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Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through making Samantha the Sloth, a soft and squishy amigurumi made with Parfait Chunky yarn. You will work in spiral rounds, shape the face, sew eye patches, and create long, floppy limbs. The pattern includes clear tips and photo sequences so you can follow along easily.

Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for beginners who want a satisfying weekend project with personality and charm. Detailed stitch counts, materials list, and assembly guidance are included to make finishing easy.

Why You'll Love This Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a character full of charm and personality. I enjoy how quickly the plush texture appears when using chunky yarn — it feels luxurious and squishy in your hands. Sewing the eye patches and adding little embroidered details gives each sloth its own expression, which is so rewarding. Sharing these handmade friends with others always brings a smile, and I hope you feel inspired and proud when you finish yours.

Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this sloth by changing colors — you can make a pastel sloth, a realistic brown sloth, or even a fun rainbow version.

Want it smaller or larger? Change your yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a squishier, bigger sloth while lighter yarn creates a tiny keychain-sized friend.

I often add felt cheeks or embroider different expressions to change the personality — move the eyes closer together for a shy look or farther apart for a curious expression.

Try alternative eyes: use safety eyes for a glossy look, embroidered eyes for child-safe toys, or felt circles for a vintage style.

Swap the hair style: add more strands, longer bangs, or tie miniature bows for added character — I enjoy making unique hairstyles for each sloth I make.

For posability, I sometimes place pipe cleaners inside limbs before sewing them closed, which creates bendable arms and legs for playful poses.

Experiment with textured stitches on the belly or back to add a fluffy patch or sweater for seasonal themes like Halloween or Christmas.

I like to create matching sets by making smaller baby sloths in coordinating colors and pairing them with a larger mama sloth for displays or gifts.

If you want accessories, crochet a tiny scarf, headband, or a little leaf for the sloth to hold — these small details make the piece extra special.

I also recommend trying different placement for the eye patches to subtly change the face shape and overall expression; pin parts in place first to test variations before sewing.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working in a spiral can lead to lost rounds and uneven shaping; always use a stitch marker and move it at the start of each round. ✗ Not stuffing gradually creates lumps or a misshapen body; stuff a little at a time while you crochet and shape as you go for a smooth finish. ✗ Changing color carelessly will leave visible tails on the face area; weave in or hide color changes as instructed and tuck them under the eye patch. ✗ Over-tightening your tension when using chunky yarn makes the fabric stiff and less squishy; maintain relaxed, even tension for the best texture and flexibility. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases causes incorrect shaping; count at the end of each round to ensure the correct stitch total.

Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Samantha the Sloth with this beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern. Follow step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and photo guidance to crochet a cuddly sloth using chunky yarn. Perfect as a handmade gift or a cozy companion to display in your home. You will love the soft texture and playful details!

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Premier Yarns - Parfait Chunky yarn, main color (Mustard) - 2 skeins (Samantha example)
  • 02
    Premier Yarns - Parfait Chunky yarn, face and fingers (Cream) - less than 1 skein
  • 03
    Premier Yarns - Parfait Chunky yarn, eye patches (Teddy Bear) - less than 1 skein
  • 04
    Leftover yarn in white, pink and black for eyes, cheeks, nose and mouth
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing - quantity to fully stuff head and body
  • 06
    Optional additional colors shown for variations: Toffee, Ballet Pink, Burnt Orange (small amounts for alternate sloths)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.00mm (H)
  • 02
    Two 23mm safety eyes (for Samantha) or Two 14mm safety eyes (for Pierre alternative)
  • 03
    Scissors
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    Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
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    Stitch markers
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    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
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    Pins for positioning parts
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    Optional: Velcro (to attach limb tips) and optional pipe cleaners for Pierre (8 pipe cleaners)

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— Amigurumi Tips :

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YARN UNDER: 1. Insert the hook in the next stitch. 2. Yarn under the hook and pull through. 3. Complete a single crochet stitch as usual. Yarn over and draw through all loops.

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INVISIBLE DECREASE: 1. Insert the hook under the front loop of the first single crochet stitch. Do not yarn over. 2. Insert the hook under the front loop of the second stitch and pick it up onto the hook. 3. Yarn over and draw through the first two loops. Yarn over and draw through all loops.

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CLOSING AN OPENING (using a crochet hook): 1. Insert the crochet hook from the inside going out through the next front loop only and pull the yarn through. 2. Repeat in each front loop around the opening. 3. Pull tight and hide the yarn tail (with a yarn needle or a crochet hook).

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HOW TO CROCHET BOTH SIDES TOGETHER: 1. Flatten the opening of the piece. Insert the crochet hook through both sides of the piece. 2. Work the number of stitches needed. 3. Both sides are now joined.

