Capture the wild essence of a Sloth Bear with this Amigurumi Sloth Bear crochet pattern! 🦡✨ With its shaggy fur, distinctive snout, and curious expression, this design brings the charm of this unique bear species to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a wonderful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern offers customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered claws or a miniature forest setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic black with white chest markings for a realistic look or experiment with creative hues for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi sloth bear is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this fascinating creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐻 Amigurumi Sloth Bear Crochet Pattern
Bring cozy charm and wild personality to life with this adorable Amigurumi Sloth Bear! With its rounded features, shaggy muzzle markings, and relaxed pose, this snuggly forest friend is a heartwarming addition to any crochet animal collection. Perfect for woodland nurseries, plush shelves, or sloth bear fans!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, sculpted shaping, embroidery for claws and face, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26–28 cm (10–11 inches) seated
Using worsted yarn and 3.25–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Worsted yarn:
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Taupe / light beige (main body, head, arms, legs)
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Cream (face mask)
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Dark brown or maroon (eye patches)
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Black (ears, nose, paws, feet)
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Olive green (scarf)
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White (claws)
3.25–3.5 mm hook
12 mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
FO – Fasten off
🧠 Head
Taupe
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–14: sc around (36)
Insert eyes between rounds 10–11 (8 sts apart)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO
🐼 Face Mask (Cream)
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–5: sc around (18)
FO
Flatten slightly and sew centered on face.
👁 Eye Patches (Make 2 – Brown)
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
FO
Sew around each eye.
👃 Nose
Black
MR 6
Round 2: sc around (6)
FO
Sew centered on mask.
Embroider gentle smile.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Black
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
FO, flatten and curve slightly.
Sew high on head sides.
🧍 Body (Seated Shape)
Taupe
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–16: sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff very firmly
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO
Creates wide seated base.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Black paws → Taupe arms
Black:
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–5: sc around (12)
Switch to taupe
Rounds 6–16: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. Curve inward while sewing.
🦶 Legs (Make 2)
Black feet → Taupe legs
Black:
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)
Switch to taupe
Rounds 7–12: sc around (18)
Stuff firmly. Flatten top.
🤍 Claws (Embroidered)
Using white yarn, embroider 3 long curved stitches on each paw.
🧣 Scarf
Olive green
Ch 52
Row 1: sc across (51)
Rows 2–4: sc across
FO
Wrap once around neck and stitch in place.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew head tilted slightly forward
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Attach legs wide and forward-facing
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Attach arms resting inward on belly
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Add ears and face pieces
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Sew scarf
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Add claws and smile
Sit bear with legs extended and arms folded.
This adorable Sloth Bear is ready to lumber into your heart—relaxed, roly-poly, and full of handmade love. 🐾🧶
