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Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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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 made from multiple crocheted rings, a head, tail, arms and clawed hands. You will work small amigurumi pieces and join them into a playful stacking toy that can be assembled and disassembled. The pattern includes color changes, front/back loop details and clear step-by-step round instructions.

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

Designed with photos and precise rounds to help you follow along, the pattern uses small hooks and cotton yarn for a neat finish. Perfect for gifting or displaying as a handmade toy.

Why You'll Love This Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a playful, tactile twist to classic amigurumi by making stackable rings and a poseable sloth. I enjoy the mix of small detailed pieces (like claws and eye patches) and larger elements (rings and head) that keep the project engaging. The color changes and front/back loop techniques add texture and personality, which I find really satisfying to stitch. Seeing the finished stacked sloth come together is always a joyful moment and makes a delightful handmade gift.

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 you can customize this sloth by changing yarn colors; try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly look or deep browns for a realistic sloth vibe.

You can alter the size by switching yarn weight and hook size: bulky yarn with a larger hook will make a chunky, larger stacking toy while lighter yarn makes a delicate, smaller version.

I sometimes add embroidered eyelashes, blush or stitched mouth to give the sloth distinct expressions; try different positions for eyes and mouth to change personality.

If you want a more poseable toy, consider inserting thin wire into the arms before stuffing to allow slight repositioning of the claws and hands.

Make sets of rings in contrasting colors to create a modern stacking toy; alternate stripes or gradients across rings for a designer finish.

I often add felt pads or a non-slip base inside the bottom ring if the toy is for a toddler or small child to help the stack stay in place.

To make a keychain or tiny version, use thinner yarn and a 1.5–2.0 mm hook and reduce rounds proportionally for each component.

If you want a softer look, use acrylic or plush yarn for the rings but keep cotton for the head to maintain structured facial details.

Experiment with eye types: safety eyes, embroidered eyes or crocheted eye discs can change the style from realistic to whimsical instantly.

I like to personalize mine with small accessories — tiny crocheted leaves or a scarf wrapped around one ring adds charm and makes great gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds causes loss of round start locations; place a marker at the first stitch of every round to stay aligned. ✗ Overstuffing rings and limbs makes assembly awkward and shapes bulge; stuff gradually and only fill to recommended firmness for flexible stacking. ✗ Changing hooks without adjusting tension can alter finished size and fit; swatch and adjust hook size to match gauge before starting. ✗ Forgetting to switch yarn colors at the exact stitch leads to uneven color transitions; mark the stitch where the color change should occur and carry yarn neatly.

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming sloth stacking toy with this detailed crochet pattern. You will create rings, legs, arms, a tail and a sweet sloth head with clear round-by-round instructions. Suitable for hobbyists who enjoy amigurumi assembly and finishing details. Follow the pattern to stitch, stuff and assemble your very own cuddly stacking sloth.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Beige - Alize Cotton Gold 262 (2 balls - 660m / 722 yd)
  • 02
    Ivory - Alize Cotton Gold 67 (small amount for face and claws)
  • 03
    Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 493 (for eye patches and accents)
  • 04
    Black - small amount for nose or use black yarn to crochet nose

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.5 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use)
  • 03
    Safety eyes diameter 12 mm (or bits of black yarn for crochet eyes)
  • 04
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Tweezers (recommended for stuffing claws)

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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.

— LEGS :

Info :

make 2

Info :

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)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 2-6. 6 sc (6)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 7. inc; 5 sc (7)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 8-12. 7 sc (7)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 13. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 14-17. 8 sc (8)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 18. 2 sc; inc; 5 sc (9)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 19-22. 9 sc (9) fasten off.

