Free Crochet Pattern: Sloth

Everyone loves free crochet patterns, right? And apparently, sloths are also well loved. So after suggestions from friends and family, I created this free crochet sloth pattern. If you love sloths and free crochet patterns, keep reading!

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Sloth

This pattern was written by EllieKayCrochet. The pattern is my intellectual property. The finished products are yours to do as you wish (keep, sell, etc.). Please do not sell this pattern or claim it as your own. Please always give credit to EllieKayCrochet – https://elliekaycrochet.com

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (brown, tan, or gray for the body; white and gray for the face; gray or dark gray for the eyes)
• G (4.0) crochet hook
• Safety eyes or embroidery thread (black)
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase
• dec = decrease

Head and Body

1. Sc 6 in magic ring (6)
2. Inc in each (12)
3. Sc 1, inc (18)
4. Sc 2, inc (24)
5. Sc 3, inc (30)
6. Sc all
7. Sc all
8. Sc all
9. Sc all
10. Sc all
11. Sc 3, dec (24)
12. Sc 2, dec (18)
13. Sc 1, dec (12)
14. Sc all (add stuffing)
15. Sc 1, inc (18)
16. Sc 2, inc (24)
17. Sc all
18. Sc all
19. Sc all
20. Sc all
21. Sc all
22. Sc all
23. Sc all
24. Sc all (add stuffing)
25. Sc 3, inc (30)
26. Sc all
27. Sc all
28. Sc all
29. Sc 3, dec (24)
30. Sc 2, dec (18)
31. Sc 1, dec (12)
32. Dec (6)
33. Stuff, fasten off and weave in ends

Arms (Make 2)

1. Sc 6 in magic ring
2. Sc 1, inc (9)
3. Sc all
4. Sc all
5. Sc all
6. Sc all
7. Sc all
8. Sc all
9. Sc all
10. Sc all
11. Dec 1, sc all (8)
12. Sc all
13. Sc all
14. Sc all
15. Sc all
16. Stuff arm halfway to ¾ of the way
17. Flatten top of arm and sc through both sides
18. Fasten off and leave a tail long enough to sew arms to body

Legs (make 2)

1. Sc 6 in magic ring (6)
2. Sc 1, inc (9)
3. Sc all
4. Sc all
5. Sc all
6. Sc all
7. Sc all
8. Sc all
9. Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew legs to body
10. Stuff legs and sew to body.

Face

1. With white sc 5 in magic ring
2. Inc in each (10)
3. Sc 1, inc (15)
4. Sc 2, inc (21)
5. Fasten off

Eyes (make 2)

1. With gray sc 4 in magic ring
2. Inc in each (8)
3. Fasten off
4. Embroider pupils or attach safety eyes

Sew face to head and sew eyes to face. Embroider smile if desired. Sew legs and arms to body.

 

And there you have it! Your very own crochet sloth!

Crochet it now or pin for later.