And, lets face it, we all feel like a sloth at times. Just don't want to get into any hurry.
I've been working for some time on a cute sloth pattern. Through trial and error, I worked and reworked the pattern until it suited my idea of what a cute sloth should be. A sloth that could be a real buddy to any child.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (Dark and light color)
Size 4mm (G) crochet hook
Stuffing of your choice
Velcro for paws (optional)
10mm Safety eyes or buttons (or embroider eyes if desired)
Crochet terms:
MC - magic circle
SC - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Sl. st. - sllip stitch
Inc. - 2 stitches in one stitch
Dec - make 1 stitch over 2 stitches
Ch - chain
F/O - finish off
With tail - leave about a 10 inch strand of yarn attached to
sew components together.
Instructions between ** are to be repeated to end of round
Sc1, inc or number of times specified.
Notes:
This pattern is worked in the round. The head and body are worked in one piece. When working the arms and legs, stop after the first few rounds and attach the fingernails by pulling the yarn ends to the inside of the piece one nail at a time and tying them securely together to keep them in place.
Be sure to seperate the ends by leaving a stitch between them when you pull them through.
I sewed velcro patches to the palms of the paws so the sloth could hang on to things.
Embroider the nose and mouth onto the face before you attach the face to the sloth. I also place the eye patches and eyes at this time.
If you want your sloth to have movable arms and legs, this website will tell you how to do it! Wish I had run across this sooner! https://kristitullus.com/blogs/news/tutorial-three-ways-to-attach-jointed-limbs
I like to use a running stitch marker to keep track of rounds. Now, let’s get started!
Head and Body:
Sc 6 into a magic circle. (6)
Inc. X’s 6. (12)
*Sc 1, inc.* (18)
*Sc 2, inc.* (24)
*Sc 3, inc.* (30)
*Sc 4, inc.* (36)
*Sc 5, inc.* (42)
*Sc 6, inc.* (48)
9-14. Sc in each stitch. (48)
15. *Sc 6, dec.* (42)
16. *Sc 5, dec.* (36)
17. Sc in each stitch. (36)
18. *Sc 4, dec.* (30)
19. Sc in each stitch. (30)
20. *Sc 3, dec.* (24)
21. *Sc 2, dec.* (18)
Continue on to the body. You may stuff the head at this point if you wish.
22. Sc in each stitch. (18)
23. Increase in each stitch. (36)
24- 45 Sc in each stitch. (36)
46. *Sc 4, dec* (30)
47. Sc in each stitch. (30)
48. *Sc 3, dec.* (24)
49. *Sc 2, dec.* (18)
50. *Sc 1, dec.* (12)
F/O leaving a long tail. Stuff. Thread yarn needle and weave through the remaining 12 sc and pull closed. Secure and hide yarn end by pulling it to the inside of the sloth body.
Face:
Chain 5 Sc in 2nd ch. from hook and next 2 chains. 3 sc in end ch. Turn work. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in 2, 3 sc in last st. (11)
Sc in 3, inc X’s 3, sc in 3, inc x’s 2. (16)
Inc 1, Sc in 3, inc. X’s 3, hdc in 5, sc inc X’s 4, (24)
Sc inc., hdc inc. X’s 2. sl. st. in next 2, hdc inc X’s 2, sc inc. X’s 3, hdc 8, sc X’s 6/ (32).
sc 2, sl. st. F/O leaving long tail to sew to head.
Eye Patches: (Make 2.)
Chain 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 chains. Turn work and sc in 5 chains. F/O with tail.
Nails: (Make 12)
Leaving a 3 inch length of yarn at the beginning, chain 5. Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook. Sc in next 3 chains. F/O leaving 3 inch tail. See notes on how to easily attach the nails to the finished arms and legs.
Arms: (Make 2)
Make 6 sc in a mc.
Inc. X’s 6. (12)
*Sc 1, inc* (18)
Sc in each st. (18)
*Sc in 4, dec.* (15)
*Sc in 3, dec.* (12)
Place nails at this point.
7. *Sc 4, dec.* (10)
8-9. Sc in each stitch.
10. *Sc 4, inc.* (12)
11-24 Sc in each stitch.
F/O leaving a tail. Stuff lower 1/3 of arm and attach to side of body about 2 rows below neck in the position you desire.
Legs: (Make 2)
Make 6 sc in a magic circle.
Inc. X’s 6. (12)
*Sc 1, inc,* (18)
4-5. Sc in each st. (18)
Attach nails at this point.
6. *Sc 1, dec.* (12)
7-24. Sc in each stitch.
Fasten off with tail. Stuff. Stitch to bottom of sloth in the position you like best depending on whether you want your sloth to sit or stand.
HooRay! Your sloth is finished! Enjoy!
Blessings!
Reny
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