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Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft sloth stacking toy composed of rings, a head, limbs and claws that interlock for stacking play. It uses Alize Cotton Gold yarn in beige, ivory and brown with precise round-by-round crochet instructions. You will work small details like claws and eye patches using a finer hook and change to a larger hook for main pieces. The finished toy stacks together for display or play and includes assembly guidance.

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

Designed for intermediate crocheters, the project involves color changes, front/back loop work, and careful sewing for a neat finish. Detailed photos and stitch counts help you complete each component accurately.

Why You'll Love This Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a playful concept to life with thoughtful construction and charming details. I enjoy how the rings stack and the body becomes interactive — it adds personality beyond a typical amigurumi. The clever use of different hook sizes for claws and body gives great texture and scale. Sewing the pieces together is satisfying, and seeing the sloth take shape is so rewarding.

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 sloth — you can switch the yarn colors to make a pastel or bright version depending on your style.

Try thicker yarn and a larger hook to create a chunky, cuddly version that stands out as a cozy decorative piece.

For a mini version, use lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook; these make adorable keychains or tiny gifts.

I sometimes add embroidered eyebrows or a little smile to change the sloth's expression and personality.

You can make sets by creating rings in different colors or stripes to form a playful stacking game for kids.

Change the eye style: use safety eyes, embroidered eyes, or tiny felt circles to vary the look and safety level for little ones.

Make the claws removable or use snap fasteners if you want the toy to be washable or interchangeable.

I often add small accessories like a crocheted leaf, scarf, or tiny hat for seasonal customization and gifting.

Consider stuffing the rings with a bit of plastic pellets in the bottom for extra stability if you plan to use the toy as a display piece.

If you want a more realistic sloth, choose muted, natural yarn tones and blend colors for a shaded look around the face and body.

Experiment with stitch texture on the rings — using front or back loop rows gives a neat edge or decorative ridge when you join the rounds.

I recommend practicing the claw pieces first and adjusting the length to perfect the grip and appearance before making all limbs.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during round joins leads to misaligned rings and parts; use a marker at the start of each round and when joining rings to keep your stitches aligned and even. ✗ Overstuffing the rings or head makes shaping difficult and can distort round counts; stuff gradually, check shape frequently, and stop stuffing when the piece holds its form without bulging. ✗ Changing hook sizes without adjusting tension produces inconsistent sizes across parts; when switching from 1.5 mm to 3 mm hooks, keep tension consistent and swatch if necessary to match gauge. ✗ Forgetting to count increases and decreases results in mismatched stitches across rounds; count stitches after each increase or decrease round and mark rows that include shaping to avoid mistakes.

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

Make a cuddly sloth stacking toy you can assemble and play with. This pattern walks you through creating rings, limbs, claws, and a sweet sloth head with clear round-by-round instructions. You will enjoy shaping each piece and assembling them into a charming stacking friend for gifts or decor. Perfect for making a handcrafted keepsake with personality.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Beige - Alize Cotton Gold 262 (2 balls - 660m / 722 yrd)
  • 02
    Ivory - Alize Cotton Gold 67 (amount as needed for head, claws and details)
  • 03
    Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 493 (for eye patches and nose edging)
  • 04
    Black yarn - small amounts for nose detail or crocheted nose if not using safety eyes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.5 mm (for claws and details)
  • 02
    Crochet hook 3 mm (for main body and rings)
  • 03
    Safety eyes diameter 12mm (2 pieces) or bits of black yarn for crochet eyes
  • 04
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Tweezers for stuffing claws (twizers)
  • 09
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— TERMS USED :

Infos :

MR - magic ring. Ch - chain. sl st - slip stitch. sc - single crochet. inc - increase (2 sc in 1 st). dec - decrease. BLO - back loop only. FLO - front loop only. rev - reverse crochet (crab stitch).

— MATERIALS :

Info :

Yarn: Beige - Alize Cotton Gold 262 (2 balls - 660m (722 yrd)). Ivory - Alize Cotton Gold 67. Brown - Alize Cotton Gold 493. Hook: 1.5 mm and 3 mm (or in accordance with the yarn you use). Fiberfill for stuffing, scissors, safety eyes diameter 12mm (or bits of black yarn for crochet eyes), tapestry needle for sewing.

— Base :

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 :

LEGS (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)

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 short, long and short claw :

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)

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/leg)

— Sew legs to the base :

Info :

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

— 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.

— LARGE RING :

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 :

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 (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)

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 short, long and another 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)

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 :

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

— ASSEMBLE ARMS :

Info :

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

— HEAD :

Start :

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 Row 1. 11 ch; turn and continue to work in rounds

Round 2 :

9 sc; 3sc 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.

— ASSEMBLY :

Item 1 (P1) :

Sew "eye patches", insert safety eyes as shown in the photos.

Item 2 (P2) :

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

Item 3 (P3) :

Sew legs to the base and connect rings and arms as in photos; pin parts before final sewing for symmetry.

Item 4 (P4) :

Attach head to the top ring by sewing through the front loops and the top of the ring; stuff head firmly before closing.

Item 5 (P5) :

Weave in all ends; hide tails inside pieces and secure with a tapestry needle for a neat finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head to the top ring by sewing through the front loops and the top of the ring, stuffing the head firmly before closing.
  • Sew legs to the base at the positions shown in the photos, connecting as much as you like for stability and appearance.
  • Sew arms to the small ring as shown in the photos, then attach the small ring to the stacked rings to create the body.
  • Sew eye patches and insert safety eyes, then embroider or crochet any final facial details before finishing.
  • Sew the tail to the base as pictured, and weave in all ends securely to finish the toy.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round starts and joins, especially when connecting rings and working BLO/FLO sections.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually while shaping; overstuffing can distort the rounds and make assembly difficult.
  • 💡Change hook sizes where specified (1.5 mm for claws/details, 3 mm for main body) to achieve the intended proportions and texture.

This sloth stacking toy pattern is a joyful project that combines clever construction with cuddly charm. Whether you make it for a gift or your own shelf, it will bring smiles and a cozy handmade touch. Happy crocheting and enjoy every round of this adorable companion! 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished sloth stacking toy size depends on yarn and hook choice; using the recommended yarn and hooks it will be a medium-sized toy suitable for display and gentle play.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and proportions will change; adjust hook sizes accordingly and work a gauge swatch if you want a specific finished size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic amigurumi experience including magic ring, increases, decreases, and front/back loop work is recommended to follow the instructions confidently.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this multi-piece stacking toy in about 12-15 hours total, though time may vary depending on experience and assembly complexity.