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Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a stackable sloth toy composed of crocheted rings, a soft tail, poseable arms and realistic facial features. It uses simple amigurumi shaping with color changes to capture the sloth face markings. The design is modular so you can make multiple rings and assemble them to form the body.

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work in rounds for all pieces and combine small crocheted claws into legs and arms before attaching to the rings. Clear photos and step-by-step rounds are provided for accurate assembly.

Why You'll Love This Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple rounds into a playful, stackable sloth with tons of personality. I enjoyed designing the layered rings to create a fun stacking body that also makes assembly straightforward. The face detailing and claws give the sloth its charming character, and I love how customizable the colors and sizes are. Making this pattern felt rewarding at every step — from crocheting tiny claws to sewing the final head on.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this pattern by changing colors; try pastel rings for a softer look or bright colors for a playful version.

I sometimes use thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, more toddler-friendly toy that stacks nicely.

I also enjoy swapping safety eyes for embroidered eyes if the toy is intended for very young children to make it completely soft and safe.

I often add small felt leaves or a tiny crocheted branch for the sloth to hold or hang from for a themed display.

If you want a keychain-sized version, use fingering weight yarn and a 2.0 mm hook to scale the whole toy down.

I recommend experimenting with different numbers of rings to change the height and proportion of the body to make mini or tall versions.

I sometimes embroider a smile or freckles to vary facial expressions and give each sloth a unique personality.

I also like to stuff the claws slightly firmer and add a small bit of wire if I want the arms to be poseable for display purposes.

For a seasonal twist, try using holiday colors or add tiny accessories like a scarf or hat crocheted in contrasting yarn.

Don't be afraid to combine yarn textures: a smooth cotton body with a fluffy accent yarn for a tuft or accessory can add lovely tactile contrast.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds leads to losing your start point; place a marker at the beginning of every round and move it up as you go. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go can create collapsed rings or gaps; fill each ring and limb gradually, stuffing firmly but not overstuffing to maintain shape. ✗ Changing hook sizes without adjusting tension produces uneven joins; when switching from 1.5 mm to 3 mm hooks, make a small gauge test and keep stitches consistent. ✗ Not counting increases and decreases often causes mismatched rounds; count your stitches at the end of each round, especially during shaping and color changes. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning can result in asymmetry or incorrect placement; pin pieces in place first, check against photos, then sew securely with small stitches.

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Create a cuddly sloth stacking toy that doubles as a poseable, stackable friend. This pattern guides you through making rings, limbs, a detailed head, and charming facial features. You will enjoy clear step-by-step rounds and helpful assembly photos so your sloth sits perfectly. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cozy handmade companion.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Beige - Alize Cotton Gold 262 (2 balls - 660 m / 722 yd)
  • 02
    Ivory - Alize Cotton Gold 67 (small amount for face and claws)
  • 03
    Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 493 (small amount for eye patches)
  • 04
    Gray yarn (for middle ring, small amount) - optional color to match photos

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3 mm
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Safety eyes diameter 12 mm (2 pieces) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
  • 05
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Tweezers for stuffing claws (optional)
  • 09
    Pins for assembly

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— Base :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5-6 :

18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 8-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 12-15 :

30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 17-21 :

36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 23-28 :

42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 30-36 :

48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 38-45 :

54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 47 :

FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 48 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 49 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 50 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 51 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 52 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 53 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 54 :

8 sc; inc; (16 sc; inc)*5; 8 sc (108)

Round 55 :

(17 sc; inc)*6 (114)

Round 56-62 :

114 sc (114)

Round 63 :

(17 sc; dec)*6 (108)

Round 64 :

8 sc; dec; (16 sc; dec)*5; 8 sc (102)

Round 65 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 66 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 67 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 68 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 69 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 70 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 71 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 72 :

connect round 71 with round 47 (BLO) with 60 sc (60) fill with stuffing as you go, then continue to work in rounds.

Round 73 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 74 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 75 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 76 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 77 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 78 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 79 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 80 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 81 :

6 dec (6) cut the yarn, pull off hole, hide a tail.

Info :

Sew legs to the base as you can see in the photos, connect as much as you like.

