No-Sew Crochet Sloth Pattern
This no-sew crochet sloth pattern is quick, easy and cute!
Sloths have been popular for a while now but I’ve never been one to keep up with trends, I just go where my creativity takes me.
This darling sloth is worked similarly to my other pocket plush no-sew patterns.
I knew that I wanted to keep some of the typical sloth elements like the long arms and facial colouring but getting that right on a small scale took a bit of work.
The little side smile was the perfect finishing touch and gives him such a cheeky personality.
How to Crochet a Sloth
This crochet sloth pattern is worked in a continuous spiral from the bottom up using mostly basic stitches.
We’ll begin by chaining 2 and working 8 single crochet into the second chain from hook. This is my preferred starting method when using plush yarn.
The arms and legs are crocheted as we go with 4 rounds of colour changes to create the eye patches and face.
Finish off with some simple facial features and you have a cute little sloth.
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Materials
- Super bulky yarn in main colour (MC), cream (C) and contrast colour (CC) (I used Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky in Toffee/Teddy Bear, Cream and Teddy Bear/Mustard for the sloths pictured)
- 4.5mm crochet hook
- 8mm safety eyes
- 4 ply yarn in black or black embroidery floss
- Polyester fiberfill
- Fabric glue
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- invdec – invisible decrease
- FLO – front loop only
- bo – bobble stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Special Stitches
Bobble Stitch (bo)
- Yarn over.
- Insert your hook into the indicated stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook).
- Repeat steps 1-4 three more times in the same stitch (5 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull though all 5 loops on hook.
- Push bobble to the right side of fabric.
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Finished Size
The finished sloth measures approximately 2.75″ (7cm) tall. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. Use a hook size to match your chosen yarn. Make sure that your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing showing through and adjust hook size if necessary.
Notes
- Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.
- All bobble stitches are worked in the front loop only.
Pattern Instructions
Sloth (starting with main colour)
R1: Ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook (8)
R2: [Sc,inc] x4 (12)
R3: 4 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc, FLO bo, 3 sc (12)
R4: [Sc] x12 (12)
R5: 5 sc, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, 4 sc, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, 3 sc (12 on the body)
Fold the arms down in front and ignore them in the next round.
R6: [Sc] x12 (12)
The next round is worked in the front loop only and is the start of our colour change rounds – see materials list for colour abbreviations.
All colour changes take place in the last yarn over of the previous colour. I prefer to cut my yarn after each colour change but do what works best for you.
R7: With MC, FLO [sc, inc] x2, sc; with C, FLO [inc, sc] x2; with MC, FLO inc, sc, inc (18)
Stuff the body (R1-6).
Tip: Focus stuffing towards the outer edges to help create a flat bottom.
R8: With MC, 6 sc; with CC, 2 sc; with C, 4 sc; with CC, 2 sc; with MC, 4 sc (18)
R9: With MC, 7 sc; with CC, 2 sc; with C, 2 sc; with CC, 2 sc; with MC, 5 sc (18)
R10: With MC, 8 sc; with C, 4 sc; with MC, 6 sc (18)
Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, 3 sts apart.
R11: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12)
Stuff the head and continue to stuff as you go.
R12: [Invdec] x6 (6)
Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull to close. Hide the end inside the sloth.
Finishing
Using 4 ply black yarn or black embroidery floss, sew a nose between R8 and R9, centred between the eyes (approximately 2 sts long). Sew over it 4-5 times or until you have your desired look.
Using 4 ply black yarn or black embroidery floss, sew a mouth over the round below and off centre to the nose. Using a toothpick, apply a small amount of fabric glue to hold the curve.
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