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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 crocheting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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About This Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

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This project is the ultimate baby shower gift—it's a toy that grows with the child, moving from a cuddly friend to a developmental stacking puzzle that looks great on any shelf.

Why You'll Love This Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly fell in love with the way the rings create that chunky, lovable sloth body. There's something so satisfying about seeing the little guy come together piece by piece, and the crab stitch edging on the rings gives it such a professional, tactile finish. It's a project that keeps you engaged with different shapes and techniques.

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Switch Things Up

I’ve always had a soft spot for sloths, but making one into a stacking toy? That was a total lightbulb moment for me. There’s a rhythmic quality to working on the rings that I find so meditative. You can just put on a podcast and let your hands do the work. One thing I discovered while making my first one: the color choice really sets the mood. While the classic beige is timeless, I’ve seen some makers try a soft mint or a muted blue for the rings, and it looks stunning in a modern nursery.

When you get to the claws, don't be intimidated by the 1.5mm hook. It’s small, yes, but it gives those claws the perfect 'toenail' look that makes the sloth so realistic. My biggest tip for the assembly is to pin everything—and I mean everything—before you pick up your sewing needle. Because the body is made of rings, the alignment of the head and arms is what really gives him that 'sloth-like' posture. If you’re making this for a very young baby, definitely skip the plastic eyes and embroider some sleepy closed lids instead. It adds to the charm and keeps it super safe for little hands!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When joining the claws for the legs and arms, make sure your stitches are tight at the junctions, or you might end up with small gaps where the stuffing peeks through.✗ The middle ring instructions mention gray yarn, but if you want a cohesive look like the photos, stick with your main beige shade or a very similar neutral tone.✗ Don't stuff the legs and arms all the way to the top; leaving the last quarter empty allows them to flop naturally and makes the final assembly much easier.✗ If the safety eyes are placed before the patches are fully secured, it can be tricky to sew the brown patches down flat—pin everything first to ensure perfect symmetry.

Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

This sweet little sloth isn't just a plushie; he's a clever stacking toy that's as fun to play with as he is to make. I love how his long, lazy arms and legs give him so much personality. Whether you're making this for a nursery or a curious toddler, the sensory rings and soft textures make it a project you'll be proud to finish. It’s a wonderful way to combine a classic amigurumi look with an interactive, developmental element that kids will adore.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Sloth Stacking Toy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Two balls of beige cotton blend yarn (approx. 660m) for the main body, rings, and base
  • 02
    One ball of ivory cotton blend yarn for the face and claws
  • 03
    A small amount of brown cotton blend yarn for the eye patches
  • 04
    Scrap black yarn for the nose and eye details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    1.5 mm crochet hook for the fine details like claws and nose
  • 02
    3.0 mm crochet hook for the main body and rings
  • 03
    12 mm safety eyes (or black yarn for embroidery if making for an infant)
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing the pieces together
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Tweezers to help stuff the tiny claws

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— 1. Base :

Round 1 :

Using beige yarn, work 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Work 6 inc around (12)

Round 3 :

Work 12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)

Round 5-6 :

Work 18 sc (18)

Round 7 :

Repeat (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)

Round 8-10 :

Work 24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

Repeat (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)

Round 12-15 :

Work 30 sc (30)

Round 16 :

Repeat (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36)

Round 17-21 :

Work 36 sc (36)

Round 22 :

Repeat (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)

Round 23-28 :

Work 42 sc (42)

Round 29 :

Repeat (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48)

Round 30-36 :

Work 48 sc (48)

Round 37 :

Repeat (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)

Round 38-45 :

Work 54 sc (54)

Round 46 :

Repeat (8 sc, inc) 6 times (60)

Round 47 :

Working in FLO, repeat (9 sc, inc) 6 times (66)

Round 48 :

5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) 5 times, 5 sc (72)

Round 49 :

Repeat (11 sc, inc) 6 times (78)

Round 50 :