— Legs :

Info :

(make 2) With ivory yarn and 1.5 mm hook make 3 claws, middle claw will be a bit longer, then other two

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6) Round 2-6. 6 sc (6) Round 7. inc; 5 sc (7) Round 8-12. 7 sc (7) Round 13. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8) Round 14-17. 8 sc (8) Round 18. 2 sc; inc; 5 sc (9) Round 19-22. 9 sc (9) fasten off.

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6) Round 2-5. 6 sc (6) Round 6. inc; 5 sc (7) Round 7-10. 7 sc (7) Round 11. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8) Round 12-15. 8 sc (8) Round 16. 2 sc; inc; 5 sc (9) Round 17-20. 9 sc (9) fasten off one claw and in second short claw change yarn to beige and from now on use 3 mm hook.

Connect claws :

Round 1. 9 sc in a short claw; 5 sc in a long claw; 9 sc in a second short claw; 4 sc in a long claw (27) Round 2. 9 sc; inc; 3 sc; inc; 10 sc; inc; 2 sc (30) Round 3-7. 30 sc (30) Round 8. 9 sc; dec;(3 sc; dec)*2; 4 sc; inc; (1 sc; inc)*2 (30) Round 9-13. 23 sc; BLO 7 slst (30) Round 14. 30 sc (30) Round 15. (3 sc; dec)*6 (24) Round 16-30. 24 sc (24) Round 31. (2 sc; dec)*6 (18) Round 32. 5 sc, turn fold in half and crochet 9 sc closing the hole (fill with stuffing, not too tight - 3/4 of the leg)

Info :

Stuff claws using twizers (tweezers) as shown in photos to reach inside.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 5 :

18 sc (18)

Round 6 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 7 :

24 sc (24)

Round 8 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 9-13 :

30 sc (30)

Round 14 :

BLO(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 15 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18) fill with stuffing

Round 16 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Row 17 :

6 dec (6) fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the tail to the base as you can see in the photos.

— Large Ring :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)

Round 2 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)

Round 9-11 :

102 sc (102)

Round 12 :

BLO 102 sc (102)

Round 13-15 :

102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

— Middle Ring :

Info :

With gray yarn

Round 1 :

48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)

Round 2 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)

Round 8 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 9 :

90 sc (90)

Round 10 :

BLO 90 sc (90)

Round 11 :

90 sc (90)

Round 12 :

BLO 90 sc (90)

Round 13 :

90 sc (90)

Round 14 :

BLO 90 sc (90)

Round 15 :

90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 19 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 20 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 21 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

Info :

There are two ways to make pretty edges on the rings - in rounds 10, 12,14 in the front loops make slip stitch round or reverse crochet (crab stitch) round.

— Arms :

Info :

(make 2) With ivory yarn and 1.5 mm hook make 3 claws, middle claw will be a bit longer, then other two

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6) Round 2-7. 6 sc (6) Round 8. inc; 5 sc (7) Round 9-15. 7 sc (7) Round 16. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8) Round 17-18. 8 sc (8) fasten off.

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6) Round 2-6. 6 sc (6) Round 7. inc; 5 sc (7) Round 8-13. 7 sc (7) Round 14. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8) Round 15-16. 8 sc (8) fasten off one claw and in second short claw, change yarn to beige and from now on use 3 mm hook.

Connect claws :

Round 1. 8 sc in a short claw; 4 sc in a long claw; 8 sc in a second short claw; 4 sc in a long claw (24) Round 2-7. 24 sc (24) Round 8. 5 sc; dec;(3 sc; dec)*2; 4 sc; 3 inc (24) Round 9-13. 18 sc; BLO 6 slst (24) Round 14. 24 sc (24) Round 15. (2 sc; dec)*6 (18) Round 16-34. 18 sc (18) Round 35. 6 sc, turn fold in half and crochet 9 sc closing the hole (fill with stuffing, not too tight - 3/4 of the arm)

Info :

Make the arms the same way you did the legs before, use the previous photos to remember the whole process.

— Small Ring :

Info :

With beige yarn

Round 1 :

36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)

Round 2 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)

Round 9-15 :

78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go.

Info :

Sew arms to the small ring as you can see in the photos.

