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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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Cute Companion

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 creates Samantha the Sloth, a soft, round amigurumi with long cuddly arms and sweet embroidered features. It uses chunky plush yarn for a squishy texture and big expressive eye patches. You will learn shaping in rounds, color changes for the face, and simple embroidery to add personality.

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

Clear step-by-step rounds and visual tips are included throughout the pattern to help you succeed. Suitable for beginner crocheters ready to practice increases, decreases and working in spiral.

Why You'll Love This Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because Samantha is irresistibly cuddly and quick to make using chunky plush yarn. I enjoy how a few simple color changes and a little embroidery turn a basic sphere into a charming face full of personality. The long arms let you pose and wrap Samantha for photos or display, and the project is satisfying to finish in an afternoon. I hope you feel the same joy making each little detail come to life.

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 Samantha by changing yarn colors — try pastel shades for a softer look or bright colors for a playful twist.

To make Samantha smaller or larger, switch yarn weight and hook size; a thinner yarn creates a mini version while bulky yarn gives a chunky hug-sized sloth.

I often substitute safety eyes with embroidered eyes or felt pieces for baby-safe toys or a different expression.

Feel free to vary the arm length — longer arms create a more dramatic wrap-around effect, while shorter arms keep the design compact.

Try adding tiny outfits or crocheted accessories like a scarf, tiny hat or a little leaf for a seasonal touch.

For posability, I sometimes insert thin pipe cleaners in the arms and legs before sewing them closed so they can bend naturally.

Embroider different eyebrow shapes to change Samantha's expression from sleepy to surprised or happy.

Make a matching set by using the same pattern with different color palettes — a baby version makes a great gift set.

Swap the eye patch color to create unique facial markings — darker patches create more contrast and character.

I also like to lightly brush the plush yarn after finishing to give a slightly different texture and make the toy extra squishy.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during the spiral rounds can make it hard to find the start of each round; use a marker and move it after completing each round. ✗ Changing colors without securing the tails can create messy joins and loose ends; weave in the yarn tails or hide them behind the eye patch before sewing the patch down. ✗ Stuffing too late or unevenly will create lumps and misshapen parts; stuff gradually while crocheting and shape as you go to keep the form smooth. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight with plush yarn makes stitches hard to work and the fabric stiff; maintain a relaxed, even tension for soft, flexible pieces.

Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

Make Samantha the Sloth, a cute, cuddly amigurumi you can finish over a weekend. This pattern gives clear step-by-step rounds, helpful tips like the Yarn Under technique, and picture instructions to guide you. You'll build the face, eye patches, body, arms, legs and add charming embroidered details for personality. Perfect as a gift or a cozy handmade companion.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Samantha the Sloth Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Premier Yarns - Parfait Chunky, main color (Mustard) - 2 skeins
  • 02
    Face and fingers - Cream - less than a skein
  • 03
    Eye patches - Teddy Bear (brown) - less than a skein
  • 04
    Leftover small amounts of white, pink and black yarn for eyes, cheeks, nose and mouth
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.00mm (H)
  • 02
    Two 23mm safety eyes (for Samantha)
  • 03
    Two 14mm safety eyes (for Pierre, also included in document)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Optional: Velcro for limb tips
  • 08
    Optional: Pipe cleaners for posable joints (Pierre pattern)

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— Head :

Info :

You will be working around the foundation chain for the face. Start with Cream yarn.

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)

Info :

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)

Info :

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. Insert the eyes into the last chain (where you made 4 sc) and secure them. Embroider the cheeks under the eyes with pink yarn. Tie a knot to secure it. Embroider a white line to the outer side of the eyes and tie a knot to secure it.

Info :

*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 finishing :

Info :

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*:

Step :

Insert the needle and bring it out between rounds 2-3, 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.

Embroider the nose :

Insert two sewing pins in the middle of round 1 to mark the wideness of the nose. Insert the needle and push it out through one pin. Insert the needle through the other pin and push it out through the first point. Repeat about 3 times or until you are happy with the look of it. Bring the needle at the back.

— Body :

Info :

With main color.

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) :

Info :

With main color. Read the tip at the bottom of the page. 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 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)

Round 31 :

(sc 3, dec) x3 (12)

Info :

Do not cut the yarn for now and make the fingers (version A) or follow Version B tip on the page.

— 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.

Step :

Ch 6, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st 5 (first finger). Sl st in the next st of the arm. Repeat to make 2 more fingers. Cut the yarn, and leave a yarn tail of about 6" (15 cm).

Attach fingers :

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 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.

Close arm :

Stuff the arm if it was not already, and close the opening by making 6 sc through both sides (see "Tips" section).

Sew arm :

Sew the first arm to the body (wait for the second arm): 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 in the photo reference.

— Legs (x2) :

Info :

Possible to make Version A or B.

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 :

Info :

Sew the eye patches to the face: the inner part as close as possible to the nose and the outer part between rounds 6-7 (do not forget to hide the color change). Sew the eye patches securely and hide the yarn tails.

Info :

Embroider the eyebrows with dark grey or black worsted weight yarn: push the needle out between rounds 5-6 slightly above the eye patch. Insert the needle between rounds 6-7 slightly lower for the other eyebrow. Repeat for the other side. Close the opening at the back of the head (see "Tips" section).

Sew limbs :

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 (white line). Optional: sew pieces of Velcro to the tip of the limbs or sew the limbs together.

Info :

Congratulations! Your Samantha the Sloth is complete.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the eye patches to the face: place the inner part as close as possible to the nose and the outer part between rounds 6-7, hiding the color change and stitching securely.
  • Stuff the body and close with an invisible fasten off; then align and sew the body to the head so the face sits centered.
  • Attach arms: sew the arms in line with the eyes with the top of the arm one round lower than the neck; angle slightly for a natural pose and sew firmly.
  • Sew the first leg one round lower than the arm and sew the other leg and arm to the back of the body aligned with the back of the head; optionally add Velcro or sew limb tips together.
  • Hide all yarn tails inside the toy, tie knots where needed for embroidery, and weave ends into the fabric to secure them.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each round when working in spiral to keep track of rounds and increases.
  • 💡Work in a spiral and do not join rounds or turn your work unless the pattern explicitly instructs you to.
  • 💡Use the Yarn Under technique (shown in the Tips) if you want tighter plush stitches with Parfait Chunky yarn for cleaner texture.

This cuddly Samantha the Sloth is designed to be quick, squishy, and full of personality—perfect for gifting or keeping close. Follow the clear rounds and photo tips to get a professional finish on your plush sloth. Happy crocheting and enjoy bringing this sleepy friend to life! 🧶🧵

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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 expect size changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is beginner friendly, but familiarity with working in the round, increases and decreases is helpful for best results.

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 working pace.

Where should I place safety eyes?

Place the safety eyes into the eye patches where you made the last chain (four single crochets). Secure them about one stitch of space from the eye border and check placement with both patches.