6 sc, inc, (12 sc, inc) 5 times, 6 sc (84)

Round 51 :

Repeat (13 sc, inc) 6 times (90)

Round 52 :

7 sc, inc, (14 sc, inc) 5 times, 7 sc (96)

Round 53 :

Repeat (15 sc, inc) 6 times (102)

Round 54 :

8 sc, inc, (16 sc, inc) 5 times, 8 sc (108)

Round 55 :

Repeat (17 sc, inc) 6 times (114)

Round 56-62 :

Work 114 sc (114)

Round 63 :

Repeat (17 sc, dec) 6 times (108)

Round 64 :

8 sc, dec, (16 sc, dec) 5 times, 8 sc (102)

Round 65 :

Repeat (15 sc, dec) 6 times (96)

Round 66 :

7 sc, dec, (14 sc, dec) 5 times, 7 sc (90)

Round 67 :

Repeat (13 sc, dec) 6 times (84)

Round 68 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec) 5 times, 6 sc (78)

Round 69 :

Repeat (11 sc, dec) 6 times (72)

Round 70 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) 5 times, 5 sc (66)

Round 71 :

Repeat (9 sc, dec) 6 times (60)

Round 72 :

Join R71 to the BLO of R47 using 60 sc. Stuff the base as you go (60)

Round 73 :

Repeat (8 sc, dec) 6 times (54)

Round 74 :

Repeat (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)

Round 75 :

Repeat (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42)

Round 76 :

Repeat (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36)

Round 77 :

Repeat (4 sc, dec) 6 times (30)

Round 78 :

Repeat (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 79 :

Repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)

Round 80 :

Repeat (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)

Round 81 :

Work 6 dec (6). Fasten off and weave in the end.

— 2. Legs - Claws :

Info :

Using ivory yarn and a 1.5 mm hook, create three claws for each leg. One will be slightly longer.

Long Claw Round 1 :

Work 6 sc in a MR (6)

Long Claw Round 2-6 :

Work 6 sc (6)

Long Claw Round 7 :

Work 1 inc, then 5 sc (7)

Long Claw Round 8-12 :

Work 7 sc (7)

Long Claw Round 13 :

Work 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc (8)

Long Claw Round 14-17 :

Work 8 sc (8)

Long Claw Round 18 :

Work 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc (9)

Long Claw Round 19-22 :

Work 9 sc (9). Fasten off.

Short Claws Round 1 :

Make two. Work 6 sc in a MR (6)

Short Claws Round 2-5 :

Work 6 sc (6)

Short Claws Round 6 :

Work 1 inc, 5 sc (7)

Short Claws Round 7-10 :

Work 7 sc (7)

Short Claws Round 11 :

Work 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc (8)

Short Claws Round 12-15 :

Work 8 sc (8)

Short Claws Round 16 :

Work 2 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc (9)

Short Claws Round 17-20 :

Work 9 sc (9). Fasten off the first one. Keep the second one attached to change colors.

— 3. Leg Body :

Info :

Switch to beige yarn and a 3 mm hook. Join the three claws together.

Round 1 :

Work 9 sc around the first short claw, 5 sc on the long claw, 9 sc on the second short claw, and 4 sc on the long claw (27)

Round 2 :

9 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 2 sc (30)

Round 3-7 :

Work 30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

9 sc, dec, (3 sc, dec) 2 times, 4 sc, inc, (1 sc, inc) 2 times (30)

Round 9-13 :

23 sc, then 7 sl st in BLO (30)

Round 14 :

Work 30 sc (30)

Round 15 :

Repeat (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 16-30 :

Work 24 sc (24)

Round 31 :

Repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)

Round 32 :

Stuff 3/4 of the leg. Work 5 sc, turn and fold flat. Close with 9 sc through both layers.

