Designer: Evgeniya Matveeva
Instagram: @j_toys1
Difficulty Level: Easy
A cozy and adorable crochet project perfect for slow and relaxing handmade moments.
This free cute amigurumi sloth pattern is inspired by the calm and lovable nature of these gentle animals. With its soft shape and relaxed look, this sloth makes a charming choice for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, nursery decor, or cozy handmade toys. You will also find inspiring amigurumi sloth ideas shared at the very end of the pattern. Simple designs like this naturally fit Easy Crochet Projects, and we sincerely thank the designer for sharing this beautiful creation. If you enjoy animal toys, the amigurumi bunny pattern may also inspire you.
This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi sloth pattern written in a clear, step by step format using basic stitches only. If you have been wondering how to crochet an amigurumi sloth that looks cute yet remains easy to follow, this project is a great place to start. Difficulty Level: Beginner, and it works well as a Quick to Make Amigurumi with simple construction.
The sloth is crocheted using semi-cotton yarn such as YarnArt Jeans, Alize Cotton Gold, or similar blends, and requires only one skein of the main color. A 2 mm crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, and basic sewing tools are enough to complete this 25 cm toy. For more soft animal ideas, the amigurumi teddy bear design may also inspire you.
Materials and Tools
• YarnArt Jeans yarn: brown, white, black, light brown
• Crochet hook 2 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Sewing needle for assembling parts
• Scissors
• Everything necessary can be purchased here
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat n times
FREE ADORABLE SLOTH AMIGURUMI PATTERN
Head
Crochet with light color.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 = 12
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48
R9: (7 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc, change yarn to main color, 2 sc, change yarn to light color, 3 sc, inc, (7 sc, inc) x 3 = 54
R10: (8 sc, inc) x 2, sc, change yarn to main color, 4 sc, change yarn to light color, 3 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) x 3 = 60
R11: (9 sc, inc) x 2, change yarn to main color, 6 sc, change yarn to light color, 3 sc, inc, (9 sc, inc) x 3 = 66
Change yarn to main color.
R12–R18: 66 sc
R19: (9 sc, dec) x 6 = 60
R20: (8 sc, dec) x 6 = 54
R21: (7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48
R22: (6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42
R23: (5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36
R24: (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30
R25: (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24
R26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18
R27: (sc, dec) x 6 = 12
R28: dec x 6
Fasten off, cut the yarn, and hide the yarn end.
Eye Patches (2 pieces)
Right patch:
Ch 7. Starting from the 2nd ch from hook: 3 dc in the first stitch, 3 hdc, 2 sc, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc in one stitch.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Left patch:
Ch 7. Starting from the 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc in one stitch, 3 dc in one stitch, 3 hdc, 2 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tuft
Attach yarn. Ch 5. Starting from the 2nd ch from hook, crochet 4 sl st.
Repeat several times (3 pieces were made).
Arms and Legs (4 pieces)
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 = 12
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18
R4–R20: 18 sc. Fold in half and crochet both sides together with 9 sc.
Then ch 1 and crochet in the round through half loops only: 18 sc.
R21–R37: 18 sc. Fold in half and crochet both sides together with 9 sc.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Claws are crocheted in the same way as the tuft.
Body
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 = 12
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 = 18
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36
R7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42
R8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48
R9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 = 54
R10: Crochet in the lower legs: 9 sc, 16 sc, 9 sc (second leg), 20 sc = 54
R11–R15: 54 sc
R16: (7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48
R17–R19: 48 sc
R20: (6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42
R21–R23: 42 sc
R24: (5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36
R25–R27: 36 sc
R28: (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30
R29–R30: 30 sc
R31: Crochet in the upper legs: 2 sc, 9 sc (leg), 5 sc, 9 sc (leg), 5 sc = 30
R32: (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by @j_toys1. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern; however, the pattern itself may not be published, redistributed, copied, translated, or shared in any form without the designer’s prior permission. When sharing photos of your finished work, please credit the designer by tagging @j_toys1.