— Head :

Info :

Start with black yarn for nose (hook 1.5 mm)

Row 1 :

5 ch; turn and continue to work in rounds

Round 2 :

inc; 2 sc; 2 inc in first ch; 2 sc; inc in fourth ch (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)

Round 5-6 :

24 sc (24)

Round 7a :

BLO (2 sc; dec)*6 (18) fill with stuffing

Round 8a :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12) fasten off, close the hole.

Info :

Start to crochet in front loops of round 6 with ivory yarn and 3 mm hook:

Round 7 :

(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)

Round 8 :

30 sc (30)

Round 9 :

(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)

Round 10 :

(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)

Round 11 :

(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)

Round 12 :

(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)

Round 13 :

(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)

Round 14 :

6 sc; 6 inc; 48 sc (66)

Round 15-16 :

66 sc (66)

Round 17 :

6 sc; (1 sc; inc)*6; 48 sc (72)

Round 18 :

72 sc (72)

Round 19 :

14 sc; change to beige-3 sc; change to ivory-55 sc (72)

Round 20 :

6 sc; (2 sc; inc)*2; change to beige - 1 sc; inc; 2 sc; inc; change to ivory - (2 sc; inc)*2; 48 sc (78)

Round 21 :

13 sc; change to beige - 11 sc; change to ivory - 54 sc (78) change to beige color

Round 22 :

(12 sc; inc)*6 (84)

Round 23 :

(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)

Round 24 :

(14 sc; inc)*6 (96)

Round 25 :

62 sc; 18 ch (skip 18 sc); 16 sc (96)

Round 26-34 :

96 sc (96)

Round 35 :

(14 sc; dec)*6 (90)

Round 36 :

(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)

Round 37 :

(12 sc; dec)*6 (78)

Round 38 :

(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)

Round 39 :

(10 sc; dec)*6 (66)

Round 40 :

(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)

Round 41 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 42 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 43 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 44 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Round 45 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 46 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 47 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 48 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 49 :

6 dec (6) fasten off.

Info :

'Eye patches' (make 2) With brown yarn

Eye patches - Row 1 :

11 ch; turn and continue to work in rounds

Eye patches - Round 2 :

9 sc; 3sc in 1st ch; 8 sc; inc (22)

Eye patches - Round 3 :

inc; 8 sc; 3 inc; 8 sc; 2 inc (28) leave a tail for sewing.

Info :

After attaching (or sewing eyes) fill the head with stuffing and continue to crochet, starting in the spot between rounds 26-27:

Head continue - Round 1 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Head continue - Round 2-4 :

36 sc (36)

Head continue - Round 5 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Head continue - Round 6-7 :

30 sc (30)

Head continue - Round 8 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Head continue - Round 9-10 :

24 sc (24)

Head continue - Round 11 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Head continue - Round 12 :

18 sc (18)

Head continue - Round 13 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Head continue - Round 14 :

6 dec (6) fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew legs to the base by positioning each leg opening against the base exterior and whipstitching firmly, using photos as placement reference and connecting as many points as desired for stability.
  • Sew the tail to the base at the designated spot shown in the photos, using a tapestry needle and tail left from the tail piece to stitch securely.
  • Sew round 22 with round 1 on each ring (large, middle, small) to form torus shapes; fill each ring with stuffing as you go before closing the seam.
  • Attach arms to the small ring by pinning each arm in place and sewing through the ring stitches; ensure symmetry by checking against the photos.
  • Sew the head to the stacked rings by aligning the head opening with the top ring opening and sewing through the round edges, then secure eye patches and nose before closing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Stuff rings and limbs gradually while crocheting to avoid lumps and to maintain even shape throughout the piece.
  • 💡When switching from 1.5 mm to 3 mm hooks for ring and body work, keep a consistent tension and check stitch counts after the change.
  • 💡Pin parts in position and compare to photos before sewing to ensure accurate placement and symmetry.

This Sloth Stacking Toy pattern brings a sweet, poseable sloth to life with layered rings, tiny claws, and a lovable face. Make it in natural tones or personalize with playful colors to create a unique gift that will be treasured. Enjoy the process and watch your sloth take shape round by round. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi size depends on yarn and hook but using the recommended yarn and hooks produces a medium-sized stacking toy approximately 25-30 cm tall when fully assembled.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and the fit of the rings; adjust hook sizes accordingly and make a gauge test before starting.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of crochet stitches and techniques is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, the number of rings made, and assembly time.