— 4. Tail :

Round 1 :

Using beige, 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

12 sc (12)

Round 4 :

Repeat (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)

Round 5 :

18 sc (18)

Round 6 :

Repeat (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)

Round 7 :

24 sc (24)

Round 8 :

Repeat (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)

Round 9-13 :

Work 30 sc (30)

Round 14 :

In BLO, repeat (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 15 :

Repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18). Stuff now.

Round 16 :

Repeat (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)

Round 17 :

Work 6 dec (6). Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

— 5. Large Ring :

Round 1 :

With beige, ch 60 and join with a sl st to form a ring (60)

Round 2 :

Repeat (9 sc, inc) 6 times (66)

Round 3 :

5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) 5 times, 5 sc (72)

Round 4 :

Repeat (11 sc, inc) 6 times (78)

Round 5 :

6 sc, inc, (12 sc, inc) 5 times, 6 sc (84)

Round 6 :

Repeat (13 sc, inc) 6 times (90)

Round 7 :

7 sc, inc, (14 sc, inc) 5 times, 7 sc (96)

Round 8 :

Repeat (15 sc, inc) 6 times (102)

Round 9-11 :

Work 102 sc (102)

Round 12 :

Work 102 sc in BLO (102)

Round 13-15 :

Work 102 sc (102)

Round 16 :

Repeat (15 sc, dec) 6 times (96)

Round 17 :

7 sc, dec, (14 sc, dec) 5 times, 7 sc (90)

Round 18 :

Repeat (13 sc, dec) 6 times (84)

Round 19 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec) 5 times, 6 sc (78)

Round 20 :

Repeat (11 sc, dec) 6 times (72)

Round 21 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) 5 times, 5 sc (66)

Round 22 :

Repeat (9 sc, dec) 6 times (60). Sew R22 to R1, stuffing as you go.

— 6. Middle Ring :

Round 1 :

Using gray yarn (or beige), ch 48 and join with a sl st (48)

Round 2 :

Repeat (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)

Round 3 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) 5 times, 4 sc (60)

Round 4 :

Repeat (9 sc, inc) 6 times (66)

Round 5 :

5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) 5 times, 5 sc (72)

Round 6 :

Repeat (11 sc, inc) 6 times (78)

Round 7 :

6 sc, inc, (12 sc, inc) 5 times, 6 sc (84)

Round 8 :

Repeat (13 sc, inc) 6 times (90)

Round 9 :

Work 90 sc (90)

Round 10 :

Work 90 sc in BLO (90)

Round 11 :

Work 90 sc (90)

Round 12 :

Work 90 sc in BLO (90)

Round 13 :

Work 90 sc (90)

Round 14 :

Work 90 sc in BLO (90)

Round 15 :

Work 90 sc (90)

Round 16 :

Repeat (13 sc, dec) 6 times (84)

Round 17 :

6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec) 5 times, 6 sc (78)

Round 18 :

Repeat (11 sc, dec) 6 times (72)

Round 19 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) 5 times, 5 sc (66)

Round 20 :

Repeat (9 sc, dec) 6 times (60)

Round 21 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) 5 times, 4 sc (54)

Round 22 :

Repeat (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48). Sew R22 to R1, stuffing as you go.

Info :

To finish the edges, work a round of sl st or rev in the FLO of Rounds 10, 12, and 14.

— 7. Arms - Claws :

Info :

Using ivory and 1.5 mm hook, make three claws. One long, two short.

Long Claw Round 1 :

6 sc in MR (6)

Long Claw Round 2-7 :

6 sc (6)

Long Claw Round 8 :

1 inc, 5 sc (7)

Long Claw Round 9-15 :

7 sc (7)

Long Claw Round 16 :

1 sc, inc, 5 sc (8)

Long Claw Round 17-18 :

8 sc (8). Fasten off.

