Amigurumi Sigmund the Sloth Free Pattern
Meet Sigmund, the Sloth – your new favorite amigurumi friend! Sigmund is a lovable and huggable sloth amigurumi that you can crochet for free. With his endearing smile and laid-back charm, Sigmund will quickly become a cherished addition to your amigurumi collection.
This adorable sloth amigurumi pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Whether you’re new to crocheting or have been hooking for years, you’ll find joy in creating your very own Sigmund. The pattern is carefully designed with step-by-step instructions and detailed photos to guide you through the process. Sigmund measures around 45 cm
Crochet hook: 5 mm and 3.5 mm (US sizes H and E)
Approx. size: 45 x 21 cm (17.5 x 8.5 inches)
Materials: Pins, stuffing, needle, safety eyes 14 mm, stitch marker
Yarn: Baby Snuggle Solid
Koala (#10)
Teddy Bear (#08) – 2 skeins
Cream (#02) – 1 skein
Yarn: Rainbow Cotton 8/4
Black (#009) – 1 skein
Yarn: Rainbow Cotton 8/8
Pink (#045) – 1 skein
Light Brown (#006) – 1 skein
Vanilla (#052) – 1 skein
Abbreviations:
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
1 inc – work 2 sts in same st
1 dec – work 2 sts together
sl st – slip stitch
Tip!
You are going to crochet in a continuous spiral, do not join the rounds.
Use a stitch marker or safety pin to keep track of where the round begins.
A wooden chopstick is perfect to use to get the piece thoroughly stuffed.
EYES (make 2)
Using Rainbow Cotton 8/8 in Light Brown and a 3.5 mm hook
Ch 6
Rnd 1: Start in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same st, continue on the other side of the chain row, 4 sc (11)
Rnd 2: 1 inc, 3 sc, [3 sc in the same st] x3, 4 sc (18)
Rnd 3: 1 inc, 6 sc, [1 inc] x5, 6 sc (24)
Finish with 1 sl st
Cut yarn but leave a long tail for sewing
Place a 14 mm safety eye in each eyepiece. Do NOT attach the backpiece of the safety eye yet.
HEAD
On rounds 5-7 you are going to crochet with both Cream and Koala/Teddy Bear. Join the new color during the final step of the last stitch.
Using Baby Snuggle in Cream and a 5.0 mm hook
Start with a magic ring
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring (6)
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, [2 sc, 1 inc] x5, 1 sc (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc with Koala/Teddy Bear, change back to Cream, 2 sc, 1 inc, [3 sc, 1 inc] x5 (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc with Koala/Teddy Bear, change back to Cream, 1 inc, [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 7: 3 sc with Koala/Teddy Bear, change back to Cream, 2 sc, 1 inc, [5 sc, 1 inc] x5 (42)
Change color to Koala/Teddy Bear
Rnd 8: 3 sc, 1 inc, [6 sc, 1 inc] x5, 3 sc (48)
Rnds 9-13: 48 sc (5 rounds, 48)
Take a small piece of Koala/Teddy Bear and make some stitches into the face if you feel that you need to even out the color changes.
Now you are going to attach the eyepieces with the safety eyes. Place them between rounds
4 and 5 and attach the backpiece of the safety eyes to secure them.
Sew in the eyepieces.
Embroider a nose and mouth.
Rnd 14: 3 sc, 1 dec, [6 sc, 1 dec] x5, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 15: [5 sc, 1 dec] x6 (36)
Rnd 16: 2 sc, 1 dec, [4 sc, 1 dec] x5, 2 sc (30)
Start stuffing and keep doing that as the hole becomes smaller.
Rnd 17: [3 sc, 1 dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 18: 1 sc, 1 dec, [2 sc, 1 dec] x5, 1 sc (18)
Rnd 19: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6 (12)
Rnd 20: [1 dec] x6 (6)
Sew the hole together and fasten all threads.
BODY
Using Baby Snuggle in Koala or Teddy Bear and a 5.0 mm hook
Start with a magic ring
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring (6)
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x6 (12)
Rnd 3: [1 sc, 1 inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 1 inc, [2 sc, 1 inc] x5, 1 sc (24)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, 1 inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, 1 inc, [4 sc, 1 inc] x5, 2 sc (36)
Rnd 7: [5 sc, 1 inc] x6 (42)
Rnd 8: 3 sc, 1 inc, [6 sc, 1 inc] x5, 3 sc (48)
Rnds 9-14: 48 sc (6 rounds, 48)
Rnd 15: 3 sc, 1 dec, [6 sc, 1 dec] x5, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 16-17: 42 sc (2 rounds, 42)
Rnd 18: [5 sc, 1 dec] x6 (36)
Rnds 19-20: 36 sc (2 rounds, 36)
Rnd 21: 2 sc, 1 dec, [4 sc, 1 dec] x5, 2 sc (30)
Start stuffing and keep doing that as the hole becomes smaller.
Rnds 22-23: 30 sc (2 rounds, 30)
Rnd 24: [3 sc, 1 dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 25: 1 sc, 1 dec, [2 sc, 1 dec] x5, 1 sc (18)
Rnd 26: [1 sc, 1 dec] x6 (12)
Rnd 27: [1 dec] x6 (6)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Pin the head to the body and sew it on.
CLAW (make 12)
Using Rainbow Cotton 8/8 in Vanilla and a 3.5 mm hook
Ch 5
Rnd 1: start in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc (4)
Cut yarn but leave a long tail for sewing
ARMS and LEGS (make 4)
Using Baby Snuggle in Koala or Teddy Bear and a 5.0 mm hook
Start with a magic ring
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring (6)
Rnd 2: [1 inc] x6 (12)
Rnds 3-4: 12 sc (2 rounds, 12)
Now you are going to attach the claws. Place them between rounds 2 and 3. See pictures on the last pages of the pattern. Do some tight knots so that the claws don’t come off.
If you are going to give the sloth to a small child I recommend that you skip the claws.
Rnd 5-21: 12 sc (17 rounds, 12)
Cut the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the arm/leg approximately ¾. Sew the top together
Pin the arms and legs to the body and sew them on.
Embroider cheeks in Pink.
And you’re done!
Have fun!
Super Cute Design
