Maurice Sloth

Pattern for crocheting Maurice Sloth by Hardicraft. The sloth is approximately 27 cm tall and is made with a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

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Materials

Brown cotton yarn: 75 Gram(s)
Beige cotton yarn: 25 Gram(s)
Dark brown cotton yarn: 10 Gram(s)
Stuffing material: 50 Gram(s)
Safety eyes 6 mm: 2 Piece(s)

1. Eye circles

Ch 2 with dark brown or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. ch 7, back through these ch with 6 sc, 6 x (2 sc in the next sc) (= 18 sc)

3. 5 sc in the loops at the bottom of the chain, 2 sc in the last loop, 2 sc in the next sc, 5 sc, 1 sl in the next sc.

Fasten off.

Crochet another eye circle. Put the eye circles aside.
2. Head

Begin at the front of the snout.

Ch 2 with beige or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 3 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 15 sc (= 33 sc)

7. 3 x (5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 15 sc (= 36 sc)

8. 2 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 12 sc, 4 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 42 sc)

9. 2 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc), 12 sc, 4 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 48 sc)

10. 2 x (5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 12 sc, 4 x (5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 54 sc)

11. 2 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc), 12 sc, 4 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 60 sc)

12. 60 sc

13. 24 sc, continue with brown, 36 sc (= 60 sc)

Attach the safety eyes along with the eye circles between round 7 and round 8 with 12 st space between, (see photo). Sew the eye circles to the head.

14 to 24. 60 sc

25. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc)

26. 54 sc

27. Crochet every 8th and 9th st together (= 48 sc)

28. 48 sc

29. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc)

30. Crochet every 6th and 7th st together (= 36 sc)

31. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc)

32. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (= 24 sc)

Stuff the head.

33. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together, 1 sc) (= 18 sc)

34. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (= 12 sc)

35. 6 x sc 2 st together (= 6 sc)

Fasten off. Draw the yarn through the remaining 6 st and pull tight. Weave in the end.

Cut 4 brown threads of approx 10 cm. Fold the threads in half, pull them through a stitch on top of the head (last beige and 1st brown round). Pull the end through the loop that has formed and pull tight.
3. Nose

Ch 2 with dark brown or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 4 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc, 4 sc in the next sc, 2 sc (= 12 sc)

End with 1 sl in the 1st sc. Fasten off.

Sew the nose to the front of the snout, with round 1 of the nose 1 round higher than round 1 of the head.

Embroider with dark brown the mouth under the nose, (between round 6 and 7, see photo).
4. Body

Begin at the bottom of the body.

Ch 2 with brown or start with a magic ring.

1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc)

2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc)

3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc)

4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc)

5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc)

6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc)

7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc)

8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc)

9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc)

10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc)

11 to 15. 60 sc

16. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc)

17 and 18. 54 sc

19. Crochet every 8th and 9th st together (= 48 sc)

20 and 21. 48 sc

22. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc)

23 and 24. 42 sc

25. Crochet every 6th and 7th st together (= 36 sc)

26 and 27. 36 sc

28. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc)

29 and 30. 30 sc

31. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (= 24 sc)

32 to 34. 24 sc

End with 1 sl in the 1st sc and fasten off.

Stuff the body.

Sew the head onto the body.
5. Legs

Begin at the top.

Crochet with brown a chain of 15 ch and join with 1 sl to form a ring.

1 to 30. 15 sc

31. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (= 12 sc)

32. Fold your work in half and crochet the stitches together with 5 sc

Continue with beige.

33. ch 1, turn the work, 1 sc, * ch 5, crochet back along these ch with 4 sc, 1 sc in the next sc on the leg, repeat from * 2 more times, 1 sl in the last sc.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet 3 more legs. Lightly stuff the legs and sew them to the body, 2 just below the head and 2 at the bottom of the body.

