Crochet Christmas Sloth Amigurumi: Festive Holiday Pattern

Bring festive cheer to your home with this adorable Crochet Christmas Sloth Amigurumi! This charming little creature, complete with a tiny Santa hat, a striped scarf, and a sprig of holly, is the perfect holiday companion. Ideal for gifting or decorating, this pattern will guide you through creating a lovable sloth that embodies the slow, cozy spirit of the season. Get ready to crochet your way to a merry little Christmas!

Craft Your Own Adorable Holiday Companion

Crafting this Christmas Sloth offers more than just a cute decoration; it provides a joyful and relaxing creative escape. Imagine the delight on a loved one’s face when they receive this handmade, unique gift. Its gentle smile and festive attire make it a heartwarming addition to any holiday setup, reminding everyone to slow down and enjoy the magic of Christmas. This pattern is designed to be clear and enjoyable for crocheters.

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Crochet Pattern: Crochet Christmas Sloth Amigurumi: Festive Holiday Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in: Light Brown, Cream/Off-white, Dark Brown/Black, Red, White, Green, Pink (for cheeks or blush)
3.5mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off
hdc: Half Double Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only

Instructions

General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds. Stuff firmly as you go.

Body (Light Brown Yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- R6-R12: 30 sc (7 rounds)
- R13: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- R14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- Stuff the body firmly.
- R15: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- R16: 6 dec (6)
- FO, weave in ends.
Head (Cream/Off-white & Light Brown Yarn)
- Start with Cream/Off-white yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- R7-R10: 36 sc (4 rounds)
- Change to Light Brown yarn.
- R11-R15: 36 sc (5 rounds)
- R16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- R17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- Stuff the head firmly.
- R18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- R19: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- R20: 6 dec (6)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Face Patches (Dark Brown/Black Yarn, Make 2)
- Ch 4.
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc, inc. (8)
- Sl st to first sc. FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Light Brown Yarn, Make 2)
- Ch 5.
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc. (4 stitches)
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Form into a semi-circle.
Arms (Cream/Off-white & Light Brown Yarn, Make 2)
- Start with Cream/Off-white yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 sc (6)
- Change to Light Brown yarn.
- R3-R10: 6 sc (8 rounds)
- Stuff lightly. Pinch the opening flat and sc across to close (3 sc).
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Cream/Off-white & Light Brown Yarn, Make 2)
- Start with Cream/Off-white yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: 6 sc (6)
- Change to Light Brown yarn.
- R3-R11: 6 sc (9 rounds)
- Stuff lightly. Pinch the opening flat and sc across to close (3 sc).
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Santa Hat (Red & White Yarn)
- Start with Red yarn.
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- R3: 9 sc (9)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
- R5-R6: 12 sc (2 rounds)
- R7: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
- R8-R9: 15 sc (2 rounds)
- R10: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
- R11-R12: 18 sc (2 rounds)
- R13: (5 sc, inc) x3 (21)
- R14-R15: 21 sc (2 rounds)
- Change to White yarn.
- R16: In BLO, 21 sc (for a crisp edge for the brim).
- R17: 21 sc.
- Sl st to first sc. FO.
- Pom-pom: Make a small white pom-pom (approx. 1 inch diameter) and securely sew it to the tip of the hat.
Scarf (Red & White Yarn)
- Using Red yarn, ch 40.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (39 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Change to White yarn.
- Row 2: Sc in each sc across (39 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Change to Red yarn.
- Row 3: Sc in each sc across (39 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Change to White yarn.
- Row 4: Sc in each sc across (39 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- FO, weave in all ends.
Holly Embellishment (Green & Red Yarn)
- Leaves (Green Yarn, Make 2): Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, sl st in last ch. FO, leave tail for sewing.
- Berries (Red Yarn, Make 3): Make a small sphere or simple bobble stitch. E.g., 4 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO, leave tail for sewing.
Assembly
- 1. Sew the head to the body.
- 2. Position and sew the dark brown face patches onto the cream part of the head, symmetrically around where the eyes would be.
- 3. With dark brown/black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider closed eyes within the dark patches and a small triangular nose and smile below.
- 4. Use pink yarn or blush to add small rosy cheeks just below the eyes.
- 5. Sew the ears to the sides of the head.
- 6. Attach the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
- 7. Sew the legs to the bottom front of the body.
- 8. Place the Santa hat on the sloth’s head and secure with a few stitches if desired.
- 9. Wrap the striped scarf around the sloth’s neck.
- 10. Arrange the two green holly leaves and three red berries on the scarf and sew them securely in place.