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INVISIBLE FASTEN OFF: 1. Finish the last round, cut the yarn leaving a long yarn tail and pull it through. 2. With a yarn needle, skip the next stitch and insert the needle in the next stitch from the outside going in. 3. Insert the needle in the back loop only of the last stitch, still from the outside going in. 4. Gently pull on the yarn tail to complete.

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MAGIC RING: A magic ring is a way to begin crocheting in round by crocheting the first round into an adjustable loop and then pulling the loop tight. Alternatively, you can chain 2, crochet n single crochet stitches into the second chain from hook.

— Head :

Round 1 :

ch 10, inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc 7, sc 4 in the last ch. Working on the other side of the ch : sc 7, inc. (22)

Round 2 :

inc x2, sc 7, inc x4, sc 7, inc x2 (30)

Round 3 :

(sc 4, inc) x6 (36)

Round 4 :

sc 2, inc (sc 5, inc) x5, sc 3 (42)

Round 5 :

sc 6, inc, sc 3 | *change for main color: sc 2 | *go back to cream color: sc, inc, (sc 6, inc) x4 (48)

Round 6 :

sc 3, inc, sc 5 | *main color: sc 2, inc, sc 3 | *cream color: sc 4, (inc, sc 7) x3, inc, sc 4 (54)

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Cut the cream yarn and continue with main color (do not worry about the color change, it will be hidden by the eye patch!)

Round 7 :

(sc 8, inc) x6 (60)

Round 8 :

sc 4, inc, (sc 9, inc) x5, sc 5 (66)

Round 9-20 :

sc around (12 rounds total) (66)

Round 21 :

sc 4, dec, (sc 9, dec) x5, sc 5 (60)

Round 22 :

(sc 8, dec) x6 (54)

Round 23 :

sc 3, dec, (sc 7, dec) x5, sc 4 (48)

Round 24 :

(sc 6, dec) x6 (42)

Round 25 :

sc 2, dec, (sc 5, dec) x5, sc 3 (36)

Round 26 :

(sc 4, dec) x6 (30)

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Start stuffing and continue as you go.

Round 27 :

sc, dec, (sc 3, dec) x5, sc 2 (24)

Round 28 :

(sc 2, dec) x6 (18)

Round 29 :

(dec, sc) x6 (12)

Round 30 :

dec x6 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Do not close the opening just yet and continue to the Eye Patch section.

— Eye Patch (x2) :

Info :

You will be working around the foundation chain for the face. With the darker color.

Round 1 :

Ch 9, starting in the 3rd ch from the hook: dc-inc, dc-inc, dc, hdc 3, sc 4 in the last ch. Working on the other side of the ch: sc 4, hdc, hdc-inc. (19)

Round 2 :

dc-inc, hdc-inc, hdc 4, sc, sl st 3 (end of the round here) (12)

Info :

Place one eye patch with the right side of the stitches facing and the other eye patch with the wrong side facing. Secure the eyes with about 1 st of space from the eye border. Embroider the cheeks under the eyes with pink yarn and tie a knot to secure it. Embroider a white line to the outer side of the eyes and tie a knot to secure it.

— Face Assembly :

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*Every time that you will have to insert the needle, do it by the opening at the back of the head. Once the embroidery is done, bring the needle back through the opening and tie 2 knots. Face shaping with a strand of worsted weight yarn of a similar color (only if you are using safety eyes, skip this step if you are embroidering the eyes or using felt eyes): Insert the needle and bring it out between rounds 1-2, on one side. Insert the needle one st to the side and repeat on the other side of the face. Bring the needle at the back, pull on the strands and tie 2-3 knots to deepen the sts.

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Embroider the nose (with Parfait Chunky yarn in dark grey or black): Insert two sewing pins in the middle of round 1 to mark the wideness of the nose (about 5 sts). Insert the needle and push it out through one pin. Insert the needle through the other sewing pin and push it out through the first point. Repeat about 5 times or until you are happy with the look of it. Bring the needle at the back.

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Sew the eye patches to the face: The inner part as close as possible to the nose and the outer part between rounds 9-10 (do not forget to hide the color change).

— Add some hair :

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Add some hair with 3 strands of main color of 6" (15cm) each: Insert your hook between rounds 8-9 and add a strand. Repeat for a total of 3 strands and cut the yarn short enough so it stays upright.

