Cozy Sleepy Sloth Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern

Get ready to embark on a delightful crochet journey with our new Sleepy Sloth Amigurumi Pattern! This charming little sloth, with its peaceful expression and cozy posture, is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a touch of calm and cuteness in their life.

Crochet Your Own Adorable Sleepy Sloth!

Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is designed to be straightforward and rewarding. Imagine this cuddly creature gently hanging around your desk, nursery, or bookshelf! Let’s gather our hooks and yarn, and bring this adorable friend to life.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Yarn in Light Blue (main body), Cream (face mask), Light Brown (eye spots), and Black (embroidery). Worsted weight recommended.
Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (e.g., 3.0mm or 3.5mm)
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional)
Scissors

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round

Sloth Body (Light Blue Yarn):

Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
R6-14: sc around (9 rounds) [30]
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
Start stuffing firmly as you go.
R17: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]
R18: (dec) x 6 [6]
FO, leave a long tail. Weave through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

Face Mask (Cream Yarn):

This is a flat piece sewn onto the front of the head.

Ch 5
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain: sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in last st [10]
R2: Inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2 [16]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Eye Spots (Light Brown Yarn, make 2):

R1: 4 sc in MR [4]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Light Blue Yarn, make 2):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-5: sc around (4 rounds) [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Legs (Light Blue Yarn, make 2):

R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
R2-6: sc around (5 rounds) [6]
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Finishing and Assembly:

Sew the cream Face Mask onto the front of the sloth’s head, centering it.
Sew the two light brown Eye Spots onto the cream mask, positioning them for the eyes.
With black embroidery floss or thin black yarn, embroider sleepy closed eyes over the eye spots. Also embroider a small nose and a gentle smile/mouth on the cream mask.
Attach the Arms to the sides of the body, just below the ‘neck’ area.
Attach the Legs to the bottom of the body.
Position the arms in a hugging posture and secure them to the body with a few stitches if desired, to mimic the image.
Weave in all remaining loose ends.

Your sleepy sloth is now complete! We hope you enjoyed creating this adorable friend. Share your finished sloth with us on social media!