[Finished product] Mr. Sloth Crochet Doll Keychain

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how to Crochet a Mr. Sloth doll – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a Mr. Sloth doll is a wonderful project for any amigurumi enthusiast. Sloths have a slow and easygoing nature, making them a cute and cuddly addition to your collection. This pattern involves basic crochet techniques and results in a soft, huggable doll.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Brown or grey (for the body)
    • Beige or cream (for the face and belly)
    • Black (for the claws and face details)
  • Crochet hook: 3.0mm – 4.0mm (depending on yarn)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 8mm – 10mm (or embroider eyes)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Crochet Pattern: Mr. Sloth Amigurumi

1. Head and Body (Main Color – Brown or Grey)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36).
  7. Round 7: 5 sc, inc around (42).
  8. Rounds 8-15: Sc around (42).

This forms the head of the sloth. Add safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, with about 7 stitches between the eyes, or leave space to embroider eyes later.

  1. Round 16: 5 sc, dec around (36).
  2. Round 17: 4 sc, dec around (30).
  3. Round 18: 3 sc, dec around (24).

Start stuffing the head.

  1. Round 19: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  2. Round 20: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff the head firmly.

  1. Round 21: Dec around (6), fasten off, and close the hole with a yarn needle.

2. Belly Patch (Beige or Cream Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach this patch to the front of the sloth’s body before closing the head.

3. Arms (Make 2, Main Color)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-20: Sc around (9).

Leave a long tail for sewing and stuff lightly.

4. Legs (Make 2, Main Color)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-15: Sc around (9).

Leave a long tail for sewing and stuff lightly.

5. Face Mask (Beige or Cream Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach to the face of the sloth.

6. Claws (Make 6, Black Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Chain 4, sl st back into the second chain from hook (repeat 3 times for each claw).
  2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach 3 claws to each arm and each leg.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head and Body: Sew the head to the body, ensuring it’s securely attached.
  2. Sew the Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body. The sloth’s arms should be long and dangling, so sew them slightly lower down.
  3. Attach the Legs: Sew the legs to the bottom of the body. These should also hang loosely.
  4. Attach the Face Mask: Sew the face mask onto the front of the head. Make sure it’s positioned correctly with the safety eyes placed within or around the mask.
  5. Embroider the Nose and Eyes: Using black yarn, embroider a small oval nose in the center of the face, and add small sloth-like eyes above the nose if you didn’t use safety eyes.
  6. Sew the Claws: Attach the black claws to each of the arms and legs.

Customization:

  • Clothing or Accessories: Add a small scarf or hat for extra personality.
  • Change Colors: Experiment with lighter browns, greys, or even pastel colors for a more playful look.
  • Add Details: Embroider little sleepy eyelids for a calm, relaxed sloth vibe.

Your Mr. Sloth crochet doll is now complete! This charming sloth can be a cuddly toy, home decoration, or a cute gift.

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