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Instructions by Hardicraft Maurice Sloth
Hardicraft / Maurice Sloth Instructions by hardicraft Maurice Sloth Pattern for crocheting Maurice Sloth by Hardicraft. The sloth is approximately 27 cm tall and is made with a 2.5 mm crochet hook. Product Information Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of Hardicraft. Used abbreviations ch = chain stitch sc = single crochet sl = slip stitch st = stitch The pattern is written in US-terms. Method The sloth is crocheted in a spiral. Do not fasten off the round with a slip stitch, but simply continue crocheting the next round with single crochets. In each unstated single crochet, 1 single crochet must be crocheted. Warning This craft kit is made for adults. If you are going to give the final result to a small child, make sure it is made completely according to the instructions. Make sure all parts are securely attached and that there are no loose threads or stuffing material sticking out. The yarn and haberdashery in this kit are safe to use, but if you have any doubts or questions about the content or the pattern, please contact us. Our email address is: info@hardicraft.com. Tools Materials Brown cotton yarn 75 Gram(s) Beige cotton yarn 25 Gram(s) Dark brown cotton yarn 10 Gram(s) Stuffing material 50 Gram(s) Safety eyes 6 mm 2 Piece(s) 1. Eye circles Ch 2 with dark brown or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. ch 7, back through these ch with 6 sc, 6 x (2 sc in the next sc) (= 18 sc) 3. 5 sc in the loops at the bottom of the chain, 2 sc in the last loop, 2 sc in the next sc, 5 sc, 1 sl in the next sc. Fasten off. Crochet another eye circle. Put the eye circles aside. 2. Head Begin at the front of the snout. Ch 2 with beige or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 3 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 15 sc (= 33 sc) 7. 3 x (5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 15 sc (= 36 sc) 8. 2 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 12 sc, 4 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 42 sc) 9. 2 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc), 12 sc, 4 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 48 sc) 10. 2 x (5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc), 12 sc, 4 x (5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) (= 54 sc) 11. 2 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc), 12 sc, 4 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 60 sc) 12. 60 sc 13. 24 sc, continue with brown, 36 sc (= 60 sc) Attach the safety eyes along with the eye circles between round 7 and round 8 with 12 st space between, (see photo). Sew the eye circles to the head. 14 to 24. 60 sc 25. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc) 26. 54 sc 27. Crochet every 8th and 9th st together (= 48 sc) 28. 48 sc 29. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc) 30. Crochet every 6th and 7th st together (= 36 sc) 31. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc) 32. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (= 24 sc) Stuff the head. 33. 6 x (1 sc, sc 2 st together, 1 sc) (= 18 sc) 34. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd st together (= 12 sc) 35. 6 x sc 2 st together (= 6 sc) Fasten off. Draw the yarn through the remaining 6 st and pull tight. Weave in the end. Cut 4 brown threads of approx 10 cm. Fold the threads in half, pull them through a stitch on top of the head (last beige and 1st brown round). Pull the end through the loop that has formed and pull tight. 3. Nose Ch 2 with dark brown or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 4 sc in the 1st sc, 2 sc, 4 sc in the next sc, 2 sc (= 12 sc) End with 1 sl in the 1st sc. Fasten off. Sew the nose to the front of the snout, with round 1 of the nose 1 round higher than round 1 of the head. Embroider with dark brown the mouth under the nose, (between round 6 and 7, see photo). 4. Body Begin at the bottom of the body. Ch 2 with brown or start with a magic ring. 1. 6 sc in the 1st ch or in the magic ring, 1 sl in the 1st sc (= 6 sc) 2. 2 sc in each sc (= 12 sc) 3. 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18 sc) 4. 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc) (= 24 sc) 5. 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30 sc) 6. 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 2 sc) (= 36 sc) 7. 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42 sc) 8. 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc) (= 48 sc) 9. 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54 sc) 10. 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 4 sc) (= 60 sc) 11 to 15. 60 sc 16. 6 x (4 sc, sc 2 st together, 4 sc) (= 54 sc) 17 and 18. 54 sc 19. Crochet every 8th and 9th st together (= 48 sc) 20 and 21. 48 sc 22. 6 x (3 sc, sc 2 st together, 3 sc) (= 42 sc) 23 and 24. 42 sc 25. Crochet every 6th and 7th st together (= 36 sc) 26 and 27. 36 sc 28. 6 x (2 sc, sc 2 st together, 2 sc) (= 30 sc) 29 and 30. 30 sc 31. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (= 24 sc) 32 to 34. 24 sc End with 1 sl in the 1st sc and fasten off. Stuff the body. Sew the head onto the body. 5. Legs Begin at the top. Crochet with brown a chain of 15 ch and join with 1 sl to form a ring. 1 to 30. 15 sc 31. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (= 12 sc) 32. Fold your work in half and crochet the stitches together with 5 sc Continue with beige. 33. ch 1, turn the work, 1 sc, * ch 5, crochet back along these ch with 4 sc, 1 sc in the next sc on the leg, repeat from * 2 more times, 1 sl in the last sc. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Crochet 3 more legs. Lightly stuff the legs and sew them to the body, 2 just below the head and 2 at the bottom of the body. Hardicraft website Terms Privacy

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1. Eye circles

2. Head

3. Nose

4. Body

5. Legs