Slow down and snuggle up with this Amigurumi Sloth crochet pattern! With its sleepy smile, long limbs, and irresistible charm, this laid-back buddy is the perfect companion for cozy days and relaxed vibes. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a sloth-loving friend, decorating a jungle-themed nursery, or simply adore making adorable animals, this pattern lets you stitch up a lovable creature that’s full of personality. It’s a fun and heartwarming way to bring a little slow-motion joy into your crochet collection. 🦥💤🌿
Designed for creativity, this pattern invites you to play with soft browns, creamy neutrals, and textured stitches to capture that signature sloth look. Add sweet details like sleepy eyes, tiny claws, or even a leafy accessory for extra flair. Whether you perch it on a shelf, hang it from a branch, or cuddle it close, this Amigurumi Sloth is a delightful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade jungle magic to every stitch! 🧶💖🌱
🦥 Amigurumi Sloth Crochet Pattern
Slow, sweet, and irresistibly huggable—this amigurumi sloth is the perfect companion for anyone who loves peaceful, cozy makes. With its soft rounded face, expressive eye patches, and long curved claws that rest naturally on a branch, this sloth captures all the charm of the real creature while staying wonderfully cuddly.
Whether displayed on a shelf, perched on a branch, or gifted to a nature-loving friend, this little sloth brings a sense of calm wherever it sits. Its simple shaping, soothing colors, and friendly expression make it a delightful project for crocheters who enjoy crafting adorable animals with character and warmth.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, appliqué work, and sewing claws.
📏 Finished Size
25–30 cm (10–12 inches) tall when seated
(using DK yarn + 2.5–3 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
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Color A – Soft Light Brown: Head, body, arms, legs (≈ 60 g)
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Color B – Cream/Off-white: Face patch, claws (≈ 20 g)
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Color C – Dark Brown: Eye patches, nose (≈ 10 g)
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8–10 mm black safety eyes
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Crochet hook 2.5–3 mm
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Polyester stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Optional: blush
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
🧩 Head (Color A)
R1: MR, 6 sc
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
R7–14: sc around (36)
R15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 → 30
R16: (3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
R17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
Insert safety eyes after sewing eye patches, positioned between R9–10, about 6–7 stitches apart.
R18: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
R19: dec ×6 → 6
FO and close.
Stuff head firmly.
🤎 Eye Patches (Make 2 – Color C)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 → 9
R3: (3 sc, inc) ×2 → 10
R4: sc around (10)
FO with tail.
Flatten slightly into ovals and sew:
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Horizontal placement
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Upper edges around R7–9
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Eyes inserted through the lower inner area of each patch
🤍 Face Patch (Color B)
R1: MR, 6 sc
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
FO with long tail.
Shape into a soft curved patch and sew onto the lower face, slightly overlapping the bottoms of the eye patches.
🐽 Nose (Color C)
R1: MR, 4 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×2 → 6
R3: sc around (6)
FO.
Sew nose at top-center of face patch.
Add one short vertical stitch for mouth.
🧸 Body (Color A)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 → 12
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 → 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 → 24
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 → 30
R6–18: sc around (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 → 24
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 → 18
R21: (1 sc, dec) ×6 → 12
R22: dec ×6 → 6
FO and close.
Stuff medium-firmly.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Claws (Make 3 per arm – Color B)
ch 12, sl st back across → 11 sl st
FO with tail.
Make 3 for each arm.
Arm (Color A)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 → 9
R3–18: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff the upper half only.
Sew 3 claws evenly around each arm tip.
FO with long tail.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Claws (Make 3 per leg – Color B)
Same as arms:
ch 12, sl st back → 11 sl st
Leg (Color A)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 → 9
R3–12: sc around (9)
Light stuffing only.
Attach 3 claws to each leg.
FO with long tail.
🧷 Assembly
Head to Body
Sew head securely, slightly forward-facing.
Arms
Attach arms at R10–11 of the body:
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Slightly forward angle
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Relaxed natural drape
Legs
Sew legs at bottom sides of the body, allowing them to hang comfortably.
Face Details
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Ensure patches and eyes are symmetrical
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Add blush if desired
🌿 Final Touch
Your finished sloth has soft curves, gentle eye expression, and beautifully shaped claws—perfect for sitting on a branch or nestled among plants. This calm little friend brings a warm, peaceful vibe to any shelf, nursery, or cozy corner.