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 2-5. 6 sc (6)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 6. inc; 5 sc (7)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 7-10. 7 sc (7)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 11. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 12-15. 8 sc (8)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 16. 2 sc; inc; 5 sc (9)

Short claws (make 2) :

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)

Connect claws :

Round 2. 9 sc; inc; 3 sc; inc; 10 sc; inc; 2 sc (30)

Connect claws :

Round 3-7. 30 sc (30)

Connect claws :

Round 8. 9 sc; dec;(3 sc; dec)*2; 4 sc; inc; (1 sc; inc)*2 (30)

Connect claws :

Round 9-13. 23 sc; BLO 7 slst (30)

Connect claws :

Round 14. 30 sc (30)

Connect claws :

Round 15. (3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Connect claws :

Round 16-30. 24 sc (24)

Connect claws :

Round 31. (2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Connect claws :

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 tweezers as needed

Round 8 (continued) :

5 sc; dec;(3 sc; dec)*2; 4 sc; 3 inc (24)

Round 9-13 (alternative) :

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.

— 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)

Round 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.

Note :

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

Info :

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)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 2-7. 6 sc (6)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 8. inc; 5 sc (7)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 9-15. 7 sc (7)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 16. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8)

Long claw (make 1) :

Round 17-18. 8 sc (8) fasten off.

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 1. 6 sc in MR (6)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 2-6. 6 sc (6)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 7. inc; 5 sc (7)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 8-13. 7 sc (7)

Short claws (make 2) :

Round 14. 1 sc; inc; 5 sc (8)

Short claws (make 2) :

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 short, long and short claw :

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)

Connect claws :

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 :

(8 sc; dec)*6 (54)

Round 20 :

(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)

Round 21 :

(6 sc; dec)*6 (42)

Round 22 :

(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)

Info :

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

— 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.

— "Eye patches" (make 2) :

Info :

With brown yarn

Row 1 :

11 ch; turn and continue to work in rounds

Round 2 :

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

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:

Round 1 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Round 2-4 :

36 sc (36)

Round 5 :

(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)

Round 6-7 :

30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)

Round 9-10 :

24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)

Round 12 :

18 sc (18)

Round 13 :

(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)

Round 14 :

6 dec (6) fasten off.

— FINISHING & ASSEMBLY :

Info :

Sew "eye patches", insert safety eyes as shown in the photos and sew into position. Insert safety eyes diameter 12mm or embroider eyes as desired.

Info :

Stuff the head firmly before continuing with the final decrease rounds and closing the head. Use photos as reference for color placement and eye placement.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew legs to the base as you can see in the photos, connect as much as you like and secure with hidden whipstitch for stability.
  • Sew the tail to the base in the spot shown in the photos, aligning the tail seam to sit centered on the base.
  • Sew round 22 of each ring to round 1 and fill with stuffing as you go, then assemble rings in order (large, middle, small) to create the body stack.
  • Attach arms to the small ring as you can see in the photos, matching position and angle so the arms hang naturally when stacked.
  • Attach the head to the top of the stacked rings by sewing the lower head opening to the top ring between rounds 26-27, then secure firmly.
  • Sew eye patches in place, insert safety eyes (12 mm) before sewing patches fully, and embroider any additional facial details.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially at round starts and when joining rings.
  • 💡Stuff rings and limbs gradually as you go; overstuffing can distort shapes and make assembly difficult.
  • 💡Change hooks where indicated (1.5 mm for claws and nose, 3 mm for rings and body) to achieve the intended size and texture.
  • 💡Sew parts with matching color yarn and leave long tails for secure stitching; weave in ends after assembly.

This sloth stacking toy combines charming amigurumi construction with playful stacking rings for endless fun and display. It uses simple color changes, small detailed claws and a soft cotton finish for a polished look. Perfect as a handmade gift or nursery accent — enjoy stitching and stacking! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished sloth stacking toy measures approximately medium-sized depending on yarn and hook; using recommended yarn and hook sizes yields a balanced stack suitable for display or gentle play.

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 swatch to test.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses rounds, color changes, BLO/FLO and joining techniques, so basic amigurumi experience 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 varies depending on experience and how many pieces are made at once.

What hook sizes are required?

You will need a 1.5 mm hook for details and claws and a 3 mm hook for rings and main body pieces (or adapt according to your chosen yarn).