Short Claws Round 1 :

Make two. 6 sc in MR (6)

Short Claws Round 2-6 :

6 sc (6)

Short Claws Round 7 :

1 inc, 5 sc (7)

Short Claws Round 8-13 :

7 sc (7)

Short Claws Round 14 :

1 sc, inc, 5 sc (8)

Short Claws Round 15-16 :

8 sc (8). Fasten off the first, keep the second attached for color change.

— 8. Arm Body :

Info :

Switch to beige and 3 mm hook.

Round 1 :

8 sc on first short claw, 4 sc on long claw, 8 sc on second short claw, 4 sc on long claw (24)

Round 2-7 :

Work 24 sc (24)

Round 8 :

5 sc, dec, (3 sc, dec) 2 times, 4 sc, 3 inc (24)

Round 9-13 :

18 sc, then 6 sl st in BLO (24)

Round 14 :

Work 24 sc (24)

Round 15 :

Repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)

Round 16-34 :

Work 18 sc (18)

Round 35 :

Stuff 3/4 full. 6 sc, turn and fold flat. Close with 9 sc through both layers.

— 9. Small Ring :

Round 1 :

With beige, ch 36 and join with sl st (36)

Round 2 :

Repeat (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)

Round 3 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) 5 times, 3 sc (48)

Round 4 :

Repeat (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)

Round 5 :

4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) 5 times, 4 sc (60)

Round 6 :

Repeat (9 sc, inc) 6 times (66)

Round 7 :

5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) 5 times, 5 sc (72)

Round 8 :

Repeat (11 sc, inc) 6 times (78)

Round 9-15 :

Work 78 sc (78)

Round 16 :

Repeat (11 sc, dec) 6 times (72)

Round 17 :

5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) 5 times, 5 sc (66)

Round 18 :

Repeat (9 sc, dec) 6 times (60)

Round 19 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) 5 times, 4 sc (54)

Round 20 :

Repeat (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)

Round 21 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) 5 times, 3 sc (42)

Round 22 :

Repeat (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36). Sew R22 to R1, stuffing as you go.

— 10. Head - Nose :

Info :

Start with black yarn and 1.5 mm hook.

Row 1 :

ch 5, turn and work around the chain (5)

Round 2 :

1 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc in the first ch, 2 sc, 1 inc in the last ch (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Repeat (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24)

Round 5-6 :

Work 24 sc (24)

Round 7a :

In BLO, repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18). Stuff the nose.

Round 8a :

Repeat (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12). Fasten off and close the hole.

— 11. Head - Face :

Info :

Switch to ivory yarn and 3 mm hook. Work in the FLO of Nose Round 6.

Round 7 :

Repeat (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30)

Round 8 :

Work 30 sc (30)

Round 9 :

Repeat (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36)

Round 10 :

Repeat (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42)

Round 11 :

Repeat (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48)

Round 12 :

Repeat (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54)

Round 13 :

Repeat (8 sc, inc) 6 times (60)

Round 14 :

6 sc, 6 inc, 48 sc (66)

Round 15-16 :

Work 66 sc (66)

Round 17 :

6 sc, (1 sc, inc) 6 times, 48 sc (72)

Round 18 :

Work 72 sc (72)

Round 19 :

14 sc, change to beige and work 3 sc, back to ivory for 55 sc (72)

Round 20 :

6 sc, (2 sc, inc) 2 times, beige 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, ivory (2 sc, inc) 2 times, 48 sc (78)

Round 21 :

13 sc, change to beige 11 sc, back to ivory 54 sc (78). Change to beige for the rest of the head.

