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Amigurumi Sloth – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Sloth – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the slow and lovable world of amigurumi! 🦥✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Sloth—a cozy, relaxed companion perfect for nature lovers, jungle-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable plush animals! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up gentle creatures, enjoy making cuddly and expressive designs, or simply want to add a laid-back sloth to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush friend with long arms, a sweet face, and that signature sloth charm! 🤎

This design embraces soft textures, earthy tones, and relaxed shaping to bring an irresistibly snuggly touch to your crochet collection! 🧶🌱 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Sloth turns out just right—ready to lounge in your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, soothing neutrals, and let’s stitch up a slow-moving, huggable sloth friend! ✨

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🦥 Amigurumi Sloth Crochet Pattern

Create the perfect slow and snuggly companion with this adorable amigurumi sloth! With long limbs, sleepy eyes, and gentle claws, it’s a cuddly project you’ll enjoy every stitch of. Perfect for hugging, hanging, or gifting!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and sewing of limbs.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when seated using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Main: Brown

    • Accent: Cream

    • Claws: Beige or light grey

    • Eye patches: Dark brown

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (10 mm)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat instructions

🧠 Head (Brown & Cream)

Start with brown:

  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)
    7–14. sc around (36)

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

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

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

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

  11. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff and FO.

Face Patch (Cream)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    Sew onto center of head, between rounds 9–13. Attach safety eyes through face patch and head.

Eye Patches (Dark Brown, make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    FO, shape into oval and sew around eyes.

Nose (Brown)

  1. Ch 4, sc across (3), turn

  2. sc 3 rows
    FO and stitch on horizontally.

🧍 Body (Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–12. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    14–17. sc around (18)
    Stuff and FO. Sew head to body.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Brown & Beige)

Start with beige (claws):

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–5. sc around (4)
    Change to brown
    6–20. sc around (4)
    Lightly stuff bottom only
    FO and sew to sides of body, pointing downward.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Brown & Beige)

Start with beige (claws):

  1. MR, 4 sc
    2–5. sc around (4)
    Change to brown
    6–12. sc around (4)
    Stuff lightly
    FO and sew seated at bottom of body.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew arms and legs securely

  • Use black thread to embroider a gentle smile

  • Adjust face patch and eye patches for expression

  • Add a hanging loop to make it cling to branches or shelves

This sleepy sloth is a joy to crochet and a peaceful friend to have by your side. Whether you’re gifting it or cuddling up on the couch, it’ll add a slow and sweet charm to your day! 🌿💤


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