Free Freddy the Sloth Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Designer: Angatu | Juciara Melo
Instagram: @atelie.angatu

Calling all crochet lovers — today’s pattern is extra adorable… 
Adorable Amigurumi Sloth: Free Freddy Crochet Pattern Ideas by Juciara Melo is the ultimate project for anyone who loves the slow and sweet nature of these jungle creatures. This charming Freddy the Sloth design is perfect for creating a relaxing atmosphere in a nursery or as a unique gift for a friend. The pattern is designed to be engaging and fun, resulting in a plushie that is as soft as it is adorable. Make sure to explore the end of this post, where we have gathered even more wonderful amigurumi sloth ideas to inspire your future crafting sessions. A very special thank you to Juciara Melo for designing this lovely and cuddly companion for us to enjoy!

This step by step and beginner friendly guide works perfectly with your choice of off-white and brown yarn and a compatible crochet hook. To bring Freddy to life, you will need silicone fiber for stuffing, a tapestry needle, scissors, black embroidery thread for the details, and optional safety eyes. For the best results, remember to add stuffing as you crochet to shape the piece and sew the eye patch with the wrong side facing forward for a unique texture. This project is a great way to practice your skills while creating a high-quality handmade toy. Gather your materials and start your slow-paced crafting journey today. Happy crocheting!

Materials used

• Yarn of your choice in off-white and brown colors; Crochet hook compatible with the chosen yarn;
• Embroidery thread in black;
• Silicone fiber;
• Tapestry needle and scissors;
• Safety eyes with a size proportional to the yarn used (OPTIONAL).

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
inc: increase
dec: decrease
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sts: stitches

Tips

• Add the stuffing as you crochet the piece and always shape it so that the shape is as desired;
• Sew the eye patch leaving the wrong side facing forward.

HOW TO CROCHET FREDDY THE SLOTH: FREE AMIGURUMI STEP BY STEP

Head

Start with the light color
Round 01. 6 sc in the MR (6)
Round 02. 6 inc (12)
Round 03. (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 04. (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 05. (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 06. (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (36)
Round 07. (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (42)
Round 08. (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (48)
Round 09. 48 sc (48)

Change to brown color
Round 10-18. 48 sc (48)
Round 19. (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (42)
Round 20. (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (36)
Round 21. (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 22. (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 23. (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 24. (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Round 25. 6 dec (6)
End with inverted MR.

Eye patch (x2)

With brown color
Start with 8 ch and return from the 2nd counting from the hook with 2 sc, 4 hdc, 5 dc in the same base ch, 4 hdc, 2 sc.
Finish with invisible tie-off and leave thread for sewing.
With black thread, embroider the eyes using the wrong side of the piece. Sew on the light part of the head. If you prefer to use safety eyes, place them together with the patches before closing the head.

Muzzle

With light yarn
Round 01. 6 sc in the MR (6)
Round 02. 6 inc (12)
Round 03. (2 sc, 2 inc) repeat 3 times (18)
Round 04. 9 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc (20)
Finish with a sl st and leave some thread for sewing.
With black yarn, embroider the snout and mouth.
Sew in the center of the face, below the eye spots. With brown yarn, embroider the eyebrows above the eyes. above the eyes.

Body

Use brown yarn
Round 01. 6 sc in am (6)
Round 02. 6 inc (12)
Round 03. (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Round 04. (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 05. (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 06. (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (36)
Round 07. (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (42)
Round 08. (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (48)

Round 09-16. 48 sc (48)
Round 17. 10 sc, (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times, 14 sc (42)
Round 18-19. 42 sc (42)
Round 20. 10 sc, (1 dec, 1 sc) repeat 6 times, 14 sc (36)
Round 21-22. 36 sc (36)
Round 23. (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Round 24. 30 sc (30)
Round 25. (3sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (24)
Round 26. 24 sc

Finish with sl st and leave a thread for sewing.
Sew the body to the head.
If you are going to use your Mag to hold the curtain or somewhere else, leave the head to the side when sewing.

Topknot

Use brown yarn
Attach the yarn between rows 12 and 13 of the head, aligning it with the center of the face, between the two spots.
Change up 7 ch, attach with sl st in the next stitch, repeat 3 more times.
Cut and fasten the yarn.

Arms

Use brown yarn
Round 01. 6 sc in the MR (6)
Round 02. 6 inc (12)
Round 03-54. 12 sc (12)
Include stuffing only at the beginning.
Round 55. 6 sc closing both sides.
For the short arms version, make 12 sc until row 15 and finish as row 55.
Leave yarn for sewing.
Sew between rows 19 and 25 of the body.

Legs

Use brown yarn
Round 01. 8 sc in the MR (8)
Round 02. 8 inc (16)
Round 03-17. 16 sc (16)
Insert stuffing only at the beginning.
Round 018. 8 sc closing both sides
Leave yarn for sewing.
Sew between rows 7 and 15 of the body.

Claws

Use light yarn.
Attach the yarn to the 2nd row of the arm and leg.
Change up 4 ch, return from the second row with 3 sl st, attach to the base with 1 sl st.
Repeat 2 more times. Fasten off.

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