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Amigurumi Rainbow Sloth – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Rainbow Sloth – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Add a burst of color to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Rainbow Sloth pattern! Whether you’re crafting for cheerful decor, playful gifts, or simply love adorable slow-moving creatures, this free pattern lets you stitch up a delightful sloth with a vibrant twist. With its soft, cuddly body, gentle smile, and a rainbow of hues, this crochet sloth is perfect for brightening up any space. Whether perched on a shelf, dangling from a keychain, or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi creation is sure to bring joy—one stitch at a time! 🌈🦥✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different color gradients, textured stitches, or even tiny accessories like a flower crown or sleepy eyelids for extra charm. Craft a pastel rainbow sloth for a dreamy aesthetic, create a bold neon version for a fun statement piece, or even stitch up a whole family of colorful sloths! Whether displayed as a whimsical accent, gifted as a thoughtful handmade keepsake, or made simply for the joy of crochet, this Amigurumi Rainbow Sloth is a bright and heartwarming project—perfect for spreading happiness through stitches! 🧶💖

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🌈 Amigurumi Rainbow Sloth Crochet Pattern

Bring a burst of color and chill vibes to your crochet collection with this adorable Amigurumi Rainbow Sloth! With vibrant rainbow stripes, sleepy eye patches, and gentle claws perfect for hanging out on a branch, this sweet friend is a relaxing and joyful project for any crocheter.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes frequent color changes, shaping, and small part assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

  • Cream/Beige – face, hands, feet, claws

  • Brown – eye patches

  • Black – nose

  • Rainbow colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet, Pink, Lilac) – for body, head, arms, and legs

Other Supplies:

  • 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 8 mm safety eyes

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only

🟡 Color Change Tip

To change colors cleanly, finish the last stitch of the current color with the new color: yarn over and pull through with the new yarn on the last pull of the previous stitch.

🐨 Head

Rainbow striping: Change color every 3 rounds using rainbow order (e.g. red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, etc.)

Start with red (or first rainbow color):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–18. sc around (36), change colors every 3 rounds

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Place safety eyes approx. 6 sts apart between Rounds 10–11
    – Add eye patches before securing eyes (see below)
    – Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close and weave in end.

👁 Eye Patches (x2)

With brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO, leave tail for sewing.

  • Position below eyes and sew on before attaching the safety eyes.

  • Stitch eyes through both patch and head for secure placement.

👃 Nose

With black yarn:

  1. Ch 4

  2. Sc in 2nd ch, sc, 3 sc in last ch, rotate to work on other side: sc, inc (8)

  3. Sc around (8)
    FO, sew in the center below the eyes between patches.

🧸 Body

Rainbow striping continues: Change colors every 3 rounds using the same rainbow sequence as head.

Start with lilac:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–20. sc around (30), change color every 3 rounds

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Stuff firmly

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    FO, leave long tail to sew to head.

💪 Arms (x2)

Use rainbow colors in alternating order—e.g. orange, yellow, green, blue, pink.

Start with blue:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–18. sc around (12), change color every 3–4 rounds
    Change to cream for hand:
    19–22. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff lightly and sew claws.

🦵 Legs (x2)

Follow similar striping to arms. Begin with purple or blue and alternate.

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. sc around (12), change colors as desired
    Switch to cream for foot:
    11–14. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff lightly and attach claws.

🧷 Claws (x6 total – 3 per limb)

With cream or white yarn:

  1. Ch 5

  2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3
    FO, leave tail. Sew 3 claws to each hand/foot.

🧵 Finishing & Assembly

  • Sew head to body

  • Attach arms evenly to sides (angled downward or forward)

  • Sew legs at base of body, slightly spread for balance

  • Position and attach claws

  • Embroider smile or mouth if desired

  • Weave in all yarn ends

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a sleepy eyelid for extra chill expression

  • Embroider a little heart or initials on its belly

  • Use pastel rainbow shades for a softer look

This Rainbow Sloth is a cuddly bundle of calm and color! Whether you’re crocheting for Pride Month, a cozy friend, or just for the fun of it—this slow-moving sweetie is sure to hang around your heart. 🌈🦥


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