Squooshy Sloth

Squooshy Sloth by Cookie's Crochet

What is Being Made

The Squooshy Sloth is a huggable amigurumi-style crochet toy designed by Stephanie Osborne of Cookie's Crochet. These soft, plush sloths stand approximately 20 inches tall and feature characteristic sloth proportions, including a distinctive pot belly and long arms designed to hang and drape like real sloths climbing trees. The finished toys are ideal for children and collectors who love wildlife-inspired stuffed animals.

Techniques Used

This beginner-friendly crochet project is worked primarily in the round, a fundamental amigurumi construction method that creates seamless, three-dimensional forms. The pattern requires basic shaping techniques including increases and decreases to form the body's curves and proportions. Crafters will use stitch markers to track the beginning of each round, ensuring consistent stitch placement throughout the project. The invisible decrease technique is employed for a cleaner, more professional finish on visible seams. Assembly involves sewing pieces together using a yarn needle and stuffing the toy with polyester fiberfill for a soft, squishy texture.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch used to begin the project
• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the body and limbs for a dense, sturdy fabric
• Half double crochet (hdc): Used selectively for varied texture and drape
• Increase (inc): Two single crochets worked into one stitch to expand the piece
• Decrease (dec): Single crochet decrease used to shape and reduce stitches
• Slip stitch (slst): Used to join rounds and finish edges

Materials Required

This project uses Bernat Blanket yarn, a super chunky weight yarn that creates the signature soft, plush texture of the finished sloth. Approximately half of a 10.5 oz Stripes cake is needed for the main body. A small amount of contrasting Bernat Blanket yarn is required for the eye patches and nose details. Additional materials include polyester fiberfil for stuffing, 15 mm safety eyes for facial features, and a yarn needle for sewing seams and weaving in ends. Optional materials include Velcro tabs and fabric glue for added functionality. The pattern calls for a US N 10mm crochet hook, which is appropriately sized for the super chunky yarn weight and creates the dense, huggable fabric characteristic of amigurumi toys.