Giant Sloth: Sylvia

GIANT SLOTH
sylvia
sylvester
MATERIALS:
-Jumbo size 7 chenille yarn in cream for the face (23 g) and
taupe or marshmallow for the body (386 g). (Here, I’m using
*We will be working in a spiral. Sweet Snuggles/Chenille Home yarn by Loops & Threads). Note
that you will need a little over 1 skein for the main body color if
using this brand.
*Measurements: 14 in. x 13 in. -10 mm hook

[35.56 cm x 33.02 cm] if using the
-Jumbo yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, hot glue
prescribed materials.
-Fiber fill stuffing (680 g)
-20 mm safety eyes

*This is a beginner-intermediate level
-Brown/tan/black felt + a long strand of dark brown medium
pattern due to working in an oval worsted yarn for the facial features
spiral with this specific type of yarn.
-Long strand of white blanket yarn for the claws
TERMS:
*Please email me at
-blo: back loops only -slst: slip stitch
curiouspapaya@gmail.com with any
-ch: chain -st(s): stitch(es)
questions you might have about this
-dec: (invisible) decrease -rnd(s): round(s)
pattern.
-inc: increase -[#]: stitch count
-sc: single crochet -(...) x #: repeat instructions
INTRODUCTION:
Meet Sylvia and Sylvester the Giant Sloths! This sweet sibling
duo does everything together - from basking in the sun to
snacking on their favorite veggies... and even the occasional
argument about who gets the last celery stick. They're the
coolest Three-Toed Sloths you'll ever come across.
1
TIPS:
-Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round (especially important since this fuzzy chenille
yarn can make it difficult to see!)
-Use sewing pins to position parts on evenly.
-Fluff up your stuffing by pulling it apart and inserting it little by little to make your amigurumi more even. Stuff it
some more right before closing using the tips of your scissors (for small spaces) for a firmer shape.
-Note that my jumbo patterns do not transfer to thinner yarn weights well. The dimensions will be off!
-Please note that when you cut this specific type of chenille yarn, experiencing some loose fibers is normal.
-When using hot glue, apply in a zigzag motion and not in globs. Avoid the edges. Less is more!
*When working in a spiral, it’s normal for each rnd to stagger (and for your start of the rnd to slightly rotate). To
avoid having your oval begin to turn (resulting in a lopsided butt), add or undo a few sc to align the start of rnd 24
(where the decreases begin) with where rnd 6 begins (where you start the main color of the body).
-Ex. of how to read the pattern - "Rnd 3: (10 sc, [sc into the next st, inc] x 3) x 2 [38]" = 10 sc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, 10
sc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc.
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HEAD/BODY
(start in cream yarn) 1
Rnd 1: Ch 13. Sc into the second st from the

hook. Sc into the next 10 sts. Make 3 sc into the
next st. Continue onto the underside of the
chain. Sc into the next 10 sts. Inc into the next st
and slst into the first st of the rnd. [26]
*The new rnd starts after the slst.
Rnd 2: (10 sc, inc into the next 3 sts) x2. [32] Nose: Cut an oval out of brown felt ~2 in. x 1 in.
and create the nostrils out of a darker felt.
Rnd 3: (10 sc, [sc into the next st, inc] x3) x2 [38]
Glue (or sew) the nose in the middle of the
Rnd 4: (10 sc, [2 sc, inc) x3]) x2 [44] starting ch, keeping it aligned with the eyes for a
cuter look.
Rnd 5: (10 sc, [3 sc, inc) x3]) x2 [50]
Mouth: Use your yarn needle and create a
Change to your main color yarn. mouth right below the nose. Secure the yarn
tails in a knot on the wrong side of the body. [img
Rnd 6: blo - (10 sc, [4 sc, inc) x3]) x2 [56] 2]
Rnd 7-23: (17 rnds total): sc all around [56] Hair tuft (for Sylvia): (ch 6, slst into the first st)
x3. Fasten off and sew onto the head where the
Insert a stitch marker and remove your hook. We body color starts. Secure the yarn tails in a knot
will now create the facial features before closing up on the inside of the body. [img 2]
the body.
FACIAL FEATURES 2
Eyes: Cut out two pieces of brown or tan felt for

the dark part of the eyes using the template on
pg 5.
Then, cut a small slit in both to insert the safety

eyes into. Glue (sewing is optional) the felt part
onto the face and secure the eyes in place.
3
HEAD/BODY Rnd 4-5 (2 rnds total): sc all around [16]
(cont.)
Rnd 6: (6 sc, dec) x2 [14]
Here, we will begin decreasing. Lay the body flat
against a table to see where the start of the rnd Rnd 7-9 (3 rnds total): sc all around [14]
should align with where rnd 6 started. Undo or
add a few sts to achieve this. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Rnd 24: (10 sc, [4 sc, dec) x3]) x2 [50]

ASSEMBLY
Rnd 25: (10 sc, [3 sc, dec) x3]) x2 [44]
Limbs: Cut a long strand of white blanket yarn.
Using your yarn needle, weave through each limb
Rnd 26: (10 sc, [2 sc, dec) x3]) x2 [38]
to create three long claws. Secure the yarn tails in
a knot. Lightly stuff.
Rnd 27: (10 sc, [sc into the next st, dec] x3) x2
[32]
Flatten each arm and then use pins to mark
where to sew so that the tips meet in the middle.
Rnd 28: (10 sc, dec into the next 3 sts) x2. [26]
Sew the arms 2 rnds below the cream part of the

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff
face. Sew the legs 4 rnds below the arms.
well.
Weave one of the arm's remaining tail through to

Pinching the two longer edges together, whip stitch
the hand and sew the two hands together. [img
the hole closed. Bury the excess yarn tail.
3]
ARMS/LEGS
(make four in body color)
3
Rnd 1: Ch 5. Sc into the second ch from the

hook. Sc into the next 2 sts. Make 3 sc into the
next st. Continue onto the underside of the
chain. Sc into the next 2 sts. Inc into the next st
and slst into the first st of the rnd. [10]
Rnd 2: sc all around [10]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc into the next 3 sts) x2 [16]
4
print this page and cut these shapes out to use as a template.
x marks where to insert the eyes. if using a thinner yarn weight,
you can shrink down this page in your printer settings accordingly.
5
THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY GIANT SLOTHS!

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GIANT SLOTH

*Measurements: 14 in. x 13 in. -10 mm hook

-20 mm safety eyes

-sc: single crochet -(...) x #: repeat instructions

-Use sewing pins to position parts on evenly.

Rnd 1: Ch 13. Sc into the second st from the

*The new rnd starts after the slst.

Eyes: Cut out two pieces of brown or tan felt for

Then, cut a small slit in both to insert the safety

Rnd 24: (10 sc, [4 sc, dec) x3]) x2 [50]

Sew the arms 2 rnds below the cream part of the

Weave one of the arm's remaining tail through to

Rnd 1: Ch 5. Sc into the second ch from the

Rnd 2: sc all around [10]

Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc into the next 3 sts) x2 [16]

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