R5 4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
R6-7 sc around (12) 2 rounds
Stuff lightly
FO & leave tail for sewing
Head and Body
Start with off-white yarn
R1 6 sc in mr (6)
R2 inc x 6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4 (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Change to light brown yarn
R5 (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6 (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7-10 sc around (36) 4 rounds
R11 (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R12 (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R13 (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Attach eyes between R3/R4, 8 st apart
Attach nose in center (inside mr)
Snap on locking-washers
Start stuffing
Attach eye patches to head by sewing along edges
R14 (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R15 (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R16 sc around (18)
R17 (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R18-20 sc around (24) 3 rounds
R21 (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R22-24 sc around (30) 3 rounds
R25 (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R26 (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R27 (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Finish stuffing
R28 dec x 6 (6)
FO & weave in tail
Tail
use light brown yarn
R1 Ch 3
R2 Start 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc
FO & leave tail for sewing
Assembly
Use pins to hold things in place
Lay pieces down flat on table while pinning
Attach arms to body between R15-R16
Attach legs to body between R24-R27
Attach tail to body at R26
Embroider mouth with black yarn
If not using plastic nose, embroider one with black yarn
Embroider fingers/toes with off-white yarn
Outer-Eye Accent:
Add small piece of off-white yarn
Start at top-center of eye, and
end at bottom-center of eye
Pull to tighten along outer side of eye
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