How to Crochet Sid the Sloth Plushie for Kids

Learn how to crochet this big Sid the Sloth plush doll wearing a bow tie with FREE crochet tutorial. This an oh-so cute Sid the Sloth snuggler for little ones and designed to make it look CUTE and funny at the same time. While it may seem intimidating at first, we only need basic crochet shapes to make it such as the half spheres for the eyes and a crochet tube for the neck. This will definitely the best beach and travel companion for a little one.

I especially love its finger nails that are crocheted in detail so that each nail looks separate from the other. In fact, this is even cuter than the real Sid the Sloth design and has a much beautiful color-combo. You can handmake it the little ones’ birthday. And luckily, there is a detailed tutorial to guide you along.

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Skill level: Intermediates

Time: 48 minutes

The Maker of Sloth Plushie:

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Materials Needed

Following are the supplies and the tools needed for making this crochet sid the sloth plushie:

1. Main Color Yarn: Approximately 3 skeins (100g/120m each) of polyester chenille/velvet yarn in a light tan or beige (specifically Kartopu K856).
2. Secondary Colors: Small amounts of white (for eyes and claws), red (for the tongue/mouth), brown (for the nose), and black (for the smile and eyelashes).
3. Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm.
4. Safety Eyes: 12 mm.
5. Other Tools: Fiberfill stuffing, scissors, yarn needle, safety pins, and fabric glue.

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Crochet Abbreviations & Quick Guides

Here are all the abbreviations used in the Sloth plushie crochet pattern and the quick guides for each of them:

1. Ch: Chain: YO, pull through the loop on the hook.
2. Sc: Single Crochet: Ins hook into stitch, YO, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through both loops.
3. Inc: Increase: Work two Sc into the same stitch to expand the piece.
4. Dec: Decrease (Invisible): Ins hook into the front loop of the first stitch, then immediately into the front loop of the next stitch. YO, pull through the first two loops, YO, pull through the remaining two loops.
5. St(s): Stitch(es)
6. Sl St: Slip Stitch: Ins hook into stitch, YO, pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook at the same time.
7. MR: Magic Ring

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