Meet the Amigurumi Sloth, a slow-moving sweetheart that’s all about cozy cuddles and laid-back charm! 🦥🧶 With its charming smile, cozy round body, and gentle expression, this little plushie is perfect for hugging, gifting, or simply brightening up your desk or shelf. Its floppy arms and soft, squishable shape make it an irresistible companion for kids, sloth lovers, or anyone in need of a little extra calm.
Ideal for crocheters who enjoy soft textures and soothing designs, this pattern invites you to stitch up a lovable friend that radiates relaxation. Customize your sloth with a tiny flower crown, a sleepy eye detail, or even a miniature hammock to complete the vibe. The Amigurumi Sloth is a delightful way to stitch up serenity, sweetness, and a sprinkle of handmade joy—one loop at a time! 🧵💤
🦥 Amigurumi Sloth Hugger Crochet Pattern
Say hello to this irresistibly cuddly Amigurumi Sloth Hugger! With its charming smile, cozy round body, and gentle expression, this sloth is perfect for hugging, gifting, or simply brightening your desk or shelf. Its floppy arms and soft body are great for cuddles, making it a perfect handmade plushie for kids and sloth lovers alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – shaping, proportional assembly, and surface detailing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 24–26 cm (9.5–10 in) tall using a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
- Blue-gray (head, body, arms, legs): 70–80 g
- White (face mask): 15 g
- Dark brown (eye patches): 10 g
- Camel brown (hands & feet): 20 g
- Mustard/yellow (face outline): 5 g
- Black embroidery thread: small amount
Other:
- 3.0 mm hook
- 10–12 mm safety eyes
- Polyester stuffing (~120 g)
- Needle, stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🧠 Head (Large, Smooth Sphere)
R1: MR, 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–17: sc around (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R21: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly, shaping slightly flatter front.
R22: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🤍 Face Mask (Oval with Soft Heart Top)
With white:
R1: MR, 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: sc 8, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 8 (26)
R6: sc around (26)
R7: sc 9, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 9 (24)
FO, leave long tail.
👉 Gently stretch horizontally
👉 Shape top edge slightly indented (heart-like)
👉 Bottom slightly rounded
👁️ Eye Patches (Elongated Ovals – Make 2)
With dark brown:
R1: MR, 6 (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: inc, sc 4, inc, sc 3 (11)
R5: sc around (11)
FO.
👉 Flatten into oval
👉 Slightly angle inward when attaching
👀 Eyes & Expression
- Insert safety eyes through patches into head
- Place patches centered on upper half of face mask
- Keep spacing moderate (closer than wide-set)
Embroider:
- Small curved smile
- Tiny vertical nose stitch
🟡 Face Outline
Using mustard yarn:
Surface sl st around mask.
👉 Follow oval shape
👉 Slight inward dip at top center
👉 Smooth rounded base
This creates the signature soft facial frame.
🧍 Body (Short, Rounded Cylinder)
R1: MR, 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–16: sc around (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R18: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly (slightly softer at top).
R19: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R20: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🖐 Arms (Thick, Curved Forward)
Start camel:
R1: MR, 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to blue-gray:
R5–16: sc around (12)
Light stuffing only in lower half.
FO.
👉 Sew angled forward toward belly
🦶 Legs (Short & Rounded)
Start camel:
R1: MR, 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to blue-gray:
R5–11: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
👉 Attach front-facing for seated pose
🧷 Assembly
- Sew face mask slightly low on head
- Attach eye patches angled inward
- Insert and secure eyes
- Add mustard outline
- Embroider smile and nose
- Sew head to body (slight forward tilt looks natural)
- Attach arms angled inward
- Attach legs for stable sitting
✨ Final Shaping
- Keep head large and smooth
- Slightly compress face for gentle expression
- Ensure arms rest naturally on legs
- Maintain soft rounded silhouette
🌿 Final Result
✔ Oval heart-shaped face mask
✔ Elongated eye patches (not circular)
✔ Balanced head-to-body proportions
✔ Chunky, relaxed seated limbs
✔ Soft, calm expression
A cozy, gentle sloth companion perfect for gifting, décor, or simply bringing a little handmade warmth into your space 🧶🦥💛
