Visualize soft threads in your grasp, forming loops that evolve into a charming sloth face, a source of comfort and appeal. Your handiwork gives this delightful Crochet Sloth Head Amigurumi its character, from the peaceful look in its eyes to its contagious grin. This isn't merely a hobby; it's like you're creating a new friend.
Crochet Sloth Head Amigurumi Pattern
With every stitch, it's not only about crafting; it's about shaping happiness with threads. Ideal for newbies and experts alike, working on this project turns a regular afternoon into a thrilling activity of calling a snug sloth into existence.
Materials Needed:
- Sport yarn
- 3mm crochet hook
- Alternatively, you can use double knit yarn with a 3.5mm hook, or chenille yarn with a 4mm hook.
- Stitch marker
- Beige and brown yarn for details
Pattern
Body & Head:
Start
- Begin with a magic circle and chain one using cream yarn.
- Make six single crochet (sc) inside the magic circle, then close the ring.
Round 1:
- Place a marker on the first sc of every round.
- Make two sc in each stitch around for a total of 12 sc.
Round 2:
- Sequence: One sc in the next stitch, two sc in the following stitch.
- Repeat around for a total of 18 stitches.
For Round 3:
- Sequence: One sc in the next two stitches, then two sc in the following stitch.
- Repeat around for a total of 24 stitches.
Round 4:
Sequence: One sc in the next three stitches, then two sc in the following stitch.
- Repeat around for a total of 30 stitches.
Round 5:
- Sequence: One sc in the next four stitches, then two sc in the following stitch.
- Repeat around for a total of 36 stitches.
Color Change to Beige:
- On the last stitch of round 7, switch to beige yarn.
Round 6 to 8:
- Continue increasing by following the established pattern: Six sc, then two sc in the following stitch for round 8, adjusting the base sequence by one stitch each round.
Stitch Stability Rounds:
- For the next six rounds, make one sc in each stitch around.
Eyes (Make 2):
Eye Formation:
- With brown yarn, chain 5.
- Start in the second chain from the hook: Two sc in the first chain, one sc in the next three chains.
- On the other side of the chain base, mirror your stitches to form an oval shape.
Eyes Detailing:
- Add more detail with sc, shaping the eye, and finish with a slip stitch.
Attaching Eyes & Details:
Placement:
- Position and sew the eyes onto the head at the desired location.
Decoration:
- Embroider pupils and any additional facial features with black thread.
Finishing Touches:
- Continue with the body, reducing stitches as you go down to form the head, fill with stuffing at the appropriate stage, and close up the bottom.
- Embroider or crochet additional sloth details as desired.