Round 22 :

Repeat (12 sc, inc) 6 times (84)

Round 23 :

Repeat (13 sc, inc) 6 times (90)

Round 24 :

Repeat (14 sc, inc) 6 times (96)

Round 25 :

62 sc, ch 18, skip 18 sc, 16 sc (96)

Round 26-34 :

Work 96 sc (96)

Round 35 :

Repeat (14 sc, dec) 6 times (90)

Round 36 :

Repeat (13 sc, dec) 6 times (84)

Round 37 :

Repeat (12 sc, dec) 6 times (78)

Round 38 :

Repeat (11 sc, dec) 6 times (72)

Round 39 :

Repeat (10 sc, dec) 6 times (66)

Round 40 :

Repeat (9 sc, dec) 6 times (60)

Round 41 :

Repeat (8 sc, dec) 6 times (54)

Round 42 :

Repeat (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48)

Round 43 :

Repeat (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42)

Round 44 :

Repeat (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36)

Round 45 :

Repeat (4 sc, dec) 6 times (30)

Round 46 :

Repeat (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 47 :

Repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)

Round 48 :

Repeat (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)

Round 49 :

6 dec (6). Fasten off.

— 12. Eye Patches :

Info :

Make two using brown yarn.

Row 1 :

ch 11, turn and work around (11)

Round 2 :

9 sc, 3 sc in the first ch, 8 sc, 1 inc (22)

Round 3 :

1 inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc (28). Leave a tail for sewing.

— 13. Inner Head Neck :

Info :

After eyes and patches are on, stuff the head and work in the hole between R26-27.

Round 1 :

In BLO, work 36 sc (36)

Round 2-4 :

Work 36 sc (36)

Round 5 :

Repeat (4 sc, dec) 6 times (30)

Round 6-7 :

Work 30 sc (30)

Round 8 :

Repeat (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 9-10 :

Work 24 sc (24)

Round 11 :

Repeat (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)

Round 12 :

Work 18 sc (18)

Round 13 :

Repeat (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)

Round 14 :

6 dec (6). Fasten off.

Assembly Instructions

  • Stuff the base very firmly, ensuring the bottom is flat so it remains upright during play.
  • Attach the legs to the lower side of the base, positioning them so the sloth sits comfortably and stays balanced.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the base, just above the bottom edge.
  • Place the brown eye patches on the ivory face and insert the safety eyes through both layers before stuffing the head.
  • Complete the head by stuffing it and then working the inner neck section into the opening.
  • Sew the small ring to the bottom of the head's neck section to create the top piece of the stack.
  • Attach the arms to the sides of the small ring so they drape down over the other rings when stacked.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a smaller hook for the claws and nose to ensure the stitches are tight enough to hold stuffing without stretching.
  • 💡Always use a stitch marker when working in rounds, especially on the large rings where it's easy to lose your place.
  • 💡When stuffing the rings, aim for a firm but squishy consistency so they maintain their shape but are still soft to the touch.
  • 💡If you prefer a more seamless look, use an invisible decrease throughout the pattern.
  • 💡Double-check the placement of your rings on the base cone before sewing the limbs to ensure everything stacks perfectly.

I can't wait for you to see this little guy finished! There’s something so rewarding about a project that’s both a toy and a piece of decor. Don’t worry if the claw assembly feels a bit fiddly at first—just take your time and use those tweezers for the stuffing. Once he’s all stacked up with his lazy arms draped over the rings, he’s absolutely irresistible. Happy hooking, and I hope this sloth brings a lot of joy to whoever receives him! 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use a different yarn weight for this sloth?

Yes, but it will change the size of the toy. If you use a thicker yarn like worsted weight, the sloth will be significantly larger and you'll need to increase your hook size accordingly.

Is the crab stitch necessary for the rings?

It's optional but highly recommended! It adds a lovely textured ridge that helps the rings sit nicely against each other and provides a great sensory feel for babies.

How do I make the sloth safe for a newborn?

Instead of using plastic safety eyes, I recommend embroidering the eyes with black yarn. This eliminates any choking hazards for very young children.

Why does my base look tilted?

This usually happens if the stuffing isn't distributed evenly or if the bottom wasn't flattened enough. Try removing some stuffing, reshaping the base, and refilling it firmly.

What is the best way to stuff the tiny claws?

Tweezers or the back of a small crochet hook are your best friends here. Use tiny bits of stuffing at a time to avoid lumps.