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How to Crochet a Cute Sloth-Inspired Doll: Step-by-Step Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable, wide-eyed crochet doll with this detailed amigurumi guide. This whimsical character features a bright orange dress, curly hair, and a sweet expression, making it a perfect project for crochet enthusiasts looking to add a touch of personality to their collection.

Materials Needed

• Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm
• Yarn (Cotton or Acrylic):
  • Cream/Off-white (for skin and eyes)
  • White (for teeth, claws, and eyes)
  • Orange (for the dress and arms)
  • Brown (for the nose)
  • Reddish-Brown (for the hair)
  • Various colors for the flower hair accessories
• Safety Eyes: Size 6mm
• Stuffing: Fiberfill stuffing
• Other tools: Yarn needle, scissors, and stitch markers

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (two stitches in one)
• dec: Decrease (two stitches joined into one)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• dc: Double Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• ch: Chain
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• st(s): Stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions

Body and Head

Color: Orange

• Round 1: MR 6sc (6)
• Round 2: 6 inc (12)
• Round 3: (1sc, inc) x 6 (18)
• Round 4: (2sc, inc) x 6 (24)
• Round 5: (3sc, inc) x 6 (30)
• Round 6: (4sc, inc) x 6 (36)
• Rounds 7-8: sc in each st around (36)
• Round 9: BLO sc in each st around (36)
• Rounds 10-11: sc in each st around (36)
• Round 12: (4sc, dec) x 6 (30)
• Round 13: (3sc, dec) x 6 (24)
• Round 14: sc in each st around (24)
• Round 15: (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
• Round 16: sc in each st around (18)
• Round 17: (1sc, dec) x 6 (12)
• Round 18: sc in each st around (12)
• Round 19: (1sc, dec) x 4 (8)

Change Color to Cream

• Rounds 20-24: sc in each st around (8)
• Round 25: 8 inc (16)
• Round 26: (1sc, inc) x 8 (24)
• Round 27: (3sc, inc) x 6 (30)
• Rounds 28-31: sc in each st around (30) – (4 rounds total)
• Round 32: (3sc, dec) x 6 (24)
• Round 33: (2sc, dec) x 6 (18)
• Round 34: (1sc, dec) x 6 (12)
• Round 35: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Stuff the body and head firmly.

The Dress Frill

Color: Orange

• Round 1: Attach yarn to the front loops remaining from Round 9 of the body. Work 3 dc into every stitch around.
• Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch around.

Arms (Make 2)

Color: Orange

• Round 1: MR 4sc (4)
• Round 2: 4 inc (8)
• Round 3: BLO sc in each st around (8)
• Rounds 4-7: sc in each st around (8) – (4 rounds total)
• Round 8: (2sc, dec) x 2 (6)
• Round 9: sc in each st around (6)
• Round 10: Close by working 2sc together.

Legs (Make 2)

Color: Cream

• Round 1: MR 5sc (5)
• Round 2: 5 inc (10)
• Round 3: BLO sc in each st around (10)
• Rounds 4-6: sc in each st around (10)
• Round 7: (3sc, dec) x 2 (8)
• Round 8: sc in each st around (8)

Detail Parts

Claws

Color: White

Attach white yarn to the front loops remaining from Round 3 of the feet and the arms. For each hand/foot, work: (1sc, 1ch, sl st) x 3.

Eyes (Make 2 sets)

Outer Eye (Cream):

• Round 1: MR 6sc (6)
• Round 2: 6 inc (12)
• Round 3: sc in each st around (12)

Inner Eye (White):

• Round 1: MR 6sc (6)
• Round 2: 6 inc (12)

Teeth

Color: White

Ch 2. Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 1sc, ch 2. Starting from the 2nd chain from hook: 1sc.

Nose

Color: Brown

• Round 1: MR 4sc (4)
• Round 2: 8 inc (8)
• Round 3: (3sc, inc) x 2 (10)

Hair

Color: Reddish-Brown

Ch 40. Work 2 dc into each chain across. Repeat to make 5 hair strands. Curl the strands by wrapping them around a pencil or crochet hook.

Flowers

Color: Various

Start with a MR. Work (2ch, hdc, 2ch, sl st) x 5. Fasten off.

Assembly

Sew the arms and legs to the body. Attach the eyes, nose, and teeth to the face. Attach the hair strands to the top of the head and decorate them with the small crochet flowers. Finally, add safety eyes or black embroidery to the center of the white eye pieces.

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