Sid the Sloth – Free Crochet Pattern

Are you looking for your next crochet project? This free sloth crochet pattern is a great choice! The pattern is beginner friendly and includes detailed instructions and photo tutorials to help you out along the way.

I made this crochet sloth in worsted weight yarn, but he would look great in fur or chenille yarn as well!

I would classify this free sloth crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Sid the Sloth

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
DC = double crochet

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, head, legs, and arms require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as gray)

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Eye Spots (make 2)

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 DC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)

Join with a sl st to beginning.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Lay the eye spots side by side. If using safety eyes, insert eyes into the inside edge of each spot, between R1-2. Do not attach the backings.

Head

Using color B (shown as dark gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (15 sts)

Using color C (shown as cream):

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 5 times (6 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. (24 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. (27 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times (3 repeats in total). 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts. (30 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R11: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R12: 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the remaining 12 sts around. (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head.

Attach the eye spots over R6-9, leaving about 3 sts between them. If the posts of the safety eyes are long enough, attach the backings on the inside of the head. Otherwise, attach the safety eye backings behind the eye spots and push any remaining posts through to the inside of the head. See tutorial photos.

You can now remove your second st marker.

Attach the outer edges of the eye spots to the head.

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R20: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Hair

Using color A (shown as gray):

R1: Ch 4, turn, starting in the second ch from hook, sl st in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (3 sts)

R2: Ch 6, turn, starting in the second ch from hook, sl st in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (5 sts)

R3: Ch 4, turn, starting in the second ch from hook, sl st in each st to end. (3 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color C (shown as cream):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)

R7-15: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Using color C (shown as cream):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the head.

Attach hair to the top of the head, between R13-14.

Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, leaving about 2 sts between the legs.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 11 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 15 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

I hope you enjoyed this free sloth crochet pattern!

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Tips & Tricks

• When making this free sloth crochet pattern, be sure to use pins to hold your pieces in place while sewing.
• Stitch markers can keep track of the beginning of each of your continuous rounds when making this free sloth crochet pattern.
• For more ideas on improving your project with this free sloth crochet pattern, check out my full list of amigurumi tips and tricks.

Alterations

• Use a fur yarn for the main color of the sloth to make a furry crochet sloth.
• For a larger free sloth crochet pattern, use Parfait Chunky and a comparable hook size.

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