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Amigurumi Sloth Hugger – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Sloth Hugger – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the cozy and lovable world of amigurumi! 🦥✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Sloth Hugger—a charming little companion designed to wrap its long arms around anything from your wrist to a mug or even a heartfelt gift! Whether you adore crafting cuddly creatures, enjoy making playful and interactive designs, or simply want to stitch up an irresistibly huggable sloth, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully textured plush friend with soft curves, expressive eyes, and that signature slow-and-steady charm! 🤎

This design embraces gentle shaping, earthy tones, and delightful details to bring a touch of rainforest magic to your crochet collection! 🧶🌿 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Sloth Hugger turns out just right—ready to cling onto your favorite items or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, soft creams, and cozy grays, and let’s stitch up an adorable sloth friend that’s always ready for a hug! ✨

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🦥 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

Beginner to Intermediate – Involves basic shaping, color changes, and facial embroidery.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted-weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • Blue-gray (Body, head, arms, and legs)

    • Camel brown (Hands and feet)

    • White (Face patch)

    • Dark brown (Eye patches)

    • Mustard/golden yellow (Face outline)

    • Black embroidery thread (Smile)

  • Crochet hook: 2.75–3.5 mm

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

🧔 Head

With blue-gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  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)
    7–17. 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)
    FO, stuff firmly.

😊 Face Patch

With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

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

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

  5. sc around (24)
    FO, leave long tail to sew.

Sew face patch onto front of head.

Attach safety eyes through brown patches (see below) before securing to face.

👁️ Eye Patches (Make 2)

With dark brown yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    FO. Attach safety eyes and sew onto face patch before stuffing the head.

✨ Face Border

With mustard/yellow yarn:

Use surface slip stitch or backstitch to outline the white face patch neatly, starting from top center and working around. You can also crochet a chain and stitch it on.

😄 Embroidered Smile

Use black thread to stitch a curved smile just under the nose area on the white patch.

🧍 Body

With blue-gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  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)

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

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO and stuff firmly.

🖐 Arms (Make 2)

Start with camel brown (hand):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
    Switch to blue-gray
    6–15. sc around (12)
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to body sides.

🦶 Legs (Make 2)

Start with camel brown (foot):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to blue-gray
    5–10. sc around (12)
    FO and sew to bottom of body in seated pose.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Make sure the eyes and patches are symmetrical.

  • Gently shape the body and limbs after stuffing.

  • Arms can be sewn at an angle to make the sloth look like it’s ready for a hug!

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add velcro to the hands for a “hugging” pose

  • Make in pink, cream, or forest green for variety

  • Turn into a sloth keychain by reducing yarn weight and hook size

Your cuddly Sloth Hugger is ready to bring comfort and smiles—perfect for gifting or snuggling! 🧶💙


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