— Body :

Round 1 :

mr of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

inc x8 (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) x8 (24)

Round 4 :

(sc 3, inc) x6 (30)

Round 5 :

sc, inc, (sc 4, inc) x5, sc 3 (36)

Round 6 :

(sc 5, inc) x6 (42)

Round 7 :

sc 2, inc, (sc 6, inc) x5, sc 4 (48)

Round 8-16 :

sc around (9 rounds total) (48)

Round 17 :

sc 2, dec, (sc 6, dec) x5, sc 4 (42)

Round 18 :

(sc 5, dec) x6 (36)

Info :

Stuff the body and make an invisible fasten off (see "Tips" section). Sew the body to the head.

— Arms (x2) :

Round 1 :

mr of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

(inc, sc) x3 (9)

Round 3 :

(sc 2, inc) x3 (12)

Round 4-5 :

sc around (2 rounds) (12)

Round 6 :

(sc 3, inc) x3 (15)

Round 7-30 :

sc around (15) - You can make the arms as long as you want by making more or less rounds of 15 stitches. For my Mustard sloth, I made a total of 24 rounds of 15 stitches and for my Toffee sloth I made them longer with a total of 36 rounds of 15 stitches.

Round 31 :

(sc 3, dec) x3 (12)

Info :

Do not cut the yarn for now and make the fingers (version A).

— Add the fingers (with cream yarn) :

Info :

Make sure that the last st of the arm is on one side, not in the middle. Insert your hook between rounds 4-5 and join cream yarn.

Round 1 :

Ch 6, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st 5 (first finger).

Round 2 :

Sl st in the next st of the arm. Repeat to make two more fingers. Cut the yarn, and leave a yarn tail of about 6" (15 cm).

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Using the yarn tail, insert the needle through the last st (where you sl st) and push it out through the middle of the magic ring. Insert the needle at the tip of one outer finger, then at the tip of the other outer finger and finally at the tip of the middle finger. Insert the needle through the middle of the magic ring and push it out in the arm. Bring the other yarn tail through the same st, tie 2 knots and hide the yarn tails.

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Stuff the arm if it was not already, and close the opening by making 6 sc through both sides (see "Tips" section). Sew the first arm to the body: in line with the eye closer to the back (white line), the top of the arm should be 1 round lower than the neck. If you want the arms to stay straight when you lift the sloth, sew following the black dotted line. Wait for the second arm before sewing both.

— Legs (x2) :

Round 1 :

mr of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

inc x6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc 3, inc) x3 (15)

Round 4-5 :

sc around (2 rounds) (15)

Round 6 :

(sc 4, inc) x3 (18)

Round 7-26 :

sc around (18)

Round 27 :

(sc 4, dec) x3 (15)

Info :

Do not cut the yarn for now and make the fingers (for Version A). Stuff the leg and close the opening with 7 sc.

— Assembly :

Item Name (Assembly Steps) :

Sew the first leg 1 round lower than the arm. Sew the other arm and leg to the back of the body, in line with the back of the head. Optional: sew pieces of Velcro to the tip of the limbs or sew the limbs together.

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Congratulations! Your sloth is complete. Hide all yarn tails and make final adjustments to eyes and hair.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the body to the head by matching the top neck rounds and securing with a whipstitch, hiding the seam under the head and stuffing as needed.
  • Attach arms to the body in line with the eyes; position the top of each arm one round lower than the neck and sew securely following reference lines for posture.
  • Sew legs to the bottom/back of the body, spacing them evenly and attaching the first leg one round lower than the arm to achieve the pictured pose.
  • Sew the eye patches to the face: inner part as close as possible to the nose and outer part between rounds 9-10, making sure to hide any color changes beneath the patch.
  • Add hair strands between rounds 8-9 by inserting a hook and knotting strands of main color; trim to length so hair stands upright.
  • Optional: sew Velcro to limb tips or sew limb tips together if you want the sloth to hang or hold positions.

Important Notes

  • 💡I used the Yarn Under technique for this pattern (see the Tips section) to get a smoother textured stitch.
  • 💡Work in a spiral, do not join rounds or turn your work, unless instructed otherwise in the pattern.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the beginning of a round and move the marker up after completing each round.
  • 💡Start stuffing and continue as you go to avoid lumps; stuff firmly but not too tight to preserve the plush texture.
  • 💡I have included many video tutorials in this pattern — watch them when needed for extra guidance.

This lovable Samantha the Sloth pattern makes a perfect snuggly gift and a charming display piece. The pattern is designed for chunky yarn to give a plush, cuddly finish and quick results. Make one in different colors to create a whole sleepy sloth family! 🧶😊🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 10" (25 cm) tall when using Parfait Chunky yarn and a 5.00mm (H) hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size. Use an appropriate hook size for your chosen yarn and adjust stuffing amounts.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases and decreases is helpful. Follow the included tips and photos for extra support.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how many accessories you add.