This baby sloth amigurumi is the definition of adorable. Holding a crocheted leaf, it makes a relaxing and heartwarming addition to any collection of crochet animals.
Slow Down with a Cute Sloth Amigurumi
Perfect for animal lovers, this baby sloth amigurumi will win hearts with its gentle expression and cuddly form.
Skill level: Intermediate Finished size: Approximately 18–22 cm (7–9 inches) tall Yarn: DK or light worsted weight yarn in beige, dark brown, white, and a small amount of black Hook size: 2.5 mm Materials:
Fiberfill stuffing
8 mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Black embroidery thread for details
Optional: blush or pink yarn for cheeks
Abbreviations (US Terms):
MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
Head (Beige)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
(4 SC, INC) x6 [36] 7–13. SC around [36] Insert safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, approx. 8 stitches apart
(4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
(3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18] Stuff firmly
(SC, DEC) x6 [12]
DEC x6 [6] FO and close.
Face Patch (White)
CH 5
SC in 2nd CH from hook, 2 SC, 3 SC in last CH, continue around: 2 SC, 2 SC in first stitch [10]
(INC, 2 SC) x2, (INC x2), (2 SC, INC) x2 [16] FO, leave a long tail. Sew to front of head, then attach the safety eyes through this piece.
Body (Beige)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30] 6–12. SC around [30]
(3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
(SC, DEC) x6 [12] Stuff firmly
DEC x6 [6] FO and close.
Arms (Make 2 – Beige with Dark Brown Claws)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(SC, INC) x3 [9] 3–12. SC around [9] Change to dark brown
(SC, INC) x3 [12] 14–15. SC around [12] Stuff lightly
(2 SC, DEC) x3 [9] FO, leave tail to sew. Slightly curve and sew to sides of body.
Legs (Make 2 – Beige with Dark Brown Claws)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18] 4–5. SC around [18] Change to dark brown 6–7. SC around [18]
(SC, DEC) x6 [12] Stuff
DEC x6 [6] FO, close, and sew to bottom of body.
Eye Patches (Make 2 – Dark Brown)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(SC, INC) x3 [9]
(2 SC, INC) x3 [12] Flatten, FO, and sew under eyes to create the sloth’s sleepy look.
Nose (Black or Dark Brown)
MR, 6 SC
SC around FO, shape into triangle or oval and sew between eyes, just above the mouth.
Assembly
Sew face patch to center of head and attach safety eyes.
Add eye patches under eyes.
Embroider a small curved mouth and nostrils with black thread.
Attach head to body.
Sew arms and legs securely.
Optionally, add blush on cheeks using pink yarn or fabric blush.
