Take a look at this charming crochet little sloth, a festive creation that exudes coziness and charm. Its intricate grey and white hues, combined with its soulful black eyes, make it a heartwarming addition to any space. This sloth is not just a decorative item; it is a symbol of comfort and joy, and it is worn in a cheerful red and white Christmas hat.
Crochet Little Sloth Pattern
Crocheters are invited to weave their holiday magic with the help of a free pattern guide. The pattern includes instructions on how to create a charming sloth, adding a unique touch of warmth to the festive season. It encourages crafters to create their cozy companions and share their creations with others.
How can I personalize my crochet sloth?
You can customize your sloth by selecting from various yarn colors or by attaching distinctive accessories, such as a scarf or glasses.
Materials and tools
- Yarn in three colors of your choice. For the pattern, use Drops Nord and Drops Alpaca for fluffy toys or YarnArt Jeans, Drops Safran, or YarnArt Ideal for smooth ones.
- Crochet the hook according to your yarn.
- Yarn needle, sewing needle.
- Black thread is used to embroider the nose
- The diameter of the button eyes is 5 mm, and a black sewing thread is used to sew the eyes.
- Polyester fiberfill.
- A piece of velcro tape if you use a fluffy yarn.
Abbreviations
- MR- magic ring
- ch- chain stitch
- st(s) - stitch(es)
- slst - slip stitch
- Sc -single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- inc - increase (2 sc in the same st)
- dec - decrease (crochet 2 sts together)
- (...) x n - repeat the instructions in the brackets n times (n) amount of sts in row
- rnd(s) - round(s) Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise instructed.
Step By Step Pattern
Arms (make two)
- 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
- 2-3 rnds: 6 sc (2 rnds) 4 rnd: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9) 5-13 rnds: 9 sc (9 rnds) 14 rnd: 8 sc
Don't stuff the arms.
Fold the detail and crochet 4 sc, joining both sides together. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make two)
- 1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
- 2 rnd: 6 sc
- 3 rnd: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9) 4-5 rnds: 9 sc (2 rnds) 6 rnd: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (12) 7-9 rnds: 12 sc (3 rnds) 10 rnd: 9 sc
- Don't stuff the legs.
- Fold the detail and crochet 6 sc joining both sides together. Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Face
- 1 rnd: 9 ch, start in the second chain from the hook: 1 inc, 6 sc, 3 sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of the chain, 7 sc (18) Continue crocheting in spiral.
- 2 rnd: 2 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc (24)
- 3 rnd: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 6 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 7 sc, 1 inc, slst (30)
- Fasten off, and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Spots around the eyes (make two)
7 ch, start in the second chain from the hook: 1 inc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of the chain, 5 sc (14) Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
- 1 rnd: 9 ch, start in the second chain from the hook: 1 inc, 6 sc, 3 sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of the chain, 7 sc (18)
Continue crocheting in spiral. - 2rnd: 2 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc (24)
- 3 rnd: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 6 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc) x 3. 7 SC, 1 inc (30) 9 sc, 1 inc (42)
- 4 rnd: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 6 sc, (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3, 8 sc, 1 inc (36)
- 5 rnd: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 2, 6 sc, (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3
- 6-7 rnds: 42 sc (2 rnds)
- 8 rnd: 4 sc, 1 inc, 20 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (44)
- 9-10 rnds: 44 SC (2 rnds)
- 11 rnd: 5 sc, 1 inc, 21 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (46) 12 rnd: 46 sc
- 13 rnd: 6 sc, 1 inc, 22 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (48) 14 rnd: 48 sc
- 15 rnd: 7 sc, 1 inc, 23 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (50)
- 16-20 rnds: 50 sc (5 rnds)
- 21 rnd: 7 sc, 1 dec, 23 sc, 1 dec, 16 sc (48)
- 22-23 rnds: 48 sc (2 rnds)
- 24 rnd: 7 sc, 1 dec, 22 sc, 1 dec, 15 sc (46)
- 25 rnd: 46 sc
To create a tuft on the top of the sloth's head, take a piece of yarn and make a loop using a hook under the first row. Cut the ends of the thread to the desired length, and fluff the ends. If you used fluffy yarn, you can use Velcro tape to comb the toy and make it even fluffier. The finished toy's size made of Drops Alpaca or Drops Nord is about 7 cm (2.8 inches), while the finished toy's size made of YarnArt Jeans is about 8 cm (3.2 inches).
- 26 ряд: 2 sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) x 3, 8 sc. (1 dec, 3 sc) x 3, 6 sc (40)
- 27-28 rnds: 40 sc (2 rnds)
- 29 rnd: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (32)
- 30 rnd: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (24)
- 31 rnd: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (16)
Stuff the body tightly, but it must not be too round. - 32 rnd: 8 dec (8)
Add some fiberfill if you need to.
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Close the remaining hole using a yarn needle: weave in the yarn through the front loops of all 8 stitches and pull tightly.
Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the detail.
Assembling
- Sew on the face, then the spots over the face. The outer corners should be directed downwards.
- Sew on the eyes over the spots.
- Embroider the nose in the center between the eyes, it should be on the same level with the eyes.
- Sew on the arms and the legs.
- Embroider three claws on each paw.
Your little sloth is ready!
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